"King of Wishful Thinking" is a song by British pop duo Go West, written by Peter Cox, Richard Drummie and Martin Page. It appeared in the film Pretty Woman and was later included on Go West's third studio album, Indian Summer, in 1992.
Critical reception
Music journalist Hannah Dailey of the U.S. publication Billboard has labeled the song as "one of the crown jewels of ’90s classic hits". ==Music video==
Music video
The song's official music video is known for including various absurdist elements alongside the pop duo as they act on a solid white stage. American band the Roots made a cameo appearance. ==Track listings==
Track listings
UK 7-inch and cassette single • "The King of Wishful Thinking" – 4:00 • "Tears Too Late" – 4:25 UK CD single • "The King of Wishful Thinking" – 4:00 • "The King of Wishful Thinking" (Jon Gass US 12-inch) – 5:49 • "Tears Too Late" – 4:25 • "The King of Wishful Thinking" (acapella) – 2:45 • The UK 12-inch single switches tracks one and two. US and Canadian cassette single • "King of Wishful Thinking" (LP version) • "King of Wishful Thinking" (power mix) ==Personnel==
Personnel
Go West • Peter Cox – lead vocals, backing vocals, keyboards • Richard Drummie – backing vocals, keyboards, guitars Additional musicians • Peter Wolf – keyboards, drum programming • David Williams – guitars • Dan Higgins – saxophones • Larry Williams – saxophones • Gary Grant – trumpet • Jerry Hey – trumpet, horn arrangements • Lynn Davies – backing vocals • Phillip Ingram – backing vocals • Dorian Holly – backing vocals • Alfie Silas – backing vocals ==Charts==