Rage to Love
"Rage to Love" is the third and final single from Teases & Dares, the fourth studio album by Kim Wilde. Released in April 1985, the song was remixed by Dave Edmunds for its release as a single. It became Wilde's biggest UK hit for three years, reaching the UK Top 20. The B-side —a cover version of The Shirelles' "Putty in Your Hands"—is an exclusive non-album track. A six-minute extended version of "Rage to Love" was included on the 12" single.
| "Rage to Love" | ||||
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| Single by Kim Wilde | ||||
| from the album Teases & Dares | ||||
| B-side | "Putty in Your Hands" | |||
| Released | 15 April 1985[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1984 at Select Sound Studios, Knebworth | |||
| Genre | Pop, new wave, rockabilly[2] | |||
| Length | 4:21 (Album Version) 3:50 (7" Version) | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ricki Wilde, Marty Wilde | |||
| Producer(s) | Ricki Wilde | |||
| Kim Wilde singles chronology | ||||
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Track listing
- Side A
- "Rage to Love" (Ricki Wilde/Marty Wilde) – 3:50
- Side B
- "Putty in Your Hands" (J. Patton/K. Rogers) – 3:01
Chart performance
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] | 94 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 19 |
References
- "News". Record Mirror. 13 April 1985. p. 4.
- ""I'm game for a laugh!"".
- Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992.
- "Kim Wilde: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
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