U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100 Peak Position No. 104
Backstory: Australian singer and journalist Wilson was born on June 11th, 1948. Wilson wrote for Go-Set, a 1960's and 1970's pop music based newspaper under the pen name "Mummy Cool" from 1971 until 1972. In 1983, she released this song which was written by her then husband, Ross Wilson of the bands Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock. It was a huge success in her native Australia, peaking at No. 2 on the Australian Singles Chart and No. 28 in South Africa. However, the single wasn't promoted by Warner Bros. in the U.S., and so, despite the fact that the song did achieve occasional radio airplay here in the States, the single unfortunately Bubbled Under the Hot 100 at No. 104. The music video for the song includes the first ever on screen appearance of Nicole Kidman at the age of 15.
The Review: I love this song. It's catchy and has a positive beat, along with Wilson's great singing voice makes this tune an overlooked New Wave power pop classic here in the States. Great guitar work and instrument work as well. Should've easily been a Top 30 hit here in the States. Wilson is like an Australian Cyndi Lauper, except without the crazy hair colors and "unusualness" about her.
Final Rating:10/10
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