The first released single from that fifth was the ethereal yet catchy 'Running Up that Hill (A Deal with God)', a song which has only grown in popularity over the years.

Executive at her record label EMI were not too sure about releasing the song with its original title of 'A Deal with God', due to any potential negative religious reactions.

Kate relented and changed the title to just 'Running Up that Hill', but the album version of the song is listed as 'Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)'.

Kate Bush explained in 1985: "It's about a relationship between a man and a woman. They love each other very much, and the power of the relationship is something that gets in the way. It creates insecurities.

"It's saying if the man could be the woman and the woman the man, if they could make a deal with God, to change places, that they'd understand what it's like to be the other person and perhaps it would clear up misunderstandings. You know, all the little problems; there would be no problem."

'Running Up that Hill' was Kate Bush's most successful 1980s single, entering the UK chart at number 9, and peaking at number 3.

It was also a hit in the US, reaching the top 30.

It returned to the charts in 2022 after being used several times in the latest season of Netflix drama Stranger Things.

Amazingly, the song climbed to number 1 in the UK singles chart following its newfound love.

This finally gave Kate her first number one single since 1978, making it the longest gap between number 1s ever.

Beautiful, Sublime, Timeless, Epic, Enjoy.

Comments:

ginnyscott7255

My 17 year old daughter has this on her playlist. Imagine how surprised she was when Granny showed her the original album.

the_wanderer5536

Imagine releasing a song when you're 27 years old and it reaches number 1 when you're 63 years old

johnriehle623

As a 72 year old man I'm tickled that 17 year olds are discovering Kate Bush.  You like Kate?  Try The Dreaming (1982). It's the most original and experimental album she ever made, and I suspect that's why it was overlooked at the time. On the basis of that record alone Kate's a genius. Every song on that album is formally audacious musically and lyrically like a compressed novel. When I first heard Sat In My Lap on the radio I was stunned.  It sounded like a playful mashup of "Pop" music and avant-garde European art music!  I had to find out where it came from and who made it.  I discovered The Dreaming and Kate Bush. That was 40 years ago. I'm so glad Kate is finally getting the recognition she has always deserved.

phuongle9816

I'm a millenial and I so happy that Stranger Things led me to this masterpiece. Kate Bush is truly a talented artist. I always stunned by the live performance of the older generations, soulful vocals with no special effects and live music.

RedSharkx

This song is so intense. It rips my heart in two.

gailborden689

I'm 68 and I used to listen to her in my 20's. Her music is timeless.

rubywine9487

Kate Bush is one of the most original and talented artists of all time. I'm delighted that a new generation is having their minds blown.

talkthattalkbee3295

They picked the perfect song to re-discover. This is the epitome of timeless. I can't think of a decade that it wouldn't fit in 

katasia81kasia

After watching Stranger Things, this became one of the best songs for me to listen to, and play on the keyboard

merked-

Bro something about 80s music just feels so much better than today's music

denisekirkland8400

Thank you Stranger Things for making her number one. Always thought she's unique and amazing

Jetmech01

I remember first hearing this song on Casey Kasem American Top 40 in 1985. It had such a unique sound to it. Sometimes it gave me chills it was so awesome! God I miss the 80’s!

ggmm6182

She's certainly one of the most unique and creative women in the history of music and she wrote and produced every one of her songs unbelievable talent and the fact she was doing all that in the 1970s and 1980s is more impressive for me she's one of the great talents of the last 50 years

billjames9237

Kate was a renaissance. Absolutely magnificent.

AlexAlex-wl6jl

Kate is so beautiful, her voice is magic. I love her.

anandamayiilitvinova85

I'm in love with this woman - So much power and sincerity!

TheDuxNutz

So proud for Kate. Yet another generation being entertained by her unique musical talent. Special mention for those who included her music in the ST score. BTW Kate , thanks again for the music

onlyme219

Kate is a true master at her craft, kudos

TheAndy331

I heard this song when I was younger. When it was on the radio I never knew the lyrics and how powerful they actually are !!

RS-os7wm

The reason the song is resonating so well with todays generation via stranger things is simple, it’s an original song sung by a superb artist that never sounded like anything else in 1985 and that still applies in 2022.  People just recognise brilliance

justinb7542

34 years old, Ive heard a lot of 80s music over the ages. I had never actually heard this one before. Its amazing

mrdkhall33

This lady wrote and sung with so much of her soul...beautiful music

laine.62

There's only one Kate Bush. Unique