Running Up that Hill - Kate Bush | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@1sad1956]

If not already mentioned, her duet with Peter Gabrial (Don't Give Up) is astounding. .

[@richg0404]

That song came out at a tough time in my life and seemed to be speaking to me. (I'm sure a lot of people felt the same). It can still take me back and bring tears to my eyes.

[@jimblaine741]

Don't give up is an amazing song! It really grabs you! I think that might be the greatest thing Kate did! She stole that song!

[@randolpho-]

Definitely, yes!

[@PhoenixRisen63]

❤️❤️❤️

[@PhoenixRisen63]

@@richg0404 Agreed. I'm thinking it saved my life once upon a time. Thank God for music. ❤️

[@Laurasiana]

Theatrical is what Kate does. She likes to present different characters in her songs, and the vocals often change accordingly. Also, she’s an astonishing lyricist. The maturity of the songs she was writing at age 17 is beyond belief. Going back to earlier recordings is a good idea. I’d recommend hitting“Babooshka” or “Violin.”

[@rk41gator]

You can feel a connection to Peter Gabriel in the theatrical elements. Kindred souls. These guys should cover 'Don't Give Up". Her "Women's Work" is pretty heavy as are her anti-war songs. "Army Dreamers" video is devastating.

[@DandyLion662a]

Definitely Babooshka. It's so unusual but really engaging.

[@robertreichle1]

@@DandyLion662a Babooshka's video is insane, and I love her kind of insane.

[@marlew6629]

She's also an amazing engineer and producer. She is in fact, a true musical genius, as others like David Gilmour and Peter Gabriel have commented on.

[@jgsrhythm100]

Agree with all said! my favorite "Big Sky" (official video) My favorite music video period!!! Talk about theatrical!!! otherworldly!!!

[@brumleytwitch6265]

Nobody ever mentions the fantastic avant garde backing vocals on the last two minutes of this song. Go back and listen again and just pay attention to Kate's vocals behind the music.

[@notabritperse]

That style is put to even more striking effect in another track off the same album, "Mother (Stands for Comfort)."

[@midkingsteve]

yes! it had big middle radiohead vibes to me but 12 years sooner. very very cool

[@bgfd1]

Totally agree. No one ever mentions them. I remember when I first heard this song when it first came out and those out of thsis world backing vocals really got me.

[@jgsrhythm100]

I noticed them!!! My favorite "Big Sky' (official Video) !!!!!! My favorite music video period!!!!!!!!!!!

[@YourLoyalDeserter]

Those vocals combined with the huge gated reverb drums and the stabbing guitars just sound absolutely epic

[@joehebert789]

Kate has always created from within her own universe that she occasionally shares with us. Her music provides a key to a secret door, but she has always been a full performance artist. She is true to herself and doesn't chase the carrot that leads to success, yet success still finds her because her talent is unique and boundless. Her music defies labels. It's enigmatic yet it always perfectly expresses who Kate is.

[@TheFairyintheFishBowl]

So beautifully expressed. I’m saving this! 👌🏻❤️

[@joehebert789]

@@TheFairyintheFishBowl Thank you.

[@sixbladeknife44]

Perfect description, nice 👌

[@debrafong8899]

You took the words right out of my mouth. Perfect!

[@raboratory]

She's a magical being in a harsh world..

[@matthewleonardball2925]

“This woman’s work “ is a masterpiece gets you right in the feels. An absolute must guys ❤️.

[@samanthahealy1134]

Exactly, it was used in the movie she's having a baby. The emotions and command of her voice and lyrics is sublime.

[@catherinetait6331]

absolutely agree, I love that it was written for "she's having a baby" one of the most emotional montages every.....

[@warrenbridges1891]

Mathew Leonard Ball Great song, but with these guys, only tracks like "Violin" would make an impression.

[@denisemeredith2436]

You need to hit Wuthering Heights - a hit she had when she was 17. She has an unusual voice and is extremely talented, she took time out to have a family but she is back touring again.

[@jgsrhythm100]

"Wuthering Heights" 100% and totally respect checking audio over video but in this case I recommend the official video, because she is a performance artist and this performance is truly transformative

[@scatton61]

Such a 'marmite' song

[@southendonseaarts]

Kate isn't touring and doesn't plan to she only had a limited run concert a few years back.

[@1000whispering]

they will have that song. better tracks on first album for these boys

[@alanmusicman3385]

Back again again.... This must be what - her 3rd comeback?

[@troidva]

True story: a friend set me up on a blind date in 1991 with his girlfriend's college roommate. While we were waiting for her to show up at his old rowhouse on Capitol Hill in DC, my friend's girlfriend warned me her roommate was a talented singer but a little unconventional. Just then, a hand appeared above the shutters scratching on the front window, and I heard a voice singing this line from the song "Wuthering Heights" in a credible imitation of Kate Bush : " Heathcliff, it's me, Cathy I’ve come home, I'm so cold Let me in-a-your window Heathcliff, it's me, Cathy I’ve come home, I'm so cold Let me in-a-your window." Thus I met "Cathy." One day shy of a year later, we were married.

[@katherinebosse5706]

GREAT story! ❤️‍🔥

[@ingrid8994]

Love this story 💘

[@aliwantizu]

Now THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is a Story!

[@psa110]

See, not all blind dates are a mistaken disaster. Nice Story. You leave us wanting to know more about her. Glad she makes you happy.

[@FoxUnitNell]

@LLSSKITS I was thinking that too.

[@greeneyz90]

Kate is theatrical, she studied dance and mime, so her music reflects those influences, for me she is the best female artist, so unique and immensely talented

[@allisonreed7682]

Kate Bush is artistically important and I hope you'll consider reacting to her again. Her vocals are powerful yet delicate. It may take additional listens for you to appreciate the strata of her musical genius. And she is very theatrical. That's part of who she is as an artist. "Wuthering Heights," "This Woman's Work," and "Don't Give Up" (her duet with Peter Gabriel) are some of her better known songs but really anything from her catalog is worth hearing. So glad y'all finally got around to her!

[@johnhughes3214]

What is your opinion of Pat Benatar's cover of "Wuthering Heights"? It's clearly more mainstream, with Pat and Neil Giraldo really turning it into a rock song, complete with soaring guitar solo. But Pat has such a beautiful, operatic voice. I really think she does the song justice. She puts her own "theatrical" spin on the vocals.

[@allisonreed7682]

@@johnhughes3214 Believe it or not, I wasn't familiar with her cover before you mentioned it. But I just listened to it and I think she really did it justice while also incorporating her own sound. Very cool. Thanks!

[@lindalines135]

@@allisonreed7682 She did not cover WH. She wrote it and hers is the original version.

[@allisonreed7682]

@@lindalines135 yes, I know. I was referring to the cover by Pat Benatar that John mentioned. I know it’s Kate’s original song.

[@DorothyFarias]

According to an interview she did, the lyrics are about wanting to switch places with her lover's mind, so they could understand each other completely. Pretty awesome concept.

[@reversereverie]

Before I knew that, I was imagining this song to be about switching places with an ailing loved one. For example, my dad is paraplegic, and I often listen to this song wishing we could switch places

[@CBGB_1977]

I was just getting ready to write this very thing. 💫

[@jenx4115]

"Do you wanna feel how it feels? Do wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me" It's so deep, because she wanted to change places so he could feel the yearning, the frustration, the heartbreak that didn't seem to go both ways. The deep bullet that's lodged in her heart, let's switch, did you know that it was tearing you asunder? I mean, I've been right there. Epic poetry. Brilliant! In so many ways! I love 💕 the Celtic vibe of those drums, this song is so evocative, I'm in Ireland! :)

[@John_Locke_108]

Originally called "Deal With God" but the record company made her change the title. Pretty cool idea of making a deal with God instead of a deal with the Devil.

[@johncarr2806]

Check out " The man with the child in his eyes," her 2nd hit single, written when she was 13, recorded when she was 15, after playing it for Dave Gilmour.

[@scottscott232]

Yes, Please. That's most definitely my fave. I didn't know that she wrote it aged 13. Absolute genius at work.

[@personalcheeses8073]

So beautiful

[@neilcarmouche]

Search for the hand written lyrics on Google , they are there written in pink felt top just as any 13 year old girl would ,

[@doobernow]

This Women's Work clip from She's Having a Baby solidified my love for Kate Bush. Such a beautiful emotional song in its perfect performance in a movie!

[@allisonreed7682]

Leaves me in a puddle of tears every single time!

[@chicken2jail545]

That scene is so powerful. Then right after it gets goofy.

[@Gez492]

A woman's work OMG its sublime.

[@doobernow]

@@chicken2jail545 the movie is rather goofy, but that's what makes it a John Hughes 80s film. But that scene just humanizes it perfectly. The tear drop turning into a blood drop is everything!

[@emileconstance5851]

Wasn't that Maxwell?

[@annmarieray3922]

Kate bush is my idol, her first song she wrote when she was 13 years old).. The man with the child in his eyes) she writes, sings, she a dancer, she choreograps her dance, she's beautiful.. Listern to her music.. You'll know what i mean)

[@lynne5322]

You're only ready for Kate Bush when you're ready for Kate Bush. (Some are born ready. 🙂💕)

[@leemasters8868]

Just find it bizarre that in the UK if an artists state their influences people have a look. A lot of American artists and not even the same genre have always said Kate was an influence but it's taken years for people to have a look.

[@MrKatsdad2112]

The thing about Kate Bush is either you love it or you don't. There is no middle ground. At this time in the 80s I was a metal guy and hated it, but as I got older and understood the vibe I became a huge fan of hers.

[@loosilu]

I do'nt agree. SHe grew on me.

[@dannydorko7075]

I just quite like this song...

[@sallyphillips9175]

I'm in the don't category. Never liked her. And I'm not young. I was a senior in high school when this was released. I don't like Stranger Things, either. My cousin made me watch the first episode several years ago one day at her house cos she just knew I would like it. NOPE.

[@stanleymasterson1135]

I was a kid in the 80's, and while this song isn't very good compared to other 80's music, it's 1000x better than any of the garbage being made today

[@jgsrhythm100]

They have to understand 1) she sounds like no one else 2 ) She is not overdoing anything she just follows her own path. Nothing she does is derivitive of someone else 3) her dance and perfornane is 50% of her appeal.

[@jackg1968]

Honestly I appreciate it when a reaction channel doesn’t pretend to love everything. I feel like there’s too much of those channels out there. But you guys also went into depth about the things you did enjoy, which I appreciated. Great reaction video, keep it up!

[@jgsrhythm100]

There is a live version of "Running up That Hill" with David Gilmore on guitar, definitely worth checking though "Wuthering Heights"(78 she was 19) based on the 1800's novel 100% and totally respect checking audio over video but in this case I recommend the official video, because she is a performance artist and this performance is truly transformative. Warning vocals very high register and a bit odd, but for me is whats so alluring about it. She is a genius full stop. It was painful to watch the boys reaction because you need to check her earliest track to fully get her.

[@notabritperse]

Even with them having a little of an issue with the "theatric" vocal delivery on this song? "Wuthering Heights," which I love, will make their heads explode! Pass the popcorn, then; because she makes a vocal choice and sticks with it HARD!

[@scottandrewbrass1931]

19 going on 20 in 1978. But still effing amazing anyway.

[@jgsrhythm100]

@@notabritperse Yeah, I get your point which is why I suggested the music video because her performance is truly mesmerizing. I think Andy would love it, Alex would like more than the last but could potentially be wiged out like you mentioned. The fact that David Gilmour dug it, might open their mind a bit, but get your point.

[@jgsrhythm100]

@@scottandrewbrass1931 Ah edited to 19. .Thanks

[@Troublette59]

The whole middle school thing with this song! I was a little older than Andy and Alex when this came out and I have always thought it was met most accessible song to a mass US audience. Cloudbursting would also be up there. Her vocal choice in Wuthering Heights I think would be very difficult for them. It really helps to know the reason behind it. That being said, it was Wuthering Heights and the album The Dreaming that totally turned me into a big fan. She has so many great songs and she is one artist where her videos can really help as she is also such a visual artist. That being said I know a lot of people especially in the US just don’t seem to get her unlike so much of the rest of the world.

[@ianrobinson4200]

Straight up S tier, not even a second's hesitation for me

[@flubblert]

Woah, didn't see this one coming. One of the greatest songs of the '80s!! Inspired. Kate made an indelible mark with this one. Solid A+ for me.

[@Wordsmyth8]

Ditto. A and A don’t seem to get her, though.

[@jenx4115]

I've been harping on not just context, but lore. I mean, the moment in time and the framework is hard to convey, the synth has always existed for these guys, so has social media, Google, totally not their fault. I just wish they'd watch Songs That Changed Music and listen again. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmexo5adidl7f6M I doubt they'll see it but I posted this link in the comments out there, maybe they'll find it. There's also an episode for how soon is now, it's the answer to this dilemma imo :)

[@warrenbridges1891]

@@Wordsmyth8 They're too young and immature. Some people don't get Kate Bush until they're on the old age pension. Slow developers.

[@sixbladeknife44]

That whole album is a masterpiece, I bought it probably a week after it came out…still one of my favorites along with The Dreaming, Kate is a bonafide genius.

[@annereidy7981]

She is dramatic, that's part of her persona, a Bronte influenced style of romance that suits the surreal atmosphere of the 'Wuthering Heights' ideal.

[@robertthomson5485]

Kate Bush is AMAZING. “Man With a Child in His Eyes” “Woman’s Work” Duet with Peter Gabriel “Don’t Give Up.”

[@pflynn581]

Man with THE child in his eyes.

[@robertthomson5485]

@@pflynn581 bless me father

[@lynne5322]

Rapper Big Boi was obsessed with this song as a kid & he eventually met Kate. She is a huge influence on so many. (Some geniuses take time to appreciate.)

[@bigw725]

being from savannah and being a huge fan of big boi, it kind of blows my mind that he was ever even exposed to her, let alone loved her. possibly explains a bit how he ended up with andre and was comfortable supporting andre’s creative flavor though

[@lynne5322]

@@bigw725 That is such an interesting point RE Kate + Big Boi & Andre!

[@mikeoliver5642]

B? For Running Up That Hill? Kate Bush is one of the most unique, and brilliant, artists and this is one of her best songs. She is a genre all unto herself. For some artists, dipping your toe is insufficient. You should immerse yourself in Kate Bush, like a baptism. And afterwards you will be saved.

[@jgsrhythm100]

Highly recommend her very first hit(#1 in UK) "Wuthering Heights"(78 she was 17)) based on the 1800's Novel, her most mesmerizing emotional track 100% and when David Gilmour took her under his wing. Totally respect checking audio over video but in this case I recommend the official video, because she is a performance artist and this performance is truly transformative She is a genius, totally unique and you won't fully understand her if you don't experience her earliest material. Her biggest hits in the US are the most big 80's produced. Andy, in this case I would not use the term Banger I would say transformative and an emotional journey. I think the big 80's production of Running up that Hill takes away. My suggestions (check official videos!) 1) Wuthering Heights 2) Big Sky 3) Babooshka

[@gardenofeels6872]

She was born in 1958, the same year as me, so she was 19 years old in the first part of 1978, and 20 in the latter part.

[@MiddleMalcolm]

Ahhhh... So glad to see you guys hit this one. Masterpiece. Great to see people discovering this one for the first time.

[@willem-janageling3907]

They didn’t like it….

[@notabritperse]

@@willem-janageling3907 They liked it; didn't LOVE it. Kate Bush, whom I adore, is not for everyone and her appeal can insinuate it's way into your tastes, over time. I'm just glad they gave it a listen. Occasionally, the bandwagon does a public service.

[@willem-janageling3907]

@@notabritperse A B is a polite way of saying “hated it”

[@notabritperse]

@@willem-janageling3907 I've never found them to be dishonest in their opinions. You are more insightful than I, seeing right through their bullshit.

[@willem-janageling3907]

@@notabritperse I respect their reactions and didn’t intend to suggest they are dishonest. I merely think they try to be polite and not offend their followers.

[@dennisoconnor4767]

Great comment section, guys. Good analysis. Andy nailed a couple of observations.

[@geoffreycarter2686]

The whole album is just astonishing. Her body of work stands up against anyone.

[@mickeymccoy9085]

I don't think you guys are mature enough for her duet with Peter Gabriel but you could grow...Don't Give Up. Incredibly powerful and moving. You have to WATCH the video too.

[@DavidKing-ut9wr]

Been a huge fan of Kate’s since day one. This is one of her most radio friendly songs.

[@JamesRea2]

Her duet with Peter Gabriel on "Don't Give Up" is awesome. You also need to start doing Peter Gabriel's solo work.

[@sherryorr5160]

Love that song!!!❤

[@carolinekennedy3689]

A spectacular track

[@willem-janageling3907]

Why do you think they’d like it?

[@davidrold9770]

I said basically the the same thing James. Great song & where's the solo Peter Gabriel.

[@scarpad]

Agree so much good Gabriel stuff

[@WilliamTheMovieFan]

New wave at its peak. Kate is an early performance artist. Her videos have lots of interpretive dancing.

[@garyschill7923]

Yeah, emphasis on Performance Artist is important. she was a genius at that

[@jgsrhythm100]

"Wuthering Heights" 100% and totally respect checking audio over video but in this case I recommend the official video, because yes, she is a performance artist and this performance is truly transformative!!!!

[@sallocurto1571]

It’s not new wave. She had nothing to do with that scene.

[@jgsrhythm100]

@@sallocurto1571 Agree, though In. Villiams defense many get lumped in for lack of category.

[@WilliamTheMovieFan]

@@sallocurto1571 really? I figured if Devo and Talking Heads were New Wave, as unique as they are, surely Kate Bush would fall into that category.

[@annesmith2259]

From probably the best album I’ve ever heard. She’s a unique artist and follows her own rules… she owns my heart

[@stpnwlf9]

The album this is from, Hounds of Love, is a spectacular record, taken as a whole. Kate is a performer - writer, keyboardist, singer, dancer, videographer - her artistry shines through in whatever she does. Let me add, if you want to hear some of her later work with Gilmour sneaking in on guitar, check out Love and Anger from the Sensual World album.

[@Bostonguy3031]

"I loved the atmosphere " That's like saying, she has a great personality.

[@richg0404]

yeah, "I loved the atmosphere..... but..."

[@sallybannister6224]

They just dont appreciate art in a song or depth. If it aint prog or rock or male they just dont get it. With some exceptions I guess ...Janis Joplin.. but thats because they would have seemed un cool.!!

[@spryttle]

Well, there are those times when it's difficult to come up with something positive to say... case in point...

[@robland6804]

@@sallybannister6224 You're a one-note kazoo. All you're capable of is accusing someone of an -ism. It's pathetic, really. Also, this song sucks.

[@lanaj1107]

I agree with them. It's not a bad song, just not to my taste. Thank God we don't all like the same thing!

[@msmrsro]

This song holds a special place on my heart. Back in 1985-86, I would ride to school with my neighbor friend. This cassette would be playing. He was small in stature and big in personality - cigarette in one hand, coffee cup in the other, driving this giant boat of a car. Good memories. #RIPKurt

[@Every_Day_islike_Sunday]

That's a great memory! Sweet.

[@jaemyrick5277]

Thank you “Stranger Things” for reviving this song. Now there are new fans for this song in 2022.

[@allenlunde7908]

If you don’t like this song you probably won’t like her earlier work. Kate Bush is a unique artist. Her voice and delivery can be jarring to some. Others, like myself, love that she doesn’t sound like anyone else. I wasn’t aware of her connection to Gilmor but I know Peter Gabriel was a huge supporter. I think you can hear him singing background on this recording and I know she sang on some of his work.

[@willem-janageling3907]

Great point! Alex generally doesn’t like the 80s alternative scene. They may be better off stopping with it.

[@Wesker1984]

She's the first female artist to pen her own number one hit. She wrote most of the first couple of albums as a schoolgirl lol.

[@fidoz2370]

In the UK not the US.

[@canaryinacoalmine7267]

These two fool didnt like it, it went over their head.

[@cynthiawhite9830]

Carly Simon

[@richg0404]

@@cynthiawhite9830 yup. and Carol King. I'm sure there are plenty more.

[@cynthiawhite9830]

@@richg0404 yes you are right! I was just coming back to say Carole King!

[@lubilou64]

The thing with Kate Bush is she’s a very visual artist. Her videos are insane. Babooshka is a) an amazing song and b) you will thank me for introducing you to the video 😜

[@alanhynd7886]

Almost works as well with the sound off. But not quite...

[@lubilou64]

@@alanhynd7886 that’s funny, my husband says that too….!! 😂

[@jgsrhythm100]

Babooshka and Big Sky!!!!!! Both far far prefer to anything else though would start with "Wuthering Heights" 100% and totally respect checking audio over video but in this case I recommend the official video,because she is a performance artist and this performance is truly transformative

[@lubilou64]

@@jgsrhythm100 100% agree. They need the videos too to appreciate the whole Kate Bush experience 👍🏻

[@sallyphillips9175]

@@lubilou64 Why, is she naked in the video or something?

[@corvus1374]

Stuart Elliott on drums, plus there's a Linn drum machine.

[@paulboserup463]

Her influence and achievements are deep, deep.

[@marshsundeen]

This song is the definition of New Wave. She is British, so it helps to see the lyrics.

[@jdjohnson7299]

Such a massive catalog of brilliant music. The woman is a musical genius. Queen of art rock.

[@brt5273]

I agree with Alex about the cilantro gene metaphor. Not everyone is going to GET everything. As open minded as I am, there are some things I totally don't get, to the point that I really don't like them but I try to at least analyze and recognize whatever it is that others are getting value from. I think you guys do a really good job at that. Kate's work is described variously as Art/Avant/Experimental Pop/Rock, and also draws on Glam, Classical and even Folk. So, very much Eclectic and Theatrical while eluding specific categorization. She doesn't generally play to the charts with singles, being more concerned with the overall album that may generate some charting hits. For myself, I liked some of her work but I had trouble connecting with some of it too. It was a love affair that grew over time. Every new piece that did turn me on also turned me on more to her whole body of work. That sort of appreciation also has a lot to do with ones personal circumstances in relation to particular music, and how it becomes associated with life experiences over time.

[@jefffiore7869]

Back in 1985, this is the song that got me into Kate Bush and it's her fifth album. Spent a lot of time getting into her earlier works, great song and an amazing talent!!

[@carolcarol3938]

Listening to the magical, unique, ethereal creature that Kate Bush is, is only a part of the experience....with some artists you just HAVE TO see the clip to see the performance that accompanies it. Kate is a theatrical/performance/dance artist, as well as songwriter and singer. All these parts need to be consumed together to really get the full flavour of what she is about. She's British....she has an English/British accent. Just listening to Kate Bush PERFORM is like watching a movie with a blindfold on.

[@taniaPBear]

If her pronunciation bugs you, maybe don't go any further, that's how she pronounces, you know she's British right?

[@gailwebster6653]

A womans work is outstanding.

[@kathynicholson103]

I loved Kate Bush when I was in college. You might like "Hounds of Love" or "Cloudbusting". Make sure you watch the videos; it adds so much to the experience!

[@1000whispering]

the videos are a bit dated now like. and take away from listening to the music imo

[@colindebourg9012]

Cloudbustin, a classic.

[@Wordsmyth8]

Yeah, Cloudbusting is great.

[@kathynicholson103]

@@1000whispering Aww, Hounds of Love has that great 40s Retro vibe: I love it!

[@godcandy108]

Dave Gilmour sings background on Pull Out the Pin

[@smooth111012]

Kate is a legend. I love this song and the video, surreal and so dam fantastic. Been a fan since early 80’s. This track gives me goosebumps, it has an effect on one’s soul. So beautiful

[@ap8eioul1]

She's the Goat and you didn't even scratched the surface..prog at its finest

[@jaybee7890]

I figured you guys might not totally dig - Kate Bush and other art rock/post punk/ progressive pop styles are usually unconventional and vibey and don't have a lot of banging solos like guitars, etc. but it's still great stuff. It was super appropriate for the times as well.

[@akirkpatrick1987]

Kate Bush is phenomenal. Period.

[@triscat]

Alex, with impeccable timing, steps directly on Kate's very first words. Magic!

[@terryconnelly484]

I can't wait till Monday at 12:00 PM to listen to your reaction and when I saw you put this on my heart dropped and I cried.... Not sure why this was even requested or backed up by anybody else

[@cappyp5240]

Interesting note.... The Head-set microphone was developed for Kate as she does quite a bit of movement when performing. She was friends with Peter Gabriel who also adopted this microphone.... and the rest is history.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

If You Watched The Video,, You Would've Found Out That She's Also An Incredible Dancer & Possibly Enhance The Whole Feel Of The Song For You.

[@guymersh3148]

Can't wait to see your faces when/if you react to 'The Man With The Child In His Eyes'. It's hard to believe she wrote it when just 13 years old. I think you'll then appreciate what a truly unique talent she is....

[@davemarten280]

Maybe someone else mentioned this but Dave Gilmore let her stay in his house while she worked on her debut album. He supported her all the way. There's a great live performance of Gilmore playing this song with her on youtube.

[@mthraves]

Love your reviews and Kate Bush is a genius. There's plenty more to discover with her.

[@777petew]

She's wonderful.

[@SuperReasonable]

I loved her first album The Kick Inside when it came out and was very impressed with the production. Then this came out and the production went up 10 fold. She’s is a real talent who always does her own thing and never follows trends. A real treasure.

[@richardfairlamb9728]

Just listen to the ninth wave on side two of this album (hounds of love). It will blow your mind.

[@ScottatHouseonaHill]

"One of her records." My dudes, this is a must-play. "Hounds of Love" is stunning. The second side is a suite that has to be heard in one sitting. Plus, Side One is brilliant, too.

[@colinbenidt9052]

You also have to watch her videos. She was a classically trained ballet dancer and a master at choreography. The video for this song with all the dance moves increases pretty much anyone’s appreciation for the song. It also helps tell the story of the lyrics.

[@anglosaxon5874]

Watching the video at the same time adds to the experience. She does her choreography too.

[@heidiii1387]

I understood every word. It's a song that would take a few listens for some...I loved it instantly...Wuthering Heights took a couple listens but now I love it.

[@liquidninja6654]

Geez, here’s a slice of pure magic and you two just don’t get it.

[@kimnolan4084]

For me, there is this category of singers...call them unconventional, but they push bounds, not afraid to be themselves, get kicked out of prestigious music schools, weird, mysterious ,super "artsy" ..and they are some of the best vocalists I've ever heard....For female artists...Joni Mitchell, Janis Joplin, Kate Bush , Bjork, Tori Amos, Aurora...(I'm sure people could add to this,) but even before "Stranger Things" Kate bush was amazing to me. I would listen to Wuthering heights over and over and your reaction song was also on the album I had. I encourage you to explore more of these artists...they are unconventional and IMHO some of the BEST!! I need to work on my list of male vocalists....but will start with Leonard Cohen for sure..

[@TheNoladrummer]

I’m still in love with Kate. Her art gets better as she matures. She is singular.

[@cherylbohlender7341]

It's like someone opened up a time capsule and out popped Kate Bush in all her hidden glory. There must've been some GenX writers on Stranger Things...seems like that's how all the newbies are discovering 80's music in the past decade. I couldn't be happier! 🤗

[@stephenthorpe8457]

The song is actually about a woman who wants to swap bodies with her lover so as to allow him to experience their relationship from her perspective ("come on baby, come on darling, let's exchange the experience"). Hence the dance at the beginning representing lovemaking, with the initial lyrics "It doesn't hurt me, do want to feel how it feels, do you want to know it doesn't hurt me ..." It astonishes me how this all seems to be above most reactors heads, no offence!

[@yomo1690]

9:18 how active? Not only does she write the songs she also produces them. True artist

[@mararundell2500]

Listen to the words, guys. It's about a relationship "you want to know if it hurt me ...... see how deep the bullet lies". "Make a deal with God and get him to swap our places". She wants to see things from her partner's perspective to better understand and help their relationship.

[@bleonar3]

To quote the great Vincent LaGuardia Gambini, “C’mon, you can say it. They know.” This song is a C.

[@johnhughes3214]

A & A: The guitarist is Alan Murphy, a session musician probably best known for playing lead guitar on Mike and the Mechanics 1986 hit "Silent Running," including the haunting guitar solo. A song definitely worth checking out, also a rather atmospheric song, but one I believe much more suited to your tastes. Murphy unfortunately died a few years later from complications of AIDS.

[@C_Melvyn_James]

Yes, That M and the M song is very atmospheric, isn't it? Thanks for the info. RIP Alan.

[@Manageode]

I was just thinking of Mike and the Mechanics as I read that last poll. I was thinking I would prefer a Mike and the Mechanics hit, or Men at Work, some Devo hits, or one Spotify played for me this week, Der Kommissar, by After The Fire.

[@mancuniancandidatem]

Alan Murphy also did great work with Go West and the second incarnation of Level 42. His own band SFX was a great fusion album.

[@johnhughes3214]

@@mancuniancandidatem Just listened to the SFX band for the first time. Brilliant stuff. Reminiscent of Allan Holdsworth, which is the ultimate compliment for a jazz rock/fusion guitarist. Thanks for the information!

[@MikeSchmidt]

NO!!! I've spent 40+ years trying to gatekeep her out of the zeitgeist! She's blowing up because of Stranger Things AND IT'S PISSING ME OFF!!! The world cannot have her!

[@mvellis3863]

You should check out the official video, Kate is an accomplished dancer and does an incredible routine in this video, Kate Bush is an icon, a pioneer for women in the music industry, an innovative one of a kind musical and artistic genius. Highly influential and respected by musicians, fans, critics, etc. world wide. A brilliant vocalist (with a 4 octave voice), composer, lyricist, pianist, producer, dancer, mime, choreographer, video director.

[@chrismartin6370]

To repeat what Andy said; this is not my favorite thing to listen to, but It is good that you are listening to a variety of genres.

[@carloslozada470]

Kate Bush is incredible

[@rk41gator]

Her video is special and shows her vast dancing ability in addition to your voice and music.

[@jfox9126]

A lot of 80s music was about creating atmosphere and vibe and just sitting with it. Hard to explain how it hit our ears at that moment in time. We had been through 70s stadium rock which is a big exciting sound, as well as disco music which is about sped up tempo and obviously, dancing. So the atmospheric synth sound was a different feeling, it was like just being patient and sitting with it, and being almost hyper aware of every little key change. I loved it - it actually felt like suspense, and like being let in on a secret. It had a cinematic quality. There are so many 80s songs that created their own specific atmosphere or vibe but I won’t recommend them to you because it’s not your thing! I would recommend more Van Morrison to you though - one of my favorites from the era you guys are into.

[@Joshualuv13]

Still love that song as I did back in the 80's listening to it on my walkman after a night on town in bed ..dreamy

[@jameszwahlen4299]

You MUST listen to Kate Bush backing up Peter Gabriel on “Don’t Give Up” from 1986’s album “SO”. Mesmerizing!

[@clare1061]

I moved down to Houston Texas in the early 80s A few years after I graduated and a couple roommates of mine we’re really into Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, XTC, the Smith’s etc. and she is absolutely fabulous. You need to listen to her sing with Peter Gabriel The song is “don’t give up“

[@loosilu]

I hope you watch her videos, because they are a very important aspect of her work. She is a trained dancer. Wuthering Heights has two versions. You want the white dress version.

[@normanbuchwald]

I was a college freshman back in 1985 in Los Angeles and alternative radio station, KROQ was playing this song and it peaked my curiosity. It was different, poetic, and I liked her voice a lot, loved the percussion and the mysitcal feeling of the song. So with me not working yet, but looking for a job I decided to "go for broke" and get some albums I wanted on cassette (CD's were still very new and a CD player was still quite expensive at the time) through Columbia House where the extra album I selected was Hounds of Love and my experiences hearing that album quite impressed me. Most of the other 12 tapes I hardly played, but boy did I play that cassette consistently until I had to eventually replace it. Two years later I had my second part time job while still being a full time college student at a record store, and that year, Kate Bush's greatest hits compilation, the Whole Story was out, and we played that quite a bit (in fact from time to time in the next four years, we'd put it back in rotation from time to time) and I remember customers who were mainly there to browse and look at VHS tapes to rent would eventually get interested, ask about her, and buy The Whole Story album. I have been a major fan of hers ever since. As for Stranger Things, all I can say is that in season four they don't only play the song but it is part of the plot, and they picked a very good song for the meaning and the character involved. Anyway, I do encourage you give the song more listens and definitely make a point to hear the lyrics as it will further enhance it all. Enjoy in your discovery!

[@relativetimeworx8459]

I had a feeling Kate Bush would be a tough sell on the younger guys... she is an artist that really needs to be associated with the context. There were not many female rock artists in the late 70s, and even at that, Kate was remarkably unique. Also, Kate pre-dated Madonna with regard to the use of male dancers on stage - it was completely unheard of prior to Kate. She was a marvel beyond her years, but admittedly, an acquired taste. Hearing her vocals, even Geddy Lee said, "Damn, that's' high!" (jk) The quintessential Kate is the early Hammersmith Odeon concert: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2WXqKqInN96q9k Tracks to check out: Wow / Feel It

[@eve7093]

This woman's work and The man with the child in his eyes 👌🏻

[@stuarthastie6374]

Hugely talented from a tender age. Very experimental in the use of instruments and sounds and illustration of lyrics using modern dance. Captivating personzlity that rejects stardom. Inspiring!

[@mattking5936]

The fact Kate Bush never really broke through in the US restores my faith in humanity.

[@warrenbridges1891]

Matt King Only people who haven't heard her whole catalogue say things like that. I've been a hard rock fan since 1968 and a lot of her prog and rock numbers are awesome.

[@martinstubbs7974]

Pure genius!! This lady wrote "The Man With a Child in His Eyes" at aged 13.

[@personalcheeses8073]

You can’t tire of Kate’s music. That’s why she still has all the old stalwarts adoring her

[@hughdalton7622]

She's Emily Bronte. She's Mary Shelley. She's Jane Austen.

[@b00jen81]

Kinda cracking up that Andy said he thinks her first hit in 1978 probably has a wider universal appeal. Hmm..."Wuthering Heights"? Lol idk, guys. Now, it DID hit Number 1 in the UK. But it never broke the Top 100 in the US. Imo, when compared to Wuthering Heights, Running Up That Hill is a downright accessible pop song. I mean, I am a HUGE Kate Bush fan and was introduced to her thru Running Up That Hill (funnily enough, when I LITERALLY WAS in 8th grade!) and played my copy of Hounds of Love to death. But I actually didn't care for Wuthering Heights when I first heard it later, and it had to grow on me over time. I do love it now, tho! But part of what I love is its grandiose gothic drama and almost silly sounding vocals at times. So HAVING SAID ALL THAT, I would actually LOVE to see y'all react to it! SO PLEASE DO 😄🙏🏼 Alex, when you mentioned that you didn't care for the way Kate sings certain words because it sounded too theatrical, that is not some kind of misstep on her part. She is ABSOLUTELY going for theatrical! It's definitely her thing. And also, you nailed it with your cilantro metaphor. Because as others have pointed out, you either have a taste for Kate's music and love it, or it's just not for you at all. In general, I actually really appreciated everything y'all had to say in the video, because as usual, you're putting your thoughtful and intelligent music minds to work :) I do think it's important to understand about Kate that her main objective for making music and performing is pure self-expression. When someone is working in that pocket, you're definitely going to get an interesting mixed bag of things that work, others that don't as much, and certainly nothing highly accessible. For instance, probably one of her most beautiful and commercial sounding songs is the title track off of the first album, "The Kick Inside." However, the subject matter immediately takes away its commercial viability, as its meant to be a suicide note from a sister to her brother -- whose child she is pregnant with. And my personal favorite of Kate's music is the entire second side (back when we played records, heh) of The Hounds of Love. The first half of the album is all unrelated songs. But the second half, subtitled "The Ninth Wave", is a loosely conceptual piece about a young woman's journey after falling thru ice into a frozen lake. See? Pretty nichey and theatrical stuff! Oh, and not sure who is playing guitar on this track, but David Gilmour does play guitar on a song she did a few years after this one, "Love and Anger."

[@actuariallurker9650]

Try Siouxsie and The Banshees song "Cities in Dust" it is equally brooding but has dynamic change and movement and none of the weird "dramatic" like stylings in the vocals

[@raycornford283]

If you want another Kate track, try This Woman's Work