🎵 Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill REACTION

[@SaturnusDK]

Kate Bush explained the song in an 1985 interview like this: "It's about a relationship between a man and a woman. They love each other very much, and the power of the relationship is something that gets in the way. It creates insecurities. It's saying if the man could be the woman and the woman the man, if they could make a deal with God, to change places, that they'd understand what it's like to be the other person and perhaps it would clear up misunderstandings. You know, all the little problems; there would be no problem."

[@ZeeGee88]

I feel like this could be expanded as a challenge to the traditional relationship of men as the breadwinners and women as the homemakers and the complications that arise with the unevenness of power in that dynamic. Regardless of whether that's applicable or not, I love this song and the meaning behind it. Thank you for sharing.

[@TsDwelling]

I get that so much.

[@robertreichle1]

@@ZeeGee88 That's already been challenged. People don't have to have that dynamic anymore unless they want to.

[@tommack9395]

Consider the significance of a hill. The top of a hill had literally been important to people throughout pre-history and history, While seemingly symbolic - reaching the top - you know they used to ritually worship or even crown chieftains and kings up on top of hills, i.e. Cnoc na Teamhrach, Motte-and-bailey, etc ... a hill is more than an inspiring view. ... from a hill your sight is extended further outwards in all directions of your surrounding - it's clarity. Anyway, reminds me of "Climbing up on Solsbury Hill" ... Peter Gabriel understood.

[@sillybilly1662]

In this day and age it seems there's a lot of men and women swapping places without God's help.😂😂😂

[@jutwilton2805]

Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel .."don't give up"...it's a beautiful beautiful song and the music video is equally beautiful 😊

[@LynnThompsonAuthor]

I was just about to recommend that to them! One of my favorites from that era.

[@hughmoore3251]

Same. Highly recommended!

[@Gof67]

Yep: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJuoomCoZ8aap8U

[@baaz12]

This, absolutely this.

[@rk41gator]

@@LynnThompsonAuthor Ooops. I just did.

[@mvellis3863]

It is a shame that Kate is not well known in America. But in the U.K, throughout Europe, Australia, and Japan, Kate is an icon. She is a true original, there's just no one like her - a musical genius. By the time Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour discovered her in 1973 at the age of 15, she had already written over 250 songs. A brilliant and innovative composer, lyricist, singer (with a 4-octave voice), pianist, dancer, mime, choreographer, record producer, video producer & director - she even helped develop the first cordless headset microphone that she used on tour. Hugely influential and highly respected by musicians worldwide, Kate was one of the first female musicians to take total production and artistic control over her work. She’s been a real pioneer for women in the music industry for the last 40 years. First woman to have a #1 self-written song in the UK charts. First woman to have an album debut at #1. First woman to have a Top 10 album in each of the last four decades. She has had 25 Top 40 singles, 10 albums on the Top 10 Albums Charts, nominated 13 times for British Phonographic Industry awards and 3 Grammy awards, an Ivor Novella Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music, and appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2013 for her honored services to music. In September of 2020 Kate was honored as a fellow of the prestigious Ivors Academy for songwriters and composers. In 2014 she returned to the stage and sold out over 100,000 tickets in less than 15 minutes (a record for the Hammersmith Apollo). Her 22 performances were highly acclaimed (named as "the #1 live music event of the year" by many music publications) and she became the first woman to have 8 albums in the top 40 charts at the same time (third behind only Elvis and The Beatles).

[@strawman6085]

She’s known, just not that well received. She is part of a avant-garde progressive rock/pop music that is very niche. This song was pretty popular at the time.

[@mvellis3863]

@@strawman6085 I disagree that the "niche" you mentioned is not well received as Kate is up there with the greats of that style such as Peter Gabriel and David Bowie. And she is loved, respected, and well received the world-over. But in the U.S. she is not that well know by the general population. She did a few promotional visits in the 80's (and appeared on Saturday Night Live in 1978, when I first saw her) but she never toured here and was not properly promoted in the States by her label EMI. She was asked by Fleetwood Mac to open for their 1979 American tour but she declined as she was exhausted from her own European tour. She has an extremely low profile, is very private, and prefers to quietly make records in her home studio rather than be in the spotlight. She does have a fiercely loyal fan base in the U.S. though, and his highly respected by serious music lovers, musicians, and the music industry/ Her records are hard to find in the vinyl world of record stores and shows because they sell out quickly.

[@glebivanov6323]

@@mvellis3863 yeah, I think that naming Kate Bush in a row with Peter Gabriel and David Bowie is exactly spot on.

[@Rhiannon011]

I couldn't believe that though Kate Bush was nominated this year for the Rock and Roll hall of fame, she was not one of the winners. I was stunned. I guess some just don't take the time to ever listen to her music or get it! What a sad shame.

[@dperson9212]

Is that you Kate?

[@joshkaiser6823]

2 weeks later and this song is #1 on iTunes thanks to Stranger Things. Your timing of the review of this song is impeccable. Song is 🔥! Shout out to all the Stranger Things fans!

[@hotondale]

Its funny because i heard it before but stanger things made me go damn this is a really good song lol

[@monicabennett6605]

This scene, yowza!!!!

[@ricardo82carvalho]

@@hotondale First time I heard it was Placebo I didn't even know it was a cover song until I watched Stanger Things 😅

[@sarahvetoe8134]

@@monicabennett6605 Thos scene was a lot! They used this song for all it was worth in this season and I lived for it! I was so glad Kate could be brought to this generation in that way. Amazing!

[@vidiveniviciDCLXVI]

I remember hearing it the day it was released. But I understand it takes a while for you Gen Zs to find greatness. 😆

[@backbeat44]

Love Kate Bush - she's nothing short of a genius and completely unique. The Hounds of Love album is brilliant first song to last.

[@juliewhite7469]

💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@keithhealing1115]

Side 2, The Ninth Wave, is absolutely glorious.

[@LilRocker2005]

That's an album I'm chasing after on vinyl!!!

[@PeterBuwen]

Kate Bush is really a musical genius.

[@Fedorevsky]

And from an early age.

[@canaryinacoalmine7267]

She wrote the song, produced the song, sang the song, etc. As she does with everything she does. Geinus for sure.

[@DanielOrion74]

Completeley true.

[@nealesmith3529]

Understatement

[@fedeadaglio2645]

I came here after Stranger Things.

[@brianlanier6593]

Big Boi from Outkast says this is one of his favorite songs...recommend watching that interview...it's worth it

[@ronelleroux8225]

I love how Stanger Things brought a whole new generation to Kate Bush music.

[@wayne_twentyfive]

Kate is one of my all-time favourite artists .. Hugely creative, and with a distinctly individual style and sound, she has a vast repertoire of amazing songs .. Her most well known song worldwide, "Wuthering Heights", is iconic and is definitely worth your time to check it out .. Cheers, Wayne

[@neilhunter5893]

I love when people first listen to Wuthering Heights lol. They are rather surprised.

[@wayne_twentyfive]

@@neilhunter5893 I'm looking forward to seeing the faces of Brad and Lex if they do react to it .. Should be memorable ! 😁

[@thomasmattsson3410]

And Cloudbusting, but to that song you must watch the video!

[@mvellis3863]

If they react to an official video I would recommend the "white dress" version!

[@wayne_twentyfive]

@@mvellis3863 Yep .. The white dress version is far superior to the red dress version, IMHO .. Has more of the ghostly / spiritual atmosphere necessary to get the feel of the song.

[@torreyholmes7205]

"This Woman's Work" and "Cloudbusting" are excellent songs. Good videos for both, especially "Cloudbusting" which is (more or less) a true story, believe it or not.

[@AnthonyGriffinPhotography]

Two great KB suggestions

[@kat19805]

Brilliant suggestions 💯💯

[@nuffaction5464]

Wuthering Heights is a must.

[@timmatthews9317]

Also love the cameo from Donald Sutherland.

[@corkydukeII5898]

Yes! And don't forget Experiment IV too...not often mentioned but certainly one of my faves from her!

[@neillydun]

Kate Bush is a beautiful musical genius.

Ohhhhh KATE BUSH 👍👍👍👍👍👍 Me and my Sister & my Father we are a fan of KATE BUSH !!! Thank you Brad & Lex !!!!! Good night and Good Week-end GOD BLESS YOU

[@silverdoeGirl]

If you haven't reacted to it? This woman's work by her is stunning! It shows her voice more too.

[@ohhkayy0919]

Betcha that one would make Lex cry... always does me

[@silverdoeGirl]

@@ohhkayy0919 It does me too!

[@cgmat7804]

This was covered by Maxwell in the USA, everyone thinks it is his song!

[@andrewgarrett3555]

I literally laughed out loud at "chlorine." Holy shit I was not expecting that!

[@willynilly2545]

I'm glad you did Kate Bush she is in my top 5 all time favorite artist. This album HOUNDS OF LOVE is pure genius.

[@oker59]

I don't comment enough on your reactions; and I have to wonder if you'll even see my reply here; well, this one was interesting for me. - This was not my first Kate Bush song; well, it was, and I didn't know it. Wuthering Heights was my first Kate Bush. Then, youtube probably suggested it based on my viewing; and as it turned out, upon listening to "Running up that hill", I had a deja vu experience of "I've listened t this before!" The way I remember first listenign to this; i woke up while riding in the back as a young guy(around six/seven ish) at night, and the song was on. I wasn't fully awake; just enough to listen to it. Kind of a weird song to be listening to while half awake! I never listened to it till a few years ago!

[@wayne7048]

In my humble opinion Kate is the greatest uk solo artist ever!

[@Fahrenheit451.]

Good to see poc realising where all the music really comes from

[@dunringill1747]

Kate Bush is is a child prodigy and a genius on many levels. Definitely check out more of her music. Also, she is an artist when it comes to dance choreography & mime as well, so I highly recommend watching her official music videos.

[@gibbo6985]

One of Britain's true National Treasures.

[@rnw2739]

One of England's true National Treasures.

[@ThePeterCorne]

She is English

[@gibbo6985]

@@ThePeterCorne Yep, one of the UK's finest. God save our Kate.

[@rnw2739]

@@gibbo6985 No, England's. Not Scotland or Wales' or Northern Irelands.

[@gibbo6985]

@@rnw2739 Haha, I bet you her passport says ''UK/British''.

[@naivesteve5722]

You hit gold discovering Kate Bush...enjoy your journey.

[@gailemory3625]

Lexi is some kind of emotional ninja, its like an olympic pool cut to stranger things and we in the upside down, literally underwater vibes. She nailed it!!!

[@neilmorrison7356]

You should listen to The Man with the Child in His Eyes which Kate wrote when she was 13 years old! She is a true genius.

[@lawrencekelli]

Love that song!

[@joemachine4714]

precocious young lady

[@Justin-td4bb]

Kate Bush is one of the most famous alternative vocalists ever, over this side of the world.

[@ebalden]

Brad my man, you kicked a rock, this song was always timeless. The recent success of this sound and song proves that you don’t know what you have until it’s gone. Then you stumble across it as a reaction video and it has found some new success. This song was already great.

[@davidjb-750]

Greatest female artist from the UK

[@2006wilbury]

Kate is an amazing creative artist. He videos are amazing. This womans work is a must to listen to

[@eirikrdberg1161]

I remember this being somewhat of a comeback song for Bush in 85 when I was 13. The best era of my life.

[@manna6618]

Kate Bush is an enigma...there are very few as talented as her, VERY few. If you ever delve into an artist off the books let it be Kate Bush, no bad songs and will change your life. X

[@christiandieckmann9828]

I can't believe it... Brad was moving at a song! 😄

[@MyargonautsJason]

Any future Kate Bush song reactions - please WATCH THE VIDEO. She was a very interesting video artist as well as a genius musician and singer.

[@fronthorse]

I don't listen to Kate Bush very often. But when I do I don't know why I don't. She always gives me a certain kind of feeling. A very special nostalgia.

[@davidbateleur8357]

This song just went to No1 because it features in Stranger Things 4 released at the wkend ;)

[@fords_nothere_100]

Fantastic to see Kate get more attention! TY! I get tired of espousing the greatness of Kate Bush...been doing it for so long but she's worth it. Some people will connect with the music's power, beauty, madness, mayhem and sheer Originality and others won't. I can say its definitely worth hearing another tune. Her discography is huge and varied. I'd recommend Sensual World, Cloudbusting or Hounds of Love or ... or.. frankly its hard to go wrong. Just drop the needle, as we used to say.

[@jno5]

Now listen to her song ‘The Man with the Child in his Eyes’……and when you do just think that she originally wrote this song when she was only 13yrs old. Kate Bush one of the greatest singer / songwriters ever….welcome to this amazing rabbit hole of Kate Bush…..

[@darkunicornwendy4191]

Oh man, Kate Bush! Many of my guy friends had major crushes on her and Souxie Soux. Kate was gorgeous and an amazing talent. High school wouldn't have been the same without her music. Lots to explore down that rabbit hole!

[@markjohnson4217]

Kate is one of the great geniuses of the last four decades. Almost every female music artist in the last twenty years owes much to Kate, who was a true pioneer. Check out Breathing Night of the Swallow Babooshka The Sensual World But most of all, I highly recommend her 7-part epic masterpiece, The Ninth Wave. In the last

[@leslieturner8276]

FYI for anyone confused with the reference to "The Ninth Wave" it's the 2nd half of "Hounds Of Love" starting with the song "And Dream Of Sheep", ia concept piece, a suite of linked songs. The quickest way to understand the concept is to watch Kate's music video of her singing live "And Dream Of Sheep" which Kate created for her 2014 concert residency performances, you will then have an idea of what the situation is, then you can listen to the entire "The Ninth Wave" as it features on the album. Alternatively you can just go directly to the album and watch the music video afterwards the choice is yours.

[@leslieturner8276]

Since Kate has created such an outstanding body of work, I'm going to add.. 📌Cloudbusting and "Hounds Of Love" from the "Hounds Of Love" album 📌"This Woman's Work" and "Love And Anger" from "The Sensual World" 📌Army Dreamers from "Never For Ever" Then the following from her earliest albums 📌Wow and "Hammer Horror" from Lionheart 📌"Wuthering Heights" and "The Man With The Child In His Eyes" from "The Kick Inside" Then... 📌"Sat In Your Lap", "The Dreaming" and "Suspended In Gaffa" from "The Dreaming"

[@michelm306]

"Cloudbusting" is another one of her masterpieces.

[@danw3735]

One of a kind she is....pure talent... You should listen to Kate Bush - Cloud Busting.

[@shimewaza]

Finally Kate Bush! She is so creative and revolutionary. The Kate Bush rabbit hole is deeeep! One slight caution though. It often takes people a few listens to "get" her songs. That happened to me when first listening to the album, "The Dreaming". At first I was like "this is...odd". Now I think its pure genius and its one of my favorites.

[@davidrobinson8543]

Finally you’ve got to Kate Bush

[@kilo1981]

It's a lazy quote, but to me Kate Bush is basically the female David Bowie, equally talented and inspiring and a complete one-off creative genius. I was lucky enough to get tickets to see her in London a number of years ago, and it's still one of the best gigs of my life. Her Mother was Irish and she spent quite a lot of time in Ireland over the years too, and there is quite a lot of Irish influence in her music too! I'm sure this won't be the last video of hers you react to. Wuthering Heights, Cloudbursting, Hounds of Love etc... are all truly amazing songs!

[@nickshields1011]

Genius. She is amazing. I could not love an artist more. I cry when I hear her voice.

[@understandingnothing2445]

Finally you have done a Kate Bush song. I hope there will be more soon.

[@mimimusick9734]

Kate was one of the first musicians to use the Fairlight, a music synthesiser that can be programmed with any sound, and she uses it to good effect on this and other tracks and albums. You can't just listen to one Kate Bush song to get a feel of what she does as an artist, because she's so incredibly versatile. Maybe react to a whole album to get a more rounded idea of who she is and what she does-- I promise you won't be disappointed.

[@malcolmbell5266]

I had such a crush on Kate back in the 80's

[@neilkapelka2557]

From what I know about Brad’s musical tastes (Alanis, Bjork), I’m predicting Kate Bush is going to be right up his alley!

[@idemandabetterfuture]

Frankly, I can't think of a song with lyrics that don't fit Brad and Lex better than this song.

[@thecountdelafere5675]

When this masterpiece was last in the UK charts, I was still at school, as a teenager in 80's Britain (one of Thatcher's Children....). I daily thank God that I grew up in that period, it was awesome !!!

[@monogramadikt5971]

kate, another amazing woman who lit up my childhood with her amazing music, keep on with these great selections fam ;)

[@marcelotto6825]

I have never seen a Kate Bush reaction without the official video ....

[@the_glitter_is]

80's synth-pop is EVERYTHING. The song is about 2 people having completely different experiences of the same thing. One having it easy, the other in pain.

[@IshwaraYogaNET]

Kate the most unique, Kate the angel, Kate the diviner, the rainbow after the storm

[@en6278]

interesting you reviewed this just prior to it being used in Stranger things. Its now #1 on US itunes & every itunes worldwide. Its such an 80s classic thats so unique. In the UK its almost an anthem & was even played at the 2012 London Olympic opening ceremony as a British classic.

[@leslieturner8276]

Actually Closing Ceremony - there were some rumours that Kate would make a personal appearance, instead she created a 2012 mix of the song that was played

[@AugustEverywhere]

Brings me so much happy that you're reacting to Kate. Running Up That Hill was the first song I heard of hers when I was a senior in high school. I had to special order her album, Hounds of Love at the record store in my hometown. From that record on I was hooked, I ordered all the rest and have loved her ever since.

[@svperstar]

Kate Bush and Bjork are the queens of the music world, imo. The gold standards.

[@kaikito2348]

...and MYLENE FARMER, thank you very much!

[@lorenlash9174]

Don't compare Bjork to Kate Bush...Bush is seriously awful in the most real way. Absolute garbage.

[@svperstar]

@@lorenlash9174 smoke another one, lady

[@Reducereuserihanna]

I'm going to add Hayley Williams to this

[@noheamike5036]

The official Kate Bush videos are worth watching. Most involve dance (Kate is very passionate about dance, and feature her on the dances) and add another artistic aspect to the songs, including this one.

[@mvellis3863]

In addition to her being a one-of-a-kind brilliant musician and artist, the other thing that endears me to Kate Bush is her personality. As a long time fan (I first saw her on Saturday Night Live in December of 1978 and was mesmerized), I have watched, listened to, or read nearly every interview, documentary, and article done on her. She is a fearless performer, but off the stage she is a shy, intelligent, down-to-earth, normal person (who loves to do the housework and gardening), shuns the spotlight, and is still amazed at all the accolades she receives. It is a universal consensus from people who have met her and talked to her that she is an incredibly humble, gracious, sweet, kind, witty, generous, caring, and all around wonderful human being. There is an often repeated phrase that people say about her (fans, critics, fellow musicians, etc.): "everybody loves Kate."

[@TyonKree]

Everyone: LOVE! Lex: SWIMMING POOL! lol

[@nomaddamon100]

I LOVE Kate Bush... She's so talented, great voice. Her last album which had a huge gap from the previous, was thankfully not a let down

[@mvellis3863]

50 Words For Snow is an awesome album

[@assafsamuel7119]

This song is Big Boi’s favorite track of all time! He loves Kate Bush and I think it’s for good reason she is a musical genius, check out Wuthering Heights it’s a real trip and she wrote it when she was 15! David Gilmour from Pink Floyd discovered her and knew she was a phenom from a young age

[@DanielOrion74]

Dude, just stated this as well. It's incredible how far he influences reach. And rightfully so..

[@unquenchableflame888]

That's how I found out about this song

[@alistairmcdougall9625]

Finally you've discovered our Best Female Singer Songwriter of all time IMO Kates totally unique, you've got some great music of Kates to indulge in

[@4yules]

that voice the crafting of the song ..the lyrical drama...amazing artist ..kate bush

[@johnsebastianalday5698]

Great reaction! 🔥 For Brad, a song that you can hone in on Kate's voice with the instrumentals being more complimentary rather than a distraction, I suggest "This Woman's Work" (1989); preferably the music video. This song depicts the unpredictable nature of childbirth through the eyes of the man. This song was famously covered by R & B singer Maxwell (also a good song albeit in a different interpretation). Kate Bush is definitely in a league of her own who inspired many artists who came after her (Tori Amos, Bjork, Lorde to name a few). Kate is every bit of a theatrical/visual performer/storyteller as she is a musical genius/writer/artist and her extensive/legendary discography proves it. Definitely an artist to react to in future installments

[@cynthianavarro4316]

I clicked onto this so fast! This is one of the few songs that I would recommend watching the official music video first because she's also a dancer. Next: Kate Bush - Feel It. Just Kate and a piano, live.

[@aucourant9998]

The incomparable Kate Bush. This song is about two people in love swapping places so they could experience the other person's point of view emotionally and physically. As in so many Kate Bush songs, there could also be hidden sexual references. I think she uses metaphors like running up buildings or running up hills to describe physical erections. In the climax to the album Aerial, after a day of wandering in the English countryside and swimming naked in the moonlit sea, the lovers return to their house and bed. where they go 'up on the roof' and watch the 'light climbing up the aerial'. In Running Up That Hill, she says 'See how deep the bullet lies', this could refer to emotional hurt done to the other person but it could also describe the sexual act; this would explain why she says 'It doesn't hurt me'. Hounds of Love is often considered her greatest album, but my personal favourite is Aerial; it's a masterpiece.

[@Guitarisforgrins]

I think you are getting way way too deep into a Freud-esque explanation here.

[@movieblues4614]

David Bowie once said, 'you have the work, you have the observer (audience) and Art is what happens in the grey space in between. Bowie himself was delighted in people showing him things in his works he had not seen. Whether or not Kate was making sexual references, the Art is in the grey space.

[@Isleofskye]

You are right and the Official Video really endorses that.

[@markbishopmusic]

Kate Bush is one of those artists that you have to watch the video. She is a composer, choreographer, dancer, musician, singer, and producer. Her product is all of it. I always thought of this song meaning as a struggle, to keep going, to communicate, to love and feel a relationship. Anyway, love the song! She does one called Ribberband Girl that kind of has the same message, but more fun and updeat.

[@yastube27]

WATCH THE VIDEO! Not only a truly talented musician, she’s a beautiful dancer.

[@mkmstillstackin]

Thanks for reviewing this! Kate Bush is an awesome talent. If you want to hear more showcasing of her voice, you've got to do "This Woman's Work".

[@Forgotten-Gaming]

Sweet you finally got around to Kate Bush, prepare to jump down the rabbit hole. One of the most original and influential female artists for sure. 'Wuthering Heights' made her famous, which is as bizarre as it is genius and tends to shock people on first listen ;) I'd also recommend 'This Women's Work', 'Hounds of Love', 'Breathing', 'Army Dreamers' and 'Cloudbusting'.

[@AzaleaLala]

I've heard this song a few times, but never really paid attention. Her voice is amazing. I laughed when Brad said, "I don't know" and then the outro started. :D

[@BunniMonster]

I highly recommend her song Cloudbusting.

[@russellfolk3868]

Brad, Kate Bush singing the track called "Wow". That'll blow your socks off.

[@simonpoole2333]

There are so many extraordinary songs by Kate Bush. She's a one off. Unique. A genius.

[@Aralynnfireborn]

Crazy that y’all listened to this so recently and then Stranger Things season 4 comes and makes it a chart topper once again ! We love to see it

[@steve3291]

Kate Bush is amazing. She was massively underrated for a long time. Try 'Wuthering Heights', the hit that launched her.

[@neilmacleod7882]

Been watching you guys for a while and you (Brad) smiling at the start like when you heard Delores and Alanis made me chuckle. Her voice (Kate’s) will give those smiles for sure. Try This Woman’s Work (Maxwell covered it). You won’t be disappointed

[@MasterJohnMoss]

An all-time classic. Some great covers of this out there, too.

[@hmpz36911]

It's funny how many metal artists love Kate Bush. I first heard of her through Cronos, the vocalist/bassist of black metal pioneers Venom.

[@jeffreekoch9298]

Funny how a lot of artists from all genres love Kate Bush. Also rappers (2Pac, Outkast, etc). She's highly talented , very influential. Great voice, dancer, performer. Big influence on artists like Bjork, Tori Amos, Yeah Yeah Yeahs (Karen O), Santigold, etc.

[@warrenbridges1891]

JenErik I've been a hardrock/bluesrock fan since 1968, but there's just something about Kate. I had to have all of her albums. I was amazed to find some of my old heroes contributing. Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and of course David Gilmour. She knows when a particular song needs a great guitar sound. Terrific producer.

[@hmpz36911]

@@warrenbridges1891 I'm only vaguely familiar with her, but she seems to be damn special. I should dig into her a bit more.

[@hmpz36911]

@@jeffreekoch9298 I can automatically see how she would have influenced Amos and Bjork for sure.

[@DanielOrion74]

Listening to artists as diverse as Big Boi from Outkast, Tricky and Johnny Rotten absolutely gush about her is a guilty pleasure of mine. There's a great short form documentary on her here in KZbin that's worth watching.

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

This whole album, The Hounds Of Love, is fantastic! 👍🔥🔥🔥

[@patkelly8309]

For some reason this song used to scare the hell out of me as a kid. Just so eerie!

[@halfalligator6518]

Kate Bush and Bjork are my favorite two female artists - no question. Elizabeth Fraser and FKA Twigs a close second. Bush is a genius.

[@terrylewis_]

Kate Bush is my favorite artist of ALL time. So happy seeing reactions to her music.

[@aliasalias9411]

Such a classic eighties song with beautiful covers by Placebo or Within Temptation.

[@michaellord9]

our Kate has more magical genius in her little finger than most artists combined.. ♥️

[@lumpyfishgravy]

LOVED this back in the day. Had the 12" which IIRC wasn't much longer just benefited from bigger grooves. Really pleased you're getting into Kate Bush. Still love the early stuff. The Kick Inside is an astonishing album. Not a single dud. 𝅘𝅥𝅮 She's still a-waiting in her big brass bed ... 𝅗𝅥

[@canaryinacoalmine7267]

Her recent stuff is just as good, too. Its still weird but in a different way.

[@ChickenNugNugz2]

For me, this song is forever entangled with the book "Noughts and Crosses" as I read that as a child holidaying in France as my dad would play all his favourite songs, including Kate Bush and this song just resonated with me and the book. It's based in an alternate reality where historically white people were subjugated by black populations into slavery and it is a Romeo and Juliet between a white guy and a black lady

[@rrlg1]

Finally! This woman is a flat out genius and her catalogue is diverse and extensive. Was discovered by Dave Gilmour of Pink Floyd.and has influenced so many artists. Just brilliant. The video is brilliant too.

[@vampoftrance]

David Gilmore was her partner.

[@Barren-MIND]

This reaction means so much more because it was recorded and released weeks before this songs recent uptick in popularity!! This is dope

[@erwinschrodinger7116]

Hard to go wrong with Kate Bush, but a good first choice. I knew she would get a smile out of Brad. Her voice is unique and incredible. This Woman's Work, The Man With the Child in his Eyes, Wuthering Heights, anything from Hounds of Love, Rubberband Girl, The Red Shoes, Take your pick.

[@laurabrevitz3944]

My FAVORITE Kate Bush song ever! Thank you! FWIW, I heard that the inspiration for the song was a story of a British couple in World War I where the husband went off to France to fight, and the wife began working as a nurse, tending to the wounded being brought back from France. Then she found her husband among the wounded....That's where the "See how deep the bullet lies" line comes from, as well as the "exchange the experience": each of them sees the fear in the other's eyes, and would do anything to take it away, including swapping places so the other could see it wasn't that bad. FABULOUS song, beautifully executed.

[@philiplees6350]

My favourite Kate Bush song. Reminds me of when I was a kid

[@jaquettajones]

LOVE AND ANGER is a BANGER of a song she released int the 90's that is BEYOND Underrated and Definitely worth a Reaction!

[@stephenbailey6709]

This song in a nutshell sums up the genius/brilliance of Kate Bush, she's a one off. Nobody else can probably compare. A true Legend and a National Treasure.

[@Honeyapplepear]

Please do more Kate Bush! She’s such a unique artist-I wasn’t sure what to make of her the first few listens. After watch her music “videos” on YT I was in love.

[@xfishnutzx]

Kate Bush is worth the deep dive. She’s brilliant.

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

Kate Bush released her first single when I was about 18yo she's about the same age as me I had the first 3 albums and the ep . I still listen to them. Favourite song MOVING .

[@DivaInTheWoods]

Since most people viewing this now are relating this to "Stranger Things", I just want to add that this song was perfect for *that* scene. It may have more impact if you connect the two. Very powerful and moving in the scenario.

[@LilRocker2005]

When this song started playing in THAT scene, I almost instantly started bawling and screaming "RUN!!!!" at the TV

[@xaoc6084]

@@LilRocker2005 Ive known Kate Bush for years because of my parents but this song to me I cant help disconnect now because of the deeper meanings it was used with. I honestly love Kate Bush so much

[@LilRocker2005]

@@xaoc6084 I always got looked at kind of weird for enjoying her music when I was in school, especially "Lionheart", "Hounds of Love" and "The Sensual World" which are still to this day three of my all time favorite albums as well. After my grandmother passed, I had a very dark period in my life and the only thing that really kept my heart lifted was the "Hounds of Love" album. I begged for "Running Up That Hill" to be played at her funeral because when I was like 3 or 4, she'd often sing me to sleep with that song.

[@xaoc6084]

@@LilRocker2005 Aww that is truly beautiful to have such a close connection with a song. I am sorry for your loss. Music really does have an indescribable way of connecting to our souls. Kate Bush I kind of see as an oddity just because she is so unique but I do find her voice angelic.

[@stace8080]

I remember this song coming out as a child, and it STILL gives me chills. Timeless and nostalgic ❤

[@glenn20081965]

Kate Bush was/is a global success, although in America she failed to break. She is considered very highly on the music scene and is the first woman to have eight albums in the Official Albums Chart at the same time. If you're new to her music it can be a slow burn experience. IMO she is one of the greatest artists that we have today. This Womans Work also covered by Maxwell is a great place to start.

[@mrsuns10]

Well now she is successful in America

[@flashmadison6689]

I love the way you visualize the music. It makes me laugh but then it makes perfect sense. I get the chlorine statement. The music is very atmospheric with a deep echoing vibe. It’s like being underwater but also beautiful like seeing the light shining on the ripples. This is one of my favorite songs ever.