You Came
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"You Came" is the second single from the Kim Wilde
album Close
.
The single became one of the biggest hits of her long career. Although it did not continue her US success, it topped charts throughout Europe
and reached #3 in the UK Singles Chart
.
The song was released during the summer of 1988, while Wilde was supporting Michael Jackson
on the European leg of his tour (the video for "You Came" showed material from the concerts as well as backstage footage). With the Close album becoming a best-seller, this was arguably the point where Wilde was at the pinnacle of her career as "You Came" reached the top ten in charts all over the world.
The song was written by Wilde and her brother after the birth of his first child, Marty.
album. An extended version was also released on the 12" and CD-single format.
In North America, a remix by Shep Pettibone
was found on both formats, with an edited version on the 7". The full length Pettibone remix was also released on a separate 12" single in the UK.
In the countries where "You Came" was the first Close single (namely North America and France), the B-side used was an exclusive non-album track called "Tell Me Where You Are," which in the rest of the world had been the B-side to the first Close single "Hey Mister Heartache
". In these countries the B-side to "You Came" was a track from the album entitled "Stone."
by Kim Wilde and is a re-recording of the original 1988 song.
Wilde released her new album in selected countries (not including the UK) in 2006, consisting of new songs plus re-workings of some of her hit singles from the 1980s. The re-working of "You Came" was a top 30 hit in several European countries.
CD maxi single
Promo CD single
Kim Wilde
Kim Wilde is an English pop singer, author and television presenter who burst onto the music scene in 1981 with the number 2 UK Singles Chart new wave classic "Kids in America". In 1987 she had a major hit in the United States when her version of The Supremes' classic "You Keep Me Hangin' On"...
album Close
Close (album)
Close is the sixth studio album by Kim Wilde, released in mid 1988.Produced by Ricky Wilde and Tony Swain, Close was the final album on which Marty Wilde had co-writer credits...
.
The single became one of the biggest hits of her long career. Although it did not continue her US success, it topped charts throughout Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and reached #3 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
.
The song was released during the summer of 1988, while Wilde was supporting Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
on the European leg of his tour (the video for "You Came" showed material from the concerts as well as backstage footage). With the Close album becoming a best-seller, this was arguably the point where Wilde was at the pinnacle of her career as "You Came" reached the top ten in charts all over the world.
The song was written by Wilde and her brother after the birth of his first child, Marty.
Remixes and B-sides
The version of the song used for the 7" single in Europe and Australia was an edited version of the original found on the CloseClose (album)
Close is the sixth studio album by Kim Wilde, released in mid 1988.Produced by Ricky Wilde and Tony Swain, Close was the final album on which Marty Wilde had co-writer credits...
album. An extended version was also released on the 12" and CD-single format.
In North America, a remix by Shep Pettibone
Shep Pettibone
Robert E. Pettibone, Jr. is a record producer, remixer, songwriter and club DJ, one of the most prolific of the 1980s. His earliest work known to the public was for one of New York City's top disco/dance radio stations, WRKS 98.7 "Kiss" FM, and later as remixer/producer for the disco label Salsoul...
was found on both formats, with an edited version on the 7". The full length Pettibone remix was also released on a separate 12" single in the UK.
In the countries where "You Came" was the first Close single (namely North America and France), the B-side used was an exclusive non-album track called "Tell Me Where You Are," which in the rest of the world had been the B-side to the first Close single "Hey Mister Heartache
Hey Mister Heartache
"Hey Mister Heartache" is the first single from Close, the 1988 album by British singer Kim Wilde.Although only a minor hit in Wilde's native UK, it was a Top 20 success throughout Europe and marked the beginning of a very successful year for the star — during which she would have a best-selling...
". In these countries the B-side to "You Came" was a track from the album entitled "Stone."
Chart performance
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK | 3 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
41 |
| Denmark | 1 |
| Ireland | 3 |
| Norway | 3 |
| Switzerland | 3 |
| Italy | 4 |
| France | 5 |
| Germany | 5 |
| Sweden | 7 |
| Austria | 8 |
| Netherlands | 13 |
| Australia | 34 |
| Canada | 42 |
2006 version
"You Came 2006" is the first single from the album Never Say NeverNever Say Never (Kim Wilde album)
Never Say Never is the tenth studio album by Kim Wilde and was released in September 2006. It was a comeback album after being away from the music business for a number of years and her first studio album for eleven years...
by Kim Wilde and is a re-recording of the original 1988 song.
Wilde released her new album in selected countries (not including the UK) in 2006, consisting of new songs plus re-workings of some of her hit singles from the 1980s. The re-working of "You Came" was a top 30 hit in several European countries.
Track listings
CD single- "You Came 2006"
- "Maybe I'm Crazy"
CD maxi single
- "You Came 2006"
- "Maybe I'm Crazy"
- "You Came 2006" (Groovenut remix)
- "You Came 2006" (Old School mix)
Promo CD single
- "You Came 2006"
Chart performance
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Poland | 19 |
| Switzerland | 19 |
| Germany | 20 |
| Belgium | 23 |
| Austria | 24 |
| Finland | 24 |
| Sweden | 25 |
| Netherlands | 26 |
| Italy | 36 |