Nikki Sudden
Nikki Sudden (born Adrian Nicholas Godfrey in London on 19 July 1956; died … Read Full Bio ↴Nikki Sudden (born Adrian Nicholas Godfrey in London on 19 July 1956; died 26 March 2006) was a prolific English singer-songwriter and guitarist. He co-founded the post-punk band Swell Maps with his brother, Epic Soundtracks, while attending Solihull School in Solihull and subsequently Jacobites.
After the post-punk band Swell Maps dissolved in the early '80s, lead singer Sudden began a diverse and maddening solo career, during which he performed with a number of different bands and side projects. Sudden released his first solo record, Waiting on Egypt, in 1982, followed closely by The Bible Belt in 1983; both records recalled Swell Maps. Mike Scott and Anthony Thistlewaite of The Waterboys both played on the album, Scott writing the track Road of Broken Dreams - later covered by Sudden in the Jacobites.
In 1984, Sudden formed Jacobites with drummer Epic Soundtracks and guitarist/vocalist Dave Kusworth, who co-wrote the material with Sudden. The band developed a laid-back pop style, driven by acoustic guitars and a rolling rhythm section reminiscent of the Velvet Underground. Jacobites released four albums and three EPs between 1984 and 1986, when Kusworth left the band. Sudden continued with the Jacobites name, releasing Texas on the Creation label in 1986.
During the late '80s, Sudden ditched Jacobites and began making music that strongly recalled early Rolling Stones. While none of his albums ever attracted a large audience, Sudden remained a cult favourite throughout his career. High-profile guests began appearing on his albums with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy lending a hand to 1999's Red Brocade and the Faces' keyboardist Ian McLagan playing on the 2004 release Treasure Island, whilst members of REM appeared and produced Sudden's The Jewel Thief. On March 26, 2006, Sudden passed away after a gig in New York City. He had just finished a new album, The Truth Doesn't Matter, which was released in October of that year.
After the post-punk band Swell Maps dissolved in the early '80s, lead singer Sudden began a diverse and maddening solo career, during which he performed with a number of different bands and side projects. Sudden released his first solo record, Waiting on Egypt, in 1982, followed closely by The Bible Belt in 1983; both records recalled Swell Maps. Mike Scott and Anthony Thistlewaite of The Waterboys both played on the album, Scott writing the track Road of Broken Dreams - later covered by Sudden in the Jacobites.
In 1984, Sudden formed Jacobites with drummer Epic Soundtracks and guitarist/vocalist Dave Kusworth, who co-wrote the material with Sudden. The band developed a laid-back pop style, driven by acoustic guitars and a rolling rhythm section reminiscent of the Velvet Underground. Jacobites released four albums and three EPs between 1984 and 1986, when Kusworth left the band. Sudden continued with the Jacobites name, releasing Texas on the Creation label in 1986.
During the late '80s, Sudden ditched Jacobites and began making music that strongly recalled early Rolling Stones. While none of his albums ever attracted a large audience, Sudden remained a cult favourite throughout his career. High-profile guests began appearing on his albums with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy lending a hand to 1999's Red Brocade and the Faces' keyboardist Ian McLagan playing on the 2004 release Treasure Island, whilst members of REM appeared and produced Sudden's The Jewel Thief. On March 26, 2006, Sudden passed away after a gig in New York City. He had just finished a new album, The Truth Doesn't Matter, which was released in October of that year.
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Nikki Sudden Lyrics
All the Gold Looking round this town The streets are all empty The gold's…
Back To The Coast You're not on my ticket But I'm not on your tongue Sometimes…
Before I Leave You I think I'll have another drink before I leave you Though…
Broken Door Once upon a time there was a princess Who lived behind…
Broken Tooth You think that it's easy, Well I guess you should know. Oh…
Cathy Cathy's so crazy 'bout all the latest fashions She sits in…
Channel Steamer Channel steamer took my blues away. Ocean steamer from the …
Chelsea Embankment Chelsea Embankment On the side of the trees Remembering th…
Countess Oh, come on along now. Just like you always said Nothing ge…
English Girls Hanging round in French Town Hanging round in English Town H…
Forest Fire I was walking, I was talking, I was alive Pushing through…
Golden Dawn I hear the ringing of the bells Out in the golden…
House of Cards I was looking for you You were buried under the sand I…
Jangle Town Well, you jangle into town, With a knife strapped to your…
Knife in My Heart You're thinking about the money, Oh, yes, I know you're smar…
Miss You So I'll call you tomorrow when I feel better And I guess…
Missionary Boy There's a fire burning Just because of you There's a blond…
Scent How can I forget you? See your face in every girl…
Silver Blanket Ha, ha Got ya, oh, no. Oh, no, not my baby Not my…
Stained Sheets I kissed you that morning 'Midst the stains on the sheets Th…
Stay Bruised So many places that I′ve been So many things that I've…
Still Full of Shocks Still full of shocks Still full of crying And long shots of…
Stuck on China Stuck inside of China while the seven seas explode Breaking …
The Last Bandit Maybe I'm the last bandit And I'm crying on my way…
The Road Of Broken Dreams Sometimes I think about you I think about the things you've…
Tie You Up C'mon, lover! Okay! Gonna tie you up Gonna seal the knot Go…
Treasure Island I set sail for Treasure Island Jolly Roger at the top…
When the Lord Oh, when the Lord holds out his hands Then will you…