Hey Mister Heartache
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"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 album, several more successful singles and support Michael Jackson
on the European leg of his tour.
"Hey Mister Heartache" featured vocals by Junior Giscombe (with whom Wilde had previously duetted on a hit
the previous year). However, this part of the song was edited down for the single version. The song was also extended for the 12" and CD-single formats, and a second 12" featuring a remix by Kilowatt was also released in the UK.
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 1988 album by British singer Kim Wilde
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"...
.
Although only a minor hit in Wilde's native UK, it was a Top 20 success 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 marked the beginning of a very successful year for the star — during which she would have a best-selling album, several more successful singles and support 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.
"Hey Mister Heartache" featured vocals by Junior Giscombe (with whom Wilde had previously duetted on a hit
Another Step (Closer to You)
"Another Step " is the third single from the Kim Wilde album Another Step, performed as a duet with Junior Giscombe.Wilde co-wrote the song with Steve Byrd, who originally sang the male part on the demo. However, they decided the vocals would be better suited to someone with a more soulful voice...
the previous year). However, this part of the song was edited down for the single version. The song was also extended for the 12" and CD-single formats, and a second 12" featuring a remix by Kilowatt was also released in the UK.
Chart performance
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK | 31 |
| Norway | 3 |
| Sweden | 6 |
| Italy | 7 |
| Switzerland | 12 |
| Germany | 13 |
| Denmark | 14 |
| Ireland | 22 |
| Netherlands | 37 |
| Australia | 96 |