Kate Bush - Them Heavy People (1979 Xmas Special)

[numofan]

She was/is one of a kind - I remember watching this when it 1st aired, and I had never seen anyone do a performance of this kind - except in musical theatre and performance art.

It seems as if a lot of wildly creative people were signed by the major labels back in the 70s who would *never* get notice today ... she would be an indie act if she were a new artist now.

[paulsashark]

great voice...what a catchy tune

[JaydBellicoseYou]

She's my absolute favourite singer. <3

[TheEpicMusicChannel]

Why did she lip sync? From watching her other live performances, she had a beautiful natural singing voice.

[Symphonyofflowers]

@TheEpicMusicChannel She was lip syncing because of her dancing. It would have been impossible or at least very hard for her to dance and hold a microphone at the same time. And the microphone she used on the tour wasn't reliable enough. And anyway, this was a TV show, not a concert. Back then, most TV shows were lip synced, especially in Europe. And most people didn't care if it was live or not.

[wrwallpi]

Did anyone notice she was doing the zombie walk, three years before MJ? If anyone has posted this already, my apologies.

[stripedhyenuh]

I'm going through a really hard time in my life right now, a lot of really severe depression, uncertainty if I should even go on living. I got into listening to Kate Bush recently and great music like this is the only thing really helping me to hold on. I simply can't give up now after hearing her music. It's really saved my life, I wish I could thank her in person somehow.

[stuBhound69]

Been too long since i enjoyed kate bush.

Problem solved,thx S.O.F.

[0raj11]

I watch this and other songs from this show like 10th time, and am still wondering, if this is lip-synced or is there any chance this has been actually recorded live, eg. using a boom. You can actually see the shadow of a boom around 1:00, so it's theoretically possible, but I think when she starts moving like at 3:25, the boom operator would be unable to capture her voice at a constant level. Plus, when the performers start hitting each other with chairs, etc., you would hear it...

[Symphonyofflowers]

@0raj11 No, this is lip-synced. All the "piano" songs were live, but all the pther songs were lip-synced.

[Sharmilka]

don't look at her legs ! You may go blind!!! XD

[Maturin01]

Beautiful, Talented, Visionary then, and the same today. Love you Kate!!!!!

[Kajun666]

GOD DAMN..how can something so small ...so petite....so beautifull produce such amazing vocals.

[ruthlesspopper]

amazing, I love all from her...

[Citylight74]

This is one of my favourite songs of Kate. The performance is even better then the other here on youtube. The rythm when she is singing "Rolling the ball to me" is different here, but good. You see it already here: Kate is a sensual world !

Thank you Symphonyofflowers for that good Christmas - Special - Stuff.

[TheBigTrelawneyBand]

What is she wearing now... we almost spat out our sandwiches watching this!

[nathan80294]

I love you Kate .

[Phoenixwind]

I want a skirt like that!

[zunk11]

God, what a body in this vid!!!

Not to mention the pure talent.

[stuBhound69]

Made me smile.Thx.

[bbvn1]

she's so hot in this skirt! perfect performance

[TheNightflier70]

WOW!

I had never seen this Kate's live performance.

She is amazing, sexy and funny

[THEmotownboy]

I have not seen this clip before. Kate is absolutely AMAZING!! Thanks for posting!

[maven1818]

Kate, I love you...........

[maven1818]

she is amazing..........

[MrZio211]

fantastica!!è bravissima e dolcissima!!

bellissima Kate!!

[Guusjj15]

I love it at the end! where she's smiling she looks so shy!

[bond00777777]

fantastic

[hyrdrogenalpha]

Loved her when she performed this song on Saturday Night Live back in late 1978!

[pylex6]

Beautyyyyyy personified

[AnnaLaFleur]

She's so inspiring :')

[djensze]

sooooo nice, great video

[russomorrissey]

very nice song and video!

[klolb]

amazing figure!!

[WoodRatGirl]

Love these Kate, t.v. specials.

[Camarggio]

That's the secret revealed by Kate!

[jwaldhelm]

Not only the most original, but the sexiest ever - amazing.

[MoveOverCasanova]

her body looks like good fun

[alfredomontenegri]

gobsmacked.....blimey she was good!

[dressyouup07]

it takes a lot of balls to do a performance like this. and a true sense of self and your artistic vision

[aneightieskid]

One of my favourite videos, thanks!. :D Kate looks stunning and love the beginning and the choreography. 5 stars!.

[Dreaming32]

She,s showing a bit of leg here *****

[wildfemale]

One of her best songs and great performance!

[Symphonyofflowers]

You're welcome!

[2Shaymcn]

Lovely performance and great quality picture too

[Symphonyofflowers]

Thank you!