Picking up fame as a part of the popular 'new wave' movement, her second album, 'Select', was released in May 1982. It contained the hits "Cambodia" and "View From a Bridge". Her third album (and last album with RAK), was 'Catch as Catch Can', which came out in November 1983. Sadly, it wasn't much of a success, though tracks "Love Blonde" and "Dancing In the Dark" from the album became minor hits.
When Kim signed with MCA records in 1984, many doubting critics believed that her run of hits were over. Simply put, they were wrong. Kim's first album with MCA, 'Teases & Dares', came out in November 1984. Though not a huge commercial success as an album, it earned praising critical reviews and much fan support while also including three hit singles. Popular tune "Rage To Love" became Wilde's first top 20 hit in two years.
In October 1986, Kim released a cover of The Supremes song You Keep Me Hangin' on - it was a huge hit, number 2 in the UK and in the singles chart for 14 weeks, even better the song got to number 1 in the USA. Kim was now a superstar around the globe. Another Step (her 5th studio album) was released in Nov 1986 and spent 5 weeks in the UK charts. The title track Another Step (Closer to You), (a duet with Junior) and Say You Really Want Me were also singles.
In June 1988, Kim released her most successful studio album to date Close which spent 38 weeks in the UK album charts. Close contained 3 top ten hits You Came, Never Trust A Stranger and Four Letter Word. Around this time Kim was the support act on Michael Jackson's huge Bad tour.
Her 7th and 8th albums, 1990's Love Moves and 1992's Love Is did not match the success of Close, however Love Is boasted another top 20 hit single with the Rick Nowels penned Love Is Holy.
In September 1993, MCA released the first 'official' greatest hits album called The Singles Collection 1981-1993 (which contained all her biggest hits from the RAK years as well as the more recent MCA hits and two brand new singles If I Can't Have You, a top twenty hit in July 1993 (a cover version of the Yvonne Elliman classic) and the Kim penned In My Life.
In 1995, Kim released her 9th studio album Now and Forever, it was not a hit album in the UK but suffered no promotion. It contained two top 50 hits Breakin' Away and This I Swear.
In 1996, Kim released Shame, a cover of the disco song made famous by Evelyn "Champagne" King. Unfortunately the song failed to dent the UK top 100.
In 2001, to celebrate the release of another greatest Hits album, Kim released a new song Loved, co-written by Ronald & Masterton who are famous for their work with Dannii Minogue. Sadly Loved failed to enter the UK singles chart.
Kim is still making music and is also equally famous for her gardening skills. She continues to have success in Europe and had a huge hit in 2003 with Anyplace Anywhere Anytime, a duet with Nena.
In 2006 Kim released a studio album, "Never Say Never." The album includes new tracks and some remixes and remakes of classic Kim songs such as You Came, Cambodia and Kids In America. Also for the new album called Never Say Never Kim has re-recorded You Keep Me Hangin' On as a duet with Nena.
In 2018 she released "Here Come The Aliens," which is in a pop-rock style. Reviewing the album for MusicPlayers.com, Scott Kahn states "There’s not a weak song to be found in this collection of pop rock songs. We love that Here Comes The Aliens has the vibe of a real rock record, with strong musical performances throughout."
Child Come Away
Kim Wilde Lyrics
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It's the girl with the deputy walking by
Child go and play
No I won't give you reasons so don't ask why
I read the story about a week ago
They found her on the beach that night
They thought the light had gone out of her eyes
She was so full of her life
Happy with the people she knew
But then no-one can tell
Child come away
It's the girl with the deputy walking by
Child go and play
No I won't give you reasons so don't ask why
Guess all they found were some marks in the sand
A message saying 'She is mine'
Nobody touched her as she got in the car
Well nobody dares to anytime
She was so full of her life
The girl that everybody once knew
But now no-one can tell
Child come away
It's the girl with the deputy walking by
Child go and play
No I won't give you reasons so don't ask why
And when they read a story out to the judge
I heard they had to turn away
It's all over town
I saw her face in the back of a car
As they were speeding out of town
She's got a mark on the side of her face
that no-one's ever seen around
And what she is or what she's become
I guess the town will never know
Child come away
It's the girl with the deputy walking by
Child go and play
No I won't give you reasons so don't ask why
The song Child Come Away by Kim Wilde is a haunting and mysterious track that tells the story of a young girl who has gone missing. The lyrics suggest that the girl may have been abducted by someone in authority, possibly a police officer or other official. The singer of the song is a concerned onlooker who is urging other children in the area to stay away from the girl's abductor and to continue playing and enjoying their lives.
The first verse sets the scene, with the singer warning the children about the girl's abductor who is walking by with a deputy. The second verse describes how the girl was found on the beach with the light gone out of her eyes, and how everyone thought she would never be the same again. The third verse adds to the mystery of the girl's disappearance, with the discovery of marks in the sand and a message suggesting that someone had claimed her. The final verse hints at the fate of the girl, with the singer seeing her in the back of a car with a mysterious mark on her face that nobody recognizes.
The lyrics of Child Come Away leave much to the imagination and are open to interpretation, but one can't help but feel a sense of sadness and desperation in the situation. The singer's plea for the other children to stay away echoes a feeling of helplessness and despair that runs throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Child come away
Someone warns a child to stay away from a girl who is accompanying a police officer on a walk.
It's the girl with the deputy walking by
The girl being referred to in the previous line is present and walking by with a police officer.
Child go and play
The person addressing the child tells them to go and play.
No I won't give you reasons so don't ask why
The person addressing the child refuses to provide any explanation for their warning, so they suggest the child should not ask for one.
I read the story about a week ago
The artist says that they recently read a news article about a certain event.
They found her on the beach that night
The news story was about the discovery of a girl on the beach at night.
They thought the light had gone out of her eyes
When the girl was found, she appeared to have lost her vitality and energy.
and no-one thinks she'll ever be right
Many people doubt that the girl will ever recover from what happened to her.
She was so full of her life
Before the incident, the girl was very happy and enthusiastic about life.
Happy with the people she knew
The girl had a good relationship with those around her.
But then no-one can tell
It is unclear what happened to cause the girl's sudden change in demeanor.
Guess all they found were some marks in the sand
Investigators only found some indents on the sand, possibly indicating that someone had written something.
A message saying 'She is mine'
The marks left on the sand appeared to be a message from someone claiming ownership of the girl.
Nobody touched her as she got in the car
Despite the message indicating a sinister purpose, it appears that no one tried to stop the girl as she got into a car.
Well nobody dares to anytime
The singer suggests that people are too afraid to stand up to whoever was responsible for the girl's disappearance.
The girl that everybody once knew
The girl's personality, which was previously characterized as cheerful and outgoing, is no longer the same.
But now no-one can tell
Even those who knew the girl well, cannot recognize her changed demeanor.
And when they read a story out to the judge
When the news about the girl's disappearance was read aloud to the judge or court officials,
I heard they had to turn away
The situation was so emotionally distressing that some people were unable to keep looking or listening.
It's all over town
The story of the girl's disappearance has spread throughout the entire town, and everyone is aware of what happened.
I saw her face in the back of a car
The artist claims to have seen the girl in question inside a car that was driving away.
As they were speeding out of town
The car was moving quickly, exiting the area.
She's got a mark on the side of her face
The girl appears to have some sort of marking or injury on her face.
that no-one's ever seen around
The artist does not recognize the mark or injury, and believes it to be unique or strange.
And what she is or what she's become
The singer is uncertain of what the girl's fate is, or how she has changed due to the traumatic experience.
I guess the town will never know
It is unlikely that the town's people will ever find out what happened to the girl and what her exact condition is now.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MARTY WILDE, RICKY WILDE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Basseck
Finally in good quality. One of Kim's best songs and videos. Deserves much bigger appreciation. Forgotten jewel.
NaN
So underrated.
Annemarie Candyflip
I do so agree with you. I never understood why this gem didn't chart
Marian Salerno 💜💚
Kim Wilde con ese peinado y ese color rubio platinado es la viva imagen de los 80s, está en mi top 10 entre las cantantes más icónicas de los 80s.
debbie cooper
Loved this song ... it was haunting and beautiful at the same time , really should of charted higher than it did 🥰
Murphy Day
What was the song about? I just got re acquainted with her. Bought her debut album for $3 and it's an excellent addition
Петр Лебедев
Одна из моих любимых песен.,Ким молода и безумно очаровательна.
B.A. K. 1965
Never seen this video, Kim is so a fabulous woman, the queen of the 80's 🎸😍😍🙏
Mr Magoo
Same
Simo-Pekka Sunila
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