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“
Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” was the first single from Kate Bush’s 1985 album Hounds Of Love. Written by Bush, it was released as a single in the UK on August 5, 1985, with the album appearing on shelves on September 16, 1985. It was her first 12” single, and her second single to feature gatefold packaging. It was the most successful of Bush’s 1980s releases, eventually peaking at the number three position in the UK singles chart, her second-highest single release there. The single also had a great impact in the United States, providing Bush with her first hit to chart since 1978.
It reached the top 30, and featured prominently within the Dance Charts.
Originally titled, “A Deal with God”, representatives at EMI were hesitant to release the song, as they feared the title could have prevented radio play, especially in the United States. Because the singles from her previous release,The Dreaming, had done so poorly in the charts, Bush relented and changed the title. The executives of EMI initially wanted to release another song, Cloudbusting, as the lead single from the album. Bush successfully convinced them to release “Running Up That Hill” first, citing that it was the first song to be written for the album, and felt that it better represented the broader feel for “Hounds Of Love”.
The song itself has often been misinterpreted. Kate Bush herself has said, “I was trying to say that, really, a man and a woman, can’t understand each other because we are a man and a woman. And if we could actually swap each other’s roles, if we could actually be in each others place for a while, I think we’d both be very surprised! And I think it would be lead to a greater understanding.
Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” was the first single from Kate Bush’s 1985 album Hounds Of Love. Written by Bush, it was released as a single in the UK on August 5, 1985, with the album appearing on shelves on September 16, 1985. It was her first 12” single, and her second single to feature gatefold packaging. It was the most successful of Bush’s 1980s releases, eventually peaking at the number three position in the UK singles chart, her second-highest single release there. The single also had a great impact in the United States, providing Bush with her first hit to chart since 1978.
It reached the top 30, and featured prominently within the Dance Charts.Originally titled, “A Deal with God”, representatives at EMI were hesitant to release the song, as they feared the title could have prevented radio play, especially in the United States. Because the singles from her previous release,
The Dreaming, had done so poorly in the charts, Bush relented and changed the title. The executives of EMI initially wanted to release another song, Cloudbusting, as the lead single from the album. Bush successfully convinced them to release “Running Up That Hill” first, citing that it was the first song to be written for the album, and felt that it better represented the broader feel for “Hounds Of Love”.The song itself has often been misinterpreted. Kate Bush herself has said, “I was trying to say that, really, a man and a woman, can’t understand each other because we are a man and a woman. And if we could actually swap each other’s roles, if we could actually be in each others place for a while, I think we’d both be very surprised! And I think it would be lead to a greater understanding.
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maxlharris wrote:
David Glimour kicks this over the top. No dig on Kate Bush, but that open space in the song is pure Gilmour...
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farfafarf wrote:
This is my favorite Kate Bush song.
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Nochek wrote:
lOve.
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goia- wrote:
my favorite <3
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marcinradek wrote:
Fajny kawałek!!!
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nanasubways wrote:
not bad, but i don't like it when she sings reaaaal high, but this song i do like!
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franlouisemaher wrote:
sublime track - no cover comes close to Kate's original
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almost_obsessed wrote:
I don't understand why so many people think Kate's original is "crap," and regard Placebo's or Within Temptation's versions as so much better. <3 this original
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tyrique12 wrote:
More plays? This is a tragedy.
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Squeak2727 wrote:
AB-SOLUTE. CLASSIC!
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MonsterBeatle wrote:
This exceeded my expectations...
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Lene1054 wrote:
have loved kate 4 years..always a renewing discovery..wow
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sirthorty wrote:
she´s a great artist! great femal singer
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marcinradek wrote:
Świetne!
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fordelphus wrote:
One way or another, Kate would make her way in, cos she's so talented, doesn't matter who introduced her. She would eventually be on tops. This song is a masterpiece, Kate's best. Also I found really interesting the drum line don't have a single cymbal, Kate knew what she was doing.
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jane_eyre07 wrote:
The Placebo cover is interesting and I like it, but it is no way near being as amazing as Kate's original. I get frustrated with people who shit on Kate in favor of Placebo. Really, people?
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TheSativaGamer wrote:
@bigphil1982 how about really good artist.
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otlotus wrote:
Love it :)
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crocy2 wrote:
A Happy New Year 2012 to all listeners at Last.fm ;-)
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zampano1919 wrote:
Love this song. I love Kate Bush, forever
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