Kate Bush‘s 1985 masterpiece Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) has connected with a whole new generation of music fans following its appearance in the new season of Stranger Things. Kate’s celebrated the track’s success by thanking fans for their support in a statement posted on her website.
‘Running Up That Hill’ appears in a pivotal scene during Season 4, Episode 4 of Stranger Things that involves Sadie Sink’s character Max Mayfield. The track features on Kate’s seminal 1985 album Hounds Of Love, and the timeless ballad is a reminder of why so many music fans hold her in such high regard.
Writing on her website, Kate says, “You might’ve heard that the first part of the fantastic, gripping new series of Stranger Things has recently been released on Netflix. It features the song, Running Up That Hill which is being given a whole new lease of life by the young fans who love the show – I love it too!
“Because of this, Running Up That Hill is charting around the world and has entered the UK chart and Billboard Hot 100 at No. 8. It’s all really exciting! Thanks very much to everyone who has supported the song. I wait with bated breath for the rest of the series in July. Best wishes, Kate.”
The track’s success is just recognition of Kate Bush’s standing as one of music’s greatest songwriters, and now is a great chance to dive into the rest of her discography!
