British guitarist analyses Kate Bush live in 1979!

[@garyb.4187]

Kate Bush is a genius, up there with Bowie and Peter Gabriel

[@evanlanctot323]

Absolute truth!

[@elaineandjohn9599]

Gary Banazwski I always thought her and Gabriel were like the male and female sides of the same coin so to speak. Never thought of Bowie, but you’re right. Nice point.

[@silgen]

She has, of course worked many times with Gabriel - he introduced her to the Fairlight. She was also a big fan of Bowie, they were both students of Lindsay Kemp and Kate was at the last Ziggy Stardust concert at Hammersmith Odeon in 1973.

[@onsesejoo2605]

@@silgen So we can blame Gabriel for the album The Dreaming which is full of samples done with Fairlight ;)

[@elfensteen5222]

Kate Bush is a genius and Peter Gabriel is a genius thats it

[@spacemissing]

Kate Bush is more than an "original"; she is an enigma beyond measure. Some people don't "get" her, and that's too bad, because she is an artist of exceptional vision.

[@DrMackSplackem]

I think I 'got' her upon hearing the very first chord of "Deeper Understanding". She's a different type of artist for sure. I love how she always took such wild chances. Even though I can't get fully on board with some of her trips, I'd gladly take a million 'Violin's for one "Babooshka", "Fullhouse", or especially "Symphony In Blue".

[@EPA18]

I couldn't stand her or her music in the 70's, and I hate it now. I'm all for "experimental", but she is STRICTLY "emperor's new clothes," meaning, she sucks.

[@frauleinmona]

@EPA18. Your view of her music is definitely in the minority.

[@loripond1839]

David O'Banion....Perfectly said!!!...👏👏✌

[@DrMackSplackem]

@@EPA18 Well fine then, she's just not for you.

[@StoryeTime]

Kate Bush is a genius, Cloudbusting, Hounds of love, This woman's work and so many others. Her own producer, her own label, she was ahead of her time. Merci David Gilmour (yet another good French speaker ;))

[@garycoates4987]

quoting John Lydon "Kate Bush is beauty beyond belief to me"

[@robbflynn4325]

Great analysis. Wuthering Heights was definitely the song of 1978. She is a fantastic talent. One of the few artists I would actually pay to watch.

[@mgrace5741]

You rock, Phil! I have been following your analyses of female artists and was thrilled to see you got around to Kate Bush. Think she ‘s so brilliant and captured the haunting, ghostly romance of Emily Bronte’s novel with this song. A truly great artist. Thank you so much. Another great analysis!

[@johnamaral1786]

Well put, m. I totally agree. /:-)

[@erice.214]

Fil, thank you. Kate was an A+. Such a great singer. Probably the number 1 act I wish I had seen live. Loved her! Never made it big here in the US. But those of us who know music, know Kate.

[@rmcellig]

I really believe that Kate Bush is one of the most underrated musicians in popular music. Here influence is far and wide as far as I'm concerned. There is no one else like Kate Bush. An innovator in telling a story through music and dance!! 😀 Another great video Fil!!

[@SuperBroonie]

Cant agree tbh her record sales throughout history prove otherwise. Everything shes done has been bought World wide by millions. I think people confuse under rated with not in the public eye, but it was Kate herself who chose to be out of the fake limelight of popular culture.

[@rmcellig]

@@SuperBroonie that's a great point but I believe she has influenced so many people. Kinda like miles Davis especially during the 70s the general public for the most part didn't like what he was doing but look how he influenced so many musicians and music. I listen to Kate now and am amazed at what she did back then. When I heard her back in the 70s for the first time she twisted my ears in a big way. I never heard anything like it. I was amazed and a lifelong fan after that. When I heard mile's bitches brew I didn't understand what he was doing at first but now all of his 70s recordings I have and love them all. Kate did what she loved and it shows through her recordings. I'm considering featuring her on my radio show in transition (1988-present) along with some of miles 70s stuff.

[@tube_trance]

What a great review of Kate Bush and this particular performance of Wuthering Heights! So glad you did this!

[@SleepyLestatSF]

what a great overview of an amazing artist! Kate Bush is beyond expectations at this point and maybe always has been - its so nice to see a revival of Running Up That Hill doing so good - but really we shouldn't be surprised :)

[@markfaris4735]

Well done Fil! Kate Bush is a global treasure. Her voice and range is amazing; a timeless, priceless, and unmatched visual performance. Wow is an understatement

[@hansemannluchter643]

And.. She is just a amazing woman.

[@stevenduvall2549]

As I'm watching this video in June of 2022, Kate Bush is charting all over the world with Running Up That Hill again! In fact, it has reached #1 here in the US thanks to an apparently pivotal scene in the series "Stranger Things" which features the song!!! I hope a whole new generation discovers the genius of Kate Bush just like I did with the first release of that song back in 1985!

[@sandramclaughlin3943]

She is so talented. It's great a new generation has become aware of her.

[@stevenduvall2549]

@@sandramclaughlin3943 I'm so glad the song reached #1 worldwide! It's a record! And yes, when they made Kate Bush, they broke the mold. She is a true original.

[@sandramclaughlin3943]

@@stevenduvall2549 Yes, I have loved Kate from the beginning. We are the same age and people iften said back in the day that I looked like her. I was so thrilled. 🙂

[@stevenduvall2549]

@@sandramclaughlin3943 I can see how exciting that would be!

[@gwendolyncarter5668]

I'll never forget first time my husband introduced me to Kate Bush and I heard her first album, (about like the first time I heard Rush Hemispheres), I was just transported to a whole nother level in Music! Thanks for being so very versatile and covering so many different genres. Kate has always been very very unique and very much ahead of the times, very theatrical and mesmerizing! Have always loved her 1st soprano range !

[@donnashimshi4093]

I definitely didn’t “get” the appeal of Kate Bush when I was a kid in the 80s. I think I’m finally mature enough to understand her artistry now. Thanks for this one, Fil!

[@richardmyers1506]

I'm finding there are two types of Kate Bush fans. One are those who don't appreciate her or even like her on first hearing her but grow to understand her appeal . The other are those who like her upon first conception. I suppose there are those who will never like her but those people I fear lack a creative gene in their DNA.

[@warrenbridges1891]

@@richardmyers1506 I didn't hate her as such. I just didn't explore her work because I thought it would not be my preferred genre. I've since come to discover how eclectic she is and now own every release on vinyl.

[@wenedsday]

OMG Fil, I'm so happy to see this live performance of Wuthering Heights... In 1979 I used to run to the radio and turn up the volume whenever it was played - I had never heard anything like it and I loved it (still do). Two comments: I don't understand the mixed feelings about her album THE DREAMING, because for me it is her masterpiece! Also, I think you mis-spoke referring to her 1980 album, NEVER FOR EVER ( not Never Forgotten). Love your channel.... Cheers from Canada.

[@jennyq4979]

I LOVE Kate Bush! What an incredibly talented woman!!!! Thank you for doing a piece on her.

[@geoffallan3804]

I'm happy to see you pulling out artists that many people today never heard of. Kate was absolutely brilliant and unique in every way. When Hounds of Love came out and "Running Up That Hill" was getting airplay I was totally amazed at the sound she was getting. I loved virtually every track on that album and still occasionally play it. I bought her previous work and it was obvious how she got signed, the talent was obvious from the start. I know that a lot of people today will never "get" Wuthering Heights, or Babooshka, or even Army Dreaming, but they were really good. She was featured in Keyboard magazine, and I still remember that awesome picture of her sitting in front of her Fairlight, looking like the interviewers showed up early and woke her up... The song "This Woman's Work" was featured in the Kevin Bacon movie "She's Having A Baby" at a critical moment in the film, and is guaranteed to choke you up every time.

[@carolcremer6235]

All of your analysis on artists no matter what the genre of music, is interesting because you really do your research. Love these videos and your wonderful spirit and that smile, wow!

[@rlrudedog]

Yes, I started hearing Kate Bush on the radio in 2022 singing "Running Up That Hill" and was wondering what was going on. I had forgotten about Kate till then loving hearing the song again. I learned online it was for the new series of "Stranger Things", which I have not started seeing yet. I started looking Kate up on KZbin and tonight seen you had her on your program. I did not get to listen to Kate or see her on TV, for working, naval ships, and visiting countries, to a point I had forgotten all about her. I loved her voice, dancing, and music being to me different and exciting listening too. Thanks, Fil for this and other artist you highlight.

[@krollpeter]

Wuthering Heights - It was a sound and style that was completely unheard before. A sensation. It appeared as if she did not have a vocal cord, she had rubber bands in there. The control she has over her voice even nowadays is astonishing. There is nothing accidentally, and all is emotion put into sound. One of the UK's best and most relevant artists. Thank you for discussing her!

[@scottmcgregor562]

As a teen I really didn't have what I would call a celebrity crush. That is until I bought The Kick Inside by Kate Bush. I loved everything about her. Her voice, her songwriting. I was a bit more of a reader than most of my friends, I picked up that she was as well, after I read the Emily Braunt novel of this song. I actually loved Never Forever. Kate is a great example of what can happen when an artist is left alone to create and develop. I am the only Kate Bush fan among my musician and social circles in the states. I don't mind having her to myself as a personal inspiration.

[@carolsnook4659]

You have great taste Scott.. join the club. .. some people don't know what they're missing out. .. their loss I guess...

[@michaeldeane9029]

I bet they're all into her now

[@warrenbridges1891]

@@michaeldeane9029 I hope it's a big bandwagon. They're gonna need it.

[@kf9346]

Thank you so much for this video! I first heard Kate Bush when I was 10 in 1980. "Lionheart." Played it so many times I had to keep replacing it. Over the years I can never get enough of her music and knowing ore and more about her. This was a super informative video and I enjoyed seeing your love for her too.

[@juliahoff7158]

A brilliant artist. Choreographed perfectly as well. Her breathing and singing while dancing is proof of her skill as a singer /performer. Her skills as an artist started at a very young age and keeps going. Would have loved to have seen her perform in her residency in Before The Dawn.

[@jamstonjulian6947]

Shout out to Ian Bairnson who performed the solo on the original record. Brilliant guitarist.

[@LeeBee-hs6mj]

I was looking for your take on Kate and here it is :) So hard to find good live footage of her. Thank you for this, she is incomparable, a truly unique talent.

[@shannonwittman950]

Hey Fi, thanks for reviewing Kate Bush! Like so many Yanks I never knew who Kate Bush was (is), although I'd heard her name. Then last year I watched a documentary about Kate Bush on KZbin, after which I binge-watched everything I could find on KZbin about her. I admit that I was also a bit smitten with her absolute beauty. And the way she could pop her eyes!! My favorites of hers are "Wow" (knocks me out that a musical artist should write a song about the humiliations and rigors of trying to make it as an actor) and "Sat In Your Lap" (bizarre, frenetic song -- about acquiring knowledge! -- with wild music video). I recall hearing, long ago, "Running Up That Hill" on the radio ... which charted briefly here in the states. Of course nobody here knew how utterly great she was. In my never-to-be-humble opinion, Kate can knock Madonna of the charts whenever she wants.

[@jennycraigadventures3314]

His name is Fil. Fi (as well Fo and Fum) are his brothers. Their band Fil Fi Fo Fum was really big, Giants stars.

[@gregoryjenkins8645]

That lead guitar solo at the end just soars and soars from the first f'ing note. Love that tone

[@therunawaykid6523]

Gregory Jenkins yeah only the other day I realised how beautiful the guitar playing was at the end of this

[@nearlysteviedan1275]

Loved that guitar outro since first hearing. Tone, vibrato , melody all faultless

[@silvanojo5222]

Thank you ! Kate's amazing in this live performance indeed, such a powerful and moving moment, the chorus goes on and on at the end and she's so much "deep into it" ! Her voice is not at her best, you can hear she's tired, it's the last song of a crazy 2-hour show, she said in interviews later the tour was absolutely exhausting for her, she was so young at the time and had never done anything so big. A truly exceptional woman !!!

[@mauriciocastanheira2937]

Phil , the first time I heard Kate Bush was in 1979. I was 18 and it was something inexplicable. I had an indescribable sense of enchantment. Then, when I saw a video of her performing, I was completely fascinated with her so beautiful, delicate, sweet and magical figure. It's been 40 years and the magic is still the same. I get mesmerized every time I see a video with her. It is something inexplicable. Her voice, her extraordinary talent, expressiveness and uniqueness have since made her my favorite artist ever. It is simply unique. I will love Kate Bush forever. Thank you for showing this video.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

There are singers and there is Kate Bush. She is dancing, miming and singing perfectly. A song she wrote.

[@gary1961]

I was at her first ever show on that 1979 tour in the Empire Theatre in Liverpool - £4 per ticket.

[@sophiecat14]

gary1961 That would be a dream come true for me! ❤️✨ Kate has been my favourite female vocalist (& songwriter) since I was about 12-13... Obviously, Kate hasn't toured much & her fear of flying hasn't helped, so, it's a very rare opportunity. I can't even imagine! You're a very fortunate guy! Wow! (No pun intended, lol)

[@erice.214]

Wow, man I wish I had been your buddy back then. Would have loved to see her.

[@gary1961]

@@sophiecat14 When I think back about that concert, even though it was 40 YEARS AGO, I still recall that day / night like it was yesterday. I went with my girlfriend (now my wife) and my younger sister. I remember the pubs we went in beforehand. We were asked on numerous occasions if we had any spare tickets for the concert, such was the demand to see Kate. I remember taking half a day off work when the tickets went on sale and queueing outside the Empire for ages (well before the days of buying tickets online). My wife (a Kate look-a-like) still has the concert programme which cost - wait for it - £1. Ten years ago, she was offered £250 for it. If only we'd have bought a few on the night. They are extremely rare and sought-after, those original concert programmes. Of course, she didn't sell it. All great memories of an awesome performer. Unfortunately, I tried but failed to get tickets for her Hammersmith shows a few years back, but I comfort myself that I was there at her first ever live show. If you are interested, check out a video on KZbin called Kate Bush in black leather. It is my wife, Dawn, miming to Wuthering Heights at a friend's wedding reception back in 1994 and filmed on the latest camcorder! She was often asked to perform this 'act' at parties, just for fun. You may find it cool.

[@daveharris8115]

Gary, with all due respect.... YOU JAMMIE BASTARD.

[@davidr3857]

lucky bastard. She never did a tour of Australia. A brilliant musician, loved her from the first time I saw her in 1978.

[@thomaswschaller]

This Woman's Work - one of the greatest songs ever - Maxwell pretty much built a whole career on that cover

[@StoryeTime]

This!!!

[@DigitalBirdie]

Here in the US, I first saw Kate’s performance on PBS in the early 80’s (only PBS would carry shows from GB like Dr. Who, Monty Python, Benny Hill, etc.). I was shocked at how original Kate was, so I immediately purchased the videotape (called “Live at the Hammersmith Odeon”) which in those days cost $100 (!). Eventually I ended up with TWO videotapes of this performance (one in MONO and the other in beautiful STEREO). Unfortunately, here in the States we never got DVDs of her performances. So I ripped the stereo videotape and put it on DVD. I even sent a copy of the DVD to Kate 😂.

[@moochops2]

Oooh, the end of this video when Kate is going crazy, waving to the audience - it still gets to me every time I come across it. Her face is so exited and in the moment… what a great show that was! I think this was one of the very first videos I bought when we got our first vhs recorder. I’m a new subscriber just having a dip in and out of all your stuff. Really enjoying the autotune analysing. When it comes to artistry, its like beauty - the imperfections that make a thing perfect. Especially live. Thanks for this. I’m off to see if you’ve done Stevie Nicks and if you’ve not you should 🤷🏻‍♀️😄

[@losthor1zon]

Looks like she was a one-woman prog rock band!

[@beathusk1018]

She's so fabulous 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@levent8208]

She is a genius, pure talent, the whole package, no other female artist ever reached that level even after almost half a century.

[@janewright2800]

Enjoyed this analysis x thank you xxx huge fan since wuthering heights and loved this concert x

[@petergreen2552]

Goosebumps every time. She is a super mega hyper star. Who could not be moved by this amazing song?

[@kyrareneeLOA]

Kate is otherworldly. She is one of my top 10 favorites! I found her in '86 I think, she got me through high school! And yes I loved Lionheart too.

[@comfibold]

Kate is flawless. She has no equal.

[@seanparker7415]

The Kick Inside.... what a debut; but Hounds of Love is her masterpiece. Deadset genius.

[@beathusk1018]

Her first six albums are masterpieces 😍

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

Agreed. I love her earlier albums the best .'The Dreaming' is an amazing album which should have received more critical acclaim IMO.

[@beathusk1018]

@@TheHumbuckerboy The Dreaming is my favourite Kate album

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

@ Beat Husk You have great taste, 'The Dreaming' made a massive impact upon me from the first time that I bought it way back in the early 80s !

[@wenedsday]

THE DREAMING is her greatest album!

[@adams2841]

I first saw her on Saturday Night Live in 1978. She wore a trench coat and performed Them Heavy People. Loved her voice and her performance. I really adore her album The Kick Inside. What an amazing voice, what an fantastic songwriter. Even the "filler" on that album is first rate...James and the Cold Gun or Oh To be in Love, for example. Thanks for your analysis of her performance here; I'm learning a lot watching your channel. You're right...not many people attempt to sing Wuthering Heights, but until you explained it, I didn't realize the reason.

[@frauleinmona]

Oh my Lord! Thank you so much Fil! When I saw the notification I went, "Ahhhhhh! Kate Bush!!! Fil is doing an analyses on Kate Bush! Ahhhh!!!!" . Kate Bush has been one of my very most favorite female artists ever since I was a kid in the early 80s. I have ALL of her albums! And I've taped just about every one of her videos off of MTV and when "Night Flight" aired her video profile. I think she is one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen. And one of the most talented, most brilliant singer/songwriters EVER! Whoo! I sound like some sort of an obsessed fan, eh? Okay, calm down Mona, calm down. Yeesh! By the way Fil, still looking mighty handsome there! Thanks again for the fab Kate Bush analyses video!😁💖🙏🌺🐈🎶🎸🎼🎧🎵🎤✌🍀

[@sjwillis1137]

Blimey ..it sounds like you love her as much as I do .😊🎵🎵

[@nchdnmyk]

frauleinmona I thought exactly the same as you! My very best female vocalist and songwriter💕

[@frauleinmona]

@janey boo. LOL. Well, then, I bet I DO love her as much as you do! And you've got great taste in singers as well!😀💞🎶👍

[@frauleinmona]

@yu yu. Good! I'm so glad you felt the same way! I was afraid I sounded like a fanatical, obsessed lunatic! LOL. Kate Bush was a huge part of my life. She influenced me in so many ways and changed me a lot. I truly love her and am grateful to her and her music for giving me some of the best memories of my life. "Never, never say goodbye, to my part of your life." -- 'Jig of Life'-- Kate Bush 😉💞🙏🌺🎶🎼

[@frauleinmona]

@Jay Edwards. Yes, you lonely trolls *are* quite sad, indeed. 😂

[@markjohnson4217]

Thank you for educating listeners about the "enigma". I didnt expect such an exposition, but so many are missing out on one of the very VERY greatest artists of our time. I see that you share the almost obsessive fascination that many musicians have with Kate. So many things about her seem so impossible, how could such highly evolved quality appear at so young an age in the writing and delivery, arrangements, performances. How can an artist be so ON POINT ALL THE TIME?? . Baffling....breathtaking...beautiful. everyone who loves music should study her..

[@kennywood9911]

Your smile while listening to Kate is totally infectious

[@ameswho9548]

Could you, would you.. please do more of Kate's music. It can never be enough.

[@Irys1997]

Yeah, I'd love to see him use the Pro Tools on it. It would be pretty much impossible to get the tracks for it though. Kate is so private and has such a tiny, tiny circle of support people, I am very doubtful copies of her master files ever leaked. Otherwise I'd be hitting Rick Beato every day for a Kate What Makes This Song Great (instead of what I do now, you know, every other day)

[@Sonia-xyz]

Kate's voice could make angels come down from heaven! I loved her voice, it was unearthly, heavenly! 💜

[@GrafStorm]

Thanks for featuring this, Kate Bush is wonderful. I needed the reminder. Your smile while you watch this makes me feel good because I smile at the music as well. It is so important to relax into the music and let it make you happy. Thanks Fil.

[@petergreen2552]

That is true_ she did that studio vocal of Wuthering Heights in one take. Incredible.

[@grahamserle7930]

I remember hearing Wuthering Heights for the first time and immediately went out and bought the single. Kate was unique and what a blessing that David Gilmore helped her to get started. Many of us remember artists but never fully understand the history behind their journey. Well done Fil and thank you for enlightening us once again.

[@digitalbrand5510]

Goosebumps! That’s the way a true artist does it. One of my favorite guitar solos at the end. I even love the old black and white WH film as a guilty pleasure from over the years.

[@iansnyder274]

that solo by Alan Murphy was incredible in every way...utter mastery! He left us too soon. RIP

[@BlytheWorld1972]

Lionheart is amazing too i love love love that Album..

[@Terminus1962]

An amazing and very unique artist. For those who did not enjoy this, be sure to check out her Hounds of Love album which is nearly guaranteed to change your mind. Some think of her as a Bjork influence but KB's vocals are far beyond Bjork's and the musical style are completely different. Excellent analysis of another extremely important artist that has m demonstrated consistent quality throughout her career. Thanks Fil!

[@Capricosm]

Kate was like an Angel when she appeared during the 1970s. Everybody loved her.

[@LABdk]

And now, we have to update her accomplishments. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your take on music! Thank you

[@higahayato78]

Kate Bush " INVENTED " the wireless headset microphone for this concert right? So that she can sing and dance at the same time. True genius.

[@antoinedacosta9141]

Yes and they did not patent it, so everybody copied.

[@terryneale8663]

Kate Bush was a very unusual thing back in the late 70s, a strong minded, intelligent and confident woman, in a massively male dominated world. As such she was also open to what others had to contribute, and never slow to give credit where it's due.

[@ykook7000]

She is stunning as per usual...👍 charted very highly in Oz too!

[@jamesaaron7211]

Fantastic video. One of your best.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@pedalart]

Thank you Fil. You are so accurate, with your analysis. Always loved the wistful, ethereal talented artistry of Kate Bush.

[@atlasking6110]

My God, she had stage presence for DAYS!

[@marianclough8577]

I always loved Kate's Running Up That Hill along with the video for it. What a creative dancer she is.

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

Wow! What a great video! The first song of Kate's I ever heard. I bought the 45 a bit after it came out. It was in a bin of 45's that stores had in those days. I'd never heard of her, but often bought 45's by bands just to try new music. The first time I played it I thought something was wrong with my record players speed as her vocal was so high! It took a few listens for me to enjoy her voice, but it was worthwhile. She's a great artist.

[@beatlessteve1010]

I had never even heard of this artist..thanks for the introduction ...very distinctive singing style.and quite attractive. Yes I know I may have been living in a cave..but I suspect she wasn't being played on the radio stations I was listening to at that time here in Chicago. Fil you have been highlighting female artist..one that comes to my mind is Alanis Morissette..

[@KayEl58]

You are in for a treat, she is one of a kind. 16 years old when she wrote this one.

[@grahamkey8496]

Tori Amos was a big fan I'm sure

[@banishedfromthedwarfplanet530]

Graham Key> Yeah, I guess you could say that since she sounds so much like her.

[@Boybilly]

Excellent review, you really know what you're talking about... very interesting! Thumb up

[@barbarabarber3167]

I had every Kate Bush album

[@Kirkunik1]

Wow...I am amazed you are doing Kate's awesome Wuthering Heights. Her original video of this is awesome too. Thanks !

[@mvellis3863]

Everything Kate does is just magic!

[@member805639]

Kate jumping for sheer joy at the end.

[@lovewalruss]

Bow down before the Goddess Kate Bush! Great vid. Keep up the good work!

[@mark-dietz]

People are so divided on her. I sent a link to my cousin...he hates her! I love her. Her voice in the chorus is absolutely angelic. The solo ending is actually much better in this live performance than the recorded version imo. I just listened to the studio version on Bose headphones, and the bass playing is very tasteful also. The song is just a gem!

[@ansjovisnl9059]

You love her or you hate her. I love her!.

[@mark-dietz]

Some people cant appreciate something that isnt main stream I guess. I think shes a great talent!

[@paulablissett9396]

Wow! I'm in awe, what a performance! What a guitar solo! What a Back Story! Fil, you looked so in to Kate's performance! And so passionate about her style, i loved hearing this analysis, and watching Kate's performance!

[@clovala]

So excited. I was gonna ask for this if you hadn’t already done it. Thank you!!

[@futuredirected]

Inspirational and very moving, Kate Bush is a wonder. So are You, Dear Fil. Thank You for another great experience. ❤️

[@mikehydropneumatic2583]

Kate Bush, fretless vocals? I have Kate Bush on vinyl, awesome! When I was a youth I listened to Dead Kennedys, Skinny Puppy and Kate Bush a.o. I actually still do! The masterpiece of Kate is imho the b-side of Hounds of Love, just epic. Must have album. Never forgotten? I think it was called Never for Ever.

[@DrMackSplackem]

Hounds Of Love's B-side... Wasn't that the old sea shanty, 'Handsome Cabin Boy"?

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yes it was Never Forever, why I said never forgotten I have no idea, but it is ironic!

[@alansack3490]

Fil, as always a great analysis of the song and of the artist. I enjoy hearing about the backgrounds of the artists you select which make me enjoy and appreciate their music even more. The thumbnail sketches you provide are very, very interesting. Thank you!!

[@sjwillis1137]

I totally agree with Gary . When I first heard this I felt bewitched and enchanted. It blew me away . I was about 15 . I got The Kick Inside album for my 16th birthday. I adore her . And so does my husband ! She's got it all . 🧜‍♀️♡♡ I am glad you reviewed this . True artist indeed . I used to copy her look too .

[@italianplastick4031]

I know who she is because my nanny told me that my dad had a crush on her!!! Good taste padre😍👌

[@ste.6026]

As a teenager, hated this song on it's release, now in my fifties I appreciate the unique talent that is Kate Bush... She is an enigma and under appreciated... More should know her and of the body of work she has produced... Also a very strikingly beautiful woman, I may not have appreciated her music as a teen but I always knew how stunning she was...

[@catigluzmann]

Kate bush is my love I discovered her with babooshka and then i listened the whole album Never For Ever and it blew my mind, So i got into her whole discography and she became in my most listened artist and i cannot stop thinking bou her

[@nancyrobinson9448]

Never Forever is never forgotten that's for sure!😆

[@atis9061]

The Queen of British rock. Genius is too low a title.

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

Fil Thank you so much for this deep dive into Kate Bush. Although I wasn’t born until 18 years after her debut, Kate Bush is my all time favorite female artist. I was tickled by your insight into her “crazy album”, The Dreaming. I never imagined it was one of her lesser regarded works as it’s my favorite by FAR. Great work as always and also, still love your hair. Rock!

[@Lokisdottir1964]

Thanks so much for this Phil! Great analysis and spot on! Love Kate Bush.

[@Isabellaacapella]

Goosebumps... but it's Never Forever, not Never Forgotten! 🙂

[@MrCherryJuice]

Yes, the late, great Alan Murphy on guitar here, though it was another great player, Ian Bairnson (Pilot, Alan Parsons Project) on the record, with Pilot singer/bassist David Paton on acoustic guitar, and producer Andrew Powell on the bass.

[@lorenrobertson8039]

I really appreciate Kate more now after your analysis of her and this song. I first heard it when Pat Benetar put it on Crimes of Passion. It was my favorite song from that album. I would love to see you do an analysis of Pat's voice using this song.

[@stephenrafter1022]

Omg she is amazing. Brilliant music wow.

[@Whistler4u]

Prince was a big fan. He used her studio a couple of times when he was in London.

[@gotcarter536]

Stuck this as on a Kate Bush blackhole and I've seen a few of your videos a good while ago. You have a great overall appreciation of Kate Bush and loads of interesting facts over her career. Never heard the one about Peter Gabriel originally asking Dolly Parton to do Don't Give Up; that's especially mind boggling! Have to admit I still can't help hearing your voice as a 80s Radio One DJ, but your delivery is incredibly fluent and genuine (a rare thing on these things), so very much appreciate your knowledge and understanding of music - great video, thanks!

[@ljukgeebee4402]

What a fabulous analysis Fil. Probably enjoyed this one the best. Lots of great information about such a unique artiste. She was one of my favourites and I got to see her perform live too 🤩

[@Dbsabzbzb]

..and, on top of ALL that, this performance is at the end of a long show and she is exhausted, and still powered through it, she is just fantastic, a more wondrous creature there has never been, it just brings tears thinking about it...

[@advocate1563]

I saw her in 79. Extraordinary experience - had nothing to comparw it with culturally.

[@lindajones8101]

Beautiful song and beautiful guitar solo at the end. Beautiful woman.

[@viaverde3153]

Yes, pure genius. "Mother" of contemporary singers like Bjoerk, Aurora, Billie Eilish and many, many more. Female singing, after her, could no longer been the same as before. And yes, each of us wanted to be this legendary double bass :)

[@allisonyoung4007]

I love her stuff from the. " She's Having A Baby" soundtrack.( classic young Kevin Bacon😍)- And her 'Rocket Man " cover. Her voice is so different~

[@stephenjones8928]

Her voice does indeed change over time and even song to song.

[@hairy_cornflake]

Kate Bush became my favorite female singer. Going through her whole discography fairly recently, it just hit it right through the feelings. I absolutely love her!

[@beathusk1018]

She's so great 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@jimclarke8260]

Great video of a great performer. In another interview, Kate shared that her desire to sing and move at the same time prompted the sound engineer for the show to construct a head mic using a coat hanger, because head mics didn't really exist at the time. If that original coat hanger still exists, it would be quit the collectors item. Peter Gabriel's 'Don't Give up' recording with Kate Bush is superlative, as is his performance of the song with Paula Cole on the 'Secret World Live' DVD. It is unthinkable of me to suggest that one of these women performs the song better than the other. Both are perfect. Both are deeply. deeply moving. I think Paula took a lot of inspiration from Kate, because she says "You worry too much" with the exact same tone and inflection as Kate did in the original recording, but she made the singing parts her own.

[@Concreteowl]

James and the Cold Gun from the same concert is amazing.

[@lindajones8101]

Gawd! I love this song and have tried to screech my way through it.