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Any Kim Wilde Fans Out There?
kim Wilde never really set the album charts alight, never had fabulously massive hits (apart from a few), but she did have a strong, loyal fan base. Her vocals were often described as "nasally" but she had a unique and distinctive sound and her songs were usually rock chick with a disco beat! It was surprising then, to discover, that when she tried to return to her music career in 2006 after an 11 year gap, no UK record company would give her the time of day. She was considered too old and too risky.
However, in 2006 she secured a three record deal with EMI Germany and her albums were a moderate success in Germany and across Europe where they all entered the top 20. Are there any Kim Wilde fans out there who enjoyed her while she was here and didn't know she had recorded new albums? The albums are: (2006): Never Say Never (2010): Come Out and Play (2011): Snapshots (2013): Wilde's Winter Songbook Kids in America, View From a Bridge, Cambodia, You Keep Me Hanging On, You Came, Never Trust a Stranger, If I Can't Have You...................some really great records there! Does anyone else have a favourite? |
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I still listen to her hits collection regularly, I really liked her Close album from 88.
Singles wise you listed most of my favourites, I would also add Love In The Natural Way, It's Here, Love Is Holy, Another Step (Closer To You), The Second Time and Chequered Love. My favourite is You Came. I would like to see her live but she never travels to Scotland and I've never fancied those 80's revival tours, I assume the acts get 5 songs each and the bill is never that good. I'm not a fan of her recent albums. She was fantastic I her day and I always like her voice, never the strongest or most in tune but unique. |
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I still listen to her hits collection regularly, I really liked her Close album from 88.
Singles wise you listed most of my favourites, I would also add Love In The Natural Way, It's Here, Love Is Holy, Another Step (Closer To You), The Second Time and Chequered Love. My favourite is You Came. I would like to see her live but she never travels to Scotland and I've never fancied those 80's revival tours, I assume the acts get 5 songs each and the bill is never that good. I'm not a fan of her recent albums. She was fantastic I her day and I always like her voice, never the strongest or most in tune but unique. One of my favourite albums is "Love Moves" from 1990. Has some really good tracks on it such as "Storm in our Hearts". She does solo tours now. Well, if you can count her doing a few duets with Nik Kershaw, as she has left behind those "*80's revivals" gigs. |
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Yes, the "Close" album was probably the best of her career - along with "Select". Her new albums are a bit "meh" except "Come Out and Play" which does have some decent tracks on it. Yeah, her voice was often off -key but that's why I like her. I seem to go for female vocalists who have not so good voices but have just that something about them. She always seemed to be like the girl next door - with attitude!
One of my favourite albums is "Love Moves" from 1990. Has some really good tracks on it such as "Storm in our Hearts". She does solo tours now. Well, if you can count her doing a few duets with Nik Kershaw, as she has left behind those "*80's revivals" gigs. On Love Moves I remember being surprised that It's Here wasn't a hit I really liked that song, the second single Time (not that good but I seem to remember a megamix as the b side which I liked) pretty much ended the album. Storm Of Our Hearts is a good song and I remember liking I Can't Say Goodbye, I have the album on LP in the loft as I no longer have a record player to play it on. |
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Cambodia is one of my favourite songs from the 80s. It wasn't a particularly massive hit in the UK, but was in Europe. My other two favourites by Kim are Never Trust a Stranger and You Came.
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Her albums have been more miss than hit but I do love a lot of her 80's stuff. Cambodia, the second time, never trust a stranger and you came are some of the standouts. Also her duet with nena, anyplace, anytime from the 00s is brilliant too.
I'd love to get to a headline gig at some stage. |
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I absolutely adore Kim Wilde and have been a fan of hers for about 30 years.
Her career has certainly had a lot of ups and downs and she talks quite frankly about this in interviews, saying she was often very unhappy. The difference these days is that she seems to be managing her career absolutely on her own terms and looks happier than ever... so she's touring constantly and seems to love it, and is currently working on a new album (it'll be her 14th!) I've seen her live lots of times, including those 80s revival shows which are actually brilliant. Plus she did a headline show in London in 2013 which was great, then last year I was lucky enough to go to a (very) intimate Christmas gig at Knebworth House with around 100 people in the audience, which was wonderful. Have met her a couple of times and both times she was absolutely lovely. My favourite albums are 'Close', 'Love Is' and 'Teases and Dares'. |
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I'm a huge fan, I love her early 80s output, Her first 4 albums in my opinion are flawless, I do like her later stuff too, but I didn't find it as consistent as her early material.
My top ten would be 01 - Suburbs Of Moscow 02 - Dream Sequence 03 - View From a Bridge 04 - Water On Glass 05 - Janine 06 - You Keep Me Hanging On 07 - Who Do You Think You Are 08 - Never Trust a Stranger 09 - Kids In America 10 - Cambodia |
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Saw some of her one time backing band a few weeks ago....though not many people know this
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Saw some of her one time backing band a few weeks ago....though not many people know this
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Would that be The Enid? Are they still called that?
![]() Admittedly, there is only of that line up left but they were as great as ever. I hadn't seen them since 1985.. |
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Yes it was, and yes they are.
![]() Admittedly, there is only of that line up left but they were as great as ever. I hadn't seen them since 1985.. |
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They were largely responsible for giving Kim her fame - that and her dad and brother. I really feel nostalgic lately, the 80's were the best times of my life. It was an age of great music, great TV, and people were more passionate about the things they believed in and sounded their opinions more freely then. Yes we had Thatcher and her haters and supporters but people were vocal, people were writing songs to reflect the feeling of the country. The Enid were a superb band and you really feel the angst in their music style. Oh, those really were the days. These days we've all rolled over and do nothing about everything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b64_MUoM2XY Nice to hear from another fan...there ain't many about
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They still are wonderful. Robert John Godfrey has the early signs of Alzheimers and intends to retire and let the other guys in the band carry on with the name.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b64_MUoM2XY Nice to hear from another fan...there ain't many about ![]() |
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The Enid really shone on the fabulous album "Select". That album is flawless and the reprise of Cambodia is how you blooming well close an album. The sound of that 1982 album was so far ahead of its time. it remains one of my all time favourite albums.
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Cambodia is one of my favourite songs from the 80s. It wasn't a particularly massive hit in the UK, but was in Europe. My other two favourites by Kim are Never Trust a Stranger and You Came.
I could share a little exclusive here.
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Yes, I like Kim wilde a lot, and Cambodia was one of her more distinctive songs. I am saddened that this is rarely played on the radio, and nor are Love Blonde and The Second Time.
I could share a little exclusive here.
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Kids in America 2-6-5-8-0 Words Fell Down View From a Bridge Take Me Tonight Cambodia + Reprise House of Salome Dream Sequence The Touch The Second Time Victims You Keep Me Hanging On Brothers Love in the Natural Way Never Trust a Stranger Stone It's Here Storm in Our Hearts I Can't Get Enough (Of Your Love) I Believe In You Touched By Your Magic Million Miles Away A Miracle's Coming If I Can't Have You This I Swear Heaven Real Life Get Out Those songs should keep me quiet for a couple of hours! |
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Loving your Easter Monday plans. I might have an 80's day. If I had to choose Kim Wilde songs to listen to reflect her whole career I would choose the following:
Kids in America 2-6-5-8-0 Words Fell Down View From a Bridge Take Me Tonight Cambodia + Reprise House of Salome Dream Sequence The Touch The Second Time Victims You Keep Me Hanging On Brothers Love in the Natural Way Never Trust a Stranger Stone It's Here Storm in Our Hearts I Can't Get Enough (Of Your Love) I Believe In You Touched By Your Magic Million Miles Away A Miracle's Coming If I Can't Have You This I Swear Heaven Real Life Get Out Those songs should keep me quiet for a couple of hours! Chequered Love Child Come Away Action City Chaos At The Airport Rage To Love Another Step (Closer To You) Say You Really Want Me Hey Mister Heartache You Came You'll Be The One Who'll Lose Time Love Is Holy Heart Over Mind In My Life Breakin' Away Sweet Inspiration Loved Born To Be Wild Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime Perfect Girl Forgive Me Maybe I'm Crazy Lights Down Low Sleeping Satellite To France |
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You Came is one of the finest pop records ever made. Saw Kim rifling through the twelve inches in Tower Records back in the late eighties. I thought of inviting her to examine mine.....
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You Came is one of the finest pop records ever made. Saw Kim rifling through the twelve inches in Tower Records back in the late eighties. I thought of inviting her to examine mine.....
![]() Mind you, she's 55 this year and I still would!........................ ![]()
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Still got her 80s singles in the original picture sleeves!
![]() You all do know that she has her own request show on Sundays on Magic, 10:00am - 13:00pm, don't you? |
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Love Kim Wilde, and really looking forward to her new album; given she's taken her time with this one, i'm expecting big things.
I think her albums don't get anywhere near as much credit as they should - every single one from the debut to 'Close' is thoroughly brilliant and engaging pop music. Love Moves and Love Is from the 1990's had some highlights too, but something had been lost, and on 2006's 'Never Say Never' she hinted that she was not to be written off yet, then 'Come Out & Play' was a fantastic return to form. 'Snapshots' is dire except for the rather inspired 'To France' and 'Wilde Winter Songbook' is the best seasonal album ever... |
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Love Kim Wilde, and really looking forward to her new album; given she's taken her time with this one, i'm expecting big things.
I think her albums don't get anywhere near as much credit as they should - every single one from the debut to 'Close' is thoroughly brilliant and engaging pop music. Love Moves and Love Is from the 1990's had some highlights too, but something had been lost, and on 2006's 'Never Say Never' she hinted that she was not to be written off yet, then 'Come Out & Play' was a fantastic return to form. 'Snapshots' is dire except for the rather inspired 'To France' and 'Wilde Winter Songbook' is the best seasonal album ever... Is it true her new album is being recorded in the UK and is getting a proper UK release? If so, and considering she has said it is heavily 80's influenced, I am actually really excited about it. Any ideas when it will be released? |
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I liked Rockin Around The Christmas Tree with Mel Smith.
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I like plenty of Kim's songs, in fact all the following and maybe more:-
Kids in America Chequered Love Cambodia Love-Blonde The Second Time Rage to Love You Keep Me Hanging On Never Trust a Stranger |
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