You Came Explained

You Came
Cover:Kim Wilde - You Came.png
Type:single
Artist:Kim Wilde
Album:Close
B-Side:
  • "Stone"
  • "Tell Me Where You Are"
Length:
  • 4:34 (album version)
  • 3:29 (7-inch version)
Label:MCA
Producer:
  • Ricky Wilde
  • Tony Swain
Prev Title:Hey Mister Heartache
Prev Year:1988
Next Title:Never Trust a Stranger
Next Year:1988

"You Came" is a song by English singer Kim Wilde from her sixth studio album, Close (1988). It was released on 4 July 1988 as the album's second single.[1] The song was written by Wilde and Ricky Wilde, after the birth of his first child, Marty.

"You Came" became one of the most successful singles of Wilde's career, peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart and reaching the top 10 in several other European countries, including Denmark, where it reached number one for five weeks. In the United States, it was her fourth (and, to date, final) single to reach the top 50, peaking at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.

Remixes and B-sides

The version of the song used for the 7-inch single in Europe and Australia was an edited version of the original found on the Close album. An extended version was also released on the 12-inch and CD single format.

In North America, a remix by Shep Pettibone was included on both formats, with an edited version on the 7-inch and two different dub versions (only available on the 12-inch format). The full length Pettibone remix was also released on a separate 12-inch single in Europe.

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".

Track listings

A. "You Came"

B. "Stone"

  1. "You Came" – 6:44
  2. "You Came" (7-inch version) – 3:29
  3. "Stone" – 4:41

A. "You Came" (Shep Pettibone mix)

B. "You Came"

A. "You Came" – 4:02

B. "Tell Me Where You Are" – 3:11

A. "You Came" (the Shep Pettibone mix) – 7:35

B1. "You Came" (dub version 1) – 4:52

B2. "You Came" (dub version 2) – 4:52

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1988–1989)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[10] 94
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[11] 1
Denmark (Tracklisten)[12] 1
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100 Singles)[13] 2
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[14] 2
Italy (Musica e dischi)[15] 3
Portugal (AFP)[16] 3
US Billboard Hot 100[17] 41
US 12-inch Singles Sales (Billboard)[18] 21
US Dance Club Play (Billboard)[19] 10
US Cash Box Top 100 Singles[20] 41

Year-end charts

Chart (1988)! scope="col"
Position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[21] 75
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[22] 6
Europe (European Airplay Top 50)[23] 7
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100 Singles)[24] 10
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[25] 84
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[26] 21
UK Singles (Gallup)[27] 37
West Germany (Official German Charts)[28] 30

2006 version

You Came (2006)
Cover:You Came 2006- Kim Wilde.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Kim Wilde
Album:Never Say Never
B-Side:Maybe I'm Crazy
Released:18 August 2006
Recorded:2006
Length:3:10
Label:EMI
Producer:Jörn-Uwe Fahrenkrog-Petersen
Prev Title:Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime
Prev Year:2003
Next Title:Perfect Girl
Next Year:2006

In 2006, Wilde re-recorded "You Came", retitled "You Came (2006)", for her tenth studio album, Never Say Never. The re-working was released on 18 August 2006 as the album's lead single, reaching the top 30 in several European countries.

Track listings

  1. "You Came (2006)"
  2. "Maybe I'm Crazy"
  1. "You Came (2006)"
  2. "Maybe I'm Crazy"
  3. "You Came (2006)" (Groovenut remix)
  4. "You Came (2006)" (Old School mix)

Charts

Cover versions

"You Came" has been covered several times and in several different languages. A Greek version entitled "Eisai oti agapo" (You are all that I love) was released by Bessy Argyraki, a Finnish version entitled "Niin tein" was released by the band Hausmylly, and the original English version has been covered by German band Aura, Estonian singer Hylene, the B. City Crew, Baz, and Candy Warhol.

Notes and References

  1. New Singles. Music Week. 2 July 1988. 39. 0265-1548. World Radio History. Misprinted as 3 July on source. The New Albums section uses the correct date.
  2. You Came. Kim Wilde. 1988. UK 7-inch single sleeve. MCA Records. KIM 8.
  3. You Came. Kim Wilde. 1988. Australian 7-inch single sleeve. MCA Records. 7-15306.
  4. You Came. Kim Wilde. 1988. UK mini-CD single liner notes. MCA Records. DKIM 8.
  5. You Came. Kim Wilde. 1988. UK 12-inch single sleeve. MCA Records. KIMT 8.
  6. You Came. Kim Wilde. 1988. UK 12-inch single sleeve. MCA Records. KIMX 8.
  7. You Came. Kim Wilde. 1988. US & Canadian 7-inch single vinyl disc. MCA Records. MCA-53370.
  8. You Came. Kim Wilde. 1988. US cassette single sleeve. MCA Records. MCAC-53370.
  9. You Came. Kim Wilde. 1988. US & Canadian 12-inch single vinyl disc. MCA Records. MCA-23884.
  10. RPM 100 Singles. RPM. 49. 5. 19 November 1988. 6. 0033-7064.
  11. RPM 20 Dance Singles. RPM. 49. 4. 12 November 1988. 14. 0033-7064.
  12. Top 3 in Europe. Music & Media. 5. 38. 17 September 1988. 31. 0006-2510. World Radio History.
  13. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 5. 39. 24 September 1988. 22. 0006-2510. World Radio History.
  14. Book: Pennanen, Timo . Sisältää hitin – levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972 . fi . 1st . Helsinki . . 2006 . 978-951-1-21053-5.
  15. Web site: Classifiche. Musica e dischi. it. 3 June 2022. Select "Singoli" in the "Tipo" field, type "Kim Wilde" in the "Artista" field and press "cerca".
  16. Top 3 in Europe. Music & Media. 6. 11. 18 March 1989. 22. 0006-2510. World Radio History.
  17. Billboard Hot 100. Billboard. 22 October 1988. 8 March 2023.
  18. Dance Singles Sales. Billboard. 12 November 1988. subscription. 23 July 2023.
  19. Dance Club Songs. Billboard. 29 October 1988. subscription. 23 July 2023.
  20. Web site: Cash Box Top 100 Singles – Week ending October 29, 1988 . . 8 November 2020.
  21. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 1988 – Singles. Ultratop. nl. 19 August 2019.
  22. Top 25 Dance Singles of '88. RPM. 49. 10. 24 December 1988. 10. 0033-7064.
  23. 1988 Year-End Eurocharts - Ariplay Top 50. Music & Media. 6. 52/1. 29. 1 January 1989. 11 June 2024. World Radio History.
  24. 1988 Year End Eurocharts – Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 6. 52/1. 1 January 1989. 30. 29800226. World Radio History.
  25. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 1988. nl. Dutch Charts.
  26. Web site: Schweizer Jahreshitparade 1988 . hitparade.ch . de . 8 November 2020.
  27. Top 100 Singles – Year-End Chart 1988 . Music Week Awards . . 4 March 1989 . 12 . 0265-1548 . World Radio History.
  28. Web site: Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts – 1988 . de . GfK Entertainment . 8 November 2020.