Kate Bush - Moments of Pleasure

In this song from Kate's seventh album The Red Shoes Kate pays tribute to friends and family who have passed away.
"George the Wipe" was a tape op at Townhouse Studios who back in 1981 accidentally wiped a whole song that had been recorded for her album The Dreaming.
"Maureen" was her Aunt.
"Bubba" was one of her dancers, his name was Gary Hurst.
"S'Murph" was her guitarist Alan Murphy,
"Teddy" John Barratt was her assistant engineer on The Dreaming and Never For Ever albums.
"Michael" Powell was the director of The Red Shoes movie.
"Bill"Duffield was a lighting engineer on her very first live tour.
Michael Kamen arranged and conducted the orchestra for this song, expanding on Kate's original piano accompaniment.
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[@ParuPiko]

"Just being alive. It can really hurt. Therse moments given are a gift of time."She is very honest, but never despair. I respect this woman.Thank you, Kate.

[@paulwild3676]

Toyah Wilcox said that when she first heard this song she had to park her car in a lay-by as she was so emotionally overcome she couldn’t see to drive.

[@chrislad26]

Awww I can believe this, I first heard this track on the car radio driving to work.

[@swiminthesea6724]

I always think of that story when I hear this ❤

[@lewis-be8vc]

❤

[@GaryEbdon-kr7jb]

I can well believe toyah had to pull over ,,, I did the same with Amoung Angels from 50 words for snow,,,as it had just started to snow and I had it on the CD in the car....x

[@paulwild3676]

That lyric, “Just being alive, it can really hurt.” The woman is a genius.

[@stardappledgreen]

I don't know why but Kate writes more poignant, melancholy, emotional, heartbreaking but cathartic music related to death and grieving than any other artist I'm familiar with. She has a large range and a lot of different moods, but nobody can depict the sadness of separation and loss of a loved one in music like she can

[@paulwild9062]

This is how we feel when people we love die and it is the little things which get us and make us cry. Not the grand gestures,but when someone buys us an ice cream unexpectedly or makes us a cup of tea. In every group there is always someone who survives to old age and they are left alone with the memories.

[@johnsegarra6460]

Bashed my car, crying to this...didnt lift my head off the wheel untill the song had finnished.

[@ghostdancer444]

Incredibly beautiful song, sung by an unbelievably beautiful woman.

[@ronbo11]

I agree - I cry so hard when I hear this song. Kate's heartfelt lyrics, her gentle voice, her delicate piano and Kamen's filigreed orchestrations just reach into my soul and remind me of so many loved ones who have left this plane of existence before me. I miss them all so much! This video is so nice and I'll forever be in debt to Kate for providing so many hours of listening enjoyment and making me appreciate life and my loved ones even more.

[@martinnatoli7981]

I just saw this edition and I'm in my office in Buenos Aires crying with emotion. I feel reflected in the comments, it's beautiful

[@GaryEbdon-kr7jb]

Kate bush could read me her shopping list and I would hang on her every word like listening to yoda from the empire strikes back. Back in the room.... This song is beyond emotional!

[@dougieladd]

Christ... I love this woman so much....

[@pascal9239]

i was 25 (1993) ..listening this song in the car that took me to the last home of my grandma ... i love you JULIETTE

[@user-jc1bk6rm8n]

An absolutely stunning song😊

[@iandavies1509]

Amazing song,… every old sock meets an old shoe, gives me hope ❤

[@FranceGall4Ever]

I don't remember if I already wrote this but it seems to me that the instrumentals of this song inspired Björk when she was writing music for the musical "Dancer in the dark" (for which she should have gotten Oscar and she didn't even get a nomination. At least she got Palme D'Or in Cannes). Extremely beautiful and moving song.

[@judyclarke423]

Some moments that I've had Some moments of pleasure I think about us lying Lying on a beach somewhere I think about us diving Diving off a rock, into another moment The case of George the Wipe Oh God I can't stop laughing This sense of humor of mine It isn't funny at all Oh but we sit up all night Talking about it Just being alive It can really hurt And these moments given Are a gift from time On a balcony in New York It's just started to snow He meets us at the lift Like Douglas Fairbanks Waving his walking stick But he isn't well at all The buildings of New York Look just like mountains through the snow Just being alive It can really hurt And these moments given Are a gift from time Just let us try To give these moments back To those we love To those who will survive And I can hear my mother saying "Every old sock meets an old shoe" Isn't that a great saying? "Every old sock meets an old shoe" Here come the Hills of Time Hey there Maureen, Hey there Bubba, Dancing down the aisle of a plane, 'S Murph, playing his guitar refrain, Hey there Teddy, Spinning in the chair at Abbey Road, Hey there Michael, Do you really love me? Hey there Bill, Could you turn the lights up?

[@ladybooksmith3347]

I cried when I watched this. Beautiful. Thank you Mr Marrs.

[@dougieladd]

Gets me every time Lady, every time.... and I'm a blokey bloke :)

[@chopchung]

Anyone who has ever lost a loved one,but i think ESPECIALLY their mum,knows the agony @ 1:22.

[@FranceGall4Ever]

Beautiful song. It's so moving that Kate wrote the chorus for her mother who was very ill at that time.

[@carolinegodden4364]

Incredible first time I've heard this. Kate is a genius

[@simplyron6359]

Her eyes get you. So expressive. Love the glare stare in the headdress in Babooshka.

[@bridgetsalter265]

every old sock needs an old shoe🥰 priceless ❤️

[@paulwild3676]

Meets an old shoe.

[@onlyonce1707]

This song feels like her grieving for Del this week. She will be very sad 😔

[@michaelrandall9034]

He was the luckiest man ever. RIP

[@onlyonce1707]

@michaelrandall9034 Yes he so was!!

[@PaulMappud]

Can't beat the original CD for sound quality IMO, digitally recorded, mixed and mastered, played through a hybrid valve CD player. Used to audition Hi-Fi equipment with this track, if that first "pleasure" brought a tear to the eye the gear was a winner...

[@RosePetal17]

I am moved to tears Mr. Marrs! Kate must be beyond flattered that you would honour her and her gorgeous work in such a profoundly beautiful way. There is one image of Kate walking beside Del, I am assuming walking behind the hearse carrying her mother's casket, which is heartbreaking. Her "whole story" is here.

[@MrMarrs]

Thank you so much Rose. The image in the video of Kate walking beside Del was at the funeral of her longtime guitarist and friend Alan Murphy, also known as "S'Murph"

[@RosePetal17]

@@MrMarrs OH! Thank you, and I am fascinated to read about who Kate was writing about in the song, below the video. I know a little bit about her personal life, and read a biography about her, but I didn't know who "Maureen" was, or "George the Wipe," and several others she names in this beautiful song. One of my favourites!

[@miracleofsound]

Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for making this, it fits the song beautifully :)

[@boyakka79]

Pure genius,pure quality that is Kate xx

[@ellieslater4560]

One of the most beautiful and moving songs ever and the video is brilliant

[@MrMarrs]

thank you Ellie. I love this song.

[@trailertrash4543]

Absolutely stunning!

[@denisehowes2382]

beautiful video for one of her most beautiful songs.both tearjerkers

[@Just9Dresden]

Oh my god.. That voice... I love that Kate.... ❤

[@dougieladd]

This is a wonderful tribute to the song... well done!!!

[@deusvolt2146]

This and your (directors cut) video should win some kind of awards. Everyone needs to see these , well done , MrMarrs !

[@rayl2444]

I haven't heard this song before. After hearing this song I read the Lyrics and re read Mr Marrs comments and listened to the song again > WOW!! A fantastic tribute to the people who made her famous. Thanks for the post

[@triarii11]

Ouch.......... ouch...... it worked. More painful and personal than the official music video.

[@pascaleprice]

Mr Marrs, your work is so, so beautiful and this song makes me cry.

[@bamjozel1]

Every old sock ….❤

[@marvinlewis2144]

Easily the best video in the world.goosebumps on goosebumps.

[@esterhudson5104]

Marvin Lewis on goosebumps...gets better the more you listen.

[@winkandwoo]

probably one of the best fan videos on here ..... thank you xxx

[@CharlesBowyerCyprus]

I couldn't agree more, MyRedcliffe!! Beautifully done!!

[@markjohnson4217]

OMG...I can't believe that this was not a collaborative creation. Does the genius know that there is another genius infusing new visual life into her work above and beyond anyone before? Please tell me you have been corresponding, I must see what kind of collaboration could come of this, and I want more...your work is breathtaking!!!

[@mauriciocastanheira2937]

Wow what an amazing edition. Very beautiful work. It looks great. I love kate bush forever

[@AliceHatter]

Moving and magical, sublime.

[@vibesinthesky]

Terrific- one of your very best!

[@MrMarrs]

thank you Trev.

[@countrymansion]

Something special - a wonderful tribute to a brilliant song.

[@weeeeoooow]

Mums......always have great sayings : )

[@robbeddall3817]

I couldn't agree more

[@simplyron6359]

wow. beautiful song beautiful video. thank you stranger(s), sir or madam...mr marrs.

[@andrewcoplin4768]

Thank you Mr. Marrs. Lovely...

[@bambangsudanto5309]

the best ballad ever............java cheers

[@MrJohnnyPash]

Absolutely amazing! What a brilliant job you've done. I can feel the love and time and energy that went into this. I pray that Kate gets to see this!

[@xroppa5290]

i Love her since 40 years and can't stop loving her. Brillant work MrMarrs !

[@JayneSecker]

Above and beyond MrMarrs. Magical how you have melded together the choice of imagery to a beautiful song, perfect. A wonderful tribute from your heart to Kate xx

[@DMD5609]

Great video with Kate in different appearances and images since her youth.

[@sueb6662]

R1B guy its sooooo beautiful

[@occultpriestess]

Thank you for seeing the KOSMIC in KATE *kiss kiss*

[@CharlotteWeb100]

I adore this it beats the official video by a country mile (sorry Kate!) It's the clips and snippets of the people and places she sings about that make it for me. Gorgeous.

[@paulwild3676]

I disagree. The original video is very personal. The spinning in the snowstorm is magical, when all the departed loved ones reappear.

[@sodthong]

Her greatest ever track imo.

[@paulwild9062]

+sodthong I would second that.This is a very personal song.

[@Pippistrelle72]

I'm in tears ...... just beautiful x

[@weeeeoooow]

What a beautiful film!

[@kaszandrajames653]

It was beautiful ❤️

[@orbitalsatellite]

your videos are sublime. i'm sure kate would agree.

[@kaszandrajames653]

I’ve shared so many of these songs and then I found your list. It appears that we have strikingly similar taste in music.

[@carolsnook4659]

OMG this song just turns me into a gibbering wreck...no other artist comes close imo... Mr Marrs.. your videos do justice to the delectable Miss Bush...

[@richardamner7432]

Snooks crossing, Burry Port..... but Charlie Snook. Sorry.

[@GarthPrice-ej6bt]

Excellent imagery of a life well-lived and well-loved, Mr Marrs. It will take a while for me to get over seeing Kate sad. She's a lot stronger than me.

[@johnsegarra6460]

oh my godz.....dont cry & drive.

[@ByzantineFlowers]

Thank you for another one of your lovely videos MrMarrs! Love your work & your heart you put into your videos. ;)

[@MrMarrs]

Thank so much Yolanda x x x

[@johnormrod4649]

I cannot think of a more perfect song. Well done also to video fits song just right. Kate Bush is an incredible artist.

[@deeforrest1373]

WOW Sooooooooooooo love this song and this aaaaaaamazing video👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😪😪

[@Turmalin000]

Dame Kate Bush.

[@paulwild3676]

Way overdue.

[@paulafay8551]

I didn't expect to be so moved by this video. It came up by chance (long time KB fan from childhood buying Wuthering Heights) You have done a really beautiful job, creating a fusion of sound and image. Well done.

[@annettelouise6781]

wow so beautiful you put some faces to the names, thank you

[@Theuninvitedguest-rs8nw]

Really moving One of her best songs Love it 😊

[@matbroomfield]

This video is a profoudly moving tribute to a song which is itself a deeply moving tribute to the people in her life who have passed away. A really beautiful piece of work Brian.

[@phattebytch]

Beautiful piece of work. Thank you dearly.

[@lorenzomeagher]

I was on a balcony in New York in 2014 blizzard. 😢❤️

[@windymiller7]

Amazing video. Couldn't have been a better old sock for an old shoe. *standing ovation* :-)

[@MrMarrs]

Thank you for your lovely comment. Cheers.

[@michaelmarrs2520]

Beautiful!!!

[@andrewrose7800]

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful and so understated and evocative.

[@Dennis0560]

Beautiful imagery!!

[@lindacholita]

An AMAZING artist...an AMAZING song...and an AMAZING video. Great job MrMarrs...wonderful wonderful wonderful !!

[@ianisme]

You did an excellent job creating this video and I'm sure Kate would approve.

[@MrMarrs]

Thank you so much.

[@ohmanmom3641]

WoW, just came across your work today. love it and love the breakdown of what the songs are about, im a huge Kate fan and never knew these facts. THANK YOU

[@paulsunner3905]

Simply Stunning Video to an Equally Stunning Song

[@aalphan]

Very moving

[@CatherineElizabethRose]

I always wondered about that line. Thank you so much for enlightening!

[@kamalmanzukie]

i was about to object that this song already has music video but i think this one has justified its existence. and kudos for explaining george the wipe. i heard elsewhere it was hounds of love and that it was only a prank and the tape was unwiped?

[@boyakka79]

Brilliant video you have made there quality.

[@neatswingman1036]

Beautiful 😍

[@TB35]

Wow! just discovered your amazing videos, just brilliant, beautiful! just lost my Mum. : (

[@leenewman1980]

Oh wow :D And again MrMarrs It's your's - Thank you. beautiful :D

[@maha77]

absolutely perfect

[@MrMarrs]

x x x

[@ArtificialBanana]

Brilliant! You've done it yet again!

[@MrMarrs]

thank you ArtificialBanana. I love writing your KZbin name. x

[@ArtificialBanana]

I'm honored! :-)

[@claremoore6160]

I just cried my heart up watching this… absolutely perfect video for the most beautiful song ❤️

[@lumpycharlie]

Fabulous editing, and I even prefer it to the original video! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@bamjozel1]

Stunned silence ❤

[@uncleitachi1545]

Beautiful song, thanks for sharing.

[@soulbasedliving]

Excellent as always Mr Marrs. Thank you.

[@MrMarrs]

Cheers, thank you Raul.

[@germainepouffier9316]

Magnifique, l'émotion est si perceptible. Une voix puissante ❤

[@BCause-qv1mk]

This is perfection!

[@boyakka79]

wow wow Brilliant

[@iandavies1509]

Wonderful video to a beautiful song 💙

[@bobzthecat82]

Hi MrMarrs, another visual triumph! My user name used to be tibbzscrum, now its just me, have been a fan of your videos for ages, always coming back to view again and again. Did you get to see Kate, I saw her on Wednesday when they were filming the DVD, it was truly amazing. The woman is pure genius. I felt like I had fallen down the rabbit hole of Alice in Wonderland! She has set new heights for concert performances. It was the first concert I ever got to see that actually tells a story. Only Kate would think of this! I felt so privileged to see her and hear that wonderful voice, so powerful and full of emotion. I even got to touch her as she passed our seats in the stalls. Never thought I would get to do that. Hope you got to go see it,...

[@MrMarrs]

Thank you so much Jan. So wonderful that you got to see it on one of the nights it was being filmed, I heard the whole audience was absolutely fantastic. I flew to London from Australia and also got to see it. It was the best night of my whole entire life. It was just so beautiful.

[@CatherineElizabethRose]

Great video and tribute to the song btw.