Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill @London 2012 Olympic Games

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Highlights from the London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony including a montage of the most iconic moments during the 30th Olympiad with music from Kate Bush and her song 'Running Up That Hill' on 12 August 2012.
Every two years, the world's finest athletes gather at the Olympic Games - a spectacular celebration of sporting excellence that captures the attention of billions of people around the world. However, the Games are about much more than just sport. They bring the Olympic values to life and provide a global arena for a unique combination of sport, culture, education and ceremonies.
At the Olympic Games in London 2012, about 10,500 athletes from 204 countries compete in 26 different sports, comprising 302 medal events. Whether athletes win a medal or not, they can forever call themselves Olympians. The sporting competitions are undoubtedly the central focus of the Olympic Games and participating in the Games is the ultimate goal for most athletes.
Every edition has its own story to tell and will be remembered for some truly remarkable performances from sporting legends such as Jesse Owens, Abebe Bikila, Jean-Claude Killy, Nadia Comaneci, Katarina Witt, Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt, to name just a few.
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[@jasonsmart3482]

Three times kate has been in the Top 10 in the Uk with this single - when released in the 1980s, after the London Olympics 2012 and now - thank you generation x for the hat trick

[@keanureeves593]

We’re generation z but thank you yes we did the hatrtick

[@jasonsmart3482]

@Jamie I give up!!!

[@AngelaDunnjenkinsBey]

Our babies are GenZ. You’re welcome

[@raymond8036]

@Jamie no its gen z lmao

[@cappygolucky]

Number 1 in aust this week

[@Cutejess2407]

Who would have thought 10 years later this song would be trending again ❤️

[@Daniel-to3pt]

The song didnt come out 10 years ago

[@Cutejess2407]

@@Daniel-to3pt um dude this song trended back in 2012 because of the Olympics...

[@JESSEHARKONEN]

@@Daniel-to3pt I lost brain cells as a result of your comment.

[@Daniel-to3pt]

@@JESSEHARKONEN if you're american you probably didnt have any to begin with

[@kmorri9]

The fact that 10 years has gone by is mind boggling...

[@JulioGA14]

It’s now almost 10 years since the closing ceremony and the song got popular again by stranger things

[@rhydianruns]

Yeah

[@BthereorBsquared]

About time honestly. There’s probably so much great music my generation (2000’s babies) have no idea exists yet and so re-discovering artists like this is, ironically refreshing. Well, for me anyways.

[@anrn5303]

actually the first time I've heard the song was in FX's "Pose"; it's a great song! ❤ ❤ ❤

[@aquilescardens]

@@anrn5303 what part?

[@darkshadowgamingii]

I wonder what could have happend if they played a diffrent song

[@m10kalecala29]

I'm still surprised not a lot of people knew this song before, I personally never listened to it but my cousin did, his dad used to play it all the time, but for like the past year or 2 he hasn't, idk why I thought this song was way more popular

[@st-xk4cj]

in the uk it has always been pretty popular

[@puccachu]

Yeah agreed. But I actually never knew she was the original singer. Only listened to the Placebo cover before.

[@dkfjblilahd5595]

Stanger Things brought us here together

[@zkun3230]

one word, stranger things. (edit: um i just realized its 2 words..... 🤦 im so dumb)

[@willyp1347]

@@zkun3230 ah yes my favourite word 🤩

[@granthoward1770]

Great that Kate did a live vocal for this. Gave it extra presence and poignancy. Kate Bush is a Goddess.

[@RiordanLadyGaga]

grant howard She just rerecorded it.

[@lazarelazaro52]

She never did.

[@xensonar9652]

No, this is a remix she did in 2012 with new vocals, and the 2012 Olympics was its first hearing.

[@src3360]

@@PixelRacer64 Do you know why she quit performing live? Im a Yankee that loves The Bush lol

[@zvonkybun]

@@PixelRacer64 Well she did actually do 24 concerts all over Britain and Europe in 1979. But that was the only tour.

[@johngudmundson5020]

Why do they have to talk over the performance!! Shut up and let us listen to Kate!

[@frederick2935]

I agree

[@euanelliott8068]

They are under the impression that they matter....

[@PieterPatrick]

​@Ryan Stewart No it is not, this version is different. And even if the version was the same, the comments are still irritating!

[@xensonar9652]

The version is on KZbin. Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (2012 Remix)

[@Harkhoost]

Xensonar THX, also found it on Spotify.

[@aidanoboyle5965]

No wonder this was Max’s favourite song what a tune

[@ayushmanchakraborty8791]

Stranger things 😍

[@darkshadowgamingii]

For those who are wondering where she is she is there but just in the upside down

[@Melakhim]

dumb comment

[@ladypinkymoe7574]

loll

[@savaiianlad685]

🤣

[@AlisonAlisonAlison55]

Nope! She's actually under vecnas curse though she's flying to high the camrea missed her :)

[@JJ_Magnificent]

Lolol

[@LiteratureTodayUK]

"Some black and white images.." What helpful voiceovers!

[@jfeat_]

"Absolutely"

[@shadenbukhary9591]

Are you still alive??

[@NaevisVibin]

I busted out laughing after hearin that

[@tweet86]

For those watching on black and white tvs

[@kellymccain3403]

I wish someone would have told both of them to just shut up. When Kate is singing your comments do not matter. Just be quiet and listen.

[@loopilottie]

I was so amazing to be one of these dancers, a moment i'll never forgot. Shame the the cameras missed our 'sun, sun, sun' routine.

[@dragoonslayer69]

dude that’s so cool!

[@enricomariafortuna3983]

omg

[@vanessaruiz4705]

you have no clue what you took part of, have you...?

[@FreedomofSpeech865]

How lovely, I actually wanted to see the dance

[@joab7820]

@@geovonie555 ye it was so nice to be a part of, i was one of the blocks they carried. Amazing experience.

[@sa21de]

I don’t watch Stranger Things but I’m so happy that so many younger people are discovering this song and the amazing artist behind it

[@Bseaz]

its great there are people like you who dont bash on the younger people for not knowing who kate was before watching stranger things haha

[@askeladd6115]

@@Bseaz exactly it’s unnecessary to gate-keep greatness

[@kiwikiwi2483]

@@Bseaz I'm impressed about our generations obsession with the 80's. I don't think it's a bad thing, I think it's interesting

[@lucas.alessandria]

u should give it a try, u might ending up loving it

[@boxinglegend3060]

It’s so forced now,people should discover music organically not because of a terrible overrated tv show this is the truth

[@MrJavierEQ]

9 years later and this sequence still sends chills down my spine. So beautifully crafted and performed.

[@jesuseduardoroldan]

And i am still trying to fiind the slow motion black and white vid. bummer

[@JulioGA14]

It’s now almost 10 years since the closing ceremony and the song got popular again by stranger things

[@gremioinsanemoments423]

@@JulioGA14 Popular is not enough, friend. This song exploded in the world

[@johnowens8992]

3.47 to 4.08 😢😊

[@PaulWilliamArnold]

I was here, and literally going mental when this came on. Sent chills down my spine.

[@talentoso000]

Tell me, the images was shown on and on and on on the screens during the song? Or they stopped every now and then?

[@PaulWilliamArnold]

Hendrik Ivan Ripley Yes, images were on the screens also.

[@denisdenis8067]

***** I know, but, it was shown without being interrupted?

[@PaulWilliamArnold]

Yes, and the full video is on KZbin somewhere.

[@denisdenis8067]

***** We must find it...

[@CalumRhysJones]

I don't remember choosing audio description.

[@PieterPatrick]

@Ryan Stewart No it is not, this version is different. And even if the version was the same, the comments are still irritating!

[@briarrose29]

Lol

[@Lerequindemort]

I don't think I've ever felt more proud to be British than to hear this performance by Kate Bush. Perfect.

[@thecarpetman7687]

It wasnt live...it was recorded

[@BjoernLewin]

PROUD is probably the wrong word - grateful is more like it

[@crazycatpetera1404]

@@BjoernLewin No proud works just fine 😂

[@rhoaias9429]

@@crazycatpetera1404 No because nobody should ever be proud to be British

[@chrismcgoldrick1144]

@@rhoaias9429 Unless you're British sir, unless you're British! No surrender 🇬🇧

[@prestonxi9304]

Literally bringing tears to my eyes. This song is some kind of catharsis that I didn't even know I needed.

[@nikikiooo]

For some reason this song itches a nerve in my brain that just triggers all types of serotonin and love and emotion for this song

[@ckkk3850]

yes, it has power and with magic

[@castanhatropicana]

White and first world peoples feeling emotions. The amazing rich world.

[@prestonxi9304]

@@castanhatropicana I’m Hispanic.

[@Gahndi007]

“And now some images” cheers mate glad you cleared that up for me

[@playthroughcinema]

for the visual impaired

[@moisessantos1714]

@@playthroughcinema still, like, he could desctibe the images then, saying "now some images" is saying nothing

[@nambypamby2147]

@@moisessantos1714 Well, he described the images as "black and white." ...so there's that.

[@evalewis3310]

You don’t think about the visually impaired do you- egocentrism at its finest. Not everything is set up just for you

[@phizzie4018]

@@evalewis3310 apparently neither do you mate XD, they said, 'theres some images' instead of any description of what the images were. very helpful im sure.

[@holgerschink1341]

Her song is perfect for this event.

[@karlclarke]

yeah, also the song by Muse

[@davidweatherholt7263]

Holger Schink Her song has always been perfect.

[@olivergill2903]

I think it sings to the Grenfell tragedy

[@joshuajackson4742]

Holger Schink I thought the opposite.

[@silverkitty2503]

they should have had runners! up a hill!

[@gamergamerzcorps6009]

from 1985 to 2012 and now 2022 ....over 3 decades song ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@1thepner]

If you don't get chills hearing her voice, you ain't alive, man. Tony in Oregon 2021

[@sjkiddo_]

the bhangra drumming is such a great touch.

[@TheCornishCockney]

the most multi-cultural country in the entire world,and the most tolerant.proud of that.

[@yasminm7157]

Cockney Red you said it!!

[@khyberkarn]

Its just the icing on the cake she transcends all genres

[@offbeat65]

@@TheCornishCockney - You must have never heard of the Brexit referendum, that turned the UK into a parochial, xenophobic joke.

[@SBY.ENTERTAINMENT]

Shtwaan E. Quit spouting lies the uk isn’t racist or xenophobic and I’m an immigrant living in the UK it’s the greatest country in the world that just wants to be in control of itself not by the anti democratic EU

[@IMDLEGEND]

It is incredible how great this song sounds today almost 30 years later. It was so far ahead of its time. Love Kate Bush. Love the Olympics!

[@yudhistiramuhammadreihan6074]

9 years after your comment the song still slaps..

[@hotdog1214]

Agreed, its a timeless classic.

[@kailee87]

she's singing from Upside Down LEGEND

[@ScrimmyBunglets]

3:29 thank you you absolutely wonderful human being for waiting until the exact moment the best part of the song starts to start talking 😐

[@damienruud9742]

I don't think anything can top London 2012's use of this song. Simply beyond..

[@TheDrhacir]

Stranger things would like to chat

[@RickyHo377]

Stranger things - hold my beer

[@michaelw77tube]

I still think the London’s Olympics use of the song was more impactful than the way Stranger Things used it. And I’m a big Stranger Things fan.

[@andrewhg1323]

jajajajaja S-Things hold my beer!

[@elenavorobeva6747]

You can't compare global event, when hundreds of millions people around the world watched it at the same time and tv show (yes, I never watched it and none of my friends either)

[@goldies1979]

I have to admit, this was probably my favourite part of the closing ceremony. The crowd went mental, pity it doesn't show all the clips that were being shown on the big screens on the stadium roof.

[@Red-ck1do]

Well, 8 years later from you comment and the song is bigger than ever thanks to a godly show, Stranger Things

[@chinchinseong292]

photograph

[@cameronclarkhull]

The closing ceremony was the first time I heard this song. Even in stranger things, it's so impactful. 80s music will forever be the best

[@Entryy]

maxxxx

[@The1Floyd]

"Black and White images accompanying" the BBC continues to impress with it's hard hitting commentary and news delivery. Next up? "Music plays"

[@marksnow7569]

This isn't BBC, it's Olympic Channel.

[@dasmysteryman12]

I watched this with the actual BBC commentary and they never did something like that. They didn't even talk over the song.

[@Mania28]

No other Olympics was or is ever going to be a better opening and closing ceremony than this. The Brits know how to command a world stage

[@demise3601]

Chinas is pretty impressive.

[@debonidaniel]

Rio was better

[@Mania28]

@@debonidaniel don’t talk wet

[@debonidaniel]

@@Mania28 rio is better due the fact that was made with a small budget and without crazy things as people flying

[@zipizipi29]

@@demise3601 but not like this

[@JutaanUnboxing]

3:34 they are all escaping from Vecna

[@zebertbrown1517]

No matter how many times I hear that song, I'm still enthralled by it. The lyrics, Kate Bush's voice, the rhythm, the drums. Running Up That Hill is just a great song.

[@briarrose29]

This made the song popular again in the USA. I had loved her music as a child but forgot about it. I love how music is so accessible on KZbin.

[@asa_rayder]

It's popular yet again

[@miltman7]

@@asa_rayder See you again in 2032

[@alpha_iris4385]

@@miltman7 hope yt's still a thing then 💀

[@marinadiamandis3260]

Again

[@GorillaFan_32]

@@alpha_iris4385 especially with bill c-11 coming here in Canada

[@jamesgough3938]

One thing i only noticed after watching this about a dozen times....when the gun goes off, that's when the inserted images change from black and white to colour. A nice touch. (And at least the commentators didn't say "and a gun goes off" hahaha)

[@okarin512]

come on MAXXXXX!!

[@christiancorral9401]

Best Olympics of all time. Hands down

[@odinwarriorpagan3856]

kate is a goddess

[@justclosing]

The Goddess is Jessica

[@TheCornishCockney]

and has always had that mystery about her.her recent UK concerts were sold out in minutes and she was fantastic.

[@cherryb6238]

odinwarrior pagan She always will be! Hope you're having a lovely day

[@strike1977]

this was the best part of the closing ceremony

[@jeffrejr1]

strike1977 Emilie sande killed it. The opening ceremony was so good that we automatically discounted the closing ceremony.

[@changchris4649]

Run Max Run!!

[@rhys1222]

Best Olympics ever!! London was unreal

[@emperorpalpatine4723]

damn Kate Bushes Voice & those images of the events blended in perfectly best part of the closing ceremony

[@nellies]

I love that she made a new version of the song, this gives me goosebumps! It fits perfectly to this, it's such a powerful song. Great choice.

[@FoxyChariot]

Sounds like it’s down a half step or so, maybe because Kate’s gotten older so it’s to accommodate her voice

[@gobbleswells2883]

You had no idea Stranger Things was about to give this song new life..

[@soupdragon151]

Its a remix rather than a remake

[@gabrielaczujko933]

One of the best song of all time!

[@VAMPEDU]

This song is the proof that legends never dies

[@gh3meister]

How? This became popular again after the olympics, then after 10 years it became popular again. That means it did get forgotten fir a while, who knows if/when it will be featured in something again

[@VAMPEDU]

@@gh3meister ??????

[@VAMPEDU]

@@gh3meister i think you totally lost the point of my comment, and im not in the mood to explain it

[@zipizipi29]

@@gh3meister en serio lo DUDAS???🤣

[@main1146]

We love you Max!

[@TheLittleBango]

still can't believe that I was there :) greatest day of my live

[@charlieredeemed]

You mean "Life"...

[@pedrocandrade93]

I can't believe I was there there almost 10 years ago and this song blowing up. brining up so many amazing memories from that summer 2012

[@DominiqueGarofalo]

This was the best Olympics I ever saw! Danny Boyle did a fantastic job arranging everything, all the music was phenomenal and the games themselves were memorable.

[@marksnow7569]

... although only the opening ceremony was organised by Danny Boyle, everybody else involved got the idea

[@christianbrown5997]

Jesus she sounds so good! I’m new to Kate tbh, but I’m so in love.

[@cameronclark6035]

Will never forget the London Olympics ❤️🇬🇧

[@nurseaylla]

It’s cool seeing the new generation learning more about 80s music 💯 thank you Stranger Things for having an amazing soundtrack

[@rocioskander2207]

One of those rare songs when you fell in love with it as soon you hear the first note , then keeps getting better ❤

[@PhotogTTU]

Another reason why the 2012 London Olympics have been the best event this decade!

[@drecinema]

I wish I had prom in the 80’s so I could hear this I am so in love with this!!! It’s now 2020 this is still an icon!!!

[@Pilky-Bs2Mc]

So many awesome songs from the 80s that this generation are missing out on

[@soupdragon151]

Heh I remember it. The resurgance lately though has been astonishing I don't think anyone expected that

[@melissaxHickey]

this song was actually played at my prom a few weeks ago 😄😄

[@elteeproductions5486]

@@melissaxHickey likewise!

[@markmichel3855]

I bet nbc regrets cutting this out of the US broadcast

[@jr_doge]

2022 still alive becouse Of strength things

[@rr7firefly]

Really now, is that running commentary necessary? Television people must think audiences are so stupid that they need everything explained to them. Once I'd like to watch these ceremonies without all the accompanying blather.

[@LaurenceDavidJones]

+Noe Berengena You used to be able to turn it off on this video..I know non-commentated versions exist, I've got the DVD

[@JulioGA14]

+Laurie Jones where did you get the dvd?

[@PastPresented]

Note the Closing Ceremony does have commentary on the DVD, but it's different commentary, aimed at the British audience (unlike this Olympic Channel version which was aimed at an international audience who might not be well aware of British artists like Kate). Thus it tends to be less intrusive, and the overall sound quality is better.

[@LaurenceDavidJones]

+PastPresented plus you can turn it off!

[@PastPresented]

***** That's interesting. Being a cheapskate I bought the DVDs, which only let me turn off commentary for the Opening Ceremony, not the Closing. Does the Blu-Ray set have a no-commentary option for the Closing as well?

[@abelvera5456]

A British gem! They should rightfully be proud of such an iconic song!

[@theoriginaldozie]

this song just hits everywhere simultaneously

[@Macrogue65]

This piece transcends time. It sounds as fresh in 2023 as it did on the release. The second side to this album is simply incredible.

[@thavax9402]

Kate Bush....goddess for all eternity....💚💙💛💜

[@Mel-vu7ec]

Nunca supe que esto existía enserio vivía debajo de una piedra

[@LucifersTear]

They should have had her appear up through the center of the Pyramid/Hill as Lady Brittania at the end, that would have been awesome!

[@paulwild3676]

They asked her to sing Abide with me and she refused sadly.

[@paulwild3676]

They asked her to sing Abide with me and she refused sadly.

[@Jnf4uk]

Thank you Duffer Brothers for bringing back a vintage song!

[@limagirl9131]

They couldn't pick up a better song for the closure of the OL .... still have goosebumps everytime I watch it!!! :D

[@jkmlkook5292]

por qué nunca supe de esto?

[@CharlieFBarassi]

and now is #1 on itunes ..love this song now hearing in stranger things

[@debonidaniel]

This is not the Stranger Things version,she rerecorded the song for the Olympics

[@heyidaroo]

That moment when you realize the stage is shaped like the Mind Flayer 😳

[@dansimsss]

Kate bush is my female artist of all time, whit Peter Gabriel on the man side...long live to England. I'm a French guy from Quebec...

[@TorstenFelder-bn2ez]

Brings back so many lovely memories. I remember (somewhat back in the day haha) waking up to this tune one morning, as I was on a train from Copenhagen to Stockholm.

[@davidflavell1868]

She is a legend

[@katebush1126]

Hello, How're you doing Thanks for being a fan of my musical craftiness, It's nice meeting you here

[@noaelizabeth6826]

She has such a unique voice , so glad my mum brought me up on her music 💖

[@mateusfaria_]

oh max, what have you done

[@effemess]

The best Summer of my wonderful life without a doubt! now 70!

[@jeffrejr1]

effemess we need the Olympics after COVID.

[@brothatwasepic]

Run Max!!!!!!

[@StratsRUs]

The dancers and the drummers are perfect.Very strong.

[@FredericaBimble]

I like at 0:09 the first hint of the song comes in and then it picks up into her song. I don't know why this is such a mesmerising performance but it just is. The song is haunting.

[@wintersbest]

This portion of the closing ceremonies was not televised in the States, so it's great to see it here. The pyramid thing is weird but the song is very effective -- I especially like the new vocal. Wish Kate had been there, though.

[@itsrainingcatsanddogs]

Oh wow this music fits so well with the dhol beats awesome!!!!!

[@librarysong8617]

Nobody: Stranger fans: *The expert*

[@VitorOliveira-ou5sk]

10 years later it's on the top again ❤️

[@ellebelle6439]

I remember the London Olympics it was the best one by far and I remember this too

[@JoseAyapan]

10 years ago this song completely flew over my head :o

[@58stoddart]

I always cry when I see Jade Jones point to the sky and say I love you Mum after she won her gold medal. Sadly her mother passed just before the Olympics and she dedicated her gold medal who tirelessly drove her to training. A great tribute xx

[@lolabaker8197]

Thanks for talking over the best parts announcers

[@gsampson97]

I actually watched the closing ceremony about 4 weeks ago and skipped this song because I'd never heard of it, now it's on in basically every episode of Stranger Things

[@briansinger5258]

So glad these commentators were talking over the intro - it adds so much to get their insight. I think four people talking next time, with one person talking only about the weather.

[@ShadzYT]

I've heard a few different versions of this song, and I think that for some reason I like the key that this version is in the most. Not sure what it is, but I love it. I wish the commentators would just let it play out without telling us everything thats on the screen

[@Jesusluvz]

Kate had to be 54 or something here, so her voice aged. The key had to be lowered a teeny bit I’m assuming, or just her voice herself making it sound that way. Amazing either way. She sounded great.

[@siraiden09]

Max ❣️

[@rharding6655]

Absolutely brilliant event. Kate Bush truly is a remarkable artist, and these games were such a fitting place to perform this. Excellent closing ceremony, and one we shall remember for a very long time indeed.

[@jakeford8916]

Kate isn’t in the video because she no longer performs on stage. The song was used as part of the ceremony and because shes one of Englands best creatives and artists

[@sayanta1019]

Who's here after Max's scene ?

[@MrDruzbicki]

You can say many thing about the Brits but you have to agree that they always make amazing shows!

[@zipizipi29]

And music

[@pineapplemilkify]

I really wish this performance was available as a buyable mp3 without the commentary. I really like the arrangement made with the Bhangra drums added in.

[@bisikeshan_619]

This song is ahead of its time

[@panickyandy8291]

Truly one of those songs that will always come back time and time again

[@AllieA1982]

The drumming is amazing.

[@muba4179]

Omg now I remember watching this performance in my childhood. After all these years, I know the song finally 😂

[@AnaOliveira_1986]

Iconic. If you think about it, this is one of the best songs of all time and we were lucky enough to experience it.

[@onethreefiveeye]

Best Olympic opening ever...