Welcome to the Edge


"Welcome To The Edge" is a song written by Roxanne Seeman, Billie Hughes, and Dominic Messinger. "Welcome To The Edge" was recorded by Billie Hughes and became a #1 hit in Japan. Concurrently it aired in the NBC television series "Santa Barbara," garnering an Emmy nomination for Best Original Song.

History

Billie Hughes' recording of "Welcome To The Edge" first appeared in the television series "Santa Barbara" connected to the character of Robert Barr. As the drama unfolded "Welcome To The Edge" became a central love theme with performances airing for two years. During this time, the hit Japanese duo "Wink" recorded a version of this song which charted at #1 on the Japanese charts.
Billie Hughes recorded a new version of "Welcome To The Edge" following the arrangement of the Wink recording. This new version became the theme song of the Fuji Television hit television show "Mou Daremo Aisenai." Pony Canyon released "Welcome To The Edge" and the single charted #1, selling 520,000 copies. "Welcome To The Edge" was awarded #1 International Single Of The Year, at the NHK televised Japan Gold Disc Award show. Billie Hughes performed "Welcome To The Edge" live for the telecast in Tokyo, along with MC Hammer who performed "Can't Touch This."
The Japanese primetime television series “Mou Daremo Aiseai” featuring “Welcome To The Edge" began rebroadcasting October 8, 2019 on TVK, a local Japanese station located in Kanagawa, which is part of the Greater Tokyo Area.  The series is 12 episodes long.

Chart performance

Japanese Cover Versions and other Japanese Releases

In Germany, the "Santa Barbara" television series aired on RTL under the title "California Clan". A "California Clan" soundtrack album was released by Intercord including a cover version of "Welcome To The Edge".