Kim Appleby (album)

Kim Appleby is the debut solo album by English singer Kim Appleby, formerly one half of duo Mel and Kim. It features the singles "Don't Worry" (UK No. 2^[3]), "G.L.A.D" (UK No. 10^[3]), "Mama" (UK No. 19^[3]) and "If You Cared" (UK No. 44^[3]).

Kim Appleby
Studio album by Kim Appleby
Released	November 29, 1990
Recorded	1988–1990
Genre	Pop R&B
Label	Parlophone
Producer	Pete Schwier Craig Logan George DeAngelis
Kim Appleby chronology
Kim Appleby (1990) Breakaway (1993)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Music Week	(favorable)[1]
NME	5/10[2]

Following the death of her sister Mel in January 1990, with the aid of her then-boyfriend, ex-Bros bassist Craig Logan, Kim launched a solo career with much of the album composed of songs co-written with Mel, for what was intended to be the next Mel and Kim album.

Track listing

All tracks written by Kim Appleby, Craig Logan and Melanie Appleby, except where noted.

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Don't Worry"	K. Appleby Logan	3:38
2.	"Mama"		4:18
3.	"If You Cared"	K. Appleby M. Appleby	4:09
4.	"Downtown Clown"	K. Appleby M. Appleby Chris Sutton	4:20
5.	"I'll Be There"	K. Appleby M. Appleby	4:30
6.	"G.L.A.D"		3:24
7.	"Hey You"		3:44
8.	"What Did I Do Wrong?"		3:45
9.	"Dodgy People"		2:56
10.	"Teach Me"		4:49

Charts

Chart (1990–91)	Peak position
Australian Albums Chart[4]	159
Austrian Albums Chart[5]	30
Dutch Albums Chart[6]	65
German Albums Chart[7]	45
Swedish Albums Chart[8]	24
Swiss Albums Chart[9]	36
UK Albums Chart[3]	23

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[10]	Gold	100,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.