Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill

by **Blondini** » Sun May 06, 2012 6:27 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp43OdtAAkM
Incredible record.

29 UK iTunes after it was performed on The Voice UK by Bo Bruce.

I like her and it's an OK version.

by **CrazyCrazy** » Sun May 06, 2012 6:31 pm

Adore this and Kate, no one can do it like Kate, so no one needs to try.

Website · by **Mylostlenore** » Sun May 06, 2012 7:07 pm

It's a great song. I also love Placebo's version and Within Temptation's cover is growing on me.

by **Ruthymon** » Sun May 06, 2012 7:08 pm

Classic.

by **Blondini** » Sun May 06, 2012 8:27 pm

Mylostlenore wrote:It's a great song. I also love Placebo's version and Within Temptation's cover is growing on me.

Almost every version i've heard is good.

I'd rank covers (as none come close to Kate despite many being very good indeed):

1. Within Temptation (not as faithful as some below but as an overall track it's my fave)
2. Nolwenn Leroy (dark pop, probably the most sincere cover)
3. Faith and The Muse (dark wave rock)
4. Purple Crush (synth pop/ dance)
5. Placebo
6. Levy 9 (trance)
7. Natalie Gauci (Australian Idol)
8. Bo Bruce (full clip with her back story about the song)
9. Serena (chillout pop)
10. Tori Amos (medley with God - live)
11. Kerli
12. Kiki and Herb (famous drag act - admirable version!!)
13. Little Boots
14. Theo Bleckmann (art-rock, from his album of Kate covers Hello Earth)
15. Chromatics (indie/ synth)

It's like Cohen's Hallelujah - infinitely workable, rarely messed up.

Will Young and Patrick Wolf have also done it and can be heard on YouTube.

by **RaFanatic** » Sun May 06, 2012 8:31 pm

Looooove this song

One of my faves of her! Placebo cover is amazing as well!

by **Chun** » Sun May 06, 2012 10:26 pm

No-one can do it like Kate. I love how they try and fail.

by **Vindrag** » Mon May 07, 2012 5:22 pm

Another Kate Bush about to re-enter the UK charts! How lovely! That Bo girl sounded good.

by **Vindrag** » Mon May 07, 2012 5:24 pm

I can't check now, but is Hounds Of Love climbing as well!?

by **Blondini** » Mon May 07, 2012 8:44 pm

Vindrag wrote:I can't check now, but is Hounds Of Love climbing as well!?

Not top 400.

by **francisplaiy** » Mon May 07, 2012 9:14 pm

Ruthymon wrote:Classic.

+1

by **Graham76man** » Tue May 08, 2012 12:40 am

Kate herself wanted it to be called "Deal With God" but the record company feared a backlash from the religious lobby and said change it.

It seems you can get in a lot of trouble using God in a song title :roll:

The Beach Boys did too with God Only Knows. That's what EMI were afraid of!

by **Play** » Tue May 08, 2012 12:48 am

Graham76man wrote:Kate herself wanted it to be called "Deal With God" but the record company feared a backlash from the religious lobby and said change it.

It seems you can get in a lot of trouble using God in a song title The Beach Boys did too with God Only Knows. That's what EMI were afraid of!

That's why I love Kate!! She is brave 8-)

by **tir69** » Wed May 09, 2012 9:32 am

Amazing song and Wow!! at the extended version

by **IceAngel** » Wed May 09, 2012 9:35 am

I love this song! One of my favourite moments on Hounds Of Love.

by **Blondini** » Wed May 09, 2012 5:37 pm

33 Chart Update.

by **AndiIversen** » Thu May 10, 2012 1:34 am

I find myself singing this one every now and then, I have never heard it on the radio and I don't mind at all, It stands the test of time.

by **denise** » Thu May 10, 2012 11:05 am

francisplaiy wrote:
Ruthymon wrote:Classic.
+1

by **Blondini** » Sun May 13, 2012 6:23 pm

51 (115)

by **Wayne** » Sun May 13, 2012 6:27 pm

It pains me to see people praising Bo's version on YouTube at the expense of Kate's version - which actually is one of the greatest records in chart history IMO.

It took me a long time to get this record, but its absolutely incredible, as Tony pointed out in the OP.

by **ThomyX** » Sun May 13, 2012 7:02 pm

One of the greatest songs I know, no covers come close to the original imo.

by **Blondini** » Sat May 19, 2012 6:08 pm

Just got a message from Kate Bush. Not sure what to do with myself. http://www.katebush.com/news/best-wishes-bo

Dear Bo, Many congratulations on your fantastic performance last night on The Voice. I thought it was really beautiful and very moving. I feel so proud of you. Good luck for tonight and very best wishes to you and your mum.

With love,
Kate Bush xx

Was just mentioned on the show. Kate as gracious as ever.

by **CrazyCrazy** » Sat May 19, 2012 6:09 pm

Aww that is amazing for him, I'd feel honoured too. :lol:

She is a great lady, love her.

by **Blondini** » Sat May 19, 2012 6:14 pm

crazycrazy wrote:Aww that is amazing for him, I'd feel honoured too. She is a great lady, love her.

Her!

by **summer** » Sat May 19, 2012 6:18 pm

Very positive about Within Temptation's version. Thanks Blondini.