Rage to Love

"Rage to Love" is the third and final single from Teases & Dares,^[3] the fourth studio album by Kim Wilde. Released in April 1985, the song was remixed by Dave Edmunds for its release as a single. It became Wilde's biggest UK hit for three years, reaching the UK Top 20. The B-side —a cover version of the Shirelles' "Putty in Your Hands"—is an exclusive non-album track. A six-minute extended version of "Rage to Love" was included on the 12" single.

"Rage to Love"
Single by Kim Wilde
from the album Teases & Dares
B-side	"Putty in Your Hands"
Released	15 April 1985[1]
Recorded	1984
Studio	Select Sound Studios, Knebworth
Genre	Pop, new wave, rockabilly[2]
Length	4:21 (Album Version) 3:50 (7" Version)
Label	MCA
Songwriters	Ricki Wilde, Marty Wilde
Producer	Ricki Wilde
Kim Wilde singles chronology
"The Touch" (1984) "Rage to Love" (1985) "Schoolgirl" (1986)

Track listing

Side A

"Rage to Love" (Ricki Wilde/Marty Wilde) – 3:50

Side B

"Putty in Your Hands" (J. Patton/K. Rogers) – 3:01

Chart performance

Chart (1985)	Peak position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[4]	94
UK Singles (OCC)[5]	19
Germany (GfK)[6]	45
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[7]	28