Kim Wilde
b. Kim Smith, 18 November 1960, Chiswick, London, England. The daughter of 50s pop idol Marty Wilde and Vernons Girls' vocalist Joyce Smith (ne Baker), Kim was signed to Mickie Most's Rak Records in 1980 after the producer heard a demo Kim recorded with her brother Ricky. Her first single, the exuberant "Kids In America", composed by Ricky and co-produced by Marty, climbed to number 2 in the UK charts. A further Top 10 hit followed with "Chequered Love", while her debut Kim Wilde fared extremely well in the album charts. A more adventurous sound with "Cambodia" indicated an exciting talent. By 1982, she had already sold more records than her father had done in his entire career. While "View From A Bridge" maintained her standing at home, "Kids In America" became a Top 30 hit in the USA. A relatively quiet period followed, although she continued to enjoy minor hits with "Love Blonde", "The Second Time" and a more significant success with the Dave Edmunds-produced "Rage To Love". An energetic reworking of the Supremes' classic "You Keep Me Hangin' On" took her back to UK number 2 at a time when her career seemed flagging. After appearing on the Ferry Aid charity single, "Let It Be", Wilde was back in the Top 10 with "Another Step (Closer To You)", a surprise duet with soul singer Junior Giscombe.
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Albums
- (2007) The Very Best Of Kim Wilde
- (2007) The Gold Collection
- (2007) Together We Belong
- (2006) Kim Wilde
- (2006) Never Say Never (2-Track Bonus-Edition)
- (1993) The Singles Collection 1981 - 1993
Top Tracks
- Kids In America
- You Keep Me Hangin' On
- You Came
- Cambodia
- You Keep Me Hanging On
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Hensen on 2007-04-15 22:13:57.380:
nice looking babe with a good voice too with irene cara!!!!!!!