Kate Bush & David Gilmour - Running Up That Hill (Live 1987)

Kate performs "Running Up That Hill" with David Gilmour in 1987.
Lyrics:
It doesn't hurt me
Do you want to feel how it feels?
Do you want to know; know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making?
You
It's you and me
And if I only could
I'd make a deal with God
And I'd get him to swap our places
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
Be running up that building
Say, if I only could, oh...
You don't want to hurt me
But see how deep the bullet lies
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder
Oh there is thunder in our hearts
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Tell me we both matter, don't we?
You
It's you and me
It's you and me, won't be unhappy
And if I only could
I'd make a deal with God
And I'd get him to swap our places
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
Be running up that building
Say, if I only could, oh...
You
It's you and me
It's you and me, won't be unhappy
Come on baby
Come on darling
Let me steal this moment from you now
Come on angel
Come on, come on darling
Let's exchange the experience, ooh...
And if I only could
I'd make a deal with God
And I'd get him to swap our places
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
With no problems
Say if I only could
I'd make a deal with God
And I'd get him to swap our places
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
With no problems
Say if I only could
I'd make a deal with God
And I'd get him to swap our places
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
With no problems
Say if I only could
Be running up that hill
With no problems
If I only could
Be running up that hill
If I only could
Be running up that hill

[@abstractholiday]

Tony franklin’s playing on this is perfect.

[@jamesd7495]

So is David Gilmours

[@nicholasarbusto62]

3:45 Kate and David smile at each other. Love it.

[@huron531]

Tony Franklin drives the hell out of this version. Love it.

[@ramosel]

The Fretless Monster! Agree.

[@707whiteboy1]

Whoever saved this for all these years and uploaded it here, a Thousand THANK YOUS 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Angry20Something]

People are saying she hated touring and performing live. You can see the nerves a bit at the beginning in her face. By the end, she is thinking, yeah this slaps. And then the smile comes.

[@freddiesoverbite6162]

So awesome that the fretless monster Tony Franklin was part of this.

[@lordslothrop365]

David Gilmour was Kate Bush's guardian angel. He is an enormous part of why she got such a good record contract.

[@riddleywalker2676]

No autotune, oh thank god. when she gives "Hurt me" slightly sharp, it drives the passion into the stratosphere... love love love.

[@garyowens1517]

Real talented singers don't use auto tune when singing live.

[@Dragonblaster1]

There was a slightly flat "smaller" as well.

[@Del-yv1qy]

Just a little over the top there.

[@williamcarver5127]

Auto tune wasn't invented till the late 90s and doing it live wasn't a thing till quite recently

@@williamcarver5127 yup was only a post-process effect at first, but sadly it has become sort of a default default now and is available live

[@TheMushroomOfficial]

Holy sh*t!!! ❤David Gilmour blends with her so seamlessly!

[@gray901pl]

You know you're doing something right when Glimour does your chorus.

[@JamesStoddah]

One of the best live performances ever. Can't believe this is heading for number one today in 2022 :)

[@JamesStoddah]

@@callumcc8897 The future. It is 1985 after all :P

[@mostlypeacefulgaydy6396]

She made it. It hit #1 on the UK chart's This is insane. I'm 44 and this was my jam as a kid. I love that it's been reinvigorated by the kid's.

[@angiepanjie]

So happy it’s back again! Love Kate❤️

[@raleighdentcompany]

Imagine Kate Bush's surprise.

[@vidalskyociosen3326]

Truth never change : Today’s music is fake

[@robowenmikels]

This was the 1st time that she performed this song, 2 years after it's release and mainly because David Gilmour asked her to do the show. I hadn't seen this performance, 'til today, and it was incredible. I grew up, trying to emulate Gilmour's guitar tone, so this is like double awesome! I can't hear this song and not be emotionally moved. When Kate says "So much hate for the one's we love" , I really felt that. Or when she says" It's you-ou-ou and me , it's you and me-e-e" putting the emphasis on "you" and then on "me", that was subtle but so effective. I'm glad that Kate Bush's music is being appreciated, today, in the year 2022. She was unique and her music is a work of art that should be heard and appreciated.

[@coreycox2345]

I bet that she may still be unique, possibly for all time, Rob Mikels.

[@pinkpantherer]

Very true

[@markblanch2905]

How she sings "hear about the deal"

[@walterwhite9935]

Fantastisch just !!!!

[@markblanch2905]

@@rum5812 she mentions it in interviews

[@hotchkissrecords]

When David Gilmore discovers & produces an artist, you better believe they're one of the greatest things on this earth.

[@davidfelix2594]

He never discovered her you clown hahahaha

[@Pietrocrespee]

@@davidfelix2594 I mean, its pretty well known that he did

[@DJFalkoHannover]

@@davidfelix2594 Why dont you noobs simply do your research. I quote: . when the band’s guitarist came across the strange and beguiling voice of a teenager by the name of Kate Bush, he dropped what he was doing and made it his missions to sign her. It just so happens, what he was doing was creating one of Floyd’s undying albums in 1975’s . With his guidance, Kate Bush was able to become an icon of British music and challenge Pink Floyd for their unique crown.

[@tonyhaines3093]

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[@Bjjbhcoa86]

@@DJFalkoHannover Look, I like Kate Bush, and yes she was discovered by David Gilmour because he was taken by her talent. But in no way shape or form she challenged Pink Floyd. What he was doing was creating one of the band's undying albums with Waters. They started recording Wish You Were Here at the end of 1974-start of 1975. Kate Bush is great don't get me wrong. But Pink Floyd is... Well... Pink Floyd.

[@Norzm]

Golden era, NO AUTOTUNE EXIST! please music, come back....

[@PratikBhattacharya3010]

Yes Stranger Things brought me here. But what really blew my mind was - David Gilmour performing with Kate Bush!!!!

[@warrenbridges1891]

Pratik Bhattacharya He also plays on Kate's "Rocket's Tail" and "Love And Anger"

[@KaraStorm]

He discovered her in her teens! Makes this vid even cooler

[@warrenbridges1891]

@@KaraStorm Yeah, fifteen. Signed up to EMI at sixteen. Had most of the songs for "The Kick Inside" and "Lionheart" already written.

[@hucklesnook1848]

She deserves every bit of recognition for that voice, the song gives me chills.

[@fernandocuellar1643]

For Sure****

[@onlyme219]

Love the smile David gave to Kate as in you crushed it, girl :)

[@freyml]

Tony Franklin's (the bass player) KZbin video about that live performance is amazing!!

[@pvkoz8698]

Tony Franklin is so good in this. I love his bass playing. Listen carefully and you'll hear his beautiful embellishments. Gorgeous.

[@derkranich3889]

100%

[@KubilayErtuna]

I noticed him too!

[@Yes-gz9qs]

Oh yeh... BLUE MURDER!! Well said.

[@executivesteps]

Fretless bass?

[@mikegraham4255]

@@executivesteps yup

Dave Gilmour (Pink Floyd) was the one who started Kate´s career. He supported her financially and productive on her first record! A Pink Floyd magic condition planted that mysterious seed

[@teijaflink2226]

I'm not at all surprised Pink Floyd liked her, she's very artistic and unique but at the same time very musically talanted. Honestly would have fit in Pink Floyd even if her music is different.

[@warrenbridges1891]

@@teijaflink2226 The flip side of this album is a 7 song prog suite called "The Ninth Wave" Similar in concept to "Dark side Of The Moon" except maybe for instrumentation.

[@That-Kevin]

It makes me so happy to read all these comments in here people have so much appreciation for Kate Bush!

[@onlyrock1]

David Gilmour needs more #1 attention. This man is a fuckin god of music.

[@cathyhiles7635]

I loved the 80s . The music was the best. The way people dressed and of course the hair.

[@VoltaDoMar]

I am amazed that this exists. You know how averse she was to touring and performing. supposedly Dave Gilmour persuaded her to do this benefit. And he was up there with her, on guitar and singing backup... really sweet of him to encourage her to do this

[@callumcc8897]

well if it wasn't for him then she'd be nowhere close to running up that hill

[@jimmycameron6568]

@@callumcc8897 so true. Not many people know that it's because of Gilmour that Kate is a star today.

[@sieteocho]

Gilmour and Kate Bush go all the way back to "Wuthering Heights", and that was when Kate Bush was 16.

[@willemvandeursen3105]

@Nathaniel, Well, she seems perfectly at ease here., and enjoying herself.

[@warrenbridges1891]

@@sieteocho Actually they go back to "Man With The Child In His Eyes" "Saxophone Song" and a song which is now known as "Humming". "Wuthering Heights" came later.

[@briankorbelik2873]

Thank you David for listening to Kate's tapes and getting her a recording contract. We all owe you big for that and so many other things.

[@sushil24051962]

❤David Gilmour's guitar is awesom...Pink Floyed discovered Kate @14yrs. of her age, what a singer...love the voice...1978...great absolute amazing performance.

[@LeiaAskin]

Tony Franklin on Bass is awesome too. He’s such an amazing positive person.

[@evilfab5195]

Tony Franklin on bass ? What an unexpected surprise ! From Blue Murder to Kate Bush, he’s always on Top 👍

[@Angry20Something]

Wasn't familiar with him. He crushed it. His playing and backing vocals.

[@Bullseyearchery]

For any new young fan's of Kate, the guitarist Dave Gilmore of the group Pink Floyd discovered Kate when she was about 14 in the early 1970's. When she came to the recording studio she turned up with over 200 self written songs. The best of these were used for her first two albums when she was finally revealed to the world in 1978.

[@sarahwalker377]

@Bull, and what a guitarist Gilmore was too. Kate is beyond words

[@Hellwyck]

She also worked very closely with another incredible-minded musician - Mr. Peter Gabriel.

[@michelledurdin8564]

Thanks!

[@affirmativeaction1]

Why did you put an apostrophe in "fans"?

[@Bullseyearchery]

@@affirmativeaction1 Thanks for your question Bill, so glad you asked. I'd been talking to my mate about KZbin and asked him if he'd heard of the punctuation police. He said he hadn't and don't be so ridiculous, I said it's true. Anyway after a lot of arguing we ended up having a bet that I could get the said Police to show up over the littlest infraction. Well to cut a long story short Bill I've won the bet. And fair play to my mate he's paid up today. I'm £20.00 better off thanks to you Bill. Cheers 🍻

[@kkhera3730]

Genius plus genius equals pass the tissue box

[@chechucabj]

I don't think I'll be able to hear the original version (which is superb) again after discovering this gem. Impressively breathtaking 🙏

[@comax1108]

Im so happily obsessed. The 80s were remarkable and this is the proof. Love love love

[@marcelchannon6007]

Has David Gilmour ever looked happier on stage than during this performance?

[@warrenbridges1891]

Marcel Channon Kate once said Dave was her hero.

[@vishnuravi1203]

Hairloss does make you sad

[@warrenbridges1891]

@@vishnuravi1203 Never mind. I'm sure you'll get over it.

[@mfst100]

A renaissance of music from before hip-hop and techno era is needed for young generations.

[@toby9999]

Current mainstream pop is a train wreck.

[@zebpeterson9291]

This is the most 80's David Gilmour I've ever seen

[@michaelnorth702]

Thank you dave for bringing the legend that is Kate Bush to the youth

[@siriusfeline]

The bass player's hair. Timeless.

[@user-zc9pq1bz6n]

No. It's 1980s

[@siriusfeline]

@@user-zc9pq1bz6n And THAT appendage will never be forgotten :)

[@wetaswetwipe]

At first I thought the video said 1997. When I saw his hair, I knew that couldn't be right.

[@TheGreekPianist]

I had never heard this song before Stranger Things. Thank God my ears are able to listen to this beautiful tune in my lifetime 🎶

[@jimmycricket7385]

I'm always happy when people are touched by music. Because I know how great that feels. And the commenters (below) clearly are touched by this.

[@STREET_ARTISTS]

She looked so happy and her face really showed that she was enjoying playing with them before a big crowd!

[@jada82077]

Real music, real talent, real live performance....PERFECT!!!

[@tiehnporesources7078]

This is the best performance of Running up the hill

[@monicarichmond2334]

I get goosebumps listening to this absolutely amazing performance! Timeless energy, so deeply powerful!

[@624radicalham]

Your comment was more prescient than ever. Now this song is mind blowingly number 1 worldwide!

[@monicarichmond2334]

@@624radicalham Thank you for your comment, it's much appreciated!

[@MrBlackhibee]

Couldn't agree more, a truly stunning performance. She's a legend, supported by a legend.

[@TheWolfsnack]

Yeah ...incredible voice and one of the world's best guitarists....

[@JonnyRollin]

Kate Bush hits the emotional root of your heart,like no other artist: "Come on angel Let me steal this moment from you now"

[@christophercandy558]

This is just a treasure !!!!!

[@Big_Island_Boi]

You know you're a baller when David Gilmour is the guitarist in your backing band... wow. What a great gift to history that this performance was captured live and engineered and recorded so well.

[@dalemalcolm6437]

How cool to have David Gilmour playing guitar and singing backup. One of the greatest musical live performances I’ve ever seen.

[@warrenbridges1891]

Dale Malcolm He plays on "Rocket's Tail" and "Love And Anger" from her following album "The Sensual World". Also backing vocals on "Pull Out The Pin" 1982.

[@dalemalcolm6437]

@@warrenbridges1891 thanks for letting me know. There is so much talent here.

[@asafrahm3480]

And, God bless David Gilmour for discovering Kate Bush...

[@jonathanbennetts2632]

Gillmore took her to abbey road when she was 14 or 15. EMI gave a year to write a few songs. She already had an album. History was made.

[@LTrickdeckard]

I 'm loving this song so much, but this performance is out of our world. Amazing.

[@Del-yv1qy]

You don't get out much then?

[@archstanton1628]

Dave and the drummer both smiling encouragement to Kate, lovely moments 👍

[@warrenbridges1891]

Arch Stanton I think the drummer was Stuart Elliott. He had been with Kate for about 9 years by this time.

[@lilmac9982]

Wow actual live singing? What a concept!

[@SandpiperN121PP]

Two of the greatest artist ever on the same stage. It just doesn't get any better than this. When music was real and had both meaning and feelings.

[@Stonesorrow]

I think this is the first itme I've seen David play anything other than a Strat

[@ryanbrailey-tucker4935]

She's an absolute TREASURE! My soul rests with her.....an absolute LEDGEND! GOS BLESS HER!

[@Mike-ks6qu]

Didn't know Gilmour did this 😳 this is crazy good. Also, didn't know he discovered her. Great performance 👏

[@warrenbridges1891]

Mike He paid for her initial 3 track demo that secured her contract.

[@harrypalmer7169]

Two Gods, one stage, heaven.

[@shredlepzin1654]

Four Gods on stage - Bush, Gilmour, Franklin, and Elliot! Tony Franklin played bass for The Firm, and I was lucky enough to see and hear him play when they came round on tour to support their two “albums” and was also very fortunate to have school mates that loved playing The Firm’s music in our band’s live shows

[@warrenbridges1891]

@@shredlepzin1654 Elliott and Gilmour on Kate's "Rocket's Tail". Powerhouses.

[@elcolin_]

Holy Shit!!! Pink Floyd meets Kate Bush 🤩 I'm so happy I'm an 80s kid

[@pashapasovski5860]

Gilmore discovered Kate in 70s when she was a kid!

[@sandrafaith]

I can't believe I've ever heard this version before. Both legends!

[@damienyoung751]

Wow.. massive Floyd fan and Kate Bush fan and this is the fist time I've seen and heard this.. How's that happened, how have I not seen this before?.. amazing

[@drewscherping1515]

Not a bad band backing you eh Kate?! I'd love to see this redone now with this group on stage, perfect!

[@watcheroftheskies1107]

For me it's the best performance, better than vinyl original. There's more power and instruments. David's guitar and backing vocals!

[@dianequick3127]

I love her dress code. Fantastic rendition including David Gilmore.

[@Peakabike]

Gilmour!

[@generalyellor8188]

Thank Stevie Nick's influence for that.

[@Steven-wb9hb]

Her dress code is very "80s Librarian".

[@warrenbridges1891]

@@Steven-wb9hb Very different to some of the earlier videos like "Babooshka"

[@ahmedzafar9778]

Wow, what an amazing performance. Rock legend (Dave Gilmour) gives his own special treatment to what was then one of the most popular contemporary tracks. Shows the vocal verstatility of Kate Bush who was equally at ease with thundering rock riffs. No crazy antics, no suggestive dance moves, no revealing clothes...just pure TALENT!!! What a lovely combo

[@FiragoMusic]

So true! Love this arrangement with him doing the synth lead on guitar

[@debraphilip6173]

Wow can't get that song out of my mind 😂

[@jenmike042806]

Every.day.for.weeks.now lol

[@markkoval4251]

Totally UNIQUE! Her own style and sound!👍

[@Agustin5242]

This video has the best audio quality of that performance I ever heard

[@jimmycameron6568]

As someone so wisely said: "A showcase of three incredible talents. David Gilmour, Kate Bush, and that other guy's hairdresser."

[@grossepointemichigan]

LOL!

[@stevebell9645]

That’s Steve Harrington

[@colintook3357]

Ha ha, he's probably a walking fire hazard with amount of hairspray used to keep that up.

[@newwavepop]

yeah he should have something cool looking, like a fade with a full beard and a V neck.

[@stevenwetherbee7573]

The bass player has his own channel on YT and he recently posted about this performance and this comic. Turns out he was his own hairdresser.

[@cherylslimick9706]

David Gilmore one of the best!!!!!

[@etencher1]

Beautiful, strong voice!

[@petermcclenaghan5735]

I really like the recent comments. Gilmore is one of my idols and Bush too -what a great collaboration

[@juanhunglow2220]

Gilmour and Bush.. what’s not to love👍👍

[@DannyDiess]

worship her always have. she is a gift to us all.

[@adityarajparichha9846]

Hey

[@LosBombero]

This version ROCKS. The original and other bands covering are great. This is my favorite version so far. Band is feeling and easy song to play, but that beat is driving them. Gilmour just does Gilmour.

[@Noodleydoo]

I had this song back in the day but I've never heard Kate live before. This is terrific. i can't believe this is the number one song in America decades later!

[@mainmaam]

Supercalifragilistic performance!!

[@maxolack8753]

That made me shiver

[@483972]

Authentic music :)

[@mscherylb7950]

Bloody Brilliant

[@kaemlice]

How I never saw this before ..thank you!! Love David Gilmore ❤️

[@Brookman59]

A true and authentic artist. No in ear monitor either.

[@jacobfrantzmonster]

Best version wow should have a ton more views

[@iainholmes2735]

Brilliant. Great artists like Kate usually have a range of albums that you can go back and keep listening to, discovering new things each time. 'Hounds of Love' is an absolute masterpiece. Very mysterious and experimental in parts, yet very commercial too. It's now 37 years old and yet still sounds as fresh as ever.

[@yarrick68]

The previous album "The Dreaming" was pure experimental and amazing but not where you start with your listening experience with Kate normally...lol

[@octobergoldenheart]

Love this version of this song!!! But no matter which version you like best, the rhythm and unique sound make you want to hear it over and over again. Really awesome it's made a comeback in '22!!

[@chezdavies3074]

I love this more than words - touched my soul. Perfection. Only found it today! Bit late to the party. ❤

[@jpmaya7284]

Top of their game .. wonderful to see these two stars 🌟 performing together ❤️

[@Dragonblaster1]

Two mighty musical talents on stage together. Fantastic!

[@davidhull1481]

I have a weirdly, I don’t know, possessive feeling about Kate Bush. I was living in Yemen when Wuthering Heights came out. I had a short wave radio that only worked sporadically, but I did manage to catch that song and it made a huge impression on me. I had to wait until I returned to the States before I could get any information about her, and there was little of it then. There must be a word for the feeling you get when an artist becomes well known, but you were a big fan before that.

[@andrewhg1323]

OMG this is pure crystal diamond at its best, two titans performing together a great song that is number one today on 2022

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

i always dreamed about her when i fished where she used to live,she was my hero when i was 8 yrs old,still is now,cloud busting.......changed me forever

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

This is by far the best live version

[@luannabbate2624]

David was responsible for getting Kate signed in the first place. Way to go Gilmore!

[@eggy1962]

i believe its THE only live version

[@mattykay7852]

This is what I call Music 🙌🏻

[@moderndancer9071]

I love her so much! What a performance!

[@Marc-wk7bi]

It was a huge hit in New York dance clubs in the 80's. Can't believe it became mega popular again

[@GarthPrice-ej6bt]

So that's why it wasn't heard on the west coast. East coast had all the thunder.

[@gerryradford4812]

What can you say !!!! Gilmore and Katey Bush xx on the same stage !! All time TRUE LEGENDS !!! Wish you were here !! Gx

[@R.R.1979]

Tony Franklin on Bass Legend

[@mattiaseverino3587]

So real, these guys play it for real.

[@jennylopez9760]

March 30, 2023 ..and I'm still listening to this song..David gives me goosebumps

[@adammoore652]

So proud I was born in this era, kids these days would never understand how good it was back then the world's now very lost

[@Del-yv1qy]

Oh deary me.

[@christianm6403]

So much perfection on one single spot !

[@kevindickson2178]

literally absolutely epic