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A haunting, emotionally powerful synth‑pop masterpiece from her 1985 album *Hounds of Love*, “Running Up That Hill” explores gendered perspectives through symbolic lyrics and cinematic visuals. The evocative music video, directed by David Garfath and choreographed by Diane Grey, features an interpretive dance between Bush and Michael Hervieu in minimalist, surreal environments, amplifying the song’s themes of struggle and empathy. In 2022, the track experienced a massive resurgence after its inclusion in *Stranger Things* Season 4, introducing it to a whole new generation and propelling it to number 1 in multiple countries.
Official music video for the single "Running Up That Hill" written and produced by British singer Kate Bush.
The song was the first single from Kate's 1985 album Hounds of Love and released in the UK on 5 August 1985.
"Running Up That Hill" entered the UK chart at number 9 and eventually peaked at number 3. The single also reached the top 30 in the United States.
Kate Bush’s music video for “Running Up That Hill”, released 1985. Directed by David Garfath. 4:56 in HD, 429,777,566 plays and 4,026,577 likes on YouTube. Filed under Alternative, Pop, Rock and Soul. AltSounds Curated.
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