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

Twee Gezichten

Wilde Bloemen

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 14^th 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
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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