Wild, Wild West (The Escape Club song)
"Wild, Wild West" is a song by The Escape Club from their debut album of the same name. The single hit the charts in late 1988 and eventually reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of November 12, 1988, making The Escape Club the only British artist to have a No. 1 hit in the United States while never charting in the UK.
Lyrics and music
The lyrics, with phrases such as "I love her eyes and her wild, wild hair", "heading for the '90s, living in the wild, wild west", are augmented with gunshot, laser and blaster sound effects. Critics have noted that, due to the distinct drum beat and vocal patterns during the verses, portions of the song bear a strong similarity to Elvis Costello's "Pump It Up".Single (7" vinyl)
- "Wild Wild West" - 3:59
- "We Can Run" - 3:40
Single (12" vinyl)
- "Wild Wild West" – 7:54
- "Wild Wild West" – 5:58
- "Wild Wild Dub Club" – 7:20
- "Bacapella" – 5:45
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart | Peak Position |
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart | 6 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks | 3 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | 36 |