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1. She was born Kim Smith
Wilde was born in Chiswick, London, in 1960. Her father was the rock and roll singer Marty Wilde, born Reginald Smith.
2. She was spotted at her brother's session
Producer Mickie Most heard her singing backing vocals while she was in the studio with her brother Ricky. He signed her to his RAK label.
3. Kids in America was written by her family
Marty and Ricky Wilde wrote the 1981 debut hit. It reached number two in the UK.
4. Her early songs came quickly
Cambodia and Chequered Love followed in 1981. Both reached the UK top twenty.
5. She topped the US chart with a cover
Her 1986 version of You Keep Me Hangin' On, originally by The Supremes, reached number one in the US. It was a dance-pop reworking.
6. She had a hit duet with Junior
Another Step (Closer to You) reached the UK top ten in 1987. It was her first duet.
7. You Came reached the UK top three
The 1988 single was written by Ricky and Kim. It was a big hit in Europe.
8. She retrained as a gardener
Wilde studied garden design and became a professional gardener. She also wrote books and presented gardening television.
9. Her brother produced much of her work
Ricky Wilde wrote and produced many early songs. Their partnership defined her sound.
10. She returned to music in later decades
Here Come the Aliens in 2018 showed a fresh side. She still tours, especially in Europe.
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