Stevie Nicks Loves Kate Bush Ahhhhh!!!

[mikebise]

The Dreaming is my favourite of Kate's, with "Get Out Of My House", "Sat In Your Lap" and "Houdini" as my stand-outs.

I forgot to mention that Kate is also known for being sampled in the massive 1992 hit "Something Good" by Utah Saints, which incorporates "Cloudbusting" in the song and video (listening to it right now!).

In November 1985, People magazine compared Rock A Little and Hounds Of Love, and said that Stevie & Kate were very similar in many ways.

I love Pat's cover of "Wuthering Heights"! It's what got me into Kate Bush in the first place.

Kate's live version of "Running Up That Hill" reminds me of Waddy's guitar somewhat, so I could see Stevie performing it in concert (instead of "Face The Promise"?)

[Macfanforever]

I do like Kate Bush .I wonder why Kate did not do good in the states.Others from UK cleaned house here like now with Adele.

[mikebise]

After Kate's first album, The Kick Inside, failed to take off in the US in 1978 (despite an appearance on Saturday Night Live), the American branch of EMI refused to release her next two albums: Lionheart and Never For Ever.

Luckily, with the rise of MTV and Kate's well-known video presence, EMI America did release The Dreaming when it came out in September 1982. The sticker on The Dreaming even said:

Featuring "Suspended In Gaffa" - As seen on MTV!

There was a huge grassroots campaign of Kate's North American fandom in 1984-1985 to get Kate's name and music more out there in the US and Canada. It was an exciting time! And then to have Kate finally have chart and financial success here with Hounds Of Love was a dream literally come true!

[Pyewacket]

Originally Posted by Macfanforever

I do like Kate Bush .I wonder why Kate did not do good in the states.Others from UK cleaned house here like now with Adele.

Kate's releasing two albums this year -- the first one debuted at #2 in the UK back in May, blocked from the top spot only by the juggernaut that is Adele.

The next one ("50 Words For Snow," due in November) sounds really promising: a concept album with just seven songs that range from seven to fourteen minutes. I can't wait!

[mikephxaz]

Kate Bush's songs "A Woman Work" and her duet with Peter Gabriel "Don't Give Up" could be two of the most beautiful songs ever written....watch the video of Don't Give Up....its beautiful!!

[TrueFaith77]

Kate Bush is very simply the greatest female music artist of all time.

Still, I wish she'd retire.

Originally Posted by Pyewacket

Kate's releasing two albums this year -- the first one debuted at #2 in the UK back in May, blocked from the top spot only by the juggernaut that is Adele.

Dat's right! Don't get between Adele and a buffet table.

[wheart]

WOW!! Another reason to love Ms. Nicks (not that I needed anymore!). I wouldn't have pegged Stevie as a Kate Bush fan.

[BombaySapphire3]

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

Kate Bush is very simply the greatest female music artist of all time.

Still, I wish she'd retire.

Really?I think disc 2 of Aerial "A Sky of Honey" is brilliant.Why should she retire

[mezzoforte]

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

Kate Bush is very simply the greatest female music artist of all time.

Still, I wish she'd retire.

Really? I really liked Aerial. I'm still not sure about Director's Cut, but I'm just pleased she's still a creative artist. I'll try anything she releases.

Dat's right! Don't get between Adele and a buffet table.

*Sigh*
Haven't we all heard enough fat jokes about Adele? Were they ever funny? Her job isn't to look hot for us--it's to sing for us. And she does it brilliantly.

[GoldDustBoy]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

Really?I think disc 2 of Aerial "A Sky of Honey" is brilliant.Why should she retire

It is brilliant, but I also love A Sea Of Honey. I've been listening to Mrs. Bartolozzi on my ipod during a long bus trip, and I could barely hold the tears. It's a proof that the words "washing machine" can really work in a song. I've noticed that many people who like Stevie also like Kate. There is craziness in her music and performance that I can really relate to. My favorite albums are Never for Ever, Dreaming, and Lionheart. I also found this on youtube, and I think it sounds really great


Kate Bush & Stevie Nicks - How To Be Invisible/Secret LoveMix

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1C0mpt4tr0

[TrueFaith77]

Originally Posted by mezzoforte

Really? I really liked Aerial. I'm still not sure about Director's Cut, but I'm just pleased she's still a creative artist. I'll try anything she releases.

Of course, I will try anything she releases as well (I even sat through The Golden Compass for the credits!). Aerial is fine. It's beautiful sounding. But the first disc is uninspired and the second disc is sonically exciting, but I've pulled out all of her previous records regularly. Never Aerial since 2005.

Director's Cut was a red flag.

Originally Posted by mezzoforte

*Sigh*
Haven't we all heard enough fat jokes about Adele? Were they ever funny? Her job isn't to look hot for us--it's to sing for us. And she does it brilliantly.

No. I'm the only person I know who makes them. There should be more. I'm not asking her to look hot for me. I'm asking for her to provide evidence in her music that she has a passion for something other than eating. The indulgence and selfishness that she expresses in her music, the lack of discipline in her vocals, make the outward manifestation of these qualities available to ridicule. It's my (critical) defense against the coursening of the culture that she promotes and from which she benefits. Note that I wasn't simply making a fat joke: I was referring to her personality. There's no compassion in "Rolling in the Deep." Plus, she killed Amy Winehouse.

Conversely, heartbreak brings out the humanity in other plus-size artists. Mama Cass wouldn't step on you on the way to the buffet, I'm sure she'd invite you over to enjoy with her. She'd throw a party. I can tell this from the generousity of her music.

[tothegypsy]

Originally Posted by mezzoforte

*Sigh*
Haven't we all heard enough fat jokes about Adele? Were they ever funny? Her job isn't to look hot for us--it's to sing for us. And she does it brilliantly.

Agreed. Even if someone doesn't like her music, there's no need to be crass.

[Pyewacket]

Originally Posted by GoldDustBoy

I also found this on youtube, and I think it sounds really great


Kate Bush & Stevie Nicks - How To Be Invisible/Secret LoveMix

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1C0mpt4tr0

I made that earlier this year (before the releases of IYD and DC). Thanks for posting it.

[Sanne2]

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

No. I'm the only person I know who makes them. There should be more. I'm not asking her to look hot for me. I'm asking for her to provide evidence in her music that she has a passion for something other than eating. The indulgence and selfishness that she expresses in her music, the lack of discipline in her vocals, make the outward manifestation of these qualities available to ridicule. It's my (critical) defense against the coursening of the culture that she promotes and from which she benefits. Note that I wasn't simply making a fat joke: I was referring to her personality. There's no compassion in "Rolling in the Deep." Plus, she killed Amy Winehouse.

Wow........

[BombaySapphire3]

To get back on topic ..somewhat I could not be more excited about Kate's upcoming new concept album..Few artists can really pull off a concept album ..Pink Floyd in their prime are one of course and Kate's two concept pieces The Ninth Wave and A Sky of Honey are their equals IMO. I'll admit that The Red Shoes and A Sea of Honey had some less than stellar moments to me but a Sky of Honey released just six years ago is incredible.It is absolute rubbish that she should retire.Not only that she is over a decade younger than La Nicks.