Kids in America
Kim WildeReported release: 1981Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #91Written by Kim's father Marty Wilde and brother Ricky Wilde about youth culture.
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Kim Wilde came from a British musical family that included singer Marty Wilde and her brother Ricky. Their writing contributed to her early self-titled album and Select, while she later took a larger role in songwriting and production. Kids in America and her version of You Keep Me Hangin' On established different sides of her pop sound. The album Close and later recordings, including Shine On with Boy George, extended the catalog across subsequent decades.
Apple Music - Kim Wilde artist biography
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Reported release: 1981Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #91Written by Kim's father Marty Wilde and brother Ricky Wilde about youth culture.
View background statusReported release: 1986Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #34A rock cover of The Supremes' 1966 hit about a difficult breakup
View background statusKim Wilde came from a British musical family that included singer Marty Wilde and her brother Ricky. Their writing contributed to her early self-titled album and Select, while she later took a larger role in...
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