“Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush: Everything You Didn't Know

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Given its recent rediscovery thanks its inclusion on ’Stranger Things,’ Alex and Jordan celebrate Kate Bush’s immortal “Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God).” Join them as they explore the song’s genesis in a rural English barn, the pioneering piece of technology that lent the song its distinctive sound, and the emotional backstory behind the lyrics. They’ll also discuss Bush’s battle with sexism, her unexpected connections with Pink Floyd, James Bond, David Bowie, and why Prince called her his “favorite woman.”

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Given its recent rediscovery thanks its inclusion on ’Stranger Things,’ Alex and Jordan celebrate Kate Bush’s immortal “Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God).” Join them as they explore the song’s genesis in a rural English barn, the pioneering piece of technology that lent the song its distinctive sound, and the emotional backstory behind the lyrics. They’ll also discuss Bush’s battle with sexism, her unexpected connections with Pink Floyd, James Bond, David Bowie, and why Prince called her his “favorite woman.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2022-06-17 57 min Transcript
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