Released Japan 1991 Genre Pop | Format CD Label Pony Canyon | |
Writer(s) Roxanne Seeman
Billie Hughes
Dominic Messinger Producer(s) Billie Hughes
Roxanne Seeman | ||
"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.
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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 TV 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 Gold Disc Awards. Billie Hughes performed "Welcome To The Edge" live for the telecast in Tokyo, along with MC Hammer who performed "Can't Touch This."
Japanese Cover Versions and other Japanese Releases
Chinese Cover Versions
Korea
Warner Music International released Billie Hughes "Welcome To The Edge" album in Korea. Billie Hughes "Welcome To The Edge" single appeared in the Korean film "General Hospital The Movie: One Thousand Days".
Germany
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".