Released March 1985 Recorded 1984 Label MCA | Format 7", 12" Genre Pop rock, new wave | |
B-side "Shame On You", "So Quiet" | ||
"Wide Boy" was the sixth consecutive Top 20 hit single for 1980s teen idol Nik Kershaw. It reached #9 on the UK Singles Chart in 1985. His next single "Don Quixote" was to become the last of his string of Top 20 hits on the UK chart. The song also charted highly in Ireland and Australia, peaking at #5 and #7, respectively.
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The song was originally recorded for Kershaw's Human Racing album, but was dropped before the album was released. It later appeared on Kershaw's next album The Riddle. The single was a remix of the album version.
The accompanying video was directed by acclaimed graphic designer Storm Thorgerson.
Track listing
7" single (WEA NIK 7)
A. "Wide Boy" (Remix) - 3:19
B. "So Quiet" - 3:12
12" single (WEA NIKT 7)
A. "Wide Boy" (Extended Mix)- 5:07
B1. "Shame On You" (Remix) - 3:39
B2. "So Quiet" - 3:07
Credits
"Wide Boy (Remix)"
Produced by Peter Collins
Remixed by Gary Langan and Nik Kershaw
"So Quiet"
Produced by Nik Kershaw
Piano Accompaniment: Tim Moore
"Wide Boy (Extended Mix)"
Produced by Peter Collins
Extended Mix by Nik Kershaw
"Shame On You (Remix)"
Produced by Peter Collins