Kamen was first brought to the public's attention in 1984 when Ray Petri featured him on the front cover of The Face. The cover showed him wearing a ski-hat, orange roll-neck sweater and aviator sunglasses.
He was most remembered, in the UK, for his 1985 beefcake performance in Levi's "Launderette" television commercial, where he strips down in order to stone-wash his blue jeans in a 1950s style public laundromat while he waits clad only in his boxer shorts, which dramatically increased their popularity. It was selected for, and came fourth, in "The 100 Greatest TV Ads of All Time" in 2000.
His first single was the 1986 UK #5 hit "Each Time You Break My Heart" from his self-titled debut album. Written and produced by Madonna and Stephen Bray, it also cracked both the U.S. dance chart (remix by Shep Pettibone) and the Top 50 in Canada. Madonna also sang the backing vocals. Her original demo remains one of many Unreleased Madonna Songs. Kamen also had a #16 follow-up in the UK with the second single, "Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever", although his later singles were less-commercially successful in the UK but more so in the rest of Europe, particularly Italy, France, Germany and Spain.
He appeared on UK television, singing, on Top of the Pops (12 March 1987 and 18 October 1990), This Morning (9 April 1990), Night Network (15 April 1987, 19 August 1987 and 1988) and The Tube (31 October 1986 and 21 November 1986).
Kamen's second album Us (1989) was produced by Patrick Leonard. Madonna again made an appearance as a backing vocalist on the song "Tell Me", this time without contributing to the songwriting or production.
In 1989 Kamen performed the song "Turn It Up" on the soundtrack to Walt Disney's film, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.
A new dance remix of his self-penned 1990 song, "I Promised Myself", and his biggest hit, was featured on a 2004 various artists collection in Europe and three years later, in 2007, the Spanish singer José Galisteo recorded his own version of the song. Kamen's own version was the fourth highest played record in Europe in 1990 and reached No 1 in eight European countries.
You Are
Nick Kamen Lyrics
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You are everything to me
To me
I am here you are there
All I really want is to be with you
I know you care
I know you care
You are everything I want and more
You are everything I need
I need
I am here you are there
All I really want is to be with you
I know you care
I know you care
You are everything I want and more
You are everything to me
To me
Nick Kamen's song "You Are" is a beautiful love song that expresses the singer's deep affection and admiration for the person he loves. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, conveying a profound sense of longing and desire for the other person. The song begins with Kamen crooning "You are everything I want and more, you are everything to me," expressing that the person he loves is his world and everything he's ever wanted. He goes on to say "I am here you are there, all I really want is to be with you," indicating that, no matter where they are, he longs to be with his lover, finding comfort and solace in their presence.
As the song progresses, he repeats the chorus, driving home the message that this person is everything to him, and he needs them in his life. The lines "I know you care" are particularly poignant, indicating that the singer is aware of the emotional bond he shares with his lover and that their feelings are reciprocated. In the final verse, Kamen sings "You are everything I need, I need," adding a new layer of vulnerability to the song. He's not just saying that he wants this person in his life, but that he needs them.
Overall, "You Are" is a beautiful love song that captures the intensity and intimacy of a deep emotional connection. It's a song about vulnerability, longing, and the power of two people coming together in love.
Line by Line Meaning
You are everything I want and more
You possess all the qualities and traits that I desire, and even exceed my expectations.
You are everything to me
You hold a significant place in my life, and I cannot imagine my existence without you.
To me
I am stating that the previous line holds true for me, and is a personal opinion.
I am here you are there
I am currently in a different physical location than you are.
All I really want is to be with you
The most important thing to me right now is that we are together in the same place.
I know you care
I am aware that you have genuine concern and affection for me.
You are everything I need
Not only do you possess the qualities I desire, but you are also necessary for my emotional and mental well-being.
I need
I am emphasizing that the previous line is a vital statement for me, and not just a casual comment.
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Pammy
Really awesome track.. Love the beat of this song.. This should have been a hit!
Suzan Elangbam
Thanks for uploading this beautiful number along with those cool pictures of Nick.
Nirmala Drieskens
R.I.P Nick Kamen🌹🙏🏽🎶💕Love it♥️
Jean De Biasio
..✴️✴️ ✴️✴️
✴️🌟R.I.P.🌟✴️
✴️ NICK ✴️
✴️🌟✴️
✴️
Annalisa Mulasso
Grazie di cuore per queste bellissime foto ! Sono davvero stupende e poi lui è così sexy e affascinante e lo sarà sempre anche da lassù ! Anche la canzone è molto bella a me piacciono tutte e poi lui le cantava divinamente....Nick era un ragazzo stupendo e molto gentile sapeva farsi amare ! Chi lo ha amato qui sulla terra non sa quanto sia stato fortunato ! Nick aveva un carattere dolcissimo e il cuore d'oro ora canterà le sue bellissime canzoni da lassù e lo apprezzeranno come è stato apprezzato qui ! Ciao dolce Nick non ti dimenticherò mai ti ho amato quando eri sulla terra e ti amerò per sempre anche da lassù 😘💋💋💋💋💋🌈😇🤗🌹🌹🌹
Maria Bicak
My Slavko I really love You.
Gérard Leblanc
un bon titrej'm.