Kate Bush - Violin (1979 Xmas Special)

Kate performs "Violin" on the 1979 Christmas special.
Lyrics:
Four strings across the bridge,
Ready to carry me over,
Over the quavers, drunk in the bars,
Out of the realm of the orchestra,
Out of the realm of the orchestra.
Filling me up with the shivers.
Filling me up with the shivers and quivers.
Filling me up with the shivers.
Get the bow going!
Let it scream to me:
Violin! Violin! Violin!
Get the bow going!
Let it scream to me:
Violin! Violin! Violin!
Paganini up on the chimney,
Lord of the dance,
With Nero and old Nicky.
Whack that devil
Into my fiddlestick!
Give me the Banshees for B.V.s,
Give me the Banshees for B.V.s.
Jigging along with the fiddle, oh, Johnny.
Jigging along with the fiddle-dee-dee.
Jigging along with the fiddle, oh, Johnny.
Jigging along with the fiddle-dee-diddle-dee-dee!
Get the bow going!
Let it scream to me:
Violin! Violin! Violin!
Get the bow going!
Let it scream to me:
Violin! Violin! Violin!
Get the bow going!
Let it scream to me:
Violin! Violin! Violin!
Get the bow going!
Let it scream to me:
Violin! Violin! Violin!

[@fearofthechippan]

I love that the BBC were like “let’s give Kate Bush a no restrictions Christmas special that she can do whatever she wants with.” And the result? Violin Demons and Peter Gabriel complaining about dinner not being ready. I love it so much.

[@sejamstihm]

Well put!

[@88feji]

Its so strange and surreal how she goes back to being this really shy and gentle girl in her private life ...

[@signysix6860]

After the break to get you in the holiday spirit: A wedding murder and revenge killing!

[@kim8665]

@@88fejishe’s a real artist that’s why 🙏

[@Nightmare_eyez]

Don't forget the sick ass solo too

[@CallesCrazyCorner]

omg she's crazy, I love her

[@chainmatrix]

Crazy are the ones that spit on you in the street for no reason. Talented, uninhibited, spirited, and unconformist I would agree.

[@dacsus]

@@chainmatrix i am sure he meant, crazy in beautiful, artistic way.

[@andysnow7703]

Haha..... she's absofuckinglutely Awesome ❤️

[@jamiegrieve5875]

Me too truly mad truly brilliant

[@v.marcoq.1393]

Plssss 😂😂😂 is this from that meme of the lady with a bag in her head

[@EricH928]

What was in the water in England that gave us Bowie and Kate at roughly the same time? Weird, wonderful, unforgettable.

[@EpsilonDelta12]

EricH928 Oddly enough they both had the same dance instructor (though a decade apart), Lindsay Kemp.

[@datukaruma1563]

Yeah but I suspect Kate knew of Lindsay through Bowie, so not very odd. :)

[@bookowl1775]

Franky FourFingers No. I heard that he was a known teacher through the artists and as she was mentored by a Pink Floyd member....

[@jrmetmoi]

Franky FourFingers RIP Lindsay Kemp

[@luismarioguerrerosanchez4747]

+EricH928 Post war depression.

[@Missjunebugfreak]

I just love how she completely loses herself in her performances and becomes a different character. She's a singular talent. My favorite artist.

[@Neptuneman07]

Only Kate can get away with a sensual song about the sound of Violins with Hard Rock riffs while having a straight face of the human violins attacking her. Brillant!!!!

[@paulwild3676]

Bush has a terrific sense of humour. I love Kite.

[@vaskoipetko2]

The note in 03:02 is fucking amazing! KATE BUSH is the greatest legendary singer !

[@Robonza]

She hit even better notes on this song if you listen to Kate Bush - Live at Hammersmith Odeon 79

[@jtarantula3390]

That intro is heavenly

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Yes. It sends shivers down my spine.

[@romane8655]

Body's aching all the time...

[@riccardofortino134]

It is.

[@DeeDeeFatmLoverWanab]

OH MY GOD KATE IS SO AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@luizguilhermemoreirasales1548]

yes i am Brasil Kate Bush is wonderfoul

[@yousefghanimeh9817]

wow wow wow

[@lewis7515]

I really wished she'd gotten *heavy* _much more often...._ - her approach to that chorus is worth the admission price on its own and signals what she could have been capable of... Spine-melting.

[@nellies]

This outfit is maybe my favorite of hers! Bat Bush! I love this performance, she's always so crazy on stage but so sweet and reserved in interviews and it's so fascinating. Also that intro is so dreamy, I could watch it all day.

[@paulamiles9559]

I love the images on Never for Ever album cover- all the creatures coming out from under her dress.

[@LeeMichaelWalton]

Who on this planet can be compared to Kate Bush? She is alone in her realm of music- just as dear David Bowie was. In my personal opinion, they stand alone in their creativity and profound talent.

[@rogerhoward7498]

You are right sir in everything you say. What is more... her track 'Violin' (I believe from her album ' Never For Ever' is one of the rockiest tracks EVER performed by a British female artist. The rock guitar instrumentation and the dynamics of her voice on this track are testaments to that fact. On the album, when she reached the crescendo of loudness on the track, you can actually hear her voice breaking through her own vocal voice register. That was how passionate Kate Bush was on this track. On this track ( I believe more than ANYTHING) SHE HAS EVER RECORDED, She really played the Men performing in British rock music, at their own game.

[@daliinhiscoffin2493]

david byrne, prince, jane siberry, lots of talented folks :)

[@painiscupcake5433]

Mylene Farmer Although she doesn't quite reach Kate's level

[@gavinreid8937]

Nina Hagan comes pretty close.

[@dawnof-the-triffids601]

Bjork is pretty mental, but still not quite in Kate's league.

[@mattsky5436]

This is what I call ARTPOP! Real ART!

[@Claymor621]

Just imagine being able to tell your grandkids 'I wasone of them jumping violins'.

[@BrunoJA]

Strangely, an acquaintance posting a link to this video was my introduction to Kate Bush. I thought it was some kind of joke: one of those cringe-inducing relics of pop culture excess the internet loves so much. Something about her intrigued me, though--was it her playful and utter shamelessness?--and drew me in. My memories of discovering her music are literally some of my most cherished. Ten albums and not even a decade later, I feel like I've known her music all my life. Kate Bush: salute!

[@timothyedwards3623]

Who would thought writing a song about a classical musical instrument would be so cool

[@AntAciieed]

Nothing on the planet will ever replace Kate ..part goddess part insanity demon angel sheer fookin GENIUS

[@joepacheco9077]

She Rocked harder than Benatar on this track. The range and potential of that voice boggles the metal head mind. Horns Up!

[@MrFacilit8]

Truely one of the greatest performances from one of the most incredible artists that has every lived.

[@davepx1]

I see again why many of us punks worshipped her. Mad as a hatter, beautiful, fearless, boundlessly creative and subversive as an SS-20 up the backside. Delicious.

[@chucks1255]

Punks love Kate Bush? the only punk musician i know who loves kate is Johnny Rotten

[@davepx1]

WalkingBlues That may well be. But I never heard a word against her, quite the contrary. I didn't even knew Johnny was a fan. But it's obvious really.

[@ladyggsmith3261]

yes i was back in teh days ,.. in teh 1980 s and lot my punk friends adore Kate Bush ,.. you do not know what you are talking about ,...fool,..

[@strawberrycoughdrops7650]

I never linked Kate to punk rock but I'm a punk and I love kate bush so I guess it makes sense

[@Gruxxan]

in 1978 kate bush was about as punk as abba. youre tastes have just changed with age.

[@davidpurcell9206]

Kate is one of the few artists that can produce a pure 1 kHz note which would set off whistling keyrings (a device to help people find lost keys !)

[@Dainichi_Nyorai]

It's brilliant how I've been listening to Kate Bush for nearly 40 years and I still seem to have a different favourite song every month. Right now it's Violin. I suppose it's because all her songs are so different and unique and I like this one coz it rocks and she gets really crazy in it.

[@runningtap12]

She is one in a trillion! A sorceress of musical uniqueness.

[@dillipphunbar7924]

What an incredible performance...they don't make 'em like that anymore

[@deanbevilacqua6041]

Love that scream!!!

[@mustardstain]

She's unhinged, I love her so much

[@BenjaminMorel-gp2et]

She's a genius.

[@StringSun]

This special is my happy place ♥️

[@IAmPlaysWithSquirrel]

She is such a performance artist, I love her.

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

A big Roxy Music inspiration here for sure. Kate is an amazing, creative and often misunderstood artist. I could listen to and watch her forever!

[@courtneybenjamin6054]

Me too ,love her !!!

[@kentmains7763]

My God she is just amazing.

[@bridgetbonds5169]

Kate Bush is a beautiful woman who has incredible voice

[@Dermacrosis]

I ended up in hospital after watching this a a kid, though that is down to my dad telling me and not my memory as I was a very young child at the time. I was born with a renal defect and so if I need to go the loo I have to do so or there are repercussions so much so my asking in school classes for permission to go was only out of politeness and if the teacher said no I just got up and went anyway. THe very few teachers who said no were told by the headmasters to just say yes and their punishments were revoked by the headmasters. . I could not do so as I was captivated as a 5 year old, and so it ended up with me in hospital. All I can say is it was worth it. :-)

[@armydreamers2256]

love her crazy dancing

[@DeeDeeFatmLoverWanab]

THIS WOMAN IS PERFECTION !!!!!!!!!!!

[@regaltip8A]

The version of this on Kate's Live At The Hammersmith Odeon dvd featues a FANTASTIC guitar solo by the late Alan Murphy. Absolute CLASS.

[@Marchant2]

That is pure, unadulterated brilliance.

[@Sameoldfitup]

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.

[@jeroendenhertog4975]

One of her best songs! Respect! 💕

[@thatscousedude]

I adore Kate Bush. A total legend. She gave no fucks. Brilliant performer, fantastic writer - what hasn’t been said? She just makes me insanely proud she British. We are mental.😂🇬🇧

[@psy008]

The woman is so outrageous!!! LOVE her!!

[@rabahelaawar2499]

Kate Bush... the best artist to walk the Earth!

[@beathusk1018]

The best female artist for sure... the best artist, you're right 😉

[@GarthPrice-ej6bt]

Noticed some earlier comments below about a non-existent violin: Kate's octave scale B♭1 - F7 (58.27 - 2793.83Hz); violin octave scale G3 - E7 (196 - 2637.02Hz). In this song Kate hits C#5, G#5, B5 and F6. Kate IS the violin solo.

[@urthcreature]

amazing how she sounded like a violin in this one :) So talented.

[@1000mrwayne]

Kate is remarkable considering how demure she is ❤

[@robertstanton561]

Wow I know I've never seen that before because that was absolutely unforgettable!!!

[@sallyallan6148]

I am going to join you all in admiration of Kate. I have always loved her since I was a child and the more music of hers I listen to the more I realise what a legendary genius she is. ❤

[@hallmikeh]

Omg massive flash back to when I was 14, the exciting sickening Christmas, Kate Bush ,too much chocolate all rolled into 1 ,thank you so much for the memories x❤

[@christopherhowe4947]

great song and memorable performance, there is only one kate

[@victoriautube]

This song definitely depicts the atrocity of my violin playing :) .... I love you, kate bush! x

[@stanislav182000]

I can't stop watching and listen to it! What an artistic person Kate is !

[@thethe6232]

Amazing. Real heart in her art.

[@ASHTARLLIC]

Nothing like a true artist !!!amazing song and performance!!!

[@cuffedpans]

Allan Murphy: *Randomly drops the most tasty, jazz fusion solo on a deep cut kate bush song.

[@bgfd1]

This is amazing. She just lets fly and creates pure magic with no commercial consideration. Everything now in money first then image/marketing then hopefully some creativity. Joni Mitchell described the music industry as 'a corrupt cesspit '. Feel such gratitude for people like the genius that is Kate Bush still doing her stuff.

[@sandcrushlove]

Love Kate Bush. Iconic rock Goddess! Although I'm kinda glad this was all done back in the 70s before social media. I would hate to think how cruel people would be over such a wild and eccentric performance even though I think it's amazing! We'll never have a time quite like it - Love from 2024

[@Heartwing37]

I feel sorry for people who “don’t get” Kate Bush!

[@paulwild9062]

Those people haven’t evolved.

[@LenaKrupinski-vg5wi]

💖

[@Heartwing37]

Kate Bush Is Everything!!!!

[@pfefferfilm]

A) I need that dress. I'm a man but I need that dress. B) Absentmindedly playing this while browsing internet, look back at 2:12 and choked on my drink

[@Dermacrosis]

A) Break out the needle and thread it looks easy enough to sew. :-D B) Take it a s lesson not to drink when watching vids on YT, I have replaced more than my fair share of keyboards that way. Whatever happened to those keyboard condoms you used to be able to get? Add to that it is K8T so nothing should come as suprise:-)

[@catigluzmann]

I love you kate, whatever you do

[@jameslackey9356]

The greatest female entertainer of a generation

[@cynthiabeltran1680]

I'm apologetic even when David left us in 2016.

[@davewartowers1107]

She is so fucking amazing¡¡¡ The BESTTTT¡¡

[@kemalarif7280]

she is really spectacular..love her music

[@clairee4939]

Totally bonkers and wonderful! :-D

[@Unkn0w0n]

Violin huh? This song doesn’t sound like it’s gonna- OH MY! Heck yes this is what I’m talking about! 1:47 she just froze at that point and kept doing it, maybe paying a tribute to the creature from the black lagoon when he stopped when he was in trouble trying to kidnap the girl. Cool touch 2:24 That's now gonna be my way of hyping up a guitar solo. Kate is giving me so many ideas

[@iloveluhan9307]

LOL! ^^ this is one of my favourite Kate songs! but the choreography made it that more brilliant xD

[@chucks1255]

Always cheers me up

[@00snakeman00]

+WalkingBlues No way I was saying this the other day! No matter what mood I'm in, I stick this on and it transports me to somewhere else!

[@chucks1255]

Sean Carter Cheers friend

[@theobserver9867]

One of the best artist of all times. A never ending story of passion and talent a monument to music and a heartfelt thanks for all she has done for our souls since 40 years and counting i truly love you Kate

[@andrewdyke5561]

I love this woman so much just got into her music about month ago and Im a big fan

[@thebrideoffrankenstein2415]

Fuck shes awesomeness

[@numbermunch9008]

That outfit must’ve been so fun to wear

[@tuberfourman65]

My god I remember watching this when I was 14 still love kate

[@paulwild9062]

We forget that Bush is a great Rock singer too. James and the Cold Gun live is a religious experience. Don’t Push your foot on the heartbreak,is also a great Rock Song.

[@gabibraun8874]

Four strings across the bridge Ready to carry me over Over the quavers, drunk in the bars Out of the realm of the orchestra Out of the realm of the orchestra Filling me up with the shivers Filling me up with the shivers and quivers Filling me up with the shivers Get the bow going Let it scream to me Violin, violin, violin Get the bow going Let it scream to me Violin, violin, violin Paganini up on the chimney Lord of the dance with Nero and old Nicky Whack that devil into my fiddlestick Give me the Banshees for B.V.s (aah) Give me the Banshees for B.V.s (aah) Jigging along with the fiddle, oh, Johnny Jigging along with the fiddle-de-dee Jigging along with the fiddle-dee-diddle-de-dee Get the bow going Let it scream to me Violin, violin, violin Get the bow going Let it scream to me Violin, violin, violin Jigging along with the fiddle, oh, Johnny Jigging along with the fiddle, oh, Johnny Jigging along with the fiddle-dee-diddle-de-dee Get the bow going Let it scream to me Violin, violin, violin Get the bow going Let it scream to me Violin, violin, vio-aah Get the bow going Let it scream to me Violin, violin, violin Get the bow going Let it scream to me Violin, violin, violin

[@charlotteanderson5126]

i ADORE her she's the most amazing ever

[@florencegarrett716]

This is so fantastic it makes my bum hurt.

[@Cinnamon420]

Iconic

[@WoodRatGirl]

These Christmas specials are truly brilliant!

[@milan.franek6235]

Božská Kate Bush!!! _👏👍😍

[@MissBeeHavenGoddess]

Isis Wings again! I now know why I have always loved her.. 💕 She's an ethereal beauty.. Timeless!

[@user-lx6bl2wd8g]

Like no other. God I'm glad I was 14 in 79' and could appreciate the enigma that was the beautiful Kate Bush.

[@circolombisque2285]

That intro 👌❤️

[@TheBlackHeartedCrow]

been a Kate Bush fan for years and im still riveted

[@sthp2484]

It was kinda funny when those two violins came on

[@russellfroggatt]

Truly a masterpiece

[@edmundpower1250]

I love playing the violin when I'm depressed as it helps to keep my chin up

[@User-ty6yp]

Haha 😂😂😂 like ya style

[@carol-zy2xs]

Impecável em tudo o que se propõe a fazer.

[@ToriLillytheauthor]

I LOVE THIS

[@progrockplaylists]

this is so heavy man

[@paullawrence2294]

This is a jolly toe tapping tune!😊🎉

[@beatacatthegreat]

I'd kill to get her costume! Looks divine, almost vampiric. And what a marvelous artist Kate is! Everything she does is sublime, pure magic. There'll never be any singer as charismatic and sophisticated as Kate Bush.

[@Nunavuter1]

Awesome. After being a fan since I was 12 (I am now 47) I had never seen this before tonight. I thought I'd seen everything from the 1977-1979 period. It looks like there is more footage out there.

[@drunk1998]

never seen it OH Lord, wonderful

[@viloscohaagen4230]

Simply magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@claymor8241]

I saw her do this live in 79 on her only tour. It was a great gig but I think if this had been her first single, and we hadn't been introduced to her via Wuthering Heights, she'd have disappeared without trace.

[@asr070568]

So Arnie's theory is...Wuthering Heights, an absolutely bonkers unrealistic hit, buffered the mania that followed. No Sir, her mania is what has made her special, and enough people recognized it to make her an ICON. She's the most amazing blip in popular musical history. It makes no sense, but there it is.

[@moemetal]

The pure chaos and drama in this Christmas special is to die for

[@clivesilk3501]

what a super track !!!! what a voice !!!!!

[@marcgj123]

Yup, that's our Kate. Happy Christmas, viewers!

[@malvanlondon8683]

We need a bit of crazy mad fun in this world!

[@fatnessisrampant]

Absolutely magnificent

[@paolasavoia3654]

Grazie, decisamente ahead of her time! ❤❤❤