Better late than never: Americans have discovered the singer’s incredible talent Kate Bush. Wuthering Heights, Don’t give up, Babushka… so many songs could have crossed the Atlantic in recent years but it’s Running up that hill that the Duffer Brothers chose to insert in the last season of the series Stranger Things. As Max – played by Sadie Sink – is plagued by Vecna’s dreadful dreams, she is saved by “the voice of an angel“, that of her favorite musical artist, straight from England, which she listens to using her Walkman.
It’s a hell of a poker game for the creators of the series Stranger Things, and a nice late success for Kate Bush. In 1985, the 63-year-old singer peaked at 3rd place in the English charts… now, 37 years after the release of Running up that hillthe title triumphs all over the world. 150 million streams on Spotifya monster success on the TikTok platform… in total, the romantic artist should reach no less than 1.16 million euros in royalties. Not bad for someone who hasn’t released an album since 2011!
This is probably just the beginning for Kate Bush. On July 1, 2022, Netflix finally unveils the last two episodes of the 4th season of Stranger Things, which will undoubtedly play a small layer of music from the 1980s. Running up that hill will continue to resonate in the cottages, just like the album from which the song comes, Hounds of Love, which emerges from behind the bundles in stride. Until now, Kate Bush had not had the opportunity to reach the American public. She never set foot on an American stage is, moreover, has not given an incredible number of concerts in his entire career. She toured Europe in 1979 and resided in London in 2014. A fan of science fiction, she agreed to have her voice used for the Netflix series. This must, indeed, make him want to run to the top of the hill, of joy and satisfaction…
Find all the information on Kate Bush in the magazine Closer, n°889, of June 24, 2022.