SotD - Kate Bush

Yes, apparently a 37 year old song will save the universe. Here's a look at "that scene" from Stranger Things that sent Running Up That Hill running back up the charts...

Such was the success of the song's use in the hit TV programme that Kate Bush issued a very rare personal statement on her website thanking everyone.

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 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

A further press statement added:

"When the first series came out, friends kept asking us if we’d seen 'Stranger Things’, so we checked it out and really loved it. We’ve watched every series since then, as a family. When they approached us to use Running Up That Hill, you could tell that a lot of care had gone into how it was used in the context of the story and I really liked the fact that the song was a positive totem for the character, Max. I’m really impressed by this latest series. It's an epic piece of work - the shows are extremely well put together with great characters and fantastic SFX. It’s very touching that the song has been so warmly received, especially as it’s being driven by the young fans who love the shows. I’m really happy that the Duffer Brothers are getting such positive feedback for their latest creation. They deserve it." - Kate Bush

Here's how it appears in the show (don't have nightmares!):

And here's the song in all it's original glory: