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Robinson
This is the version of Robinson with the original lyrics, before they had
to be 'de-Paul-Simon-ized'. It also is a slightly different mix. This
version was played during a radio interview some time before Alankomaat
was released.Demo 1997 Dennis
09.11.2004download
(3335 kb)Henk Hofstede – Two Skaters
This was recorded very recently during Henk's solo-tour. This is an
amazing piano-version of Two Skaters, one of the many stripped down Nits
songs he plays in this tour. If you have a chance go see him before the
tour ends in may 2005! Audience recording.
Den Bosch
03.11.2004Dennis
08.11.2004download
(4020 kb)Nits & Fay Lovski – Tons Of Ink
Dutch singer Fay Lovski guested during a couple of songs at the Den Bosch
concert in 1983. This is a good example of one of the songs she helped out
with.Den Bosch
15.06.1983Dennis
07.11.2004download
(3871 kb)Nits & Kent – With A Little Help From My Friends
French singer Kent guested during the Paris concert of the Ting Tour to
sing along with this Beatles' Cover. A few years later he would record a
couple of songs in French with the Nits. Audience recording.Paris
19.12.1992Dennis
06.11.2004download
(3375 kb)Looking For A Friend
This was probably played as a joke during a rehearsal around 1979. The
original version of this song was released on a single together with 'Tell
Me Baby' as the follow-up to 'Yes Or No'. This punk-version is hilariously
out-of-character for the Nits…1979 Dennis
05.11.2004download
(3681 kb)Tombe La Neige
A very rare full version of this cover from French artist Adamo from 1964.
They sometimes played a few lines of this song, but this is, to my
knowledge, the only complete version. The almost drunk sounding
sing-a-long parts are funny and provided a fitting end to the concert in
Tilburg. Audience recording.Tilburg
25.05.1996Dennis
04.11.2004download
(5725 kb)Nothing To Do
This is from the same sessions as the Bauhaus Chair demo. It's a beautiful
little tune, but would be totally out of place on the New Flat album.Demo 1980 Dennis
03.11.2004download
(1854 kb)Liesbeth List – Brief Aan Mia
This is of course a Dutch version of Letter To E. Henk wrote that song for
his Swiss' friend Eric's wedding in the early '90s. He gave a Dutch
version to singer Liesbeth List, who recorded it for an album. Famous
Dutch singer Frank Boeijen provides backing vocals. Apparently Henk really
likes this song, because later it was also released on the Alankomaat
album in an English version.CD 1995 Dennis
02.11.2004download
(5642 kb)Nights In White Satin
The Nits often played this song during concerts and they always played a
beautiful version of it. Usually it was short, but this is one of the most
complete versions I've heard. It was recorded during the In The Dutch
Mountains Tour, but the tape didn't specify the date and location.1987/1988 Dennis
01.11.2004download
(4537 kb)In The Dutch Mountains
This is the 'bull-bull'-version of the Alankomaat Tour. Henk played the
bull-bull, an Indian instrument that most resembles a typewriter with
strings. Together with Rob's tabla's the Indian atmosphere was complete.
Early in the tour Henk continued to play the bull-bull throughout the
whole song, but later on in the tour he switched to acoustic guitar for
the second half. This is a performance which features the latter version.
Audience recording.
Delft
21.11.1998Dennis
31.10.2004download
(4767 kb)Michiel Peters – Magpie
This song was released on Michiel's solo album (on the CD only). It was
written by Henk Hofstede, who played all the instruments on that version.
This demo recording features a different arrangement with the added guitar
as the most prominent change. It also features Michiel messing up the
lyrics a few times…
Demo 1987/1988 Dennis
25.10.2004download
(3162 kb)Slip Of The Tongue
This song wasn't usually part of the Giant Normal Dwarf Tour setlists.
This version shows that with just three people they managed to play this
song, although there are many better versions from other tours. The fact
that it's very rare for this tour makes up for this. Audience Recording.
Amsterdam
14.01.1991Dennis
24.10.2004download
(4579 kb)Nickel And Wood
This was the B-side of the Bild Am Sonntag single, later also released on Quest. It was played live several times during the Adieu, Sweet Bahnhof Tour.Mulhouse
30.11.1984Dennis
23.10.2004download
(4664 kb)Stips – Medley
This was recorded during Robert Jan Stips' first solo tour following the
Egotrip album. He played songs from all over his career and this medley
combines three: Instead Of.. (from dAdAdA), Tomorrow Is Another Day (from
U.P.) and Cars And Cars (from Ting). His band consisted of Martin Bakker
on bass and Roy Bakker on drums. Audience Recording.Den Haag
30.11.1996Dennis
22.10.2004download
(7603 kb)The Bauhaus Chair
Although released (and rewritten) in 1988, this song was already very old.
It went back to the earliest Nits days in 1974-1975. It was decently
recorded in 1980 together with a few other very sweet sounding songs for
the New Flat album. Along with those other songs it wasn't used. The album
would have sounded very different if they had!Demo 1980 Dennis
21.10.2004download
(1347 kb)Unpleasant Surprise
This fun Michiel Peters song was played at almost all concerts between
1983 and 1985. This is a recording from the Omsk Tour.Roskilde
03.07.1983Dennis
20.10.2004download
(3957 kb)Wall In China
This song was the B-side to Three Sisters. During the Alankomaat Tour it
was played very often. It's a beautiful song that also sounded great live.
Audience Recording.Bergen Op Zoom
25.04.1994Dennis
19.10.2004download
(5475 kb)Nescio
The Ting tour featured an amazing and spectacular version of Nescio. It
remains fascinating from the gypsy opening to the hectic main part and
endinding with the two percussionists on timpani. Audience recording.Hengelo
18.02.1993Dennis
18.10.2004download
(9462 kb)Tent
Before the band went to the studio for the Tent album, they recorded demo
versions in their rehearsal place. Many songs have different arragements
than the later released versions and in my opinion are better that how
they turned up on the album.Demo 1979 Dennis
17.10.2004download
(2501 kb)Fly Me To The Moon / Giant Normal Dwarf
A great version from the Nest Tour of Giant Normal Dwarf with a hilarious
intro. Audience recording.Tilburg
25.05.1996Dennis
16.10.2004download
(4870 kb)