Kim Wilde is an English pop singer known for her hit single "Kids in America," which launched her career in 1981.
Wilde's debut album, released in 1981, included multiple hits and established her as a pop icon of the 1980s.
Born into a musical family, Kim Wilde is the daughter of rock star Marty Wilde and was influenced by her family's artistic background.
Biography
Early Life
Kim Wilde, born Kim Smith on November 18, 1960, in Chiswick, West London, is the daughter of rock and roll star Marty Wilde and Joyce Baker, a member of the Vernons Girls. Growing up in a musical family, she was educated at various schools in Hertfordshire and completed a foundation course at St Albans College of Art & Design. Her early exposure to music and performance set the stage for her future career.
Music Career
Wilde's music career took off in 1981 with her debut single "Kids in America," which reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart and became a defining hit of the 1980s. Following this success, she released her self-titled debut album, which included hits like "Chequered Love" and "Water on Glass." Over the years, she produced several successful albums, including "Select" and "Catch as Catch Can," and garnered multiple chart-topping singles, such as "You Keep Me Hangin' On" and "You Came." Wilde's unique blend of pop, synth-pop, and new wave music solidified her status as a prominent figure in the music industry.
Personal Life
In her personal life, Wilde dated musician Calvin Hayes in the 1980s and later married Hal Fowler in 1996. The couple welcomed two children, including son Harry Tristan, who is now a guitarist. After a long marriage, Wilde and Fowler announced their separation in December 2022. Beyond music, Wilde has pursued a successful career in gardening, authoring books and participating in television gardening shows, showcasing her diverse talents beyond the music scene.
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Discography
Closer2025
- 1.Midnight Train3:24
- 2.Scorpio3:14
- 3.Trail of Destruction4:00
- 4.Sorrow Replaced4:11
- 5.Lighthouse5:46
- 6.Love Is Love4:25
- 7.Rocket to the Moon4:19
- 8.Hourglass Human4:15
- 9.Stones and Bones5:04
- 10.Savasana4:50
Here Come the Aliens2018
- 1.19694:04
- 2.Pop Don’t Stop3:50
- 3.Kandy Krush3:15
- 4.Stereo Shot3:39
- 5.Yours ‘Til the End4:35
- 6.Solstice5:23
- 7.Addicted to You3:44
- 8.Birthday3:38
- 9.Cyber Nation War4:55
- 10.A Different Story3:41
- 11.Rock the Paradiso3:45
- 12.Rosetta4:46
Wilde Winter Songbook2013
- 1.Winter Wonderland2:47
- 2.Hope3:56
- 3.One3:30
- 4.Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas3:14
- 5.Winter Song4:19
- 6.New Life3:47
- 7.White Winter Hymnal2:26
- 8.Burn Gold (Silent Night)4:22
- 9.Song for Beryl3:15
- 10.Let It Snow2:48
- 11.Hey Mister Snowman2:12
- 12.Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree2:26
Snapshots2011
- 1.It’s Alright4:16
- 2.In Between Days3:07
- 3.About You Now3:36
- 4.Sleeping Satellite4:09
- 5.To France4:01
- 6.A Little Respect3:23
- 7.Remember Me3:51
- 8.Anyone Who Had a Heart3:51
- 9.Wonderful Life4:50
- 10.They Don’t Know2:39
- 11.Beautiful Ones3:48
- 12.Just What I Needed3:46
- 13.Ever Fallen in Love (with Someone You Shouldn’t ’ve)3:17
- 14.Kooks2:52
Come Out and Play2010
- 1.King of the World3:32
- 2.Lights Down Low3:01
- 3.Real Life3:56
- 4.Greatest Journey (duet)3:50
- 5.I Want What I Want3:09
- 6.Love Conquers All3:59
- 7.Hey You3:14
- 8.Suicide2:42
- 9.This Paranoia2:50
- 10.Loving You More4:02
- 11.Get Out3:48
- 12.My Wish Is Your Command3:35
- 13.Jessica1:21
Never Say Never2006
- 1.Perfect Girl3:46
- 2.You Came3:10
- 3.Together We Belong4:17
- 4.Forgive Me3:55
- 5.Four Letter Word4:35
- 6.You Keep Me Hangin' On3:11
- 7.Baby Obey Me3:14
- 8.Kids in America3:24
- 9.I Fly2:59
- 10.Game Over3:49
- 11.Lost Without You4:06
- 12.View from a Bridge3:55
- 13.Maybe I'm Crazy4:06
- 14.Cambodia - Paul Oakenfold Remix5:20
More of the Best1998
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Collection1998
- 1.Kids in America3:27
- 2.Chequered Love3:21
- 3.Water on Glass3:35
- 4.Everything We Know3:43
- 5.Young Heros3:16
- 6.2-6-5-8-03:10
- 7.You'll Never Be So Wrong4:11
- 8.Falling Out4:03
- 9.Tuning in Tuning On4:24
- 10.Ego4:11
- 11.View From a Bridge3:28
- 12.Words Fell Down3:31
- 13.Action City3:23
- 14.Just a Feeling4:10
- 15.Chaos at the Airport3:19
- 16.Take Me Tonight3:51
- 17.Can You Come Over3:35
- 18.Wendy Said3:49
- 19.Our Town3:47
- 20.Cambodia (reprise)3:20
- 21.Love Blonde3:34
- 22.Dancing in the Dark3:43
- 23.Sing It Out for Love3:33
- 24.Child Come Away4:06
- 25.Sparks4:10
- 26.House of Salome3:35
- 27.Stay Awhile3:40
- 28.Shane3:41
- 29.Boys3:15
- 30.Watching for Shapes3:42
- 31.Can You Hear It4:27
- 32.Back Street Joe4:28
- 33.Love Blonde (12" version)5:01
- 34.Dancing in the Dark (remix)5:25
Collection1998
- 1.Kids in America3:27
- 2.Water on Glass3:36
- 3.2-6-5-8-03:14
- 4.Our Town3:49
- 5.Chequered Love3:24
- 6.Everything We Know3:44
- 7.Cambodia3:59
- 8.You'll Never Be So Wrong4:11
- 9.View From a Bridge3:32
- 10.House of Salome3:37
- 11.Take Me Tonight3:54
- 12.Stay Awile3:41
- 13.Young Heroes3:19
- 14.Falling Out4:02
- 15.Tuning in Tuning On4:26
- 16.Ego4:08
- 17.Love Blonde3:33
- 18.Words Fell Down3:32
- 19.Action City3:22
- 20.Back Street Driver3:37
- 21.Just a Feeling4:12
- 22.Chaos at the Airport3:19
- 23.Can You Come Over3:35
- 24.Child Come Away4:07
- 25.Wendy Sadd3:47
- 26.Back Street Joe4:29
- 27.Just Another Guy3:21
- 28.Dream Sequence6:02
- 29.Shoot to Disable3:37
- 30.Can You Hear It4:29
- 31.Sparks4:12
- 32.Sing It Out for Love3:32
Kim Wilde1996
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The Singles Collection1996
- 1.Kids in America3:26
- 2.Cambodia3:56
- 3.View From a Bridge3:31
- 4.You Keep Me Hangin’ On4:15
- 5.Chequered Love3:22
- 6.The Touch4:09
- 7.World in Perfect Harmony3:53
- 8.Water on Glass3:36
- 9.Breaking Away3:35
- 10.Child Come Away4:05
- 11.Love Blonde3:33
- 12.The Second Time3:53
- 13.Rage to Love4:21
- 14.You Came3:31
- 15.Never Trust a Stranger4:07
- 16.Love Is Holy4:01
- 17.If I Can’t Have You3:27
- 18.Shame (Inédit)3:38
- 19.Les Nuits Sans Kim Wilde5:14
The Gold Collection: Greatest Hits1996
- 1.Kids in America3:26
- 2.Chequered Love3:22
- 3.Water on Glass3:36
- 4.Everything We Know3:42
- 5.Young Heroes3:16
- 6.2-6-5-8-03:11
- 7.You'll Never Be So Wrong4:10
- 8.Falling Out4:03
- 9.Tuning in Tuning On4:24
- 10.Ego4:11
- 11.View From a Bridge3:31
- 12.Words Fell Down3:31
- 13.Action City3:23
- 14.Just a Feeling4:10
- 15.Chaos at the Airport3:18
- 16.Take Me Tonight3:52
- 17.Can You Come Over3:35
- 18.Wendy Said3:49
- 19.Our Town3:47
- 20.Cambodia (reprise)3:20
The Best of Kim Wilde1996
- 1.Kids in America3:26
- 2.Chequered Love3:22
- 3.Water on Glass3:36
- 4.Everything We Know3:42
- 5.Young Heroes3:16
- 6.2-6-5-8-03:11
- 7.You'll Never Be So Wrong4:10
- 8.Falling Out4:03
- 9.Tuning in Tuning on (sic)4:24
- 10.Ego4:11
- 11.View from a Bridge3:31
- 12.Words Fell Down3:31
- 13.Action City3:23
- 14.Just a Feeling4:10
- 15.Chaos at the Airport3:18
- 16.Take Me Tonight3:52
- 17.Can You Come Over3:35
- 18.Wendy Said3:49
- 19.Our Town3:47
- 20.Cambodia (reprise)3:20
Now & Forever1995
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Love Blonde: The Best of Kim Wilde1993
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The Singles Collection 1981–19931993
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Love Is1992
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Love Moves1990
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Close1988
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The Very Best of Kim Wilde1987
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Another Step1986
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Teases & Dares1984
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Catch as Catch Can1983
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Select1982
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Kim Wilde1981
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Also known as: Kim Wild
Kim Wilde is an English pop singer. She first gained success in 1981 with her debut single "Kids in America", which peaked at no. 2 in the UK. In 1983, she received the Brit Award for Best British Female solo artist. In 1986, she had a UK no. 2 hit with a reworked version of the Supremes' song "You Keep Me Hangin' On", which also topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1987. Between 1981 and 1996, she had 25 singles that charted within the Top 50 of the UK singles chart. Her other hits include "Chequered Love" (1981), "You Came" (1988) and "Never Trust a Stranger" (1988). In 2003, she collaborated with Nena on the song "Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime", which topped the Dutch and Austrian charts.
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