Kim Wilde

The Profile

British singer who broke out with Kids in America (1981), topped the US charts with You Keep Me Hangin’ On (1987), and remained a staple of 80s/90s pop and new wave, later returning with Never Say Never (2006).

Daughter of Marty Wilde; frequent collaborator with producer/songwriter Ricky Wilde; has sold over 30 million records worldwide.

Three reviews chart Kim Wilde from late-’80s prime to 2000s return. Close (1988) is praised for catchy pop-rock and standouts like “You Came.” Love Moves (1990) gets mixed marks beside Close. Never Say Never (2006) is welcomed as a worthy comeback, blending new songs with refreshed classics and a noted duet on “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.”