Go West • King of Wishful Thinking

(Left to right) Richard Drummie and Peter Cox in 1985.

I was first moved by the music of Go West in 1985, when I saw.heard the video for their first single, "Call Me". The group was made up by rhythm guitarist Richard Drummie and vocalist Peter Cox. The British artists got together in London, England, in 1982, and apparently, it was a match made in heaven. I loved the first song, and went to my favorite import store and purchased their eponymous debut album. I loved it so much, I couldn't wait for more. And soon as I found it, I purchased it! Of course, it didn't hurt both men were strikingly handsome, and Cox had a voice with just the right amount of grit behind it.

In 1990, the band had a song in the soundtrack to the film 'Pretty Woman'. Turned out to be a good move, as the song, "King of Wishful Thinking", went to #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, and they received an ASCAP award for being one of the most played songs in America in 1990. The song was all kinds of catchy, and I, along with many others, found it irresistible. And while it might be hard to believe, that makes the song 24 years old at this point. It was written by Drummie and Cox, and performed to perfection by them. This is the official music video for "King of Wishful Thinking" by Go West.

"King of Wishful Thinking" can be found on the album 'Indian Summer', as well as the greatest hits collection, which included this and many other fantastic songs. You can buy 'Ace and Kings: The Best of Go West' from iTunes and Amazon. Have a great weekend!

Worth Another Listen - Go West

Go West: Richard Drummie (left) and Peter Cox (Right)

In 1985, I was all about two pretty British boys, Peter Cox and Richard Drummie from the first listen to the song Call Me. I am not sure if I had heard their first single or not, but the 2nd was the inner for me. Together, Cox and Drummie made up the band Go West. They formed in 1992, and put out the first release in 1985. I had to rush out and purchase their debut album, the eponymous Go West. Sure, it didn't hurt I thought they were both hot and sexy. But I also loved Cox's voice, that soulful and smooth, yet with rough edges.



Their biggest song was part of the soundtrack for Pretty Woman, The King of Wishful Thinking. The song broke into the Top Ten, scoring the #8 position on the billboard charts. The song was also included on the Indian Summer album, also part of my collection. This was great for them, as they scored royalties as both performers and songwriters on the single.

Go West - King Of Wishful Thinking
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In 2008, the band came back together to release another album, futurenow. It made no appearance on either the UK or US charts. They are rumored to be working on another album to be released next year. But until then, I will have my older music, like another of my favorites, Don't Look Down.



To find out more about watch Go West has been up to, go to their official site here.