1) British Dance-… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 artists/bands under the name of Mel & Kim:
1) British Dance-pop duo
2) Mel Smith and& Kim Wilde
(1) British Dance-pop duo who worked with Stock Aitken Waterman and had hits in the 1980's with the singles "Respectable", "Showing Out", "F.L.M." and "That's The Way It Is".
Mel & Kim were born to British and Jamaican parents. In 1985, Mel recorded two demos solo, under Alan Whitehead's management. Soon after, her sister Kim joined her and they performed as a duo, recording some demos. The demos got them signed with Supreme Records, and Nick East - president of Supreme - put them in touch with eminent producers Stock Aitken Waterman.
"System" was intended as their first single, but they and the producers were unhappy with it, and it became the "B-side" of their first release "Showing Out (Get Fresh at the Weekend)", which reached number three on the UK Singles Chart in 1986, number 78 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs. Their next single "Respectable" reached number one in Britain and became one of the year's biggest hits. This song also reached number 1 on the U.S.They became well-known celebrities, particularly in Britain, and were known for their visual style which combined urban street wear with high fashion (prior to their music career Mel had worked as a glamour model). Their third single "F.L.M." reached number seven in the UK, while their final single "That's the Way It Is" reached number ten, giving them an unbroken run of top ten hits.
In December 1985, prior to the duo's rise to fame, Mel was treated for malignant paraganglioma, a form of cancer, on her liver. By January 1987, Mel was experiencing back problems, delaying the filming of the Respectable music video. During a promotional visit to Japan in June 1987, the severity of Mel's back problem became apparent. Upon returning to the UK, she was diagnosed with a recurrence of the cancer in her spine. The sisters withdrew from publicity while Mel underwent treatment, and footage from their Montreux Festival performance was used to compile the "F.L.M." music video. While the media speculated that Mel was terminally ill, both sisters categorically denied this, stating that Mel had suffered a debilitating back injury.
Eventually, it was confirmed that Mel had been diagnosed with cancer, following the release of "That's the Way it Is" in February 1988. Mel discharged herself from hospital to record the vocals for the track. Work on a second album was not continued, due to Mel's illness. Both sisters appeared on the Wogan show in April 1988 while Mel was still undergoing treatment, as part of European Cancer Week. She died of pneumonia on 18 January 1990, after contracting a cold; her immune system weakened by chemotherapy.
With the aid of her then boyfriend, ex-Bros bassist Craig Logan, Kim launched a solo career with much of her debut solo album composed of songs co-written with Mel, for what was intended to be the next "Mel and Kim" album. The album, Kim Appleby, contained her debut solo single "Don't Worry", which reached number two on the British charts in November 1990. A follow-up single "G.L.A.D" was also a 10 hit on the UK Singles Chart. Subsequent singles from her debut album were "Mama" [#19] and "If You Cared" [#44]. Kim's second album Breakaway was not a commercial success and had a limited release. She released three further singles, "Light of the World" [#41, 1993], "Breakaway" [#56, 1993], and "Free Spirit" [#51, 1994]. A download-only single called "High" was released in 2007.
(2) Mel Smith and Kim Wilde.
In 1987, Comedian Mel Smith (Half of comedy duo Smith and Jones) recorded a single with Kim Wilde for Comic Relief: a cover of the Christmas song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" with some extra comedy lines written by Smith and Jones. It reached number 3 in the UK Single Chart..
Rockin Around The Christmas Tree
Mel & Kim Lyrics
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Yeah, I mean it must be nearly a year since the last one
Oh, it's a good twelve months
Yeah, yeah
You getting anything for your Granny this year?
Well I thought about it I couldn't be bothered
Well it's the thought that counts innit
Yeah, that's how I see it
Kim Wilde as usual, kidding myself though aren't I
It's hopeless really it's pathetic I suppose in a way
It is yeah, hello, who is this?
Merry Christmas Melvyn
It can't be
Come on Mel how about pulling a cracker
By the look of you darling I think I already have
Get it
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
At the Christmas party hop
A mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop (come on Mel)
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some caroling (pumpkin pie anyone?)
You will get a sentimental feeling
When you hear, voices singing
Let's be jolly, deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday (this is so corny)
Everyone's dancing merrily
In the new old fashioned way
Wow I am in the most almighty Christmas groove
I haven't had this much fun since Two Little Boys was number one
If my friends could see me now
How do I look?
Ridiculous
You little tease
A dance, Kimberley?
I do love a nice Sax break
Yeah, me too, Kim, but let's wait 'til the record's over
Kim do you think our love will last forever?
No
Couple of years maybe?
No
Do you think we'll make it to the end of the record?
How long is that, exactly?
You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear
All together now
Voices singing let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Excuse me can I sing something now?
Get lost Griff
Well that's nice
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Rootbeer anyone?
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some carolling
There's plenty of pumpkin pie left by the way
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Do you mind Melvyn?
Everyone's dancing merrily
In the new old fashioned way
Wow yeah that was fantastic
Very nice
Let's do it again, one, two, three, four
Strewth
Five
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Yep, he overdid it with the pumpkin pie
Everyone's dancing merrily
In the new old fashioned way
Merry Christmas everybody!
Merry Christmas everybody!
Bye Mel, it's been really interesting
I'll tell you who I fancy for Christmas
Who's that?
Bananarama
Yeah, can't help you there I'm afraid
Oh, thanks a bundle
The lyrics to Mel & Kim's "Rockin Around The Christmas Tree" are a cheerful, lighthearted conversation between two friends about Christmas and gift-giving. The opening lines set the playful and comedic tone, with one friend remarking on how long it's been since the last Christmas. They then discuss gift ideas for their grandparents, with one friend admitting they couldn't be bothered to get anything. The conversation then moves to their individual Christmas wishes, with one friend jokingly saying they want Kim Wilde. They are interrupted by a telephone call from someone wishing them a Merry Christmas, but they initially can't believe it's really Christmas yet.
The song then moves into the familiar tune, with references to dancing, mistletoe, and pumpkin pie. The friends sing about the sentimental feelings that arise during the holiday season and how everyone decorates with holly. They continue to dance and sing until the end of the record, with occasional witty remarks and banter between them. The song ends on a lighthearted note, with the friends wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and admitting their Christmas wishes won't last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Christmas coming around again, eh?
It's that time of the year again, almost feels like the previous one was just yesterday
You getting anything for your Granny this year?
Have you thought about gifts for your Granny for Christmas?
Well it's the thought that counts innit
Even if you couldn't be bothered, the intention itself is valuable
Kim Wilde as usual, kidding myself though aren't I
I wish I could get Kim Wilde as a present but that's unrealistic
It is yeah, hello, who is this?
Yes, it is unrealistic but who is calling right now?
Come on Mel how about pulling a cracker
Let's celebrate by pulling some Christmas crackers
Get it
I understand the joke/reference
A mistletoe hung where you can see, Every couple tries to stop (come on Mel)
The mistletoe is there, and couples passing by try to kiss under it (join them, Mel)
Let the Christmas spirit ring, Later we'll have some pumpkin pie, And we'll do some caroling (pumpkin pie anyone?)
Let's enjoy the holiday spirit, have some pumpkin pie, and carol later on (Anyone interested in pumpkin pie?)
You will get a sentimental feeling, When you hear, voices singing, Let's be jolly, deck the halls with boughs of holly
Your emotions will be caught off guard, when you hear everyone singing joyous melodies; decorated in holly, let's enjoy this occasion
Excuse me can I sing something now? Get lost Griff
May I sing something now? No way, Griff, go away
Do you mind Melvyn?
Melvyn, can we please focus and go back to the song?
Wow yeah that was fantastic, Very nice
That was amazing, I really enjoyed it
Let's do it again, one, two, three, four, Strewth, Five
Let's sing it again, 1-2-3-4, wait I am not sure, let's try it one more time
Merry Christmas everybody!
A cheerful and festive greeting to one and all
Bye Mel, it's been really interesting
Goodbye Mel, it was great being with you and enjoying the occasion
Oh, thanks a bundle
Sarcasm (implies feeling unappreciated)
Lyrics © DistroKid, ST. NICHOLAS MUSIC INC., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Johnny Marks
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@raionesantos6073
I don’t understand how this wonderful song is not played more often on the radios.
My favourite Xmas 🎅 song
@slappedegg1056
because its offensive to have fun now
@thequeenofspades
I'm 14 and this is deep.
@petrolheadkingdom
1:39
@kyachdistent1301
I do. It's a fucking conspiracy against Kim Wilde! How could it be ANYTHING ELSE?! I mean the only way she gets on a shit commercial station like tragic magic is when she fucking DJs on-that is playing everyone ELSE'S pieces of shit! And what other station is she EVER on. Every other bint known to man is ALWAYS on, the more irrelevant, overrated, insipid and pointless, the more the better. Kim doesn't fit ANY of these categories, so naturally NEVER on!
@igorflexus9493
Kim has such a beautiful unique voice I love it.
@jezame1
R.I.P Mel Smith. A very underrated comic genius.
@bendalymckenna6271
Heaven has had this comedian since 2013.
@michaelerb7316
They were "MEL & KIM II", even for only 1 Song !!! 😍😍😍👏👏👏#StillListeningToItDecember2022
@adrianboxall1059
One of the most underrated Christmas songs.
The chemistry between them is excellent.