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Well, This is an Odd Way to Resurrect a Music Career

Back in 1981, Kim Wilde was a hot British pop star, largely because of a song called “Kids in America” from her self-titled debut album.  Although she continues to release albums (she has 12), Wilde has never been able to capture the magic of that first single.  Until now.

Not that she’s suffering.  She’s quite the gardener, having hosted a couple of programs on the subject for the BBC.  She’s also written at least four books about rooting about in the dirt, stars in infomercials about eco-friendly product and does a serious of commercial endorsements.  She also works as a DJ at a London radio station called Magic FM.

On the way home from the station Christmas party, this impromptu version of “Kids in America” ended up on someone’s mobile phone and has since gone viral.  Compare this version to the original.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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