She is so gorgeous and humble. Love her

@Myplop

5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree she’s so down to earth and funny

@kangarootha

5 жыл бұрын

Just about to say the same : D

@christiaanjellesma1851

5 жыл бұрын

she reminds me of adele

@10.11.9

5 жыл бұрын

@@christiaanjellesma1851 Adele was a porker throughout her twenties; Kim was not.

@trollop_7

4 жыл бұрын

She has a lot to be humble about.

I think it’s so sweet that Ricky didn’t resent Kim for gaining the limelight instead of him & instead embraced, helped & supported her.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

5 жыл бұрын

I'd rather have the money than the fame. He probably still gets songwriting royalties to this day from that song.

@leesawford

4 жыл бұрын

Two words; Money / father....put them in either order. They are BOTH lucky and in positions to make music because of the name ‘wilde’

@mjt1517

4 жыл бұрын

@@leesawford Yes, and good for them. Nothing at all wrong with building on existing assets.

@JJerseyGirl

4 жыл бұрын

But he wrote the iconic song.

@stevewaller6577

4 жыл бұрын

@@JJerseyGirl I think their dad wrote the song, if you listen to the intro of the video it is an update of his original hit.

What an absolute little angel. And seeing her on the train singing with the reindeer antlers made me love her all the more.

She aged so well, she is beautiful and so sweet and humble.

@brazilonline8154

4 жыл бұрын

She was so beautiful in the 80's that today even she being pretty good i still miss her young beauty from past. Beauty worth nothing, it fades away overnight,Kin is the to prove that.

@scienz

4 жыл бұрын

She looks better now than she did back then.

@turrican4d599

3 жыл бұрын

@@scienz Uhhh, no.

@scienz

3 жыл бұрын

@@turrican4d599 uh......yes. you like what you like and ill like what i like. ok?

@turrican4d599

3 жыл бұрын

@@scienz Okay, grannylover.

She was one of the defining looks of the 80s. So awesome. She now seems very normal and cool.

Hearing Kim always takes me back to the 80's. A great decade to grow up in.

Kim is a lovely woman! Always been. Her voice is uniquely beatiful!

Kim Wilde was lovely in the 1980s; and she's still a beautiful, sexy woman today. She seems so sweet and modest!

@aprilapril2

4 жыл бұрын

DoctorPretorious616 I think she’s much better looking now than as a teenager

@SeverityOne

4 жыл бұрын

She was cute and super-thin (perhaps a bit too thin) in the 1980s. Then she got married and put on a lot of weight, which didn't look too good on her. But somewhere in between, I think in the 1990s at a concert in France, where she had put on a little bit of weight and wore a tight, short dress... oh my goodness. "Hot" doesn't even begin to describe it. Having said all that, if I rode the Tube and there was Kim Wilde singing "Kids in America", I'd be kissing the ground at her feet.

@antonisatwork

4 жыл бұрын

I would love to kiss those lips. All of them!

@mattylamb9194

3 жыл бұрын

She seems to have a fantastic personality. And when you still have decent enough looks, (which she does), then that is a really powerful combination. There is still something about her

You can sing in the subway as much as you like, hell you are Kim Wilde!

I remember " kids in America" I was 17 , and I loved that song. It's an ageless beat that you could still move to 💃🕺

She still has mesmerizing, piercing eyes - and a lovely face with barely a blemish nearing the age of 60. God bless her.

@antonisatwork

4 жыл бұрын

She is sexual enticement naturally! Without trying!

@mattylamb9194

3 жыл бұрын

Her lips are probably her most striking feature

@hansiesma16

3 жыл бұрын

She is 56 here.

She so cool and down to earth. I have heard that people that have meet her says she so sweet

@mv9787

5 жыл бұрын

Patricia Richardson She radiates sweetness ❤️ She is the kind of woman I could fall in love completely. I guess I’m not the only one 😀

@pritapp788

5 жыл бұрын

💖

I absolutely love her voice even when she talks

@mgparis

7 ай бұрын

Me too! her speaking voice is as lovely as her singing voice

I really rare comment musicans, but politics. But this I must say...Never thought that quite cool girl would turn in such a lovely warm person. I wish you all the best, Kim Wilde ! A Chinese Saying - If you want to be happy for an hour, get drunk - if you want to be happy for a day, get married - if you want to be happy for life, plant a garden

@markfryer9880

5 жыл бұрын

So very appropriate for this video. The trifecta in fact.

@pritapp788

5 жыл бұрын

👏

@daveygivens735

4 жыл бұрын

But if you really want to be happy, get drunk and bury your spouse in that garden.

@portcullis5622

4 жыл бұрын

@@daveygivens735 I spent three hours by my spouse's grave the other day. She/he still thinks it is going to be a pond.

@glennoc8585

3 жыл бұрын

Chinese saying,......Yeah I know one "man with hand in pocket not necessarily on ball"

Outstanding, beautiful, charming and so lovely. Her music still goes on and on in my heart and so today !

Such a beautiful character, demonstrates the importance of how close to her family she was and what it took to make the decision to get out of the spotlight in order to raise a family. Congrats! I grew up listening to her music and I think she did such a great job with her decisions.

Wow she is absolutely delightful.. Much respect to her. And still very gorgeous

Love the sound of the bass guitar in this song.

Kim is a legend - she makes people happy! Love her

Kim Wilde & Nena. Anyplace anywhere was the absolute sexiest video ever made. Thank you for that Kim Wilde. We still love you!

@ruudvanderuit4427

4 жыл бұрын

Kim and Nena absolutely the best together. Waaauuw

She is a very good looking lady & so down-to-earth.

As a "kid in America" who was a music freak what I remember is that the whole album that included "Kids in America" (on EMI Records) was great, and there were at least 3-4 singles that were big hits overseas. My impression was that "Kids in America" and her remake of "You Keep Me Hangin' On" were her biggest radio hits here, but that "Chequered Love" track was every bit as good. "Kids in America" still gets played sometimes here in L.A on "retro night". at a dance bar I go to; sounds just as hot as ever.

@willkittwk

2 жыл бұрын

Kids in America is one of the top hits of the 80s. Kim is an icon here in LA. We sit around the tennis courts in North Hollywood and reminiscing about movie stars and pop divas and Kim's name always comes up. Her and Belinda from Go Go's and Susana Hoff from Bangles still bring a smile.

@darrenhirst9900

Жыл бұрын

I loved her music too and I think it was the American culture that made me like the music. I'm English so have lots of great music so its nice to have music from all over the world too.

When this song first came out and hit America, I was 16yrs of age and in Pittsburgh PA.. I can remember hearing it in the Night Clubs there, yes, back then, a person of 16 yrs of age could get into the Night Clubs... This Song became a bit of OUR SONG back then... It followed me in the 80s.. When I was 17yrs of age, I joined the US Air Force and off to Athens Greece I was sent. When this song would come on in the clubs in Greece, we were all over the dance floor, Singing, Dancing and enjoying LIFE!!

@TheWildeOne81

2 жыл бұрын

Did you use to see her music videos on mtv?

@thanksfernuthin

2 жыл бұрын

Hold on. I was stationed in Greece during the 80's (USAF Arab Linguist). 86-88ish. Was the club area called Glyfada? Something like that? It's been so long I can't remember the name of the base. Hellinikon. Something like that. I know it closed down soon after I left.

@paxvobiscum1792

2 жыл бұрын

@@thanksfernuthin Were you also in BLD 510 at Hellenikon? :) :) I expect if YES, we both crossed paths many MANY MANY Times... I was there, DUO Positions, ESC and AFCC.. Yes, the clubs were in Glyfada... the one that I enjoyed the best was off to your RIGHT, away from the Main group of Clubs and moreso a Greek Nightclub... it was very very Nice..

@thanksfernuthin

2 жыл бұрын

@@paxvobiscum1792 Bottom of the base! (I don't remember the number.) Other people on the base would say "Don't go down there. They're really touchy. M16's and all." I had an absolute blast. Too young to realize how lucky I was. We'd bar hop. I became chummy with a band called Magneto. Woke up on a picnic table on the beach one morning. Walked to the nearest bar and got English breakfast. Wouldn't trade that experience for anything!

@paxvobiscum1792

2 жыл бұрын

@@thanksfernuthin :) It was BLD 510... :) You went down the road (hill) to the bottom, to your right was a square windowless building with security (BLD 510), if front of you would be the MAC Terminal and just off to the left a bit, would had been the base Fire Dept... during the 1980's... When you entered BLD 510, there was a double security door, where you walked into and the door shut behind you, locking you inside a cubicle like. To your Right, behind the glass were SP's awaiting for you to IDENTIFY. Once that was done, your badge was given to you, then the door inner door would be buzzed open so you could enter the building... :) I "LIVED" in BLD 510 it seemed like, especially when an operation was taking place...

I was in England in the USAF in 1981 when she'd be on Top Of The Pops singing this song. I had a HUGE crush on her. It's nice to know she never got out of control, achieved enough success to make her happy, she stayed grounded and has had a good life. Good on her. Hey Kim.....I'm still here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was 20 years old in 1981 & yes I fell in love with Kim too!😍 And now in February 2020, after watching just how beautiful she still is, I am in love again! Thanks Kim for being a part of my life! Cheers from Down Under🤗😘

I bought the 45 when I was 9. Wore it out on my little record player. I will always treasure this song.

You Keep Me Hanging On was her best hit and it's the one I keep listening to over and over again.

She still has that special tone in her voice

I remember walking into house parties in Los Angeles during the 90s with this song playing. I knew it was going to be a good night

Kim was my biggest celebrity crush back in the '80s. Still is.

Kim Wilde , ze is echt , no fake ! Eerste cassettebandje wat ik ooit kocht voor mijn Philips cassetterecorder. Kocht het bij de V&D in Delft . Daarvoor had ik al mijn muziek zelf opgenomen van de radio 😂. Allemaal vergane glorie . Behalve Kim 😁, Lekker doorgaan 💪 Is nog steeds goed , wordt je toch vrolijk van zo’n meid !

This song is unforgettable, it basically sums up the best of the early 80's new wave rock sound perfectly. Iconic.

Kim Wilde... remebered her fondly, saw her garden and my appreciation for her grew tremendously.

I grew up in theatrical digs. When I was about 10, Marty and some of the Wildecats stayed in our house. Marty was fab, embarrassingly modest, super man. He used to give me 5 bob (look that up, kids) to go and fetch his suits from Martins the Cleaners near Leicester railway station. Fans would follow his taxi from Leicester Palace theatre and almost picket our house. I used to sell his (or any) cigarette ends to the girl fans....... We had swords.......... They were theatrical props but I well remember the band going out in the road and having mock fights. Never any drunkeness (and plenty of our luvvy and muso guests drank like fishes), always polite. His children seem to retain that down-to-earthness. Well done, Kim and Ricky.

I absolutely adore Kim...She is so sweet and humble and God bless her and keep her safe🙏❤️

As a freshman at Northwestern in 1987, t remember standing on the house's radiators screaming this song!!

Kim Wilde not only had a great voice she was also absolutely BEAUTIFUL to behold back in 1981 (BTW she still looks pretty good).

Kids of America 🇺🇸 are honored by you Ms Wild...thank you very much

First heard “Kids in America” at 13 in 1981. Amazing song and singer.

@FranklySpeaking.

4 жыл бұрын

Same here...same year! Was a great time to start the teen years!

@BadgerBotherer1

4 жыл бұрын

Same here: same age at same time! I had a copy of Smash Hits with Kim on the cover.

@annother3350

4 жыл бұрын

I've still got a cassette I taped off the telly by putting the recorder next to the speaker and being as quiet as possible!!

Loved her then, love her now.

Still sends 👍 chills all over my body. 1981 - " Kids in America. "

My favorite songs from her is "Cambodia" and "You Came". Her cover song "You Keep Hanging On" is sweet and I listen to it a lot on radio stations.

Ricky and Kim are likeable and inspirational ✨ This song is real magic and they did so many others as well

Just seen Kim at the Lets Rock Norwich 80s festival..She was absolutely Awesome and most definitely star of the festival for me..Totally wicked

Wow, Kim is such a gorgeous woman and all this time I thought she was an American! Timeless song!

Just something wonderful about her. You could see it 30+ years ago and you can see it now.

15 years back in 1981. Great memories from the 80s. Nice gardens Kim.

Thanks for posting this. I used to wonder how she came to be an MTV icon back in the day.

Brillant series. I love how you managed to get very honest and human testimonies from artists and setting in very personal places. Also these songs didnt only change their lives but also changes ours.Viva la Dutch TV. Congrats !

Definitely one of my crushes as a 13 year old. She still looks good!

Great talent... genetic for sure...Marty Wild was popular and girls' hearts fluttered wonderfully...😄😄

YES it was a 'life changing song' My ALL TIME fave ever since 1981!!!

Amazing tune that sort of epitomizes the 80's for me (along w/"I Ran") Glad to see she's still kicking! Cool lady! 🎵🎶🎼

Wonderful interview, love the behind the scenes take on a great song as well. Defines an era😎

I played this song continuously back then as I was about to move from England to America as a young lad. For almost 40 years I thought Kim was American, lol. Little did I know she lived an hour away from my English childhood home. Sincere thanks for this insightful interview! Wow. But "East California"? Never heard of that except for this song, ever.

She is so down to earth in every interview I have ever seen, she is still beautiful too

Kim is a lovely woman! Always been. Her voice is uniquely beatiful! You can sing in the subway as much as you like, hell you are Kim Wilde!

Good times, great memories. Lovely garden, Kim!!

Grew up with Kim thought she had a great voice!!,, and still looks good today... Only wish l had had a lovely family like hers growing up,, Thanks for all the good times girl 👍.....

When it comes on the radio, I crank it up, and it's 1981 again. I love this song. KROQ LA played the greatest music back then.

4:08 "...and all that passion I put into song writing I put into the garden... and I really discovered who I really was in the garden ." Reminds of John Lennon finding much more happiness in raising Sean than he did in the Beatles. We humans are complex, and it could be the simplest of things that bring us contentment:))) Good luck to everybody 😀😀😀

Love the song even more now knowing this history.

I still love her like I did when I was 19. Thanks KIM!

Came across this channel today. Instantly addicted! The mini documentaries are great!

Wow! She's absolutely pleasant and not pompous or affected. And it's SO refreshing to see someone who escapes a certain world like the music or Hollyweird scene and actually goes on to a beautiful life. There's a reason why people who cherish their privacy often make for successful relationships and more as a result. Kudos to you and many blessings!

Good lord, it's Bridget Jones... I went to tech with a bloke who's mate drove the motorhome for the Radio One Roadshow. She'd sit in the cab and chat for hours, most other stars wouldn't even say thanx. Let's not forget how big that single was back then, she kept her feet on the ground despite all the media attention. He reckoned she's a really nice and genuine person (and I've always thought of her as such). Well, that's the story I was told, true by the looks of it.

Just wonderful, thank you for sharing.

This was the first song and album I ever bought as an early teenager - loved her a lot lol

Always always always lovely

My first crush in the early 1980's.

@61Benster

4 жыл бұрын

Kim and Joanne Catherall from The Human League.

@allyp-lu2mc

4 жыл бұрын

Me too 💁🏼‍♀️

@Ride_on54

4 жыл бұрын

Same same yumo

@robertemory3620

4 жыл бұрын

Same..dark, mysterious, drop dead sexy gorgeous , for sure a fun time.

@peteandurnot

4 жыл бұрын

Mine originally was Susannah Hoff's from the Bangles lol. Both she and Kim Wilde are still gorgeous today.

Kids in America - the first record I ever bought. Still got it at home. Great song.

Greetings from New York. I hear your song every day while I'm cooking or at anytime. I love it❤

She used to be one of the most amazing and attractive women of the 80s. When I was a young boy during that time, I loved watching kim perform!!!

Yep, Kim, i am glad that i finally now completed a related perspective of my personal musicrevolution, because today, it seems like we are all lost in space. Thanks Ricky for being one of my most important inspiration-sources of essential electro-pop. Meanwhile thanks for reading.

We all loved the subway in 2012! Glory to Kim!

She is so likeable, I'm glad I found this video. I love her garden too.

"Hahaha, oh dear, oh dear." Great little segment here...from both Kim and Rickie.

Nice when inner beauty outshines outer....and she is still very attractive.

@jjthomas2297

4 жыл бұрын

Excuse me? She is an old woman in her 60's now...

@billt1954

4 жыл бұрын

@@jjthomas2297 Wait till YOUR in your sixties mate. lol.

@billt1954

4 жыл бұрын

@@jjthomas2297 Wait till YOUR in your 60's mate. lol.

@jjthomas2297

4 жыл бұрын

@@billt1954 A way off for me, but when I am in my 60's, I will know that I am no longer as physically attractive as I once was..

@10zoll

4 жыл бұрын

@@jjthomas2297 shut up

One of the greatest songs of the 80s!

You both sounded GREAT THEN, YOU STILL DO. I am 74, and you still resonate. THANK YOU.

Best song of the eighties hands down 😍

After all these years, she's still beautiful

Great song and fabulously produced. Ricky did a superb job.

Great voice great songs. Thanks Rickie and Kim

I think she's really cool and very much like wine. Best to her....

She's even more beautiful at this age!

Wonderful. Loved and still do love the song, it was lifechanging and still I am empowered by this song today! November 2020. God Bless America, God Bless you both. Beautiful, cool Kim. I emulated you as a young girl and I grew to become a powerhouse and a beauty as well.

Great clip. Thanks!

It makes me happy when people let loose like that in the subway... famous or not.

I had the "I am an astronaut" single. I loved it!

I love the series. So much histories wanting to be shared.

This has always been one of my favorite songs!

Loved Kim Wilde. Named my youngest daughter after her.

@ketchup5344

4 жыл бұрын

Aaaaaaaaah ❤👌

still beautiful. believe it or not she looks just like my sons mother when we were together 30 years ago

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

5 жыл бұрын

I don't believe it.

From Jimbo, this song always takes me back to the NEW WAVE DAZE, makes me feel young again, THANK YOU KIM, i really appreciate good music.

Oh yeah, definitely was deep in love with Kim, in those lovely 80's...her look especially (those beautiful honest eyes), character, her unique voice, all! Her humbleness is lovely to see.

I was a kid, in America when that song came out.

@bradhedgehog12

4 жыл бұрын

11C1P Same WHOO oh

@VinceScaglione

4 жыл бұрын

11C1P................So was I and probably 50,000,000 others!

@hansiesma16

3 жыл бұрын

I was a teenager in Zimbabwe.

Kim Wilde is one of my idols 💓♏ pop music royalty 👑

Kim I loved your music since the intstant I heard this song back in 1981... your husband is the luckiest man in the planet!

@redblade43

5 жыл бұрын

rambo. Kim Wilde would not look twice at a horrid little weasel like you. So don't kid yourself, just stay your ugly self and be satisfied.

Man i swear it was the first song i ever just wanted to hear again and again on the radio when i was a kid i was 7 in 1981...:) still have a crush on kim wilde great singer