The original 6CD set of ReQuest

Here's the tracklist of the original 6CD set of Request, compiled by Walter Schäppi, 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

3 Looking For A Friend (3:54)

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

4 Tell Me Baby (4:09)

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

5 Tutti Ragazzi (live version) (2:15)

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")

9 Tables And Chairs (long version)   (5:42)

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 5^th 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.