Saturday, 10 September 2022

ReQuest Plus

 

Request Plus (1978-2018) (214:19)

This selection tries to complete the Request 6CD bootleg with all tracks missed on Request.

This includes special edits, compilation appearances, duets,  iTunes only bonustracks and a few omissions of the original ReQuest.

Any addition will be welcomed. Note I will not include where Nits members only have a minor role, like playing as a guest musician, or a production credit.

Blue Diamonds

A demo recorded in 1978. Written by Henk.

It was first officially released by Dutch duo “The Blue Diamonds” on their anthology “35 jaar” in 1995.


This track was also  recorded by Dutch group “The Cats” and that recording didn’t see an official release until 2014, when it was included on their 3CD anthology “Collected”


Typist Of Candy


Jan.-Feb. '86: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: The Nits
Alternate Take, released on Quest, COL 481089 6 (Oct. '95)

The Dream (Special Radio Edit)


19.-23.9.88: Wisseloord Studio 2, Hilversum, prod.: The Nits
Released on Promo 7-inch CBS PRO 495

 Blue (Live 25-11-1988)


Recorded in Stadsschouwburg, Amsterdam
Urk DVD Bonustrack

In the Dutch Mountains (Live Utrecht, December 1988)

A version recorded with Peter Te Bos from Claw Boys Claw as guest vocalist.
This recording is the backing track for the photo gallery on the Urk DVD.

The Dream (Live in Moscow 22-03-1989)


Unique live version recorded in Moscow. Not very different compared to the Urk version. Released on a rare Radio Netherlands promo 2CD “Dutch Rock Alive and Well 1989”. This CD also contains 5 interview snippets with the band, not included in ReQuest.

The Train (Live op Pinkpop 15-05-1989)


Released on “40 Jaar Pinkpop Live NL” Universal Music 270 722-9 (2009)
Recorded on Pinkpop Festival, Landgraaf, 15-05-1989

Begrijp Je Nou Hoe Blij Ik Ben

Track written by Henk (with Henk Westbroek).
Released on the Henk Westbroek CD “Voorjaar” in 1992.

Mourir Avant Quinze Ans (Radio Edit)

Recorded "Winter" 1993/94: Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, prod.: Nits
Released on Columbia Promo cd-single (SAMP 2401)

Bello De Hond (Frits)


Recorded 31-12-1994 Nieuwe De La Mar Theater, Amsterdam
B-side to “Dankzij De Dijken” CD-single


Two tracks from this Frank Boeijen album released in 1991.
Henk arranged both tracks and plays a major role on it, both tracks sound like a duet.
On this album there’s also the track “Hollandse Hemel” which Robert Jan arranged and on which he plays the keyboards.

Net Als Een Kind



A track written by Henk. first released on a CDsingle by Rob Janszen, in 1992
Written to compete in the Dutch pre-selection for the Eurovision Songfestival 1992. Originally with Frank Boeijen in mind as the singer.
Liesbeth List also recorded this song for her album List and released it as a single. The demo Frank Boeijen recorded, ended up on his single Zonder Koninkrijk.
This live version features Henk on vocals and guitar.

Fausse Route

French sung version of the Nits track “Road Not Taken”.
Played by Nits.
Released exclusively on the 2015 boxset “Intégrale” by Kent. The track appears on the 14th and bonusdisc “Démos et Merveilles”

 Robinson (rejected lyrics version)


This first version has the lyrics which the publishing company of Paul Simon rejected, and the song had to be rerecorded at the very last moment.
Not officially released for obvious reasons, but Sony made a CD-r of it.
Probably only a few copies of this cd-r found their way into the world anyhow….

 Soap Bubble Box (Acapella)

Henk sings lead on this acapella version by Belgian vocal group “Voice Male”.
Released on CD “That’s Live” in Belgium in 1998 (EPIC 492742 6)
Great recording (soundwise) and a nice performance.

 Witte Bloem / Bevroren Meer

 Track written by Henk, on which two of his daughters also appear.
CD Recorded to commemorate the death of Othman and Khalid, ages six and eight, killed by a hand-grenade they found in a park in Amsterdam...

 Vierkante auto

A track written by Henk, appearing on the album “Vergezicht” by Dutch chansonnier Liesbeth List. Henk sings along.

 Ivory Boy (Edit)

 1999-2000: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits.
Taken from CD single Ivory Boy, PIAS Recordings 944.0061.24

 For No One

Cover of the Beatles. Recorded 31-01-2000 for 2 meter sessies (session no. 913)
Taken from “Het Beste Van 2 Meter Sessies 1987-2009”, Universal Music 531 502-8

 Pictures Of The Gone World

 


Released in 2002 on the album “Before Sleep” from Simon Ho, this track is written by Henk, both music and lyrics. He sings lead vocals.

He sings on 3 more tracks on this album, but this is the only track he actually wrote.

 

Rumspringa (Radio Edit)



Recorded March-Sept. 2003: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Pias 944.0066.322 1-track promo cd-single

 Vertrekhal (Duet with Frank Boeijen)

From Frank Boeijens album “Schaduw van de Liefde”, released in 2003. 

Nachtzwemmen


Different version of this track featuring a children’s choir.
Released in 2003 on the CD "Zonder water kun je niet"

 In the Dutch Mountains (live with Bløf)

This version (with Robert Jan and Henk) was released as a bonustrack on the live DVD “Live 2004”. Recorded February 3 or 4, 2004. 

Je Weet Wie Ik Ben

Translation from the Leonard Cohen track “You know who I am”. Duet with the late Belgian female singer Yasmine. Appeared on her album “Vandaag (het morgen van gisteren)”, released in 2004. 

Quarantaine (live Paradiso Amsterdam, December 14, 2004)

Wees Niet Bang (live Den Haag April 26, 2005)

Dankzij de Dijken (live Den Haag April 26, 2005)

Three live tracks with Freek de Jonge.
Released as a free CD with the book “Een Royaal Gebaar” (a project by artist for refugees) 

The Key Shop (War & Peace) Soft E.Q

Recorded Spring and summer 2005: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Taken from Promo CDr The Key Shop, (PRO EU 2005 1, 2005)

 En We Lopen

Duet with Frank Boeijen.
Released on his CD “AS” (V2 Records, VVR1043442, 2006)

 Nachtzwemmen

Henny Vrienten – Nacht - De Soundtrack
Label: V2 Records – VVR1044482
Released: 27 Nov 2006

 Alleen

Live track from the compilation album “Poetracks” on which various Dutch artists play songs with lyrics from famous Dutch poets/writers. This track has lyrics by
Gerard Reve. Henk sings and plays piano. Released in 2008. 

Landhuis

Track sung by Henk, written by Ad Grooten.
This appears on the Ad Grooten CD “Eilandskind”, released in 2007. 

In The Dutch Mountains
I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight


Two live recordings released on the CCC Inc. Boxset “1967-2007”
Probably recorded around 1987-1988.
Many artists played along on these tracks. Henk sings lead and plays acoustic guitar.

 Is It Me?
A Dentist In Germany
Kitchen

3.4.2007-January 2008: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Doing The Dishes iTunes Bonustracks

The Flowers (live)

Live in studio, recorded for Dutch radio programme “Met het oog op morgen”, January 23, 2008. 

 Glazen Hart (Radio Edit)


Special edit of this track from the “Aardige Jongens” CD. The track is written by Henk. It has a shorter intro and fades out earlier. It appears on a rare CDr promo single. 

My Left Foot


Unique track from one-off group “Bleekwater” (Seppo, Henk, Oli and Pim). This is from the LofiDogma project: artists record a track in 1 day. This track is recorded December 23, 2008. 

Forget-Me-Not
Container

May, June and …?... 2009: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Strawberry Wood iTunes Bonustracks

 De Wind In De Bomen

Closing track on the CD “Verloren en gewonnen”, music and lyrics by Henk.
He sings backing vocals and does the whistling.
Released in November 2009.

 Time

Track 4 from the album Across by Perquisite, released in 2010.
Henk wrote lyrics and does lead and backing vocals, as well as guitar and piano.

 Haarspeldbocht (Hairpin Bend)

Taken from the compilation album “All surprises”, released June 8, 2010.
The album is freely available from http://thecurveball.bandcamp.com/

 Bricklayer

Malpensa iTunes Bonustrack (2012). Also appearing on a German CD-r promo.

Bad Government And Its Effects On Town And Country


Itunes only remix by Perquisite w/ Dazzled Kid.
Also released on CD-r promo. 

It'll Be Easier (They Say)

A track on which Henk sings a duet with this Swiss singer/songwriter. He also plays some sounds on the track.
Released in 2012 in Switzerland.

Lament (live 18-01-2013)

Unique track performed at Radio 1, Met Het Oog Op Morgen
This show has the "world-premiere" of this brand new track
Inspired by the Dutch artist Jan Montyn, Nits played at the opening of the exhibition the 19th of January at the Kunsthal in Rotterdam. 

Oneindig Spiegelbeeld

Unique track by Henk, released on the CD “Meer Mokum” in 2013.

 In The Dutch Mountains (live with Filippos Pliatsikas)

Sketches Of Spain (live with Filippos Pliatsikas) 

Both tracks are live renditions from the classic Nits tracks, together with Greek popstar Filippos Pliatsikas, released March 10, 2014 on a compilation 2CD containing various other collaborations with other artists. 

Take This Waltz (Yules & Henk)

A collaboration which appeared on the Leonard Cohen tribute album “Songs of Love and Love”, free with Les Inrockuptibles, released on September 27, 2014.

 Orange & Yellow & Grey

Unique track by Henk, written for a project by Leo Blokhuis. The project is called “What the World Needs Now” and all tracks are available to stream. As far as I know, there has been no physical release of the tracks.
Released February 2017.

 White Car / Blue Ocean 

Track written by Henk, with Marco Raaphorst and Tom America, both former members of Dutch band MAM. Released on a tribute CD-r for Ron Kane “The Record Man”
Released May 15, 2018

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The original 6CD set of ReQuest

Here's the tracklist of the original 6CD set of Request, compiled back in February 2005.

CD1 (1977-1987) (72:14)

1 Yes Or No (3:11)   


12.3.77: Single, DBS 10.005 A-side
("Version 1") with handclaps
rec. 20.-22.9.76: Dureco Studio, Weesp, prod.: Alan David

2 Ronald Razorblade (3:52)


12.3.77: Single, DBS 10.005 B-side
rec. 20.-22.9.76: Dureco Studio, Weesp, prod.: Alan David

A-side single, DBS 10.022 (Feb. '78)

4 Tell Me Baby (4:09)

B-side single, DBS 10.022 (Feb. '78)

28.2.78: Paradiso, Amsterdam
Song released on LP Keihard en swingend!, EMI-BOVEMA 5C 028-25884X (30.3.78)
This version is only available on vinyl, my own transfer.

6 The Young Reporter (2:29)

Single-version, a completely different recording compared to the LP-version on Tent
released on single, CBS 8596 (2.5.80)

7 Skateboard Boy (2:03)

1980: Fantasy Factory (??), Bussum
This song was written and recorded circa 1977-1978 by the Nits.
It was never officially released, but it was played live a lot in the late '70s.
During the Nits (Debut Album) Tour of 1977-1979 they played it similar to the studio version.
During the 1979-1980 Tent Tour the song lost its lyrics and it was played as an instrumental.
The next incarnation of the song was in 1980 on a demo version of Different Kitchen of New Flat, where the music formed the basis of this song. Later on they scrapped that and wrote new music for the song, but the rhythm is still very similar to Skateboard Boy.

8 Her Second Zebra (2:33)

9.1.81: Single, CBS 9085 (B-side to "New Flat")

1981: Fantasy Factory, Bussum, prod.: The Nits
Song released on single, CBS 9529 (10.4.81). B-side to Bobby Solo.
Longer demo version. Could also be a home recording.

10 Yellow Press (2:11)

July-Sept. '81: Arnold Mühren Studio, Volendam, prod.: The Nits
From Quest CD, outtake from Work

11 Nescio (Early Vocal Mix)  (5:06)

Dec. '82-Jan. '83: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam
Most probably taken from testpressing of Omsk (Matrix: 01-25364-1A-1/-1B-1) (I am looking for proof of this, please help if you have this testpressing!)
This version is probably only available on this vinyl, copy from “original” Re-Quest CD.
This track had the Declick treatment which I also use for my own vinyl rips.

12 Bild am Sonntag (a capella)  (3:00)

3.-5.10.83: Wisseloord Studio 1, Hilversum
B-side to Sketches of Spain

13 Nickel And Wood (3:55)

Dec. '83: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: The Nits
Song released on single b-side from Bild am Sonntag, CBSA 4095 (27.1.84)
Taken from Quest CD

14 Mask (live b-side)   (4:26)

21.12.84: De Gigant, Apeldoorn
released as a B-side to the single Adieu, Sweet Bahnhof , CBSA 6005 (22.2.85).

15 De Tak (3:09)

1984: This video was made by students of the Dutch Movie & TV Academy as part of their exam.
Programme is called “Het Lab”. This was broadcast December 21, 1986 by VPRO Television.
HH is singing Dutch, music by The Nits, video directed by HH.

16 Her Second Office  (2:42)

B-side to Typist of Candy 7-inch, CBSA 7292 (19.6.86)
Jan.-Feb. '86: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: The Nits

17 The Potato Eaters  (2:04)

B-side 7-inch "Sleep" CBSA 7155 (28.4.86)
Feb. '86: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: The Nits

18 Stay  (2:41)

Henk Outtake, from Quest CD
Jan 1986: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: The Nits

19 The Singing Telegram (4:03)

Henk Outtake, alternate version, from Quest CD
Feb 1986: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: The Nits

20 Cabins (live b-side) (3:03)

B-side to Cabins 7-inch, released 22.9.86: Single, CBS 650151 7
Recorded 10.5.86: Eucalypta, Winterswijk

21 The Magic Of Lassie II (2:46)

De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod: The Nits
Aug 1987 (ITDM sessions)
From JOS Days 3" CD maxi, CBS 6511308 2 (Dec. '87)

22 House On House (2:59)

ITDM outtake, from Quest CD 
Rec. Jul 1987, De Werf Studio, Amsterdam

Notes: 

All CD tracks come from the original CD’s and are ripped securely with EAC in “test & copy” mode.
Tracks 7,11 and 15 are sourced from original ReQuest bootleg (2005).
Tracks 10, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19 and 21 are available on Quest
Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17 & 20 are available on The Golden Years of Dutch Pop Music (Sony Music)

CD2 (1987-1990) (75:17)

 

1  Rhythm Of The Rain

ITDM Outtake, rec. 7/87, De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod: The Nits
Available on Quest CD

2  The Concrete Brothers

ITDM Outtake, rec. 8/87, De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod: The Nits

3  Cold Grey Morning

ITDM Outtake, rec. 8/87, De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod: The Nits
Early version of The Train

4 The Panorama Man (retired)

28.7.-16.8.87: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam
March '88: 3" CD maxi, CBS 651520 2

5  Yksi Kaksi Kolme   

28.7.-16.8.87: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam
Dec. '87:  3" CD maxi, CBS 6511308 2          

6  In The Dutch Mountains (2 meter sessie)

Recorded 29-10-1987
Live acoustic version released on 2CD Het beste uit 10 jaar - 2 meter sessies, Radio Records 487359-2

7  J.O.S. Days (2 meter sessie)

Recorded 19-01-1988
Live in studio version released on CD 2 meter sessies - Volume 1, Radio Records 474722 2

8  In The Dutch Mountains (live)

25-11-1988, Stadsschouwburg, Amsterdam (with Het Amsterdams Saxofoonkwartet)

9 Hat (live, from DVD Urk)

25-11-1988 Stadsschouwburg, Amsterdam

10  Jardin d’hiver (live)

1989: L’Olympia, Paris
B-side Home Before Dark CD-single

11  All You Need Is Love

19.10.89: Nighttown, Amsterdam
Released on free Beatles covers CD maxi with “Broken Wing” CD maxi, COL 662362 2 (Oct. ’95).

12  Torni - Music For Two Towers

March-Sept. '90: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits

This is a mix of four instrumentals. Released exclusively on a free 3" CD single (CBS, PRO 597). Starting 5th Nov. '90 it was available in some selected music shops (Free Record Shops) in Holland when buying the Giant Normal Dwarf  CD. A limited edition of 2000 copies.

13  Solid To Gas

March-Sept. '90: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Rel. Sept. '90: Radio Shoes 3" CD single, CBS 656327 1

14  King Of Belgium

March-Sept. '90: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Rel. Dec.(?) '90: Giant Normal Dwarf 3" CD single, CBS 656495 1
Also available on Quest

15  Moon Moon

30.11.90: Cirque Royal, Bruxelles/Brussel (Brüssel) (B)
Released on “Broken Wing” CD maxi, COL 662362 2, on CD single, COL 662362 1
(both: Sept. '95).

16  De rode vaas (Pieter Bon is looking through The Red Vase)

Nov. '90: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Lead vocals by Pieter Bon
Released on Long Forgotten Story CD maxi, COL 656663 2 (Feb. '91)
Also on Quest

17  The Yellow Hotel (Lieve Geuens is waiting in the hall of the hotel)

Released on Long Forgotten Story CD maxi, COL 656663 2 (Feb. '91)
With Lieve Geuens: additional lead vocals

18  Yöpöllö (Night Owl – featuring Seppo Pietikäinen),

March-Sept. '90: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Henk's lead vocals as backing, overlain by Seppo Pietikäinen's recitative.


CD3      (1991-1992)  (75:12)


1 Two Skaters

Recorded Live 11.4.91: Linna Halli, Tallinn (Estland) (Tallin, Estonia). 
Released on Broken Wing CD maxi, COL 662362 2 (Oct. '95)

2 Norwegian Wood (Lennon, McCartney)

Recorded Live 11.4.91: Linna Halli, Tallinn (Estland) (Tallin, Estonia)
on free CD maxi (SAMP 002907), rel. with the above mentioned maxi, 
Also on NITSHITS, SMM 498584 9 (Late May '00)

3 Naar bed (T. Olthuis, Henk Hofstede)

Released on CD Kinderen voor kinderen - 11 (Varagram VCD 473511 2, 1993)
Lyrics by Henk, Song recorded at Stu-Stu Studio, Utrecht

4  Tear Falls

Ting Outtake, recorded January 1992, De Werf Studio, Amsterdam
Released September 1992 On Soap Bubble Box CDsingle COL 658304 2

5  Moved By Her

Recorded Aug. '91-Aug. '92: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits.
Ting Outtake,  released November 1992 on Cars & Cars CD maxi, COL 658839 2

6  Room Number 3

Recorded Aug. '91-Aug. '92: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Ting Outtake,  released November 1992 on Cars & Cars CD maxi, COL 658839 2

7 Bird In The Back

Recorded Aug. '91-Aug. '92: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Ting Outtake, Released September 1992 On Soap Bubble Box CDsingle COL 658304 2

8  Table Town

Ting Outtake, recorded January 1992 De Werf Studio, Amsterdam
Released September 1992 On Soap Bubble Box CDsingle COL 658304 2

 9  Mrs. Sandman

Ting Outtake, recorded September 1991? De Werf Studio, Amsterdam
Released 1993 On Ting CD maxi, COL 659060 2

10  Time Machine

Ting Outtake, recorded September 1991? De Werf Studio, Amsterdam
Released 1993 On Ting CD maxi, COL 659060 2

11  Maria & The Iceman

Ting Outtake, recorded September 1991? De Werf Studio, Amsterdam
Released 1993 On Ting CD maxi, COL 659060 2

12  Soap Bubble Box

Recorded 21-02-1992 De Werf Studio, Amsterdam
Released on a promo 2CD Holland Rocks, SPN P06
A different version, live with audience

13  Tomorrow Never Knows (Lennon, McCartney)

Recorded 06-01-1992, De Werf Studio, Amsterdam

14  Zilvermijn

Song composed by Henk
CD Kinderen voor kinderen - 13 (Varagram VCD 472346 2, 1992)

15  The Infinite Shoeblack (Live)

25-11-1992: Palais des Beaux-Arts, Bruxelles/Brussel

16  Green, Green Grass Of Home (Live, incomplete)

29-12-1992 Vredenburg, Utrecht
Bad sound quality, this recording comes from a free MP3 download on the Nits site (10-04-2001)

17  Bike In Head

Live version recorded 29-12-1992 Vredenburg Utrecht
released on Bike In Head CD maxi, COL 662681 2 (March '96)

18  Sable

Recorded Aug. '91-Aug. '92: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Released on French promo CD single Mrs. Sandman (COL SAMP 1691)
Based on an instrumental of Mrs. Sandman

19 Room No. 3

Recorded Aug. '91-Aug. '92: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Alternate take with the Amsterdam Saxophone Quartet, Released on French promo CD single Mrs. Sandman (COL SAMP 1691)


CD 4 (1993-1994)   (74:33)

1 Vandaag ben ik een vliegtuig

CD Kinderen voor kinderen - 14 (Varagram VCD 474569 2, 1993)
Henk as songwriter, Song recorded between April - July 1993 at Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum

2  Love Of My Life 

Stadsschouwburg , Breda
Released on Dutch promo CD "Nationaal Muziekkado" (CPG, 1995)
Frank Zappa cover

3  Wish

Late 1993: Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, prod.: Nits
released on CDs NITSHITS, SMM 498584 9 (Late May '00)
(Released on NITSHITS without Henk's approval!)

Recorded during the DaDaDa sessions, but it's an old song. Also known as "Bing Crosby’s On The Radio" and “Nitswish 1994”. Released in late 1993 with an additional intro (Nits wish a happy New Year) on the one and only CD single distributed by NIS (Nits fan club).

Limited edition of 1000 copies.

4 Morning

"Winter" 1993/94: Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, prod.: Nits
Dadada Outtake, taken from Nits site (free download, 13-03-2002), MP3 (128 kbps)

5  Do Do
"Winter" 1993/94: Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, prod.: Nits
Released on Dadada CD maxi, COL 660221 2 (April '94)

6 If Two

"Winter" 1993/94: Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, prod.: Nits
Released on Dadada CD maxi, COL 660221 2 (April '94)

7  Kuu Kuu

"Winter" 1993/94: Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, prod.: Nits
Released on Dadada CD maxi, COL 660221 2 (April '94)

8  Abandoned Mine

"Winter" 1993/94: Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, prod.: Nits
Released on Dreams CD maxi, COL 660462 2 (June '94)

9  The Hour Of Love And Pain

"Winter" 1993/94: Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, prod.: Nits
Released on Mourir CD maxi, COL 660732 2 (1994),

10  True

"Winter" 1993/94: Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, prod.: Nits
Released on Mourir CD maxi, COL 660732 2 (1994),

11  Orange

"Winter" 1993/94: Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, prod.: Nits
Released on Dreams CD maxi, COL 660462 2 (June '94)

12  Dreams

Live in studio 25-05-94: Bullet Sound Studio, Nederhorst den Berg: "2 meter sessies" (VARA)
Released on “De Beste 2 meter Sessies Aller Tijden” 2CD (2001)
Also on “Het Beste van 2 Meter Sessies 1987-2009” 3CD (2009)

13  Door de open vensters

Taken from: CD Dichterbij  ... zingen gedichten (Mercury 526183.2, 1994)
Poem written by Bert Voeten
The first time Henk officially released songs sung in Dutch

14  In memoriam matris

Taken from CD Dichterbij  ... zingen gedichten (Mercury 526183.2, 1994)
Poem written by Bert Voeten
The first time Henk officially released songs sung in Dutch

15  Mediterranée (Toon Hermans)

Jan or Feb. '94: Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum
Released on CD Een nieuwe jas - Liedjes van Toon Hermans, Columbia COL 478094 2 (1994).
Sung in Dutch. Additional lead vocals by De Bombitas (: Lies Schilp and Inge Bonthond)
Song arranged by RJS. With the Metropole Orkest.

16  Sometime In Winter

March '94: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Released on Mourir Avant Quinze Ans CD maxi, COL 660732 2
With two additional woman singers, Lies Schilp took over some lead vocals.

17  Fishes

March '94: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Released on Dreams CD maxi, COL 660462 2 (June '94)

18  Sometime In Winter

March '94: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
released on CD Quest, COL 481089 6 (Oct. '95)
Alternate version of track 16, with Henk only on vocals.

19  Eva (H. Scheppers, Nits)

"Winter" 1993/94: Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, prod.: Nits
Released March 1994 on: Denkend Aan De Dapperstraat (Boekenweek-CD ISBN 7433 610 8, 1994). Lead vocals by Boudewijn de Groot, this track also appeared on his solo-album “Een nieuwe herfst”, without the Nits though.

20 Meisje van 16

Released on  CD tribute for Boudewijn de Groot: Als de rook is verdwenen ..., Mercury 526352-2 (Aug. '95).
Sung in Dutch. Better known as Een meisje van zestien. Add. lead vocals by Lies Schilp.
Originally sung by Charles Aznavour as "Une Enfant"

  

CD5 (1995-1998)  (66 :15)

1 Avec une aile cassée (Nits with Kent)

 23-08-1995: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Released on French CD Nest, COL 481089 5 (Oct. '95)
Also Released on French CD single, COL 662362 9 (Oct. '95”)
Broken Wing sung in French by Kent and Henk. With the same backing tracks.

2 Adieu, Sweet Bahnhof (Nits with Kent)

23-08-1995: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Released on French CD Nest, COL 481089 5 (Oct. '95)
Sung in French by Kent and Henk

3 Bike In Head (Elephant Mix)

Late 1995 Remix by Atti Bauw
released on Bike in Head CD maxi, COL 662681 2 (March '96)
Also released on CDs NITSHITS, SMM 498584 9 (Late May '00).
With exception of Rob, Nits members were not involved in this project. Petra's vocals
are taken from the original session tape, add. trumpet by Huub Habets.

4 Bike In Head (Cuckoo Mix)

Late 1995 Remix by Atti Bauw
released on Bike in Head CD maxi, COL 662681 2 (March '96) Also released on vinyl (SAMP 3221)
With exception of Rob, Nits members were not involved in this project. Petra's vocals
are taken from the original session tape, add. trumpet by Huub Habets.


5 Bike In A.

released on Bike in Head CD maxi, COL 662681 2 (March '96)
Consists of various sound effects. Aka "Rob riding a bicycle in Amsterdam".

6 J.O.S. Vrees

04-03-1995: Carré Theater, Amsterdam
Released on Quo Vadis CD single by Frits, COL 662126 1, 1995

7 Blind Willie McTell (B. Dylan)

09-03-1997: Plantage Studio, Amsterdam: "De plantage" (VPRO-TV, Aired on 07-07-1997).
Released on De Dijk - CD single Stampvol cafe (Mercury 574 658-2, June '97)

8  Alankomaat
9  Vuorji
10  Wall In China

Tracks 8 to 10: April-November '97: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Released on Three Sisters CD maxi, COL 665548 2 (09-02-1998)
Track 8 also on Three Sisters CD single, COL 665548 1 (09-02-1998)

11  Nosnibor

April-November '97: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Released on Robinson CD maxi, COL 665860 2 (25-05-1998)
Also on Robinson CD-single COL 665860 1 (25-05-1998)

12  Lock

April-November '97: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Released on Robinson CD maxi, COL 665860 2 (25-05-1998)

13  Sister Rosa    

Remix by van Otterdijk and van Kruyswijk.
Released on Sister Rosa CD single, COL 666581 (mid Nov. '98)          

14  The Changing Room (alternate version)

April-November '97: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Released with French music mag "Abus Dangereux" as part of a free CD, ABUS 65, March 2002

15  Sister Rosa

April-November '97: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Remix by Kimmo Kajasto, taken from Nits site, (free download, 20-01-2001)        

16  Rainfallagain

24-02-1998: Radio studio, Hilversum: "Buzz" (Radio 3)
Released on Robinson CD maxi, COL 665860 2 (25-05-1998)

17 The Dream

Recorded 13-05-1998: NOB radio studio, Hilversum: Denk aan Henk (VARA) (Radio 3). Released on CD Het beste uit Denk Aan Henk de live sessies (VARA/EMI 5357992, 2001).

 

CD6  (1999-2002)   (49:01)

1 Hand

Recorded 1999-2000: De Werf Studio, Amsterdam, prod.: Nits
Released on Ivory Boy CD single, Pias 944.0061.24 (17-04-2000)

2  Frog
Remix By Arling & Cameron. Released on a unique promo CD (Nits 1), for the first INC (International Nits Convention, 19-11-2000)

3  26 A (Clouds In The Sky)

Remix by Kimmo Kajasto. Released on 26A CD single, Pias 944.0063.124 (02-11-2001)

4  Hatsee (live)
Last part of an In The Dutch Mountains version. From 2000.

5  26 A (Clouds In The Sky)
6  Crime & Punishment
7  Walking With Maria

Track 5 to 7: recorded 12-07-2000: Lichtfabriek, Haarlem. Released on The Wind, The Rain CD maxi, PIAS 944.0062.22 (Sept. 2000)

8  Lied

Recorded June-Nov. 1998, De Werf Studio, Amsterdam. Released on Disch – Het Been

9  Oh-La-La

10-03-2001, Le Plan, Ris Orangis (F). Improvisation by the band.

10 Hope Is
11 Vah Hollanda Seni Seni

Tracks 10 and 11: 23-08-2002: Arteplage, Biel/Bienne (CH) („Expo.02“) Nits ("Nits Big Band") with Simon Ho. Official download on Nits homepage (Sept. 2002)

12  Nachtzwemmen

Late 2002 : De Werf Studio, Amsterdam. Henk, Rob & Leona. Released on CD BOSK – Als jij voelt wat ik voel (BOSK, March 2003). Distributed to their members by BOSK, an organisation which is helping disabled people.

13  The Knife (Rob)

1994 (?): De Werf Studio (?), Amsterdam. Horror From A To Z, Part 2 (known as The Knife) Recorded soon after the DaDaDa sessions. Released in a documentary by Celia Loewenstein for BBC television (1995). Free download on Nits site, 13-03-2002.

14  Dos amigos (Henk)

Late 1985/early 1986 (?): De Werf Studio (?), Amsterdam Recorded for a documentary by Steven de Winter for VPRO television (1986). Free download on Nits site, 13-03-2002.

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