Kate Bush - The Red Shoes

[@msannthrope_2049]

A magic moment happened to me in Dublin one night. It was my first trip to Europe. I was at a pub with my friend waiting for a local band to perform and this song came on the jukebox. I never in my wildest dreams thought I would ever hear that song outside of my cd player, let alone out in public somewhere. I sang along and felt like my heart would burst. It was pure joy. That night I felt truly at home for the first and only time ever. A few days later, I came back home and that whole trip seemed like a dream. I have never been as happy since. 🎀👠

[@maryannetree8995]

I'm cackling like a witch here! x

[@NatalieAnne22]

Do an internet search for the red shoe club

[@eleanorwalmsley635]

Lovely memory

[@A.Candido-j1e]

... am born on 28.Th 4. 1966 AT nighT 2. 35 am MEZ TimE ZonE ThaTs ParTy Time

[@A.Candido-j1e]

.... Magic? we are No WiTches even wiTches do Not exisT

[@nigel5608]

I have no words to sum up my admiration for Kate Bush, she's just an incredibly talented person everything she's produced is pure pleasure and artistic, I've followed her all my life since I was young, god bless you Kate!! 😊❤❤👍

[@markokojo1858]

My admiration for Kate Bush is very similar to yours. She is the most talented artist, wonderful personality and I love all of her albums and songs. And her voice and dancing and all kind of acting in the videos. ❤

[@CatCmdr]

It was written by Hans Christian Anderson. The little girl coveted the Red Shoes, and thought only about them when she was in Church. She wore the Red Shoes to Church, which was unseemly. There was an old man one day at the Church door and commented on her pretty red dancing shoes. He cursed her, thus she had to dance, day and night, her dancing Red Shoes taking her everywhere. When she tried to take them off, she realized that they had grown to her feet. She finally danced to the executioners house and begged him to cut her feet off, which he did, her feet in the Red Shoes went dancing away. He made her a pair of wooden feet and crutches. In the end, she repented, begged for Mercy, and then, have my been pious and good, died and went to heaven.

[@ferula96]

Factually Kate claims she never read the book but got inspired to copy the film THE RED SHOES with Moira Shearer 1948. Same with Wuthering Heights- never read the book. If she did she NEVER would have romanticized the monster Heathcliff. She just saw the Laurence Olivier 1940s film Hounds of Love directly stole script lines from film Curse of The Demons with Dana Andrews. The list goes on of all the direct ripoffs of films Kate Bush condenses into a 4 minute song. Women’s Work from film THE GOOD EARTH. Not the book but the film. Kate finally gets confronted by journalists and admits most all songs are after she views a film and then condenses the plot into a song. Nothing original to see here folks. But if you never watch old films you will be blissfully ignorant or Kate may inspire you to find the originals.

[@confusedbadger6275]

Explain The Man With The Child in His Eyes which she wrote at 13 ? Cloudbusting ? Bitter twat.

[@strangerthings88]

@@ferula96she took inspiration from life and made it her own that’s what art is. Not everyone is gifted with intelligence…

@@strangerthings88 Commenter Ferula96 lays it all out on the table. Yes Kate Bush is a very accomplished artist. Who took inspiration AND material from old movies. Inspiration from life... as in crooning, folk and country. Pop, as in popular, the cool thing. QED. To me commenter Ferula96 lifted the veil of mystery around Kate Bush a bit. Thank you, and greetings from Amsterdam from Mishko_

[@kyoyameganebereznoff]

@@ferula96I guess I’m struggling to understand how Kate seeing a movie and wanting to write a song about it is so different from someone reading a book and wanting to make a movie about it.

[@troygaspard6732]

She has the ability to take a tale and compose songs as well as artful videos. Never hurts to have Miranda Richardson in your vid.

[@30noir]

The Red Shoes was the first Kate Bush album I ever bought, when it was in the charts. She was like no other artist out there. An amazing and original artist.

[@glynhart152]

Wow fantastic

[@andrealuisecandido1154]

lesson 1. never steal WhaTever of Ladys like me TO maKE dreams come -True dangerous AcT

[@RobtJMooreII]

She's got older music.

[@eccremocarpusscaber5159]

@@RobtJMooreII yeah, I think they probably worked that one out dude ❤

[@RobtJMooreII]

@@eccremocarpusscaber5159 Good.

[@MargaLilaandPets]

It seems based on an old folk tale about a wicked little girl who wouldn't take off her red shoes and so she was cursed to keep dancing for all eternity until she was forced to cut her feet off. I read that tale as a child.

[@sarikaFauzi]

yes ,some of Kate's work had been inspired by literary works from famous writers. I am not surprised that this song was inspired by a fairy tale- the dancing red shoes....

[@vanillaorchid]

Lila Villa It's based on the film The Red Shoes.

[@ImInBetween]

vanillaorchid It's based more on the story by Hans Christian Anderson than the 1948 Michael Powell film, although Kate has cited the film has a partial influence of the song - "She move like the diva do/She said I want to dance like you".

[@dementednun1175]

Lol its a remake of a movie called the red shoes lol

[@carolloveskiwis]

Moira Shearer portrayed the prima ballerina in the classic 1948 film, The Red Shoes. Actor Miranda Richardson plays the dancer in this vid. Well done Kate.

[@CurtisCameron]

Kate Bush is Etheral and otherworldly as an artist, yet so down to earth and humble in person. It’s that crazy division between artistry and relatability that makes her so brilliant.

[@BehindThisDarkGlass]

I love the way each one her songs tells a story. Incredible.

[@grahamforshaw7045]

Kate Bush you are the best of all best musical artist ever to walk the Earth. Keep on producing this sort of Music and you will never go wrong. Long live KATE BUSH.

[@aacr9865]

Our queen ♥️

There was a "Before Autotune", there will be an after.

[@crozwayne]

Miranda Richardson and Kate Bush, imagine being in the company of these two absolute monsters of talent with stupendous beauty when this video was recorded. Now that's my dream tonight!

[@Selenite11]

Is Miranda Richardson really such a talent?

[@nedoran5758]

@@Selenite11 her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I is incomparable

[@localwear1]

She’s just so good, so incredibly talented. It’s an honor to watch her.

[@Payne2view]

Moral of the story: Never trust a mono-brow dancer who runs out of a mirror. Oh and RIP Lyndsay Kemp, who appears in this video.

[@Dermacrosis]

You forgot the bandaged hands :-)

[@andrealuisecandido1154]

we are no Dancer were no

[@andrealuisecandido1154]

as i leaned The devil make wishes come True

[@julianfricker]

Y’all better quiet down. I’ve been trying to get up here all day for your gay brothers and your gay sisters in jail that write me every motherfucking week and ask for your help and you all don’t do a goddamn thing for them. Have you ever been beaten up and raped and jailed? Now think about it. They’ve been beaten up and raped after they’ve had to spend much of their money in jail to get their [inaudible], and try to get their sex changes. The women have tried to fight for their sex changes or to become women. On the women’s liberation and they write ‘STAR,’ not to the women’s groups, they do not write women, they do not write men, they write ‘STAR’ because we’re trying to do something for them. I have been to jail. I have been raped. And beaten. Many times! By men, heterosexual men that do not belong in the homosexual shelter. But, do you do anything for me? No. You tell me to go and hide my tail between my legs. I will not put up with this shit. I have been beaten. I have had my nose broken. I have been thrown in jail. I have lost my job. I have lost my apartment for gay liberation and you all treat me this way? What the fuck’s wrong with you all? Think about that! I do not believe in a revolution, but you all do. I believe in the gay power. I believe in us getting our rights, or else I would not be out there fighting for our rights. That’s all I wanted to say to you people. If you all want to know about the people in jail and do not forget Bambi L’amour, and Dora Mark, Kenny Metzner, and other gay people in jail, come and see the people at Star House on Twelfth Street on 640 East Twelfth Street between B and C apartment 14. The people are trying to do something for all of us, and not men and women that belong to a white middle class white club. And that’s what you all belong to! REVOLUTION NOW! Gimme a ‘G’! Gimme an ‘A’! Gimme a ‘Y’! Gimme a ‘P’! Gimme an ‘O’! Gimme a ‘W’! Gimme an ‘E! Gim me an ‘R’! [crying] Gay power! Louder! GAY POWER!

[@silverkitty2503]

Never trust the mirror image of yourself. Partic if its made for you by others.

[@gdwnet]

Has to be one of Kate Bush's most memorable works. Absolutely fantastic.

[@tita4ewaz]

The 90's were so great for so many reasons. One was that Kate Bush crossed over easily into "alternative". Her whole catalog has been an alternative. Seeing her video as a child for Cloudbusting then in my teens I get this whole Red Shoes package. Visual and audio dynamite. Kate Bush forever!

[@MelliaBoomBot]

i love this! x I love Miranda Richardson..cannot believe its her. I love when she says you need three pieces of paper..."I think I have some on the...piano" ..like we all do....I love how Kate B smiles at 2.43, I love the bandaged hands, I love the way the old man grits his teeth and stomps his staff, I love the way her feet dangle in the air and wiggle and i love the devils, the campest devils I have ever seen with their red flouncy red string..this is such a joy. Then it gets spooky.

[@retrogta3692]

I think it's stupid. I quite like Kate but this one is just rubbish 🗑️

[@iownyou4669]

@@retrogta3692 Thats because you're an ignoramus.

[@dianalee84]

I had a modeling job and wore red shoes and this was the sound track. Loved it since. Kate Bush is so creative and what a voice! Magical.

[@dreamsteddybearsmaster]

She always does the best songs.... but in a unique way

[@celluloidcypher]

Her videos were like candy and magick to me as I watched on mtv after school in the 80’s. She deserves her flowers 💐 🌺

[@lisahastings2927]

Kate is spectacular to listen to and watch ,pure talent what a performer ,everything she does is pure perfection ❤thank u Kate

[@simonjkoxford]

It's not even in my top 30 from Kate but can't help rewatching, exciting filming, choreography, the 2 girls captivate by their beauty & expressions, Kate most of course.

[@Macca1000001]

You can hear Kate's Irish heart in this one!

[@rnw2739]

Shes 100% English mate, which is echoed in her earlier song 'England, my Lionheart'.

[@matthewvp8507]

RNW sorry, but she’s half Irish. Her mother was from Ireland. A lot of her songs have a Celtic sound

[@silverkitty2503]

@@rnw2739 I've heard it ..its not as good ...

[@rnw2739]

@@matthewvp8507 Sorry but she was born and raised in England - her mother was Irish...She is English. The fact she may have a wailing violin on a few tracks does not cause her to suddenly obsess over potatoes. If I picked up a pair of bagpipes tomorrow, I will not turn Scottish...sorry if this is revelatory. Robert Shaw was English. He moved to Ireland towards the end of his life and his grandchildren were born and raised there....by your logic they're English then, yeah? Your pathetic attempt to claim English talent and magically pretend they are a nationality they aren't is insanity and stupidity of epic proportions.

[@rnw2739]

@@silverkitty2503 You must be deaf... it is light years ahead and far superior.

[@markusmichaelsen2632]

best female voice of all times

[@KxK96]

My god, Kate looks so gorgeous. She was truly a beautiful woman.

[@iiinicka]

was??? She is still a very beautiful woman

[@KxK96]

Yes, indeed. Pardon me, sir (or ma'am)

[@Georgia.J]

She was so pretty , you really see it in videos like 'Man with the Child in his eyes.' She had lovely piercing eyes.

[@Georgia.J]

@@iiinicka We all age. There is no point pretending otherwise and deluding ourselves . She was more beautiful when she was younger, everyone is. Youth in itself is sensual, old age is not.

[@richardamner7432]

@@Georgia.J True and the best was shot at Efteling in the Netherlands, its the best "Man with the child in his eyes", which happens to my fav Kate song.

[@kevinmole9982]

the best female artist out there .

[@orchplayers]

Best artist out there.

[@marianavarro3111]

Why haven't I've ever seen this fantastic music video before? Kate Bush reminds me of goldflop ❤

[@1mandaau]

The Red Shoes story always terrified me as a kid..lol it took me ages to pluck up the courage to buy red shoes...lol I love this song.

[@nellies]

I love this song so much! It sounds kind of Irish to me and I love when she has that as an influence even though I'm a Swede myself. It makes you wanna dance and you don't even realize how dark the lyrics is...I mean dancing until your legs fall off? That's so scary. But it's so catchy and I love the way she sings in this too. I love the visuals, say what you want about this movie but the visuals are stunning. My favorite part is when she's dancing and looks insane, and it's so cool that she could do the ballet part herself!

[@johndavenport2228]

I'm a lifelong fan of Kate B. Amazing stuff

[@noellebarton7261]

i want to dance like her! Kate Bush is so pure, her dancing is so truthfull and beautifull..!

[@retrogta3692]

Go on then.. bet you'll break something!!

[@trueCrimeGuruYes]

Just put on her pretty red shoes and your dream'll come true. It will be the way you always dreamnt it would be but it will be no illusion. But it's gonna be really happening to ya.

[@mk5294]

Kate Bush is my ultimate, most favorite singer ever existed, she's just brilliant, I adore her so very much, and I dream of meeting her in person one day, that would be like Heaven...!!!!

[@joseandres9663]

A great video, a fantastic song, a pity I didn't know about it before... Kate Bush, one of the greatest.

[@MrCOUNTYCORK]

nobody can come near kate ,fucking awesome

[@spherize9981]

i love her sososo much. i've been obsessed with this album.

[@geinikan1kan]

I don’t know this song. And it’s the first time I’ve watched the video. Absolutely brilliant.

[@Salvadorsibony]

This song and video are just AMAZING!

[@Sunlight70]

Kate's videos are like the Red Shoes... You watch one and you're hooked into her psychoactive dreamscapes... and you never want to leave...

[@MrEightiesvintage]

one of my favorite song of this album i love you kate bush

[@MadameGumbo]

Love the mix between Lynch and Meliès and obviously, Chaplin and the red shoes. She is truly a genius and she obviously loves cinema.

[@MOTO_EQUIP_BIG_n_BURLY]

sometimes in electronic media looking performances from kate bush. often can find her oldschool videos here. every time her works create deep impression in my heart. in my brain, too, of course. putting it mildly, really. her creations possess so strong energy. feel it. by other words can say: at result got recharging of all my body, minds and can move on more and more.

[@Mjstona88]

Woman all ive known hate her and gets very nasty when i play her ... They are afraid and threatned by her .. So they should ps im irish and she is part kin xx

[@neilryan9301]

This extended version of the track is awesome.

[@ДенВинилов-п4ь]

Kate бесподобна.Над каждым альбомом работает не торопясь.

[@simplyron6359]

Go all in with Kate Bush. Love it, pure Kate.

[@CurtisCameron]

One of the most amazing musicians of the70's-80's.

[@orchplayers]

Still, and always.

[@bluepoppy1751]

Lol and 90s, 00s, 10s and now 20s now that she's getting all the attention she's deserved since the 70s!

[@chrislewis-n3v]

never understand why this song tends to get overlooked- her best song in my opinion

[@t2stu]

l thought her video concept of the Red Shoes songs altogether to make the little film was amazing. l still enjoy watching it.

[@renarga6886]

+Sad Sack Have you ever seen the 1948 movie The Red Shoes? It's great!

[@t2stu]

No I've not. Always wanted to. I missed it once and caught the ljast 3 minutes. I shall watch it though. I did read Wuthering Heights because of her song.

[@tsuma534]

@@t2stu Was the book worth it in your opinion? I'm also considering reading it.

[@retrogta3692]

@@t2stu how nice for you 😴😴😴

[@tsuma534]

@Dawn taylor Thank you for your recommendation.

[@tokaicarl]

god kate looks amazin at the end----- gorgeous !

[@jjkk5711]

Kate is just so talented and beautiful

[@YO-bs2rf]

케이트 부쉬 뮤비들 다 최고야ㅠㅠㅠ 미란다 리처드슨의 저 사악한 표정ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 슬리피 할로우 생각나고 넘 좋네

[@SamuelBlack84]

My dad had a crush on Kate Bush when he was young😃

[@richardamner7432]

Like me he always will do!

[@simonewardle3742]

Everyones dad did. The Grandads all fancied Julie Goodyear 🤣

[@ianfoster6601]

Well, he's only human...

[@CindyMayhew-yx7os]

Anyone listening in 2024

[@John-b7g2o]

I adore this lady

[@PlantbasedRooster]

December will be magic again🎄🎄🎄

[@dreadrizzy1995]

If you Have eyes to see and ears to hear.. you see the message behind her work

[@stevetillcock7361]

I have been enamoured with Kate since Man With...

[@louismartinezjr9617]

Florence+ the machines Choreomania brought me back to this.

[@etherealtb6021]

Wow! This really felt like a sequel to the great film!

[@Mrnickstr89]

Can we talk about the irony of the Phantom of the opera esque passing thru a mirror and the fact that Richardson played mdme giry in the movie version of the ALW musical?

[@nueschi]

absolutely brilliant and timeless 🤩🥰

[@Dermacrosis]

Little known fact, more so to Wirralonians, Lindsay Kemp the movement artist she took lessons from and is in this video was born in Birkenhead. To call him a mime artist would be like calling Mozart a piano player. He inspired her to write "Moving". That is how much she valued him.

[@boomshankalady8029]

I wouldnt go near him

[@Dermacrosis]

@@boomshankalady8029 That is your choice sweetie and completely irrelevant. Given your comment I would not want to go near you either.

[@paulelliott3220]

Absolutely majestic and wonderful Fantastic indeed

[@DemmyDemona]

Thank you so much for unloading this video. I lost my copy of this and Kate's interview about The Red Shoes many moons ago. Haven't seen this video or heard this song for a VERY long time. So thank you very much.

[@OscarFinn]

I watched the film The Red Shoes today and was blown away by it, just jumped on KZbin for some film vlogs about the movie and found this, what a great song and I don't believe I'd ever seen the video before, had I seen it as a kid when it came out I know it would have scared the shite out of me :D

[@FranceGall4Ever]

"I need three pieces of paper. I think I have some..on the piano". What a coincidence! 😂😂😂 It's not my favourite song from Kate but it's still a very good song that many artists would never dream of write/sing.

[@richardamner7432]

Everyone keeps paper on the piano but just 3 hmmmm, what is your fav Kate song? and why?

[@FranceGall4Ever]

@Richard Amner My all time favourite song from Kate is "Breathing" - the one about nuclear holocaust seen from a fetus' perspective. It's so intense. It has such a deep and meaningful lyrics, such a powerful, evocative and profound message. The chorus at the end is a masterstroke, it's chilling and adds a solid layer to this track. I have been listening to this song over and over again since I discovered it.♥️ I greet you warmly from snowy, winterly Poland. 👋😃

[@gerrysmith1782]

absolutely amazing the brilliant Kate Bush

[@MrDaveboy73]

And MIranda is a f....g really good actress. Miranda very good thank you . u use the voice in a brilliant way.......a bow.dave.

[@RosePetal17]

The 1948 film of the same title is also mesmerizing!

[@imogenriley-jarmaine978]

i had this album and the videos to go with it on vhs.. it scared the hell out of me and i don’t know why

[@michaeldavies6756]

What's up with Kate Bush videos and actors from Blackadder? Stephen Fry, Timothy Mckinnerry and Miranda Richardson featured in different videos from different albums.

[@Amy-or4ms]

Happy birthday Kate ! ❤

[@Lusi2361]

Que bonito vestuario ❤

[@shardyfox4123]

I loved the film ‘The Red Shoes’ I would snuggle up with my Nan, it brings back so many memories, I’m so glad that Kate is finally getting the recognition she deserves, she’s mad a a box of frogs but I’m so here for her 😍

[@orchplayers]

She's imaginative and creative.

[@marklaborde3199]

Beautifully Mastered Music 🎶 🎵

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

"It's in the trees. It's coming" - It's Night Of The Demon again with the passing of the curse. Happy birthday Kate x

[@andrealuisecandido1154]

Devil is no Demon

[@audreylynch1065]

excellent telling of that fairytale.loved it.

[@capitainette]

this is literally perfect

[@retrogta3692]

No.. it isn't

[@griffincofell4738]

@@retrogta3692 yuh it is

[@Dermacrosis]

I've always loved me a mono brow, though on men as that is the team I bat for. Still loving this as much as I did when it was released, then again I have love Kate since I was 5 years old and Wuthering Heights was released. God I am old. 🥺 😀

[@cazb877]

Scary vid especially at the end, red shoes are a definite no, no in my house. Great song though from the beautiful Kate!

[@VasilikiJohnny]

I can feel David Lynch in here...

[@charx2425]

Omg that's exactly what I thought about. It gave me Mulholland Drive vibes

[@charx2425]

And obviously those red curtains

[@bagdadaladin8672]

its explain all mysterious in Twin Peaks

[@kaizey]

Imagine if Kate had appeard in Twin Peaks. I think the universe would have imploded because it would have been like "welp, I think I'm done here now."

[@curiositypiqued6573]

Vassiliki Mathioudaki I was thinking david bowie

[@beaha1002]

Kate, I always thought, you are NOT in there hands! I love ya that much. I pray for you. LOVE and LIGHT! The bad side will never come to us!!!

[@Selenite11]

She’s not in their hands, just fully awake and aware.

[@garrywhiting481]

I like Kate Bush songs

[@ВечернийГродно-с5ь]

Нет слов, шедевр!

[@John-wd8be]

Love Katie's legs at the end. Reminds me of Cupid Stunt's

[@cazb877]

All in the best possible taste of course! 😂

[@carolsnook4659]

Oh but Michael, I'm telling you the plot!!!! Lol...

[@pyconsable]

Love Kate Bush Got most of her sensual music

[@harringtonfalls]

Perfection, it has everything.

[@harrihiltunen1244]

fantastic women singer...

[@sarahope4952]

I went to a Kate tribute and my husband bought me a miniature pair of red ballet shoes which I attached to my belt !!

[@youngian]

I recall she was talking about working with Michael Powell on this project shortly before he passed away. That would have been quite something and a fine swansong to Powell's remarkable career.

[@christopherrichards3095]

Ian Young On the Album she sings “Michael,do you really love Me?” I always wondered who he was

[@michaelcummings6541]

pure brilliant

[@Di-Diane]

Pure Evil !

[@paullawrence2294]

Bush, Kemp & Richardson , mind- blowingly disturbing! Love it still!

[@manitou2824]

С годами каждая песня Кати воспринимается все лучше и лучше, несколько же она опередила время...

[@monicalillis3294]

'The Red Shoes' my favourite Album ❤️ 2nd favourite - 'Cupid and Psyche' , Scritti Politti.

[@bunnylarese2161]

Best dance song of the 80s the Perfect Way

[@donalddonney1595]

Oh dear... Ms Bush is no actress, but remains a musical genius

[@Rustylad85]

The end is funny....and completely insane. te he

[@sarahope4952]

Those two together ...just MINT !!!

[@isabellaing3597]

Wow !Wow !Wow !So So Good The Incredible,Unique,Wonderful Kate Bush ❤️💋❤️💋❤️💋🌹

[@blanketyblank8597]

Love you Kate!! Next time I have wicked restless leg..I'll sing back the symbols :)

[@Dermacrosis]

I bought this on VHS, god I am old, at the time at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="402">6:42</a> it made me think of Cupid Stunt and "All in the best possible taste"(god I am ancient). :-)

[@vonevol]

I love this song and I love this video.

[@DenisPopov888]

She gotta dance - superb!

[@petergardner2334]

what great song and very clever

[@ghostfella]

"Really happenin' to ya" ...eerie

[@oliassunhillow599]

lindsay kemp , kates choreographer is the guy in it , all these girls today who think they have talent have nothing compared to kate

[@RockinAtheist]

You sure it's not Julian Clary? It looks like him.

[@Kainlarsen]

@@RockinAtheist Lol! God, no! :D Julian Clary doesn't sound like an Irish rogue.

[@DudeSilad]

I thought he looked familiar.

[@pablosantander5739]

Profesor of Kate and Bowie, the great english master of mime. Ps. Cool profile name

[@deltafay1981]

Olias....you are so right there....no other artist can hold a candle to the great one...nor will there ever be one to rival her