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Nicholas Christian Hopkins (24 February 1944 – 6 September 1994) was an English pianist and organist.
- The Who, “Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere” (1965) Although Nicky Hopkins is most-associated with the Stones (given the breadth of his collaborations with the band), the pianist’s streak of all-star session work began with the Who.
- The Kinks, “Sunny Afternoon” (1966) Impressed not only with Hopkins’ playing, but also his amicable nature and ability to learn parts with a minimum of explanation, Talmy continued to work with the pianist.
- Rolling Stones, “She’s a Rainbow” (1967) As a session man, Hopkins was usually found in a supporting role, either pounding or tickling the ivories to suit the best needs of the track at hand.
- The Kinks, “Days” (1968) Although Ray Davies praised Hopkins' lack of ego in the studio, it’s unlikely that the piano player would have said the same thing about the Kinks frontman.
Nicky touched people’s lives, not just with his extraordinary musical abilities, but with his courage and his wicked sense of humour. As long as the hundreds of albums he contributed to are still listened to, he will never be forgotten.
- At My Front Door
- Jealous Guy
- Wooden Ships
- You’Re Sixteen
- The Song Is Over
- Sunny Afternoon
- Give Me Love
- Revolution
- Fool to Cry
- Tie – Street Fighting Man & Sympathy For The Devil
Harry Nilsson’s “At My Front Door” was released on the Son of Schmilsson album. The album was released in 1972. Great piano solo by Nicky Hopkins at 1.50
John Lennon’s “Jealous Guy” featured that classic Nicky Hopkins piano intro that set the tone for this incredible song. Now you know what we are talking about. Nicky Hopkins’ piano performance resonated throughout the entire song. Released on theImaginealbum in 1971.
The Jefferson Airplane’s song “Wooden Ships” was released in 1969. Nicky Hopkins’ piano playing is both haunting and mesmerizing on this great David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Paul Kanter song.
Ringo Starr’s “You’re Sixteen”was released in 1974. Nick Hopkins’ opening piano trills and groove set the pace for another huge hit. The song was placed on the Ringo album. An all-star cast of musicians joined Ringo Starr on this album, including his ex-bandmate from the Beatles, Sir Paul McCartney.
Are you starting to hear how great Nicky was and how you never knew it was him on all these classic tracks? The piano on this Who song is so iconic, and it’s all Nicky Hopkins. “The Song Is Over,” was released on the Who’s album entitled Who’s Next. The album was released in 1973.
This great Kinkssong was released in 1966. It was written by Ray Davies. It would be placed on the Face Top Face album. “Sunny Afternoon,” was a massive hit in the United Kingdom, reaching all the way up to number one on the UK Music Charts. Nicky Hopkins’ piano is in the background in the mix, but his steady comping plays a significant riels in th...
Nicky Hopkins’ piano comes in at about a minute and elevates this legendary song to an even higher plane. Released on George Harrison’s Living In The Material Worldalbum in 1973.
Not many people besides John, Paul, George, or Ringogot to perform in the studio with The fab four. Nicky Hopkins did. How could we leave this one out? If there was anyone that had an insight into the most incredible musicians and artists of the 1960s and 1970s it was Nicky Hopkins.
Nicky Hopkins’ piano playing on this heartfelt Rolling Stonesballad was so incredibly beautiful we could not help but place it so close to the top spot on this Nicky Hopkins Classic Recordings list.
Nicky Hopkins played on so many great songs, but The Rolling Stone’s “Street Fighting Man,” was his most legendary performance. Nicky Hopkins’ piano playing was the heartbeat of this most loved Rolling Stonessong. All the way through, Nicky drove this one all the way home. Of course, the same went for his stunning piano lick that can be heard throu...
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Feb 24, 2022 · Legendary piano player Nicky Hopkins is one of the few musicians who played with all the best 1960s British bands: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who.