After Stranger Things 4, Kate Bush returned to the spotlight for ‘Running Up That Hill’ appears on the soundtrack
July 30th is the birthday of a very iconic singer: Kate Bush. This Saturday, the 30th, the owner of “Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)” turned 64 – and collected many interesting events and hits throughout his life.
It is worth remembering how, in 2022, the artist returned to the spotlight with the fourth season of Stranger Thingsoriginal series Netflix created by Matt and Ross Duffer. This happened after “Chapter Four: Dear Billy,” fourth episode of the season, with a scene where Max (Sadie Sink) run away from the villain vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) because you heard the favorite song: “Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God).”
Below are five interesting facts about Kate Bushfrom childhood musical idol to decision to be vegetarian.
The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever
In 2013, an arts festival in Brighton, England, sought to break the world record for the most people dressed in Kate Bush in one place. So, 300 people gathered wearing a red dress to choreograph the video for “Wuthering Heights” from 1978.
In the following years, the event continued to be held with fans around the world every July 30th to celebrate the singer’s birthday, the event came to be called The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever. In 2022, of course, it was no different:
Who was Kate Bush’s childhood musical idol?
Kate Bush revealed that her great musical idol in her childhood was none other than Elton John, owner of hits like “I’m Still Standing,” “Rocketman” and “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.” The information is from The Guardian.
Kate Bush Hits Major Milestone With “Wuthering Heights”
One of the singer’s most iconic hits, “Wuthering Heights” was the first song written by a single woman to reach number one in the UK charts.
Few words in public appearances
To this day, it is quite rare to see Kate Bush in a public appearance. In 2001, the artist decided to attend the award Q Award after winning in the category Classic Songwriter. In her acceptance speech, she thanked him in a few words: “I just came.”
Kate Bush explained why she is a vegetarian
A few years after revealing that she is a vegetarian, Kate Bush explained the reason for this decision: “I don’t think plants mind being eaten, actually. I think they would be very sad if nobody paid so much attention to them.”
Source: Rollingstone
Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
