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."
It's Alright
Kim Wilde Lyrics
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Don't you worry child of the night
'Cause in the morning come
With the new day sun
Love and everlasting light
We are the seed of the new breed
We will succeed our time has come
These words are true
Let the light of love shine through
It's alright, it's alright
It's alright, it's really alright
It's alright
It's really alright
It's alright, it's alright
Everything's gonna be alright
It's alright, it's alright
Everything's gonna be alright
It's alright, it's alright
Everything's gonna be alright
It's alright, it's alright
It's really alright
Listen to me
Dreams can come true
Call out to love
It will answer you
Forget your trouble and smile
Let your heart speak awhile
Let the light of love shine through
We are the seed of the new breed
We will succeed our time has come
We are the new
These words are true
Let the light of love shine through
It's alright, it's alright
It's alright, it's really alright
It's alright
It's really alright
It's alright, it's alright
Everything's gonna be alright
It's alright, it's alright
Everything's gonna be alright
It's alright, it's alright
Everything's gonna be alright
It's alright, it's alright
It's really alright
It's alright, it's alright
It's alright, it's really alright
It's alright
It's really alright
It's alright, it's alright
Everything's gonna be alright
It's alright, it's alright
Everything's gonna be alright
It's alright, it's alright
Everything's gonna be alright
It's alright, it's alright
It's really alright
It's alright, it's alright
Everything's gonna be alright
It's alright, it's alright
Everything's gonna be alright
It's alright, it's alright
Everything's gonna be alright
It's alright, it's alright
It's really alright
The song "It's Alright" by Kim Wilde is an uplifting and inspiring anthem about love, hope, and the power of positivity. The lyrics speak to anyone who may be going through a difficult time and need reassurance that everything will be okay. The opening lines, "Don't you worry 'cause it's alright, don't you worry child of the night," are meant to comfort anyone who may be feeling lost or alone. The lyrics then go on to talk about the new generation who will succeed, and how their time has come. This message represents the idea that change and progress is always possible and that the future is bright.
The chorus repeats the message that everything is going to be alright, a message of hope that is reinforced by the imagery of a new day dawning with love and everlasting light. The song encourages people to let go of their troubles and allow love to shine through, a theme that has resonated with listeners for decades. The lyrics embody a message of hope and remind people to keep pushing through tough times because a brighter future is possible.
Overall, "It's Alright" is a powerful and uplifting song that encourages listeners to overcome their struggles and hold on to hope for a brighter future. The lyrics affirm that despite the challenges one may face, everything will eventually work out, and love will always triumph.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you worry 'cause it's alright
Don't worry, everything's going to be fine
Don't you worry child of the night
Don't worry, whoever you are or wherever you come from
'Cause in the morning come
Because a new day is coming
With the new day sun
With the light of a new day
Love and everlasting light
Love and hope for the future
We are the seed of the new breed
We are the future, with new ideas and ways of doing things
We will succeed our time has come
We will be successful, it's our moment
We are the new
We are the new generation
These words are true
The message is genuine
Let the light of love shine through
Let love and positivity be present in everything
It's alright, it's alright
Everything's going to be fine
It's alright, it's really alright
Everything's going to be okay
Everything's gonna be alright
Everything will work out
Listen to me
Pay attention, hear me out
Dreams can come true
You can achieve your dreams
Call out to love
Open up to love
It will answer you
Love will respond
Forget your trouble and smile
Don't worry and be happy
Let your heart speak awhile
Listen to your heart
Contributed by Jackson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Михаил Лютаревич
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Matthew Lee
Well said. It never ceases to amaze me how quick some people are to just hate on things they know little about. The album was a gift from Kim to her fans (maybe a bit of a thank you) and a chance for her to sing some songs that mean something to her. Just enjoy it. And you know what, that's not hard for me to do. Amazing vocals, production and some inspired twists on old tunes.
Amber Wilde
I Love this song, Kim you nailed it. Can't wait for new album
Paul T
It grows on you and gets into your head when the song isn't on :)
jakemusictvs
Wow, I already liked Kim Wilde, but now I LOVE her! Here she is covering one of my favourite songs from childhood (I loved East 17 when I was a kid). She is awesome, her version of this song is fantastic.
StevieR
Really loving this, nice one guys! Kim is so fit too!
gedeon2305
super cover, she's great.impatient to have the new album, it's gonna be excellent!
mmdico
On of the best covers i have never listened
TheLilylee
Amazing how the style of this video can be more early 90's than the original one.
Tunisia Tucker
I just love her to death!