Posted November 12, 200717 yr Birth name Kim Smith Born November 18, 1960 (1960-11-18) (age 46) Origin Chiswick, West London, England Genre(s) Pop, New wave, Rock, Dance Occupation(s) Vocalist, Songwriter Years active 1981–present Label(s) RAK Records, MCA Records, EMI Website www.kimwilde.com Kim Wilde (born Kim Smith, November 18, 1960 in Chiswick, West London) is an English pop singer, professional gardener, and pop cultural figure. She debuted in 1981 with the hit "Kids in America", which reached number two in the UK Singles Chart. In 1987 she made the #1 spot in the United States with her version of "You Keep Me Hangin' On", which had previously been a #1 hit there for The Supremes in 1966.
August 17, 200816 yr Topics merged - edited by persuazn Kim Wilde (born Kim Smith, November 18, 1960 in Chiswick, West London) is an English pop singer, professional gardener and pop cultural figure. She burst onto the music scene in 1981 with the new wave classic "Kids in America", which hit number two in the UK Singles Chart. Major U.S. success eluded her until 1987, when she topped the charts with her version of The Supremes' hit "You Keep Me Hangin' On". Since 1998, Wilde had an alternative career as a gardener, whilst still being active in music.
August 17, 200816 yr DiscographyKim Wilde (1981) Select (1982) Catch As Catch Can (1983) Teases & Dares (1984) Another Step (1986) Close (1988) Love Moves (1990) Love Is (1992) The Singles Collection 1981-1993 (1993) Now & Forever (1995) The Very Best of Kim Wilde (2001) Never Say Never (2006)
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.