Back at the top of the charts thanks to Stranger Things nearly thirty-seven years after the release of her hit “Running Up That Hill”, this June 6 Kate Bush reacted to the enthusiasm aroused by her song.
His words had become rare. Kate Bush, queen of art rock and progressive rock marked the 1980s with her clear and melodious voice. Here it is now back at the top of plays, nearly thirty-seven years after the success of its title ” Running Up That Hill “, in 1985. The singer owes this sudden enthusiasm of the young generation for her repertoire to the series Stranger Thingswhich uses its tube in one of the scenes of the fourth episode of season 4. The show of the Duffer brothers which surfs on the wave eighties had already revived several cult references of the time, including “The NeverEnding Story“, the emblematic song of The never-ending storysung by Dustin and Suzie in season 3.
Back tops most-streamed songs on Spotify in the UK and iTunes worldwide, Kate Bush therefore wished to react on her personal website. A rare speech, because the British star does not speak much in the media. “You may have heard that the first part of the fantastic and gripping new series ‘Stranger Things’ recently aired on Netflix. It features the song ‘Running Up That Hill’, which gets a taste of new life thanks to the young fans who love the show — I love it too!“, slips Kate Bush in a press release published on her site Monday, June 6. A playful return to the rediscovery of one of her greatest hits.
Kate Bush, a fan of choice for Stranger Things
Contrary to what young fans might believe, it is Netflix who can be delighted to be among the fans of its flagship series, one of the most famous artists of the 20th century. Much more than just a fad, Kate Bush benefited from the support of David Gilmour, the guitarist of the group Pink Floyd, to launch her career in the 1970s. She enjoyed international success in the decade, and rose topped the UK charts as early as 19in 1978. With its title “Wuthering Heights“, she becomes the first and only female singer-songwriter to top the UK music chart. The performer of “Babooshka” is present in the playlists of many fictions of the small and the big screen, such as The experts, glow, Big Little Lies or The Handmaid’s Tale. But this time, Kate Bush does not hide her interest in Stranger Things“It’s really exciting! Thank you so much to everyone who supported the song. I look forward to the rest of the series in July.“, added the star. One more fan for the Duffer brothers’ series, which will make its big comeback on the platform on July 1st.
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Kate Bush rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s, rising to the top of the UK charts in 1978 at the age of 19.
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Discreet in the media, Kate Bush came out of silence on her personal website this Monday, June 6.
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Kate Bush welcomes the new success of her song thanks to Stranger Things, of which she says she is a fan.
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Kate Bush says she is looking forward to the second part of season 4 of Stranger Things, which will air on July 1.
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Sadie Sink
“Running Up That Hill” is heard by actress Sadie Sink, who plays the character of Max in Stranger Things.
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Sadie Sink
Sadie Sink is at the heart of Stranger Things Season 4 Episode 4, in which Kate Bush’s song has a special function.
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The scene in question was commented on the official Stranger Things Instagram account.
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Leading listeners on Spotify in the UK, and on iTunes worldwide, Kate Bush is active on her website and Instagram.
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Cara Buono, Noah Schnapp, Priah Ferguson and Gaten Matarazzo
Cara Buono, Noah Schnapp, Priah Ferguson and Gaten Matarazzo will make their big comeback in the second part of the fourth season of Stranger Things from July 1st.
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The cast of Stranger Things
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