Running Up That Hill: 50 Visions of Kate Bush

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Likewise, the Stings and Elton Johns of this world are like a rat up a drainpipe when there’s a sniff of working with a hip, young act but that isn’t the case with Kate. This book has all the stories behind the iconic tracks such as 'Wuthering Heights' and 'Babooshka,' as well as Bush's collaborations with artists as varied as Elton John, David Gilmour, Prince and the Trio Bulgarka. Running Up That Hill: 50 Visions of Kate Bush by Tom Doyle is not a typical biography, but rather a montage of different moments in her life and career with current interviews from those who knew her or transcripts from interviews with her on television shows or magazines at the time. Comprising fifty chapters or 'visions', The Big Sky is a multi-faceted biography of this famously elusive figure, viewing her life and work from fresh and illuminating angles. Running Up That Hill, by Tom Doyle, is an insightful and far more personal look at Kate Bush than what we usually get in writings about her.

There are also a fair few fascinating anecdotes which even a dedicated (or should that be dediKated?He draws extensively on an interview he conducted in 2005, a privilege granted to few journalists but one which seems warranted based on this book. Part wall of sound, part Herman Melville, Hounds of Love ( alongside Prince’s Around the World in a Day ) still remains one of the most left-field albums ever made by a chart-topping star. visions" does seem like it's going to be a very inventive radical new biography format, which it isn't really, but it still makes for an interesting read! Kate’s determination to produce herself and her apparent disinterest in touring (post The Tour of Life) are both fairly well known traits but somehow Doyle imbues them with a freshness. He has a long interview to quote from, then weaves in occurrences, quotes, cultural significance, and some personal details from over Bush's long career (1978 to present).

In 2005 rock journalist Tom Doyle interviewed iconic songstress Kate Bush in her home for the popular music magazine Mojo. The interviews are all insightful, and when there is a question about what might have happened, Doyle gives all the sides, and lets the reader decide. Running Up That Hill: 50 Visions of Kate Bush is a vibrant and comprehensive re-examination of Kate Bush and her many creative landmarks.

We're always happy to answer any questions or queries you might have, please get in touch using one of the methods below. Doyle concludes his contemporary military fantasy trilogy with this ambitious installment (after The Left-Hand Way). Bush childhood, learning music, her brother's influence and the musicality that is present in the family. It is probably most meaningful to those who are familiar with Kate’s work because many chapters refer to Kate’s albums and specific songs. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate.