Kids In America (Kim Wilde) | Akasha Starr | Incredible Live Performance

[@glennjelich3174]

Darren you literally got the kids out to have a go and they excelled. With your mentoring and guidance I see some real up and coming talent....well done everyone

[@darrenray1292]

Thank you!! ❤❤❤😂😂😂

[@robbhester6600]

I am from the musical time frame that this came out in, the young lady singing is spot on. This reminds me of when this song came out. All of you well done!!!🎉🎉❤❤

[@Cheeks9441]

Whatever "it" is, she's got it.

[@slymmkredible]

It's absurd how many times I've watched this

[@bukeksiansu2112]

Kim & Akasha are gorgeous.

[@algernon5776]

A Star is born!! Akasha first solo on SingItLive and it was high energy and fun. Mama Bear Nikki 🐻 is so proud I'm sure.

[@johnsmyth3281]

I hope there are many more, check out this guy Tommy Johansson, he is class...

[@MusicisMedicine-r6z]

Akasha has a golden voice, and beauty to go along with it. How about a Bangles cover next!! I can hear her singing Walk Like an Egyptian . . . . . .

[@joshuaburba1048]

​@@johnsmyth3281Tommy is absolutely phenomenal. God he amazes me every single time. Shout out to Tommy! 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@LiamPorter2005]

Her father will be proud of Akasha

[@robsonfeitosapereira8445]

Nicky must be proud of her daughter. Like mother like daughter

[@LiamPorter2005]

Showing some love to akasha Starr

[@emanuelmota7217]

She is gorgeous.

[@hackmasterHQ]

So is her mother.

[@vuelosinlimites9748]

She's totally hypnotic, it's hard to stop watching this video over and over again.

[@danjimmie0704]

Where has this gem been hiding?! Bravo!! Excellent tribute as always!! Akasha is a rising star!! Cheers!!🎼🎸

[@raymondnist8770]

The lead singer is insanely cute. I think i could watch her sign anything!

[@joshuaburba1048]

She is very sexy, no doubt, but why would you want to watch her "sign" things? Wouldn't it make more sense to watch her SING?

[@akashastarr]

@@joshuaburba1048i don’t know… i have great penmanship

[@joshuaburba1048]

@akashastarr My comment was deleted, so I'm not sure what I originally said. But since the first person who commented, @raymondnist8770, said he could watch you "sign" anything instead of "sing," I was probably responding to him, trying to point out his mistake. Anyway, I appreciate your response. I've missed seeing you sing with your mom and the Singitlive crew.

[@edmelisky774]

Talented Mom...Talented Daughter!!

[@JoAnne_Tanggo]

i was under the impression that Akasha is Nicki's daughter.

[@melvinsmiley5295]

@@JoAnne_Tanggoyes she is. They both are really good

[@valerietrn2209]

We want more Kim Wilde covers by Akasha ! Back to the 80s !

[@sliderdriver1]

To right! She the absolute muts nuts.

[@UptonSinclairLewis]

That girl has so much stage presence and feminine charisma plus the absolutely right kind of voice for this song. And the lead guitar player is the essence of cool, barely moving, just letting his instrument do all the talking. This performance raised my blood pressure to dangerous levels, amazing.

[@ecdhe]

An Australian band doing the cover of a British singer talking about being the kids in America. But in the end the result is great so I won't complain

[@johnsmyth3281]

As long as it makes people happy!!!!

[@essexfarmer9610]

What is there to complain about?

[@johnsmyth3281]

@@essexfarmer9610 ain't complainig, I don't like it, my choice, and if all you have to do in your life is to irritate people with inane comments, I fear for your cattle/sheep and or pigs,, give it a rest... and don't feed your animals soya, it makes them tasteless, that goes for all farmers...

[@LiamPorter2005]

Not complaining showing some love to this song and Akasha Starr

[@garmisra7841]

Akasha's talented! Would love to hear her sing a Go-go's tune too.

[@paisan1194]

Vacation and Our lips are sealed!

[@dwarden3]

Bangles as well

[@StevePruneau]

Yep. Exactly!

[@johncastaldo8635]

the way she hits that note at 2:18

[@sculluhlakoo]

@@paisan1194 wholeheartedly agree! Love those songs! Especially our lips are sealed, the quintessential great 80s party anthem! Would love to hear Vacation as well. These versions bring life back to music!

[@1man1guitarletsgo]

The vocal range required to sing this song is very wide! So nice to see Akasha taking the lead, and she's absolutely the right choice for this one. I saw Kim Wilde a few years ago, and her niece (the backing singer) stole the show. Akasha seems to have the same lively stage presence, so I hope we'll see more of her in future videos.

[@brunoguillon1264]

I had a crush on Kim Wilde at that time, a long time ago!! Congrats to Akasha for her performance

[@lalodrummer876]

oh my gosh Akasha Starr, ----😍♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@crish948]

great to see the next generation of Adelaide muso's - thanks Darren for exposing them for us all to see AND appreciate!

[@CentralFla2008]

Nicely done Akasha, your'e going to be a star just like your mom.

[@Ciclopea2]

She nailed the 80's high energy, sound and vibes in her performance, she's talented! 👏

[@dalepenner6191]

my word that girls a doll

[@sammyday3341]

Not to take away from her hard work, but she’s a natural. Great stage presence. As for the band and video production - they’re top notch.

[@helldriver1957]

Akasha is definitely a “chip off the old block”, great voice, dynamic and beautiful ❤️

[@akillin09]

Wow that's got to be the best Kim Wild cover ever

[@rikrushton6826]

"The Kids from South Australia" and Uncle Darren just shinning as bright as their talent - Kashy you're a star 🎉🎶🎤

[@ipilaitela7115]

She is gorgeous and talented.

[@alaingilleron8144]

kim wilde is reborn thank you SING IT LIVE

[@28_Bones]

Akasha is a goddess. And when she does those side looks she gives off Suzanne Hoffs vibes

[@cutterscut]

The best thing i found on the internet today. Makes me 30 years younger Love it. Thanks.

[@inula2k]

The role she was born to play got the looks and the voice well done.

[@Jenjenilou]

Great to see SingitLive keeping it fresh and new. Without wishing to get into it ... over at the other place it's starting to get very stale. 'Nuff said.

[@blueyonder1233]

What other place? This is the only place to be!

[@neorich59]

Stunning version of Wilde's first hit. Bit, more "punchy," which I love. Akasha doesn't look unlike the young Kim Wilde. Love the inventive ending. The whole thing, as tight as a drum, yet again! 🎹🎤

[@retro-rockeightiesanssynth1132]

more of this singer

[@davelillig3848]

WOW Akassha has the look the looks the moves and the voice. I have to watch this again and again. The apple didn;t fall very far from the tree.

[@Brad-im3yb]

This screams to be re-released in this format!? Excellent.

[@kenbs1967]

we want more Akasha Starr! you nail the sound of the 80´s

[@tom_hoots]

YES! We have been waiting for Akasha to be the lead singer. Everyone is doing a superb job, as usual. Keep it up!

[@GarKeith]

I was in love as soon as she sang the first note. How is this chick not famous?

[@MSDOGS1976]

I can't believe I'm just not seeing this. What a good job by Nikki's daughter!. Well done.

[@chrishendricks1079]

Akasha is a superstar! She has the looks, the style, the voice and the stage presence. Now is all she needs is a few catchy original songs to go right to the top of the charts. I would beg that master musician darren to help you write some if I were you.

[@pointnozzleaway]

there must be a reason I've watched this 30 times

[@renkokirigin9086]

Me too.Akasha ❤❤

[@ricky4001cs]

Put this young lady up front and... SUCCEED!!!!!

[@JamesJohnson-xw9jn]

The wait is finally over and after numerous hints, Akasha finally not only gets to sing "Kids in America" but does it solo too. Absolutely blown away how she looks and sounds like a young Kim Wilde and certainly made an Englishman very happy this Saturday morning, although i'm probably just behind a very proud Mum in Nikki!. Obviously all good singers have to be backed up by a great band and the usual high standards are here in spades, so well done to everyone on another awesome video and onto the next.

[@michpackfan]

She's got the Voice, the Looks and the Style!!!! My new favorite singer in the band!❤

[@billmcdowell4826]

She's got the voice and she's 🔥 ❤

[@waldyrfonseca]

Akasha...WOW!

[@ChloeCastledine]

Awwww you kids…. of Australia. Great job. Kaisha you did SO GREAT! Milush… where was your microphone you naughty boy?

[@singitliveworld]

Next time!

[@JK-g62]

​@@singitliveworldDarren....loved this cover...and loved this young band. You really know how to feature talent...whether young or old! Keep up the surprises, brothah! 🤘

[@MattyFitt73]

Team-up next time?

[@larserickson2862]

Great performance, Akasha nailed it, very tight band. Production is spot on. Gave me New Wave flashback. All the best from Cape Cod!

[@Абу-э4ф]

this girl is excellent

[@bryanwalsh999]

Terrific and boosted by the beauty of Akasha and her voice. She can work those eyes and lure you in.

[@PrimaryIgnition]

You guys blast me to the 80s every time! Such a good era.

[@davidchampkin5999]

Brilliant cover version. Have seen Kim Wilde sing the song in the early 80 s at the Dominian Theatre as a teenager. and in recent years in Ipswich during the Alliens tour .

[@clinthouston6678]

Well burn my biscuits, Darren, you have really done it this time. New faces, news sounds, new energy....and all star cast with all star production. Way to rock SingitLive!

[@jro4513]

Hindley Street is missing you Darren. Their loss your gain. Love both channels but your production value and studio sound is outstanding.

[@bedicou2003]

Hindley Street... down a blind alley !

[@singitliveworld]

There's definitely lots of alleys in Hindley Street

[@suspensiondude]

Such an understatement mate.

[@renkokirigin9086]

Pure beauty.Akasha.❤❤❤ 80's comes into me with her voice, her personality,figure.She is born in wrong time.Love her from first video.

[@johnsmyth3281]

Akasha and her Mum ROCK!!!

[@Fezzler61]

As a kid in America, yes! Dig it! Fantastic cover. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

[@-opus]

They built a wall around the apple tree...

[@devoguy100]

That was absolutely unbelievable! A rock version of Kids in America? Yes please!

[@brimck70]

The original "Kids in America" was rock.

[@stoojinator]

This is exactly the same as the original. Have you heard a different version?

[@ESCORT741]

Can definitley see Nikki's influence and moves.....Awesome....Thanx

[@paulrankin8578]

I am of an age that was smack bang in the middle of this era as it emerged. I can confidently state this version if played in the 80’s it would have been embraced as every bit as much as the original. I cannot give this interpretation higher praise and as a teenager and young adult of the 80’s.

[@panda59043]

her eyes jump into my soul : )

[@aticals]

The 80s shine again in Akasha's voice, Yes, there is a new star in the sky More from Akasha please... I don't miss kim wilde anymore! Do you dare with Cambodia? End the suffering of waiting...

[@yellofury]

Finally get to hear Akasha sing out front. Very nice indeed!! I bet she can do some awesome Kylie Minogue

[@johnsmyth3281]

Gimme more of Akasha Starr, I'd love to see/hear her sing Bangles, Cutting Crew - I just died in your arms tonight, HEART - Barracuda ( just to see if she tops her Mum??? and numerous others...

[@giovannisentimenti1870]

Congratulations to Akasha you are much more confident than Kim Wilde in the video that made her known to the whole world. Greetings from Italy.

[@johnsmyth3281]

At last Akasha Starr gets to prove her worth and LEAD the vocals!!! Well done, I love it!!!!

[@bryanjames6520]

*Great cover! We are looking at the FUTURE here people !!!*

[@bilirkisi7819]

It's great that "Kim Wilde" is returning to the music world!🙂

[@Jenjenilou]

Wasn't particularly a fan but saw her back in the day supporting Michael Jackson, She was surprisingly good. Much better voice live than you might imagine and a surprisingly good stage presence. It was a pleasant surprise.

[@bilirkisi7819]

You are right, I watched the Izmir-Cesme concert live in 1987.I was 9 years old then.@@Jenjenilou

[@Greggspies]

I saw Kim Wilde in 1988 she was supporting artist for Michael Jackson Bad tour at Aintree Liverpool, jacko had the edge ha! Id just returned from 12 mths in Brisbane. BTW your singer is 👍

[@eduardomiotto]

I had seen Akasha on the backing vocals of Blondie's version and now this version of Kim Wilde as the lead singer... I agree with whoever suggested a version of something by the Go Go's... But I would really like to see you send out a version of some Silverchair song. You Rock girl!

[@mr.t114]

Silverchair/Frog Stomp, excellent. Yeah they were good, and young as well when they made it.

[@OlegDudinRPU]

I come back here every day for Akasha to energize me and put me in a good mood! :)

[@singitliveworld]

Love that!

[@davidcole2337]

Ok she has the look of pop star.

[@peteremig6244]

Next up for Akasha? Maybe a Go Go's tune? She's got that same spirit...

[@PHill1960]

This was really well done. Signed, a 40 year fan of this song.

[@derekmahony3227]

Takes after her Mam well done!

[@doffmoffin]

One of my favorite songs performed by my favorite SingitLive performer!

[@behzatc.8515]

You came, and changed the way I feel No one could love you more Because you came and turned my life around No one could take your place

[@jhallo7740]

This song was my suggestion to sing, after i heard mother/daughter singing "keep me hanging on". What a suprise, and what a great performance! You girl and guys absolutely nailed it!

[@lejardindedana2709]

Bravo " mademoiselle ", superbe voix, qui me fait vraiment à celle de la magnifique kim wilde...toute une époque que vous interprétez tous merveilleusement !! Darren vous avez le chic pour trouver de grands talents !!! ❤❤❤

[@peevee605]

Akasha sings like it’s nobody’s business. The only choice for this song and while being a huge Nikki fan, Akasha brings the exact right flavor. Love it when talent and hard work pays off. 🙏🙏

[@xaviervdm3361]

Je vous découvre avec grand plaisir. Je tiens à dire que j'adore la coiffure de la magnifique chanteuse. Bravo à tous pour ce moment de bonheur.

[@tanhelmet]

It's like Belinda Carlisle and Kate Upton had a baby made by their model. What a gorgeous singer.

[@haraldhanusa5736]

Well done. Looking forward to see the next Songs with her

[@Dinghy-hh2dp]

As a 55yr old musician I can honestly say that this channel showcases some of the most versatile musicians i have ever seen! Keep doing what you’re doing people / folks whatever you can call a team of musicians that can literally switch gears (styles.) like this Chanel. Love to see it. I want to see someone pull off some reggae as well as what I have seen so far. Keep up the serious musical talent It’s amazing to watch even for a musician my age. And I’m no slouch. ✌️🙏

[@singitliveworld]

I’m the same age and now producing this crew. The appreciation of real songs and classic music will (hopefully) never die 👊🏼

[@Dinghy-hh2dp]

Are you one of the musicians or an orchestrator of the Chanel ? How many members are you working with, I play guitar lead, bass and percussions (standing.) You know vibraslap flextone bongos congas etc etc It’s the ability of your particular musicians to be self controlled and extremely versatile. The are all Quality musicians, the fact that they are able to change up for different songs and pull it off is extremely impressive. While we musicians know that people leave bands due to clashes of attitude. (This should surprise nobody.) With an active group it is almost like a marriage. With its differences self control is a must. This is by far the most interesting of people watching them change up on different songs. Now of extreme video was the making of blondy’s call me. Before that i wasn’t sure it wasn’t the actual recording, once i found that I went to the original version To see the difference. I was amazed that the difference’s where there but everyone was so good at their parts I could not tell It was a cover, watching the videos I can can say no one musician Was lacking in their preforming in fact I would call this extremely rare! With people pretending today “The making of” style no matter how short or long was what stopped me in my tracks. Keep up the good work you have my complete attention! 🔥🔥🫡

[@singitliveworld]

I am the 'orchestrator' here is my website with some info www.producernerd.com we all love doing these videos now and love working together for the world's entertainment. Will make some more 'Making Of' vids when I get time 😅👊🏼

[@Dinghy-hh2dp]

After the message I sent I went over several covers and figured out what it was that made me think at first glance that they were possibly playing behind the original song, the mixing of the music! I have a young guy in Jamaica that I have my eye on who is similar. He had a self made song as an intro to the Chanel. We went back and forth. While I am not affiliated directly With your Chanel I can say adding before or after the video a short making of on each film just so people know they are not seeing Someone dubbing over the original would be even more of a mind blowing experience. Best wishes to you and your team of musicians. Let them know that I said their talent is second to none. I have been doing this for a long long time. Take care and once again I wish you and them the best. Simply awesome, from a musician Who knows what he sees when he sees it. Great talent each and every one. Dinghy, from Texas. 👍

[@SPOOLY-TTV]

Akasha has a great vibe with these older tunes, great work guys loved it..

[@morkthehat]

Absolutely superb, Akasha was the obvious choice for this and she has nailed it

[@sergiodemichele6295]

Akasha Starr is the Wildeest singer possible for this cover

[@bedicou2003]

Barnstorming performance of a classic. Nikki's daughter is the perfect cover singer ... Kim (& Ricky) Wilde would surely appreciate ! Technically, as per usual with Darren at the helm, everything is where it should be. Kudos ! Thank you guys for this jewel !

[@WolfgangKottysch]

I have tears in my eyes. Akasha , a new star is born. Nicky must be proud of her daughter. I hope, this was the beginning for more performance from her. Many greats from Germany.

[@jeremyalam480]

Akasha's a Wilde talent alright, Darren keeps bringing 'em out of the woodwork. Adelaide's quite the star factory now 🙂

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

Welcome to the big leagues. Great job. The camera loves you. Momma bear must be so proud.

[@NikkiKosmiderHeuskes]

She sure is 🙏🏽✨💜

[@johnwalsh3907]

Great job Akash, your mom must be so proud of you. The passion you sang with, was so enjoyable. The apple sure doesn’t fall far from the trees. Congrats and continued success. God Bless to all. John from New Jersey USA

[@MrHeath1971]

What a magical moment we are witnessing. When you are as old as me, you see life playing out. I love Nikki's talent with all my heart, but this is mum handing the baton to daughter. Akasha is going to be a star world wide! God she looks like her mum - gorgeous.

[@corewarrior]

Akasha's upper range is pretty incredible.Nicely done!

[@foxsportstalk]

Sensational 🔥 Akasha is a ⭐️ She made her Mom proud ❤️

[@greyman003]

What a great surprise. I am really happy you gave this talented lady a crack up front. Please record mum and her daughters up front together.

[@chazarmstrong3178]

She absolutely nailed it.

[@carloscabrera7009]

shes so pretty...sings so good too....great talent....for a minute feel like hypnotized...beauty eyes....

[@gibsongirl9940]

Love no vibrato on Kashy, great breath control and deliverance. WTG! :) | Fun song. Tight band.

[@jamessmith7903]

Akasha did a great job for her first time singing lead as did the rest band playing. I heard this on the radio on the way home today and thought Akasha could knock this one out of the park also...I love Rock and Roll by Joan Jett.

[@jamessmith7903]

Also love the look you give the camera every once in awhile... Kind of a smirk

[@ZedsDeadOK]

Just one word, superb, Akasha is the new Kim Wilde this young lady should have a great career ahead of her, get some fresh material for her she clearly is the next Starr, well done to the rest of the group great musicians.