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We're the kids in America (whoa)

This is the debut hit single from Kim Wilde which was released in the UK in 1981 and in the US in 1982. It was an immediate hit, peaking at number two on the UK singles chart, and repeating that success all around the world. The following year it became a Top 30 hit in the US. In the summer of 1981, the track appeared on Wilde's self-titled debut album. View wiki
This is the debut hit single from Kim Wilde which was released in the UK in 1981 and in the US in 1982. It was an immediate hit, peaking at number tw… read more
This is the debut hit single from Kim Wilde which was released in the UK in 1981 and in the US in 1982. It was an immediate hit, peaking at number two on the UK singles chart, and repeat… read more

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Kim Wilde is a musician (born Kim Smith on 18 November 1960 in Hertfordshire, UK) that's the daughter of singer Marty Wilde. She released her debut single, "Kids In America", in 1981 at the age of 21. The song was written by both her father and her brother, Ricky. Ironically, Kim had never been to America at the time. "Kids In America" was a huge success in the United Kingdom and around the world, being a U.K. #2 hit. Her debut album, 'Kim Wilde', (released on RAK records) came out in July 1981 and stayed in the U.K. album charts for 14 we… read more
Kim Wilde is a musician (born Kim Smith on 18 November 1960 in Hertfordshire, UK) that's the daughter of singer Marty Wilde. She released her debut single, "Kids In Ameri… read more
Kim Wilde is a musician (born Kim Smith on 18 November 1960 in Hertfordshire, UK) that's the daughter of singer Marty Wilde. She released her debut single, "Kids In America", in 1981 at the age of 21. The song w… read more

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