The official music video for "King of Wishful Thinking" by the British pop duo Go West is a staple of early 1990s pop culture, primarily known for its connection to the blockbuster film Pretty Woman . Music Video Highlights
The track was written by Peter Cox, Richard Drummie, and Martin Page. Despite its upbeat melody, the lyrics depict a man in deep denial, trying to "fool himself" that he is over a painful breakup. Go West - King Of Wishful Thinking (Official Music Video)
Information on the and its other major artists. The official music video for "King of Wishful
: In 2018, actor Paul Rudd and Jimmy Fallon famously performed a shot-for-shot recreation of the video on The Tonight Show . Song Success and Meaning Information on the and its other major artists
: The song reached #8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #18 in the UK.
: Film executives selected the song for Pretty Woman simply because they liked its sound, even though the heartbreak-themed lyrics didn't strictly match the movie's plot.