Kate Bush
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Kate Bush became well-known because of her keen voice and usual songs. She is one of the most successful solo female singer in England. In 1977, Kate's image changed and became more strange when she arrived in the middle of the punk explosion. She eventually became an alternative role model.
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About
Kate Bush (Catherine Bush) was born on July 30, 1958 in Bexleyheath, Kent, England. As a child, Bush played the past time by playing the organ at her parents' barn house. At her teens, she started writing songs. Ricky Hopper, a family friend, was impressed by her piece and arranged to record a demo for young Kate. At the age of 16 years old, Kate signed in with EMI Records. Kate started to take up dance and voice lessons, she also continued to write songs at her spare time. In 1977, Kate started to record at the studio.
The single "Wuthering Heights" topped the British charts. Bush later on released, The Kick Inside, a collection of her compositions. It sold over one million copies in U.K alone and was at #3 on the charts. Kate's sophomore album, Lionheart, peaked at #6 on the charts. In 1979, she was the only concert tour until now that played a series of shows with 17 costume changes.
In 1980, "Babooshka" was a huge hit. Later that year, she issued, Never For Ever. The album reached at #1 on the British charts. She also started to work independently from the record company. In 1982, The Dreaming reached at #3. Unfortunately, "There Goes a Tenner", didn't make in the charts. In 1985, Kate returned with "Running Up That Hill". The single reached #3 on the British charts and took a #1 position on September 1985. "Running Up That Hill" with the album Hounds Of Love gave Kate a chance to crossover to the US. In 1989, Kate brought home the Best British Female Artist award at the sixth annual BRIT Awards.
The Sensual World was released later that year. It took a spot at #2 on the British Charts. In 1993, The Red Shoes followed. Kate took a break to give a chance to motherhood. She left the music industry and went to her countryside home on Berkshire, Reading, England. After a long wait, she released her follow-up album, Aerial in 2005.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
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| 1979 | Ivor Novello Award | Outstanding British Lyric for "The Man With the Child in His Eyes" |
| 1987 | Brit Award | Best British Female Solo Artist |
| 2002 | Ivor Novello Award | Outstanding Contribution to British Music |
| 2005 | Brits25 Best Song Award | Nominated for "Wuthering Heights" |
| 2006 | Brit Award | Nominated for Best British Female Solo Artist |
| 2006 | Brit Award | Nominated for MasterCard British Album for "Aerial" |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
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| 1985 | Hounds Of Love | Certified Gold in U.K. |
| Certified Platinum in U.K. | ||
| Certified 2x Platinum in U.K. | ||
| 1985 | Hounds Of Love | Certified Gold in Canada |
| Certified Platinum in Canada | ||
| 2005 | Aerial | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | UK singles | U.S. Hot 100 | AUS singles | Album |
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| 1978 | Wuthering Heights | 1 | 1 | The Kick Inside | |
| 1978 | The Man with the Child in His Eyes | 6 | 85 | 22 | The Kick Inside |
| 1978 | Hammer Horror | 44 | 17 | Lionheart | |
| 1980 | Breathing | 16 | Never For Ever | ||
| 1980 | Babooshka | 5 | 2 | Never For Ever | |
| 1980 | Army Dreamers | 16 | Never For Ever | ||
| 1981 | Sat in Your Lap | 11 | 93 | The Dreaming | |
| 1982 | The Dreaming | 48 | 91 | The Dreaming | |
| 1985 | Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) | 3 | 30 | 6 | Hounds Of Love |
| 1985 | Cloudbusting | 20 | Hounds Of Love | ||
| 1986 | Hounds of Love | 18 | Hounds Of Love | ||
| 1985 | The Big Sky | 37 | Hounds Of Love | ||
| 1989 | The Sensual World | 12 | 44 | The Sensual World | |
| 1989 | This Woman's Work | 25 | 89 | The Sensual World | |
| 1990 | Love and Anger | 38 | The Sensual World | ||
| 1993 | Rubberband Girl | 12 | 88 | 39 | The Red Shoes |
| 1993 | Moments of Pleasure | 26 | The Red Shoes | ||
| 1994 | The Red Shoes | 21 | The Red Shoes | ||
| 1994 | And So is Love | 26 | The Red Shoes | ||
| 2005 | King of the Mountain | 4 | Aerial |
News
Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts for Kate Bush.
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
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| 1985 | Cloudbusting | Atlantic | Hounds Of Love |
| 1989 | The Sensual World | EMI | The Sensual World |
| 1989 | This Woman's Work | EMI | The Sensual World |
| 1990 | Love and Anger | EMI | The Sensual World |
| 1993 | Rubberband Girl | EMI | The Red Shoes |
| 1993 | Moments of Pleasure | EMI | The Red Shoes |
| 1994 | The Red Shoes | EMI | The Red Shoes |
| 1994 | And So is Love | Kate Bush | The Red Shoes |
| 2005 | King of the Mountain | EMI | Aerial |
Compilations & Live Releases
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Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- Lionheart is the only album of Kate recorded outside U.K.
- The Sensual World is Kate Bush biggest-selling album in the U.S.
- She starred in a show called Les Dogs which was produced by Comic Strip for BBC television.
- She wrote and recorded "Be Kind To My Mistakes" for the Nicolas Roeg film, Castaway.
Reviews
No one can be compared to the unique artist, Kate Bush. Starting at the young age of nineteen years old Kate's twenty-seven year career made her looks evolve. Kate Bush's songs are full of emotions and originality. The song "Wuthering Heights" became an instant classic building herself a strong reputation. --Mimi 08:20, 5 February 2007 (PST)
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