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."
Love In The Natural Way
Kim Wilde Lyrics
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But soon became a cry
And the moment that I touch you
I know the reason why - we got love
No union is stronger than a woman with a man
I'm gonna give love in the natural way
With everything I can
Never mind if things go wrong
And how I love you now
Oh baby, we're here tonight
We can make it last forever
Wen can make it last for life
Oh, baby, no matter what
I'm gonna give love in the natural way
With everything I got
All times it can be gentle
And at times it can be cruel
It can treat you like a stranger
It can treat you like a fool
But tonight I wanna hold you
Cos tonight you're gonna see
I'm gonna give you love in the natural way
And keep you here with me
Lovin' like you've never known
Now at last We're on our own
And I still love you now
Oh, baby, we're here tonight
We can make it last forever
We can make it last for life
Oh, babe, it's me and you
And it's a natural reaction
When you feel the way we do
What is left that's still unknown
Let's discover on our own
Cos when love's the culmination
Of everything you feel
Well it's the only thing that's precious
It's the only thing that's real
The lyrics of Kim Wilde's song Love in the Natural Way, explore the power of love between a couple. The song begins with a whisper that soon becomes a cry, which signifies the intensity and passion of their love. From the moment of physical touch, the couple knows the reason behind the intensity of their bond. The lyrics suggest that the love between a man and a woman is one of the strongest unions, and they can overcome any obstacle by giving love in the natural way.
The singer is determined to love her partner with everything she has, even if things go wrong, their love will remain strong. She finds comfort and strength in their love and is convinced that they can make it last for life. Love is described as both gentle and cruel, it can treat you like a friend, or it can treat you like a fool. But tonight, she wants to hold her partner tightly and show him the love in the natural way. Their love is described as incomparable to any other experience, and they're on this journey of discovery together.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it sounded like a whisper
At first, the feeling between us was barely perceptible
But soon became a cry
But it quickly grew stronger and more urgent
And the moment that I touch you
And from the first time I touched you
I know the reason why - we got love
I realized that the reason for this feeling is that we have love
No union is stronger than a woman with a man
There is no bond stronger than that between a woman and a man
I'm gonna give love in the natural way
I will express my love for you authentically and honestly
With everything I can
With all my heart and soul
Never mind if things go wrong
If we encounter obstacles or difficulties
You and I will still be strong
We will remain resilient and committed
And how I love you now
And my love for you has only grown stronger
Oh baby, we're here tonight
We are together tonight
We can make it last forever
We can turn this moment into a lasting memory
Wen can make it last for life
We can make this love endure a lifetime
Oh, baby, no matter what
No matter what happens
I'm gonna give love in the natural way
I will always express my love for you freely and naturally
With everything I got
With all my strength and ability
All times it can be gentle
Love can be tender
And at times it can be cruel
But it can also be harsh or punishing
It can treat you like a stranger
It can make you feel unimportant or unrecognized
It can treat you like a fool
It can make you feel foolish or embarrassed
But tonight I wanna hold you
But tonight, I just want to embrace you
Cos tonight you're gonna see
Because tonight, I want to show you something special
I'm gonna give you love in the natural way
I will express my love for you honestly and truly
And keep you here with me
And always make you feel loved and valued
Lovin' like you've never known
Experience love like you've never experienced before
Now at last We're on our own
Now, we finally have the chance to be together
And I still love you now
And my love for you is as strong as ever
Oh, babe, it's me and you
It's just you and me, baby
And it's a natural reaction
And our love is a natural response
When you feel the way we do
When we feel this deep and genuine love for each other
What is left that's still unknown
What mysteries and wonders are still ahead of us
Let's discover on our own
Let's explore this life and this love together
Cos when love's the culmination
Because when love is the purest expression
Of everything you feel
Of all the emotions you experience
Well it's the only thing that's precious
It is the one thing that is truly valuable
It's the only thing that's real
It is the only true reality in this world
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KIM WILDE, MARTY WILDE, RICKI WILDE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alexlotiev5307
Love U Kim ❤
@verlandohenderson1300
Yes! Music is medicine to the mind and soul. It is magical and does take you back in time.
@verlandohenderson1300
Our Wedding song with my beloved wife Katie who pass on with only 29 days of marriage and this song just brings that magical true love feeling we had dancing and kissing. Thanks Kim
@each190
A beautiful song from a beautiful lady
@MrZlodeus
Very uplifting song!
@WineSippingCowboy
Kim Wilde fell under the Paul Young problem; they wrote their songs, but radio played most of the songs they did not write. Yet, the songs they wrote were cool! Underrated!
@sabriamca1122
Singer, Instrumentalist, Gardener, Composer, Painter; a woman of many parts:)
@bthvnyt
:) Just perfect is all LOL She sure enriched my life XO Thanx sweetheart
@STEVENPALLETT
iz that even Possible Babe ?