First Aid Kit - Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush Cover) live at Rock Werchter

[@craigharrison7064]

The harmonies between these two women is just captivating

[@jessesmith4494]

well they are sisters..

[@amalgamationincorporated2799]

they learned english by singing songs together

[@ВіталійЯценко-ш7х]

​@@jessesmith4494 u have stolen my thought, but thanks)

[@croixwinget1546]

i just took my ear buds out and the kate bush version was playing in the coffee shop im in

[@leahjonze]

Croix Winget love when that happens! Synchronization

[@petej8556]

The good old days ~~ when we could go to coffee shops.

[@BrokenGodEnt]

@@petej8556 lol

[@Sera79]

Synchronicity 😍

[@gordonanderson3111]

...so I took my shoes off - and threw then in the lake! 2 steps on the water.

[@jonzii007]

If Sweden only contributed First Aid Kit and Abba to the world of music, they could call it a day on a job well done.

[@eileeno2947]

Have you listened to their cover of Chitiquita?

[@NicStage]

I love them both, but you can pry Fever Ray from my cold, dead hands.

[@OrjanGrahn]

Sabaton for history lections and Viagra Boys for the groove. 😊

[@StudioMagnetique]

The knife, Fever Ray, Albin Lee Meldau, Daniel Norgren, Jose Gonzales and Junip to name a few. The country is blessed musically.

[@jonzii007]

@eileeno2947 I've only just seen your reply and better late than never! I hadn't heard it. But I have now! Thank you.

[@mr-ghoul9573]

this is how to cover a song! clearly showing respect to the original but not doing karaoke. this song had impacted so many people and im sure this cover will have a similar effect.

[@amarillagriffin7427]

Listen to placebos cover version far superior than this version.

[@coenmiermans]

Goosebumbs.... So beautiful...

[@purexellence123]

@@amarillagriffin7427 i still prefer the original by Kate Bush

[@jojobinks70able]

Was going to leave a comment, but you nailed it.

[@samij6071]

@@purexellence123 check out ellevator's version

[@benbarclay5546]

These girls have serious balls to even dream of attempting Kate Bush, and then they knock it right out of the park... Kate must love this. Thanks for covering one of the greats, that we so rarely hear now. Where angels fear to tread....

[@Benjohns89]

will young managed it :p

[@Benjohns89]

@@hellokittychaos How do you know that a man cant understand? You want women to be disassociated from the antiquated labels such as "girls" then maybe you should also disassociate men from the sterotype that we lack emotion and are unable to understand art that has depth and emotion or to be able to see something from a womens point of view. He quite clearly didnt mean they literally 'have balls', he was just saying that it took a lot of confidence to take on a song by Kate Bush and they nailed it. There is no need to jump all over the fact he said balls. Anyway down with misogyny, down with sexism, clit power, burn the bras etc etc :)

[@smilsleatme01]

I hate this song first aid kit is better than Kate bush

[@sme1691]

@@smilsleatme01 wtf? If they're honoring her, and you honor them, why hate on Kate? So silly.

[@sme1691]

You called it! The world's getting a new dose of Kate right now :)

[@jackjax532]

Their sound is out of this world.

[@vince2762]

I no.

[@jackjax532]

@@vince2762 The answer’s in the forest, carved upon a tree..

[@tradeladder146]

Really, ok.

[@sdafsdf9628]

Wir sind alle nicht von dieser Welt. Erinnern Sie sich durch diese Musik woher Sie kommen, wer Sie sind und was Sie können.

[@jackjax532]

@@sdafsdf9628 I need a translation 🙂✌️

[@davidharraway8131]

THIS is how to pay proper tribute to one of the greatest songs ever written. Their voices swirl like twin eagles riding distant thermals....

[@slinkyatrest]

:O

[@peterbryant19]

OMG David, you are a wordsmith!

[@ChristopherSmith-bh4sz]

Deep man, I like it.

[@JohnCran]

A comment worthy of Cynera

[@alabastermontague6841]

It's curious that the best Kate Bush covers are done by duos, not solo artists, but it also makes sense.

[@StanleyRodgers]

OH MY GOD!!! I already recently discovered and developed a healthy obsession with these lady's music but then I find this cover of a Kate Bush tune. Kate Bush! Who could possibly have the stones to have a go at a Kate Bush song? These two geniuses. That's who! This is incredible. Been a fan of Kate Bush since the early 80's. Been a fan of First Aid Kit for two years now. Both blow my mind over and over again!

[@McPrfctday]

Tori Amos did a couple live. Happy Rhodes does a couple. And of course Placebo :-)

[@bujin1977]

@@McPrfctday Birdy also covered this song and, IMO, did a pretty good job. I do prefer this First Aid Kit version though.

[@ChristopherSmith-bh4sz]

The Stones would do this great, would fit Micks voice great.

[@orngrnify]

Stones / ovaries. ? I recommend to search for their cover of a Heart song it is ..... 😎

[@hannabanana7747]

Hey Stanley, check out Lucius, you might enjoy them too as they've a fantastic female duo

[@keysersoze4322]

Great take on it - it doesn't need to be like the original - we have the original.

[@wwelss]

Keyser Söze I know right. That's not the point of covers imo

[@quasarsphere]

I love the original. This is very very different from the original. But it is equally awesome. I mean, Jesus, this is fucking fantastic!

[@joshstein4708]

Completely agree; the big challenge is preserving what we love about the original while adding a take. This does that perfectly. Gets that haunting melody from the original with the change of tempo and instrumentation. Good on them.

[@markbrislin8527]

Keyser Söze They obviously used Kate’s 2012 live version from the Terry Wogan show. Very true to that version, music & vocals.

[@keysersoze4322]

+Mark Brislin Oh did they? I didn't see that, I'll check it out. Thanks.

[@reelgirl8544]

A huge fan of Kate Bush, I thoroughly enjoyed this performance. As usual, Klara and Johanna found a way to make a "cover" of an iconic song uniquely their own.

[@ivooMD]

True. They always add something own, without harming the original essence.

[@reelgirl8544]

ooomd Exactly...like their soul-searing rendition of Patti Smith's *Dancing Barefoot.*

[@henrycodm896]

So good.

[@gitfiddlio]

I do an acoustic version of this song as well. It's a testament to Kate's songwriting talent that a song written on a fairlight costing in the six figures translates so we'll to a far more affordable acoustic guitar

[@1zoffer]

I am always impressed with live performances that are of this quality

[@christopherdean7616]

One of the things you never see anymore is harmony between two singers. The harmony here is amazing! Well done!

[@royfr8136]

You rarley see anyone with talent like this

[@adaptogenic]

For more sister harmonies that squeeze yer soul, check out Rising Appalachia ♡

[@mattbrendlen]

@@royfr8136 If you're not actively looking for it, yeah, but it's just ignorant to think there isn't a ton of talent in the music industry. I mean... yes this is a great cover... but it IS a cover. I would say a great musician who can't write good music is the equivalent of a great DH who can't field or run. That's not even to say this group can't write good music, I'm just saying that I'm sick of people barfing out a bunch of nonsense about how there's a lack of talent in XYZ industry. Pro Tip: turn off the radio once in a while, and plop some of your favorite bands into Pandora, and enjoy the experience of being introduced to a bunch of stuff you've never even heard of. Half of my top ten favorite bands were introduced to me this way. You're welcome...

[@Hayyyward]

Check out Eisley and their first album Room Noises. Easily one of my favorite albums of all time and that harmony between the two is simply beautiful.

[@alannacarlson6715]

You might enjoy the band Daisy The Great 👍

[@ppierquet1]

Wow, so beautiful! I could listen to them all night........

[@rodthurley5343]

I've been living under a rock to have not heard this version until now , absolutely blown away .

[@TheVoxbox13]

I must have been under a larger rock.

[@varbergkille]

@@TheVoxbox13 me too

[@varbergkille]

even deeper... thow im swedish

[@fionaclark1841]

Love the subtle underlying anger in this version. The girls are amazing.

[@RandyInCT]

Whether it be Kate Bush, Patti Smith, The Kinks, Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel...First Aid Kit make ever cover sound fresh and new. Brilliant artists.

[@seanconlon142]

rem

[@ZacharyrememberedbyGod]

What song by Patti Smith did they cover?

[@petterhansson7312]

@@ZacharyrememberedbyGod "Dancing barefoot"

[@robertcosgrove7668]

And Black Sabbath’s War Pigs!

[@SadeWatkins]

this is beautiful

[@johnthorne4093]

It shows what FAK does better than anyone, both with covers as well as their own material.

[@liamfinlay2714]

These two ladies are a class act Pure talent No gimmicks No sexy dancing No special affects Just pure talent

[@maritakorneliusson2145]

They are from my country Sweden 🇸🇪💪🏻♥️😊

[@the_glitter_is]

Women being sexy doesn't make then less classy. Cmon, man.

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

But they look beautiful.

[@wilmaholm3056]

@@the_glitter_is Thank you for mentioning that!

[@mart1jin509]

This comment is such a boomer vibe. It’s perfectly possible to enjoy this while also enjoying gimicky sexy performances.

[@ellerywhitesell8484]

how am I just finding this now!?!? Love First Aid Kit!!

[@jeremyd1869]

Best Swedish musical talent since ABBA. Too bad they're not more popular in the States since they get so much of their inspiration from here.

[@toby9999]

They're so much better than the trash coming from the States.

[@kimberleyneish50]

oh, they are popular... us 6 Music listeners made Wet Leg.

[@Tancoll]

Best Swedish music talent ever is Martin Sandberg also known as Max Martin.

[@McLoven-vm1ck]

Im a yank and only recently discovered them thanks to youtube. I watch/listen to a lot of music here and the algorithm finally served up one of their videos for me in the last year or so.

[@ComradeStiv]

Maybe I'll never get to experience Kate perform this in person but . . the Söderbergs would be the best possible consolation prize 🏃‍♀🏃‍♂✨

[@jh4336]

I hope people discover this cover with the resurgence of Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God). As a die-hard Kate fan, this cover changes it just enough to make it their own, without taking anything away. Bravo First Aid Kit.

[@richmargin6082]

Wow! Great cover. Max and her friends brought me here.

[@JAK3080]

Man there is something magical about the Swedes. So much raw musical talent!

[@Bjowolf2]

They have a very melodic language, so they are practicing every day 😉

[@gaellaberge8719]

Something nordique in the soul, we all have.

[@tovep9573]

Singing is a big part of our culture. We sing in kindergarten, learn an instrument, sing in choirs and has a strong industry. Naturally some beautiful talents grow in such an environment. Johanna and Klara's father used to be a punk rocker so I guess they grew up with instruments at home.

[@atvheads]

@@Bjowolf2 Norwegian sing even more when speaking. I think i think its the Abba effect. But actually, we dont sing. It just sound like that.

[@Bjowolf2]

@@atvheads You do compared to us down here in DK 🙄 - we just can't be bothered 😂 Yes, the Norwegian sing even more than you do, and they often sound ecstatically happy for some mysterious reason 😂

[@michaelgreen398]

Just recently came across these two absolutely brilliant

[@Heliweli]

They're aren't many people who could sing this song. I'm a life long Kate fan. Fair play to these two gorgeous girls for respecting her song x

[@thebeardedseeker5633]

this song makes me cry every time i hear it. since 1985. ❤

[@josephdunbar2105]

I can’t even remember who turned me on to Kate Bush, I think it was Femke, this girl I dated one summer who was from Holland. I’m glad she did. I’m now 55 and her greatest hits are in my iPhone. Hearing these girls is just a awesome spin on kates and they nail it in there on way. Really cool to hear this.

[@elliotgoldberg5657]

I'm not shy about saying how much i love first aid kit ❤

[@BrianSniatkowski]

Nearly every artist who covers this song tries to make it sound like their version of Kate Bush. This is the first version that I've heard where the artist took that awesome song and made it their own.

[@alabastermontague6841]

The artists that seem to be in the best place to take on these songs are duos, and I don't think that's a coincidence. They don't have to try to be Kate Bush, and it frees them.

[@sdrrshock5594]

Placebo

[@jeeriksson]

Man blir ju faktiskt lite stolt över att man är svensk när man hör dom här systrarna.....fantastiskt!!

[@eb3279]

Wow! I did not know anyone could actually take on that Kate Bush masterpiece and do it justice! Well done, ladies!

[@theslyredfox7919]

Here way before stranger things..like decades early lol. Love first aid kits cover. Beautiful.

[@wwelss]

I got chills! This is hauntingly beautiful ♥️ can't get over how talented these two are!

[@gelisawalker9646]

I too got the chills.

[@Malgoose51]

I three

[@Chrisamusic1]

Just wow. The confidence in the performance of this very tricky song is just wonderful. Bravo x 10.

[@john-taylorhill9648]

They captured the feeling, it is a brilliant gem. Well done

[@markbrislin8527]

Not surprised by this excellent cover. When u can get a standing O from Paul Simon after singing “America” for him, you’ve got skills.

[@rosewilhelm1424]

bush

[@erik5374]

Their performance for emmylou harris is even more impressive.

[@1961Blanchflower]

They had Patti Smith in tears with a brilliant cover of Dancing Barefoot

[@richardwallace6313]

And from Emmylou (tears, actually, not standing O)

[@cakeisamadeupdrug6134]

@@richardwallace6313 A standing "O" is an incredibly impressive response, but probably warranted xD

[@dava73]

That was absolutely fantastic. Almost made me cry. Love Kate Bush. Miss Prince. 💜

[@bobsmythe9949]

Key to this song is the low notes - nailed it, well done.

[@claudinebraga7105]

I'm a major Kate Bush fan. I've never heard her covered before and I doubted that anyone should even try. But was I ever wrong. This is absolutely sensational.

[@bigtimetorifan]

claudine braga the band placebo did one its interesting

[@claudinebraga7105]

@@bigtimetorifan thank you, I will have a listen. I'm a Tori fan as well.

[@TheLiveMusicChannel]

Birdy's version is fantastic too ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6C5ZYiteJxpg5I

[@alecskinner8807]

The Futureheads did a very good job of Hounds Of Love to be fair.

[@alecskinner8807]

Placebos Running Up That Hill isn’t bad either.

[@drewdobbs6814]

Excellent! Kudos to them for picking a tougher song of hers to cover! Lovely arrangement and singing. I know a lot of us diehard Bush fans are digging this!

[@bluecircles]

This is probably one of the easier KB songs to cover. A lot of her back catalogue is virtually impossible for anyone else to touch and not sound silly.

[@bobburroughs6241]

They've set the bar so high - one of the best out there today.

[@wonderwalluk1568]

IKEA, SAAB, Volvo, Tetra Pak, ABBA and now First Aid Kit. Thank you Sweden.

[@arsbadmojo]

Wow. OK, the VOCALS?!! Are you kidding me? 11 out of 10. Amazing. The arrangement; very good; loved the mandolin. Kate's version has that iconic-hypnotic drum machine, and I kind of miss it here. Not saying it needs a drum machine, but something, and I thought the crescendo at "let's exchange the experience" was kind of overwhelming. Overall 10/10

[@rossgraham7301]

Love this song ❤❤❤

[@mickram23]

If anyone can cover a Kate Bush song it's these two wonderful girls. I've seen them live twice, it's nowhere near enough.

[@edwardsinger7644]

these girls rock

[@Liv-or5ci]

This gave me goosebumps. The cover we didn’t even think to ask for but all needed

[@joachimk.480]

Damn, where is that "like it most of all" button...these goosebumps will never go away!

[@KevinRGSands]

they do the best covers

[@cherbrown1920]

The only other time I’ve heard two people harmonize like that it was Jerry Cantrell and layne Staley 💜💜💜🔥🔥🔥wonderful

[@someguyontheinternet2714]

AiC 4ever!

[@cherbrown1920]

@@someguyontheinternet2714 I just saw Jerry Cantrell live in Portland and omg!!!!! So good

[@someguyontheinternet2714]

@@cherbrown1920 that's awesome. I haven't been able to catch a show but the KZbin clips I've seen sound awesome. Can't wait for the AiC tour this fall 🤘

[@cherbrown1920]

@@someguyontheinternet2714 omg I’m going too I’m not sure if I’m going to the show in Bend or the one up in Washington maybe both lol

[@someguyontheinternet2714]

@@cherbrown1920 well if you can't decide you can always do both 🤘

[@ziggygazz]

Don't know why, but I believe them... Personally I think, as a huge Kate Bush-fan, this is a beautiful version of "Running up that hill". I say, keep her music alive!

[@phaarqueue4876]

Seriously haunting....Have to admit, was skeptical to think they could take on the AMAZING KATE BUSH but they made it their own and did in ass kicking style......Bravo !!!!!

[@saintninansplace]

I never heard of these ladies but they did a fantastic job on this song.

[@Sandra-fc8pc]

They are so good!

[@KingfisherTalkingPictures]

Check out their song Emmylou. It was a hit for them

[@paulhigley1208]

These girls were 4 years ahead of everyone else now doing cover versions after stranger things. Amazing version and bocals

[@davidrobbie2920]

FFS its a famous song, there have been hundreds of cover versions pre stranger things, it wasnt obscure in the slightest

Some of us never stopped listening to it. :) Placebo made an excellent cover of it in 2003 - with ms. Bush on backing vocals!

[@nickslick75]

Four years ahead of.. the original version by Kate Bush? Uh, alright mate. Sure!

[@davidgalan2140]

@@nickslick75 four years ahead from everyone and their mother doing covers of this song because of its newfound popularity

[@nickslick75]

@@davidgalan2140 Yeah, definitely, mate. Nobody heard of Kate Bush until recently, mate. Yeah. LOL.

[@patrickgleason2066]

This is an special cover version of this beautiful song. They bring something of themselves which feels completely in the spirit of the original.

[@carmenmariacrista2805]

If only this performance took place in the last couple of months the cowd would have been standing, singing along. Well done !

[@HTJB60]

W O W ...... You have to 'tip your hat to them' for taking on a song like this. Then "Nailing it" ! You have to take your hat off to them.....Today a discovered "First Aid Kit". Ain't I a lucky one ?

[@anette0118]

The best cover of this song. So beautiful ❤️

[@ds94703]

I had this in my "Soft Parade" playlist (curated by myself). I have no idea how it got it there, but it's number one.

[@mikeyb6737]

great version

[@kennethostrer735]

Every single cover of theirs is amazing. Every single one

[@christopheneirynck8840]

Missed in Brussels... hope that they come back soon..

[@genghis_connie]

I am floored! Boy, did they do Kate proud.

[@vidiot509]

Thunder in my heart ! for sure

[@Telorchid]

It’s kind of nice to see the algorithm excavate people who were covering this song before Stranger Things. Not that there’s anything wrong with covering it now.

[@BanjoSick]

Not that there is anything wrong with it! Right, Jerry? Of course, George!

[@krzychm3906]

Great cover of this song. I love it! Best whishes from Poland!

[@markussax6018]

Respect. Surely one of Kate Bushs best coverversion ever......

[@kes23]

They move my soul with their harmonies...beautiful cover of Kate Bush~!

[@simplesimon5739]

This is probably the best cover I have heard. It amazes me how many there are. Loved the single when it came out. Truly a superb song.

[@stoneduststudiolifestyle]

These women might have the biggest cohones on the planet… 🙌🏼 and might be my spirit animal… and I am here for it! These women, in part, got me through my divorce, so many original songs, covers that got me through difficult days. And they always knock the difficulty straight out of the park, as mentioned. Just so beautiful and so fierce. Thank you!

[@neilwatson4461]

This is how a cover version should be, you do it in the style you would record it yourself and not the lazy way of singing over the backing track of the original, absolutely brilliant

[@eileeno2947]

These sisters are such great arrangers. Ive got to figure out where I have to fly to to see one of their performances. Such talent.

[@grumpy_older_man]

Great song, great cover. Brings back a lot of feelings. Never thought I'd ever find a cover of a Kate Bush song that I could like. Kate Bush had such a unique sound, I only ever wanted to hear her sing her songs. (didn't want to hear anyone else sing them... until now.)

[@melankoliskkatt4359]

Heard Placebos?

[@kelseyfrates8104]

Best cover hands down

[@macmeul]

Ever since I first heard First Aid Kit in 2015, these ladies keep impressing me! What a great cover!! And those harmonies are just as good as Agnetha’s and Frida’s.

[@rodgerking1134]

The beauty of when an epic song from our youth reaches a whole new audience we get to hear so many talented musicians from around the world. This is another beautiful version of a classic song.

[@IncongruousJones]

I was a big Kate Bush fan and bought the album when it was first released. Loved it. The Placebo cover was very different - more taut, even ominous, and loved that one too. This version is different again, very raw and passionate. Love it still!

[@gerardmcclafferty5435]

Everything they touch turns to gold. First Aid Kit is the highest form of flattery.

[@SeanKStephens]

I'm so happy so many people are falling in love with this wonderful song. Just as it did for Max, this song helped me see my young adult life through the 80's instead of just giving up.

[@haley-ss7nn]

Nothing compares to the original but this is so gorgeous. So wonderfully done..

[@HFXmermaid]

love the arrangement

[@danatherrien1712]

This is just gorgeous.

[@josephdunbar2105]

I had to listen to this again.....DAMN these girls are good....and a sincere nod to the band

[@tomatosoup6611]

There is intellectual profit in simply performing this song, a great song of which one never tires. To perform it well is indeed a monumental task, but the reward far outweighs the risk.

[@crucifyrobinhood]

This is an intellectually bullshit song and you know it. Are these women gonna run up that hill to be the best sanitation engineer or janitorial technician? Fuck no, they want to earn billions. Bitches have no fucking clue what a working man's life is like.

[@northangel30leather6]

Wonderful girls, just fabulous. I’m a huge Kate Bush fan but you’ve absolutely nailed this song, beautiful

[@Loularkilla]

This song with those harmonies...

[@AMentorway4u]

Wow. Just heard of you two. Absolutely wonderful. Great harmonies. Skies the limit with you both.

[@tleemf6923]

BRILLIANCE ..I FELT Kate and your spirits ..entertained...thank you so much for being so gracious and respectfull of Kate ....and you made it your own ...stunning ..well done!! 🖤🕊💦🤲🤍

[@flaviofrancoribeiro]

The harmony in their voices 😍

[@henrycodm896]

Wish I could like this a million times!

[@TheSloopyJoe]

So much good music coming out from Sweden!

[@johncastle8254]

So great that younger female performers pay respect to Kate ,her creative genius deserves it .

[@Plastpackad]

It take two very talented singers to equal the Great Kate Bush!!

[@CR-dk3ly]

My 7 month old son is in love with these fabulous ladies. I am so very pleased I came across them on pandora yrs ago.

[@Freedomforall24]

I found these amazing women while listening to Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, & Dolly Parton. More incredible harmonies! Emmylou and Graham Parsons were a big inspiration to them. Check out their song "Emmylou" that they wrote for her.

[@alistairofficer8747]

It’s Gram not Graham!

[@endamangan8970]

I'm a sick empathetic human and this year has been chronic on my gifts . Lots of new change . You ladies put the first aid kit to my broken soul I love you both your voices soar over clouds into the great night to fight the darkness

[@theartyyvonnemixedmediaart7259]

Really fantastic version. Love these girls such passion in their voices and feelings for the artists songs that they cover. I’m lifelong fan of kate bush since Wuthering Heights and saw her Before the Dawn show too in 2014. I hope Kate Bush loves it too!

[@claremccarron3058]

yvonne Artyaspergirl ditto, Yvonne x

[@theworldsbonkers]

As a lifelong fan of Kate Bush a cover for me must be sung from the heart otherwise it just doesn't cut the mustard you girls nailed it .

[@McLoven-vm1ck]

I only recently discovered this group and they have quickly become a favorite. It doesn't even matter what the lyrics are, the compositions are just so magical. The outstanding backing melodies combined with their enchanting vocals; how can anyone NOT enjoy this music?

[@mauricemorning]

This just brought that old song to life for me. I am a huge Kate Bush fan but never got the phenomenon of that song. This group obviously knows what's up, not me!

[@Yanto-Bardic]

Kudos to anyone attempting to cover a Kate Bush song, but this is something else. It has a different kind of Gravitas and a Real Honesty to it. Excellent.