Kate Bush: podcast appearances and interviews

Catherine Bush, born on July 30, 1958, is an English singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, and record producer known for her eclectic style, unconventional lyrics, and innovative dance performances. She began writing songs at the age of 11 and was signed to EMI Records after David Gilmour of Pink Floyd helped finance a demo tape. In 1978, at the age of 19, she achieved a UK number one with her debut single Wuthering Heights, making her the first female artist to top the UK singles chart with a fully self-written song. Her debut album, The Kick Inside, reached number three on the UK Albums Chart. Bush was the first British solo female artist to reach the top of the UK Albums Chart and the first female artist to debut at number one. All nine of her studio albums have reached the UK top 10, including Never for Ever and Hounds of Love, which both topped the charts. She has produced all her albums since The Dreaming, with hiatuses between some releases, most notably between The Red Shoes and Aerial. Her discography includes 25 UK top 40 singles, with notable hits like Running Up That Hill, Babooshka, and Don't Give Up, a duet with Peter Gabriel. Her 2014 concert residency Before the Dawn marked her return to live performing after decades. The song Running Up That Hill gained worldwide popularity in 2022 following its feature in Stranger Things, leading to a UK number one and high chart positions internationally. Bush has received numerous awards and honors, including a Brit Award, Grammy nominations, the Ivor Novello Award, and being appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.