Wow - how have I missed not seeing this! I have been listening to Adele this evening and comparisons with Kate Bush keep coming to mind both positive and negative.
The chair with the guitar and the candle light af 2:34 was a tribute to Kates former guitarist Alan Murphy, who also played with Level 42. He died from AIDS in 1989.
This is a decent cover from Kate Bush. I prefer the original version though, but Kate did a good job with this. I love her and her music and will always do.
Also a beautiful homage to the late Alan Murphy, immortalized here on the image of the empty chair, the guitar, and the candle. RIP Alan, you are well missed!
"1983: After two years out of the limelight, she returned with Running Up That Hill".
Uh, if I'm not mistaken, RUTH was released in 1985, and her previous album "The Dreaming" was released in '82, so by MTV's incorrect calculations, it wouldn't have been two years out of the limelight. Who was responsible for doing the research over there?
@robpiercewrexham No, that is her long time bass player/co-producer/rumored lover, Del Palmer I believe....Someone will correct me if I am mistaken...
@henrycaville Wasn't "Running Up That Hill" from 1985? I remember MTV insisting on showing Kate's Wogan performance instead of the music video, since the video was judged "too sexual." And NOW look at MTV!
Just brilliant and beautiful ...stunning musicianship, wonderful vocal performance (as ever), lovely reggae - ish feel. Performances like this really make life richer !
@robhazelton ye that was a nice touch for Alan great guitarist, iam big level 42 fan and was shocked by his death, nice to see somebody mention this, a lot of people would not have known this.
I first heard this on a channel on a flight to India where it played on repeat fro the entire flight. I listened the entire way a drank the free wine. A year of travelling began with this song and it will always be special to me.
my son and her son were born the same day same year, and in in 1979 she went to tiger cuts balmain in sydney and I gave her my hair for extensions - very weird.
when i was young my dad would pretend that he's such a excpert in "good" music, he would worship rolling stones and u2....i probably now still does....
just listen to them, all their lyrics is about rainman, kelter skelter or another saturn-satan crap....
they never will create songs about Tesla or Reich...just sad people....
Kate's songs not manipulative....her songs are real and unique.
Again an outstanding masterpiece of adorable Kate ! Hmmhh - thought that was just yesterday - and now it's nearly twenty years old ;-)) Anyway - brilliant song ! That girl has more sex appeal than a bunch of lightly clad twens !
Great cover of a classic! She brings her own distinctive talent to it, celebrating not undermining the original. Isn't she marvellous? And Elton has a superb new album The Union, with Leon Russell.
Kate won popular recognition for her version of the song Rocket Man as "best cover" and it received widespread attention and worldwide airplay (along with compliments from Elton John). Her high energy performance and whimsical vocals infuse the lyrics with a far less woeful tone and reinterpret them into a much more philosophical and introspective message. Another terrific job by the unique, masterful, and beautiful Kate Bush.
Rabid - Try watching some of the numerous interviews with her available online. Try reading more about her career as an artist. Try doing a little background investigation on Kate in general before shooting your mouth off about "sticking to the truth" and so on. Those fans who have followed Kate since the 70s will recognize my statement about Kate as a shy and modest artist as common knowledge. Nuff said.
Don't like the fake backing vocal singers lip-synching to Kate Bush. Kate is doing the BVs, but the director put those other two women in...why? To make it more palatable? As if Kate couldn't possibly be responsible for the BVs? UGH! I'm surprised she let this pass. I blame Elton.
It's 1991 and 80's style suits and hair (men+women) are barely hanging on in this thoroughly enjoyable video. Kate's contribution to a tribute album to Elton John.
The rather bored looking gent sitting down with the uilleann pipes on his lap is none other than the great Davy Spillane, don't know him? Well google him and have a listen to some of his music.
YOUR ALL CUNTS, WHO SUCK TINY COBRA PENIS;S FAGGOTS THIS SHIT BLOWS HARD. KATE BUSH IS A FAG QUEEER. ELTON JOHN SHOULD KICK THE LIVING SHIT OUT OF HER.
@ShaqPlaque She's doing that on purpose ... she's a very theatrical performer and would be the first to admit that she looks like a dork there. She was probably just having fun with the vibe. Same with spaceman outfit and the fake conducting.
@ShaqPlaque She's doing that on purpose ... she's a very theatrical performer and would be the first to admit that she looks like a dork there. She was probably just having fun with the vibe. Same with spaceman outfit and the fake conducting.
@stinkstank I like the other dramatic stuff you mention. I think the reason the ukulele bugs me so much is it makes me try to isolate the ukulele's sound and it's just so so far off from the way she's playing it. It's the same suspension of disbelief problem I'd have if she were lipsynching poorly.
@ktmcmc YEAH I AM AN I SAY DIS BITCH SUCKS CAWK AT MUSIC. SHE SHOULD KILL HERSELF FOR TRYNA FUCK WIT ELTON JOHNS MASTERPEICE. nigga i oughtta set that bitches house on fire.
@deplo well...the last thing u can tell about kate bush is the she cannot dance. Check her concert videos or Running up the hill video....as far as her voice goes...well, hate it or love it, I love it :-)
@keithdeweese I'd rather not. It's not my fault she sings this song ridiculously. She sounds all nasaly and idiotic.... And she sings this song that is supposed to be sung by a MAN. It is from the perspective of a MAN. She could have at least changed it, and the way she changed the tone and beat of the song is just awful. And they she dances around like an idiot with that stupid little guitar....
Half of the current female popstars should be shown this or in fact anything by the wonderful Ms Bush. It's not all about stripping to your undies whilst dancing provocatively and having your vocals being cleared up with the help of auto tune! Arise Dame Kate Bush!
She won popular recognition for her version of the song Rocket Man as "best cover" and it received widespread attention and worldwide airplay (along with compliments from Elton John). Her high energy performance and whimsical vocals infuse the lyrics with a far less woeful tone and reinterpret them into a much more philosophical and introspective message. This was another terrific job by the unique, masterful, and beautiful Kate Bush.
The original by Elton wasn't a tribute to Alan Murphy. Alan used to play guitar for Kate Bush before he died. The guitar and burning candle on the Kate Bush video for Rocket Man is a tribute to Alan.
Kate is in fact a rather shy and modest person. Her focus as an artist has always been on capturing the messages in her music through her dynamic portrayal of characters in her performances, rather than on her looks. Indeed, her ethereal beauty along with her captivating vocals and highly personalized lyrics bring tremendous power to her many works of musical art. We will not see or hear another like her--she is a unique talent and a rare music phenomenon.
@RipleyE79 I'm constantly amazed at how many people,who make comments, appear to know so much about people that I'm fairly certain they have never even met before.
My question to you RipleyE79 is...how the hell do you know? You say in 'fact 'whos facts are they? I'm all for leaving a comment like ' this song is great and beautiful,I wonder if Kate Bush is a shy and modest person...etc.' but you go on like your her best friend or therapist. How about sticking to the truth and the music.
What on earth do you mean she is hung up on her beauty? Its probably comments like that that cause her to withdraw from public life. She is simply a beautiful talent.
Kate Bush must rank as one of the best female artists to come out of the Seventies music scene. Her brand of music was just so unusual and just like marmite - you either love it all or simply hate it. Well, I love marmite! Kate Bush's music still sounds as Wow as ever and this Elton John standard has never sounded better. Only wish kate would come out of retirement and play one more time for her fans.
This seems almost like a piss take at first when she starts playing the ukelele. But Its actually genius. I love it. its her voice that makes it. She could sing anything and sound like an angel. I know it sounds cheesy.
I personally think that the songs lyrics and the style of singing contradict. The song is sort of a song of lonliness and a bit of sadness, whereas the upbeat music and her high pitch make it seem happy. still pretty good though.
Kate my wife and I love you so much if ever you want to take a trip to Okinawa please stop by..We will give you the time out you want and some great BBQ..
genius genius genius
TheRedblue42 3 months ago
I have just been entertained.
Mr1DanSmith 3 months ago
This rendition i brilliant. I just love her little Angus Young moment there at 3:55 : )
bagi365 4 months ago
Great cover of this song, but does it capture the song's spirit as well as Shatner's? The debate will rage for generations.
cepson 4 months ago 3
Wow - how have I missed not seeing this! I have been listening to Adele this evening and comparisons with Kate Bush keep coming to mind both positive and negative.
llanman 5 months ago
@llanman Please do not compare the two...
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The chair with the guitar and the candle light af 2:34 was a tribute to Kates former guitarist Alan Murphy, who also played with Level 42. He died from AIDS in 1989.
This is a decent cover from Kate Bush. I prefer the original version though, but Kate did a good job with this. I love her and her music and will always do.
ruderkonge1976 6 months ago
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ruderkonge1976 6 months ago
I'd love to see a kate bush vs kate nash mashup
phatato 6 months ago
Also a beautiful homage to the late Alan Murphy, immortalized here on the image of the empty chair, the guitar, and the candle. RIP Alan, you are well missed!
jcdlc72 7 months ago 8
I remember i was waiting for weeks, watching MTV for a glimpse of Kate...funny clip.
susie00 7 months ago
i love her, fantastic vocalist
toolxxl 7 months ago
A moment of pop genius. Everything is so right. Haven't heard it in so long, but love it so much...
nickbetts61 7 months ago
18 people were raised on mars.
jadeisnutty 8 months ago 2
@jadeisnutty That would account for their tiny heads.
ggarlick46 8 months ago 2
@ggarlick46 and lack of understanding of good earthly music
jadeisnutty 8 months ago
"1983: After two years out of the limelight, she returned with Running Up That Hill".
Uh, if I'm not mistaken, RUTH was released in 1985, and her previous album "The Dreaming" was released in '82, so by MTV's incorrect calculations, it wouldn't have been two years out of the limelight. Who was responsible for doing the research over there?
IAmPlaysWithSquirrel 8 months ago
@IAmPlaysWithSquirrel Call the police! Seriously, everyone - stop everything - THERE'S AN ERROR ON A 20 YEAR OLD TEXT BITE AND IT JUST WON'T DO!
ZZBigDennisZZ 8 months ago 5
i loved the line,"I miss my wife", imagine them making out
Argond314 8 months ago
keith lemon on bass guitar!!!
robpiercewrexham 8 months ago
@robpiercewrexham No, that is her long time bass player/co-producer/rumored lover, Del Palmer I believe....Someone will correct me if I am mistaken...
TheDeebri55 8 months ago
@TheDeebri55 im sorry its just my rubbish sence of humour,type in celebrity juice and you will get it ha ha pooooooootaaaaaaaatttttttooooo!!!!!
robpiercewrexham 8 months ago
god, she would give a snowman a hard on
inverterville 8 months ago 2
@inverterville Good one!
ggarlick46 8 months ago
Cold as hell?! Is this supposed to be sarcasm?
TomSFox 8 months ago
hate this, but love kate :)
VioletSpanxx 9 months ago
Love Kate. Wonder about the 'freedom of speech' thing sometimes but try not to give it too much thought. Hugs x
omswaney 9 months ago
Pure magic, I'm so in love with her :p
fredlebelge 9 months ago
Hey Kate haters - she and Elton are friends. I'm sure he had no problem with this.
sickofwaitingtables 9 months ago 2
What the hell was that???? Shatner's version was better than this!
sharma180 9 months ago
YOU BLEW IT!!!!! nuff said.
MrMan17419 10 months ago
you got a wife, rocket man?? nuff said.
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i hate it. she ruined this song. nuff said.
MrMan17419 10 months ago
@MrMan17419 she did justice to it nuff said
skababooshka 8 months ago
I love this song. The video is really bad.
ejt009 10 months ago
Kate you are so great may you be blessed my friend..
delepine 10 months ago
@henrycaville Wasn't "Running Up That Hill" from 1985? I remember MTV insisting on showing Kate's Wogan performance instead of the music video, since the video was judged "too sexual." And NOW look at MTV!
glvdtxn 10 months ago
Mayve somebody asked before but what is the instrument that guy plays about 3:00 in the vid?
nmm2122 10 months ago
@nmm2122 Are you talking about the uillean (sp?) pipes?
glvdtxn 10 months ago
Just brilliant and beautiful ...stunning musicianship, wonderful vocal performance (as ever), lovely reggae - ish feel. Performances like this really make life richer !
absolutekarl 10 months ago
Every schoolboy's dream...
563421094 11 months ago
who is this?
lakemead00 11 months ago
@lakemead00 Kate Bush ,pop artist legend for the last 33 years.
ggarlick46 11 months ago
Great version.
desp00 11 months ago
the empty chair represents Alan Murphy - a wonderful guitarist who is sadly gone
robhazelton 1 year ago
@robhazelton ye that was a nice touch for Alan great guitarist, iam big level 42 fan and was shocked by his death, nice to see somebody mention this, a lot of people would not have known this.
dontpanicblink 9 months ago
the empty chair with the guitar is in memory of Alan Murphy - great guy and amazing guitarist - you are missed buddy
robhazelton 1 year ago
I first heard this on a channel on a flight to India where it played on repeat fro the entire flight. I listened the entire way a drank the free wine. A year of travelling began with this song and it will always be special to me.
WillShakespeare2007 1 year ago
gostei
vesepe1972 1 year ago
This is art
diogobh2004 1 year ago 2
i love kate bush but this is not anywhere near eltons version, this reggae thing is not workin at all :-(
momo22sissoko 1 year ago
IN-COM-PARABLE.
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Brill version of the song!!! What a unique artist!!!
kev75uk 1 year ago
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kev75uk 1 year ago
my son and her son were born the same day same year, and in in 1979 she went to tiger cuts balmain in sydney and I gave her my hair for extensions - very weird.
rotateddisk 1 year ago 2
Love the groove of the drum and bass...and then her voice and all those nice irish instruments.... Love it!
Plato12345 1 year ago
when i was young my dad would pretend that he's such a excpert in "good" music, he would worship rolling stones and u2....i probably now still does....
just listen to them, all their lyrics is about rainman, kelter skelter or another saturn-satan crap....
they never will create songs about Tesla or Reich...just sad people....
Kate's songs not manipulative....her songs are real and unique.
Sherifsplaylist 1 year ago 2
Prefer this version to any other.Thank you Kate.x
Willowmelangel 1 year ago 2
lovely, lovely lady
gmcflyer 1 year ago
Nice inclusion of the ukulele there Kate.
ThePerfectScience 1 year ago
Again an outstanding masterpiece of adorable Kate ! Hmmhh - thought that was just yesterday - and now it's nearly twenty years old ;-)) Anyway - brilliant song ! That girl has more sex appeal than a bunch of lightly clad twens !
goeddoek 1 year ago 2
2:35, 3:05, 3:29, R.I.P Alan Murphy!
kiaranjay 1 year ago
Great cover of a classic! She brings her own distinctive talent to it, celebrating not undermining the original. Isn't she marvellous? And Elton has a superb new album The Union, with Leon Russell.
mizofan 1 year ago 3
Wunder- wunderschön !!!
urszula14611 1 year ago
I always liked this song with sung by Elton, but I also love this version by Kate ... truly beautiful.
cabottobac 1 year ago
This version does total justice to the song.
Kate Bush never did/does anything by half measures.
Where else are you going to get a reggae version of a classic pop song with a few Irish "folk" instruements thrown in for good measure?
Total genius..I love the fact that she explores at least one aspect of World Music on each of her albums and again, gets it!
neorich59 1 year ago
Kate won popular recognition for her version of the song Rocket Man as "best cover" and it received widespread attention and worldwide airplay (along with compliments from Elton John). Her high energy performance and whimsical vocals infuse the lyrics with a far less woeful tone and reinterpret them into a much more philosophical and introspective message. Another terrific job by the unique, masterful, and beautiful Kate Bush.
RipleyE79 1 year ago 2
Rabid - Try watching some of the numerous interviews with her available online. Try reading more about her career as an artist. Try doing a little background investigation on Kate in general before shooting your mouth off about "sticking to the truth" and so on. Those fans who have followed Kate since the 70s will recognize my statement about Kate as a shy and modest artist as common knowledge. Nuff said.
RipleyE79 1 year ago 18
@RipleyE79 lol dude couldn't have put it better KB 4 ever
skababooshka 8 months ago
Absolutely stellar talent and she shows it with other's material as well with this song as proof. Thanks for the posting CHF.
MilSepic60 1 year ago
Who else could cover and then turn such a famous song into something new?
Kate Bush?
What a brilliant woman!
speakeasyo11 1 year ago 32
Great voice....mithic artist....very bad version
ivanoblu 1 year ago
Don't like the fake backing vocal singers lip-synching to Kate Bush. Kate is doing the BVs, but the director put those other two women in...why? To make it more palatable? As if Kate couldn't possibly be responsible for the BVs? UGH! I'm surprised she let this pass. I blame Elton.
keithdeweese 1 year ago
The chair with the guitar and candle was a tribute to her guitarist, Alan Murphy, who died of AIDS at the age of 35.
kalandin 1 year ago
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culmie 1 year ago
It's 1991 and 80's style suits and hair (men+women) are barely hanging on in this thoroughly enjoyable video. Kate's contribution to a tribute album to Elton John.
The rather bored looking gent sitting down with the uilleann pipes on his lap is none other than the great Davy Spillane, don't know him? Well google him and have a listen to some of his music.
Endlessly watchable isn't it... -:)
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YOUR ALL CUNTS, WHO SUCK TINY COBRA PENIS;S FAGGOTS THIS SHIT BLOWS HARD. KATE BUSH IS A FAG QUEEER. ELTON JOHN SHOULD KICK THE LIVING SHIT OUT OF HER.
DBag1212 1 year ago
I love her vocals, but I can't stop wincing at her pretend ukelele strumming.
ShaqPlaque 1 year ago
@ShaqPlaque She's doing that on purpose ... she's a very theatrical performer and would be the first to admit that she looks like a dork there. She was probably just having fun with the vibe. Same with spaceman outfit and the fake conducting.
stinkstank 1 year ago
@ShaqPlaque She's doing that on purpose ... she's a very theatrical performer and would be the first to admit that she looks like a dork there. She was probably just having fun with the vibe. Same with spaceman outfit and the fake conducting.
stinkstank 1 year ago
@stinkstank I like the other dramatic stuff you mention. I think the reason the ukulele bugs me so much is it makes me try to isolate the ukulele's sound and it's just so so far off from the way she's playing it. It's the same suspension of disbelief problem I'd have if she were lipsynching poorly.
ShaqPlaque 1 year ago
kate bush is the best :) shes my favourite singer <33 i love this video! her hair looks amazinggg~!!
SamiiSparkle 1 year ago
Aww tooo Good!!
aminorhino 1 year ago
amazing Kate your the best .
mollyschembri 1 year ago
love this version its great!
NorthernFella 1 year ago
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THIS SHIT FUCKING SUCKS COBRA DICK. ELTON JOHN IS WAY BETTER THAN THIS WEIRD ASS FREAK SHIT. fuck this ugly ass hoe. theres no ukulele anyways.
DBag1212 1 year ago
@DBag1212 A well balanced and thought full appreciation of the artists work there DBag1212. IRL are you a music journalist perhaps?
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@ktmcmc YEAH I AM AN I SAY DIS BITCH SUCKS CAWK AT MUSIC. SHE SHOULD KILL HERSELF FOR TRYNA FUCK WIT ELTON JOHNS MASTERPEICE. nigga i oughtta set that bitches house on fire.
DBag1212 1 year ago
@DBag1212 You obviously don't get real artistic talent, so here is something pitched at your level-
You sound like a motherfuckin rapper
I'd like to flush you down the crapper
Motherfuckin hoodies like to think they're fuckin king
Only bad vocalists who can't fuckin sing
alwayswildatheart 1 year ago 3
@DBag1212 and you should kill yourself for fucking with the English language! wtf was that supposed to be? gangsta text speak??
LazyScott99 1 year ago 3
@ktmcmc LOL...perfect reply :-)
ppzav 1 year ago
Absolutely brilliant! The best cover of this amazing song...Perhaps even better than the original version itself. Kate Bush is a goddess!
Gustavusrex 1 year ago 2
I love Kate Bush , she is so strange and beautiful and her music is amazing!!!!!
iamzexy 1 year ago
dude, she ate a broom, can't dance and the voice... mm is somewhat lousy but.... the reggae rhythm is cool! the results is ROFLing!!!!!
deplo 1 year ago
@deplo well...the last thing u can tell about kate bush is the she cannot dance. Check her concert videos or Running up the hill video....as far as her voice goes...well, hate it or love it, I love it :-)
ppzav 1 year ago
@ppzav Oh? Have u checed out the vid to 'Rubberband Girl?" she can dance...
MrDewy14 1 year ago
@MrDewy14 is that dancing???
deplo 1 year ago
@deplo - she studied Mime, did her own form of dancing. Also has Martial Arts influence. She was her own.
SingerAR 10 months ago
Love, love, love this woman
Crinwa 1 year ago 2
shut up all of you haters, your obviously not intelligent enough to appreciate her magic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
StephHazo 1 year ago
not to mention she looks like a retard in this video
EdwardNygma1 1 year ago
@EdwardNygma1 Oh, Edward, go cut yourself and bleed to death some where. You're a moron.
keithdeweese 1 year ago
@keithdeweese I'd rather not. It's not my fault she sings this song ridiculously. She sounds all nasaly and idiotic.... And she sings this song that is supposed to be sung by a MAN. It is from the perspective of a MAN. She could have at least changed it, and the way she changed the tone and beat of the song is just awful. And they she dances around like an idiot with that stupid little guitar....
EdwardNygma1 1 year ago
3.46 -- the guitar and candle on a chair are a tribute to the song's guitarist Alan Murphy, who died.
Drblooter99 1 year ago
Well outa tune bass player....why was that allowed to happen ? Too much shagging Kate ?
BlueMeanieSulk 1 year ago
Half of the current female popstars should be shown this or in fact anything by the wonderful Ms Bush. It's not all about stripping to your undies whilst dancing provocatively and having your vocals being cleared up with the help of auto tune! Arise Dame Kate Bush!
callofnature4mw 1 year ago 2
GOOD one!!
orbgetar 1 year ago
Her hair is so long! jealous. haha of everything about her of course:)
MissNeverForEver 1 year ago 3
Amazing. Her vocals are so beautiful, and the song seems to fit with her whole persona. Of course, I'm also partial to the Shatner version. :)
DoctorPretorious616 1 year ago 2
Truly amazing. Why did Elton have to ruin it! Stop all these stupid covers.
jamesstafforduk 1 year ago
WOW!
MissNeverForEver 1 year ago
it's...amazing!
LadyAmarantine 1 year ago
KaTe is just an absolute genius. A gift to us all. Ultimate woman. Ideal. Pinnacle.
Thank you, KaTe!
MrUncertain 1 year ago 2
Oh wow this version is great , I have not heard it for a while . 10/10 Great bagpipes as advised alcamus1973 !
74posy 1 year ago
@74posy they're not bagpipes, they're Uilleann pipes :) they're Irish
ceeerrl 1 year ago
i love this song and i love kate bush but the best thing about this is davy spilane
alcamus1973 1 year ago
She won popular recognition for her version of the song Rocket Man as "best cover" and it received widespread attention and worldwide airplay (along with compliments from Elton John). Her high energy performance and whimsical vocals infuse the lyrics with a far less woeful tone and reinterpret them into a much more philosophical and introspective message. This was another terrific job by the unique, masterful, and beautiful Kate Bush.
RipleyE79 1 year ago 3
well said.
MrDewy14 1 year ago
She is great, but why she is off the rhytm ? Dancing/moving much faster.
birdhovno 1 year ago
I think its called artistic licence lol!
jon3m2007 1 year ago
well, it is alright :)
birdhovno 1 year ago
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Good singer, but this is much worse then Eltons original version. No doubt.
birdhovno 1 year ago
GORGEOUS woman and rare talent!!X
MidEasterner 1 year ago 2
this woman is one of the most gifted musicians going.
wenders78 1 year ago 8
WAS
dasubuibi 1 year ago
In your opinion.
Neville6000 1 year ago
you can download on mp3ify
phildog1960 1 year ago
Why is this not on iTunes? Rights issue?
DirkVanuitDelft 1 year ago
Buy the original CD, bypass iTunes! You can do that, you know.
Neville6000 1 year ago 3
Much better then the original.
This woman is endleesly creative and unique!
Vindrag 2 years ago 3
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a piece of sh*t
sorry, i don't listen elton john either, but this version is like some kind of japan bubblegumpop-goth-blurp.
martonopa 2 years ago
Fabulous! Wish I could download this track!
Kate is the best!
rosspmcglinchey 2 years ago
she is the sexiest woman in the world.fact.
this song is better than eltons by far
phildog1960 2 years ago 21
@phildog1960 nah dawg this cover is alright its not as good as sir elton johns and never will be.
captainchaffing 11 months ago
@phildog1960 STFU FOOL
globaldu 11 months ago
Yes, It`s better than the original, Kate is the best..
tionemesio 2 years ago 4
i think it's better than the origial
bbvn1 2 years ago 3
shatner is more attractive and has more power vocals
supashrek 2 years ago
Well, I think we can all at least agree that this is better than William Shatner's version.
cherifchel 2 years ago 38
@cherifchel LOL
Khultan 1 year ago
@cherifchel Disagree
WKaliberr 1 year ago
@WKaliberr You know what, you're totally right! Kate looks like friggin' bum next to Shatner's tux ;)
cherifchel 1 year ago
@cherifchel OMG! WS did this? Please tell me you ARE joking?...Please x
Willowmelangel 1 year ago
@cherifchel Can we? J/K I love this version. . .
EileenieTHEnEEn 1 year ago
Is the piper chewing gum at 3:24?
12feed 2 years ago
Strongly prefer the original.
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Blah! Elton is Legend!
Your a woman singing Rocket Man?!
ummm Negative!
ryunashi 2 years ago
i guess i was raised on the elton john version so im kindof freaking out right now. sorry i just dont get it..
1dudeman2 2 years ago
A lovely tribute to Alan Murphy. A very talented man few people even know about.
PowderFunky 2 years ago
im kindof confused but how is ej's rocket man a tribute to alan murphy?
1dudeman2 2 years ago
@1dudeman2
The original by Elton wasn't a tribute to Alan Murphy. Alan used to play guitar for Kate Bush before he died. The guitar and burning candle on the Kate Bush video for Rocket Man is a tribute to Alan.
PowderFunky 2 years ago
I'll add she is so beautilful as well and this is coming from a gay guy lol :-)
NorthernFella 2 years ago 3
go Kate, you're amazing :-)
NorthernFella 2 years ago 2
one of those rare re-do's that eclipses the original...
& a rare & quirky vid too! .. thanx for da upload ;)
desertshore 2 years ago 2
Kate is in fact a rather shy and modest person. Her focus as an artist has always been on capturing the messages in her music through her dynamic portrayal of characters in her performances, rather than on her looks. Indeed, her ethereal beauty along with her captivating vocals and highly personalized lyrics bring tremendous power to her many works of musical art. We will not see or hear another like her--she is a unique talent and a rare music phenomenon.
RipleyE79 2 years ago 34
@RipleyE79 I'm constantly amazed at how many people,who make comments, appear to know so much about people that I'm fairly certain they have never even met before.
My question to you RipleyE79 is...how the hell do you know? You say in 'fact 'whos facts are they? I'm all for leaving a comment like ' this song is great and beautiful,I wonder if Kate Bush is a shy and modest person...etc.' but you go on like your her best friend or therapist. How about sticking to the truth and the music.
rabidbanshee 1 year ago
@RipleyE79 you should write her obituary
WKaliberr 1 year ago
Shes an individual talent unlike many of the current scene who do whats expected of them.
wayne39 2 years ago
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delepine 2 years ago
What on earth do you mean she is hung up on her beauty? Its probably comments like that that cause her to withdraw from public life. She is simply a beautiful talent.
MrRichiehamburg 2 years ago 2
This is interesting.. I never wrote those words nor do I believe them.
delepine 2 years ago
Kate is a pure artist as you may know by History.. they never become social. We can only love her art.. But never be blessed to see her anymore...
delepine 2 years ago
Kate Bush must rank as one of the best female artists to come out of the Seventies music scene. Her brand of music was just so unusual and just like marmite - you either love it all or simply hate it. Well, I love marmite! Kate Bush's music still sounds as Wow as ever and this Elton John standard has never sounded better. Only wish kate would come out of retirement and play one more time for her fans.
Ruthin2007 2 years ago 4
She must rank as one of the best artist to come to the music scene ever. Period.
sisibilio 2 years ago 3
still like her sound :=)
Schmuetzli 2 years ago
Love this version!
XD
KateBushRox 2 years ago 2
this verson sucks
melroz2009 2 years ago
I think some people just go through you-tube vids and say everything "sucks" just for something to do.
wingnutwally 2 years ago 2
i love this version by Kate Bush. it has that happy sad feels to it.
chatnoir77777 2 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
where can I find this song?
213black 2 years ago
This seems almost like a piss take at first when she starts playing the ukelele. But Its actually genius. I love it. its her voice that makes it. She could sing anything and sound like an angel. I know it sounds cheesy.
anonbeliever1 2 years ago 3
Best version of this song.
viking1au 2 years ago
alan murphy rip
beng1lh00ly 2 years ago
I personally think that the songs lyrics and the style of singing contradict. The song is sort of a song of lonliness and a bit of sadness, whereas the upbeat music and her high pitch make it seem happy. still pretty good though.
shilohman07 2 years ago 2
beauty and harmony
chetansingh2006 2 years ago
Kate my wife and I love you so much if ever you want to take a trip to Okinawa please stop by..We will give you the time out you want and some great BBQ..
delepine 2 years ago
can't work out who's the most talented - Sophie Ellis Bextor or Kate Bush
gmcflyer 2 years ago
Britany Spears is just a pure musical genius, makes Mozart look like an absolute idiot really
stueyAfor1 2 years ago 6