I can honestly say I've never seen anything quite like it...when are the Two Ronnies on? Truth is, it's a little self-indulgent. It's the work of someone who has had a lot of success maybe too easily and thinks she's queen of the world. And in fact, she had already pretty much said what she had to say. Mucho respect though for covering the brilliant Another Day by Roy Harper.
@@fugithegreat True that. Listen carefully at 3:12. A small 'toot' emanates from her backside. Not only unexpected, but with perfect pitch and intonation! She really is a treasure
The mere simplicity of how this has been presented is a joy. No flashing lights, whooping seals in the audience or shouty announcers required. Less is more and lets the music speak for itself.
totally agree...just pure genius and talent. ...whatever was inside her brain i guess we will never know and what we do know is there will never be another Kate Bush...a one off.
You may have missed it, but there actually are three whooping seals in the audience. They were sitting, well, lying, really, in a small tub of water specially placed near the stage for Kate's own amusement. It appealed to her quirky sense of humour to have real 'Christmas seals' at her performance. Of course, later, after the show, she had them ritually slaughtered and their flesh was consumed raw in front of a live studio audience..
I didn’t understand until I tried to learn to sing-more as a physical therapy than anything, don’t ask I can promise it wasn’t because I had any ability, the opposite. But I think mirror neurons must be real. Being newly aware of how mind-blowingly difficult it is to sing the way she does made listening to Wuthering Heights different than before.
I actually saw Kate Bush live on that tour at Manchester Apollo . No support , just Kate Bush doing 2 hour long sets , with an interval between . Still got the programme .
My wife and I were 17 and 20 when we met in 1979 - same year this was broadcast. We've been lifelong fans of Kate ever since - 45 years ago! Where does the time go when you're still in love? 😊
Bumped into her one time (not literally). Was star struck and didn't say anything. She smiled and moved on. That brief moment made my day. One of Britains best and most unique performers and adore her to this day. A big thanks to Dave Gilmour for discovering her.
I worked with someone who studied in England. The KT Bush Band performed in the bar he worked at. The timeline was correct. I guess the closest I ever got to Kate was meeting Peter Gabriel on the "So" tour.
I went out with a girl in 1982-she played Kate Bush all the time-I didn’t get it. Watching this special now-this would be a killer Broadway show….she was ahead of her time…these tunes, the choreography…imagine….
like many others, never seen this before, thank you YT algorithm. Where the heck was this buried ?! Truly mesmerising! and a great performance from Peter Gabriel.
Man with the child in his eyes reminds me so much of 1978 when I was at school and when I first clapped eyes on Kate . Her earlier music is just wow , amazing .
I had the privilege of seeing Kate at Sunderland Empire, I was in the front row. Out of all the concerts I've seen this is the one that I still love the most. Love all her music, no albums the same, always different.
I love most of her music, but one album I can’t stand is The Sensual World. It feels so MOR especially compared to The Dreaming and Hounds. Never liked it. When it came out it shot straight to Number 1 of Biggest Musical Disappointments Of All Time. The Red Shoes was a bit flaky too, but at least the eccentricity was back. The Sensual World sounds like Kim Carnes or Judy Tzuke 🙉
And another 61 yr old here, watching this for the first time since Xmas Eve 1979. And I share the same Birthday as Kate - 30th July. Ta for posting, she was and remains a national treasure.
00:00 Violin 3:48 Satie’s Gymnopedies 4:46 Symphony In Blue 8:17 Rolling The Ball Peter The Angel (Peter Gabriel) Ran Tan Waltz 19:13 December Will Be Magic Again 23:07 The Wedding List Another Day (with Peter Gabriel) 31:13 Egypt The Man With the Child in His Eyes 39:01 Don’t Push Your Foot On the Heart Brake
This is such a spectacular and delightful series of performances. And, just think, Kate was all of 20 years old here and already a seasoned veteran singer, composer, songwriter and performer.
21 years old, with such fully realized vision. And so theatrical, in the best way. Kate defines the term iconoclast while creating music that is undeniably and authentically only her domain.
I was that kid. Mymum let me watch it, then decided to add her own 'hilarious' interpretation of Kate throwing her arms about ,and screetching, so at long last I can enjoy it without any extras.
I absolutely love Kate Bush. I had a crush on her immediately after the release of Wuthering Heights. Seeing this, reminds me of all the thoughts of fancy I had as a teenager.
The queen of my heart, thank you Kate. Brilliant performance especially my favourites Man with the child in his eyes and December will be magic. I was lucky enough to see her at her Before the Dawn shows in 2014 , best night of my life by a mile and she was extraordinary.
Wow , thank you , was like her Palladium stage show , but stand out was Peter Gabriel sitting at electric piano doing “here comes the flood” , all live , all real and totally wonderful , plus Kate doing December live at piano , all the mimed stuff was okay but live is where it shined
It’s hard to believe that Kate was only 15 when she recorded The Man with the child in his eyes. I believe she was even younger when she wrote the lyrics. What an incredible talent.
I saw this as a teenager of 17 on my local NY PBS channel back when it aired and it was my introduction to Kate Bush. I'd never seen anyone perform songs like this before, truly gifted and utterly unique. At the time I was into art rock like Bowie, Roxy Music and others who had a theatrical side. But she came from out of nowhere with her songs, that (then) very high and expressive voice, and -- I think-- phenomenally choreographed performances. It is strange that such an exceptional performer stopped performing for decades at the age of 22 after the tour and this show, but her records have all been great. I have heard she is set to record another one in 2025 (according to an interview with her). Can't wait! Maybe, just maybe one day she will grace the stage again.
Those male dancers are so lucky they got to touch her! This concert actually makes me wish I had learned to dance, although I could have never have danced with a beautiful genius like Kate Bush, or if I did, she wouldn't let me touch her like that today. 😢
Wow, I’ve never seen this TV special before. Also, what an extra bonus seeing a very young Peter Gabriel singing ‘Here’s comes the flood’. I absolutely love ‘man with the child in his eyes’. Kate Bush is such an amazing talent and fearless with her music.
WOW!!! I’ve never seen this before! Kate is my favourite female progger. Excellent stuff. And Peter Gabriel singing Here Come the Flood is like icing on the cake. Thanks for putting this up and in such good quality as well.
I can't believe I have never seen this 😱These performances prove how talented Kate Bush is. Truely one of the best female singer of all time. Thank you for posting this 😃
Wasn’t introduced to Kate Bush till I was working in England in 1986. I would visit the Banbury Tea House for lunch and the Hounds of Love album was on rotation there. Fell in love. Bought previous albums and was like WTF… but the more I listened the more genius I found. Now through this video I get to see the genius sharing her visualization limited by what was available at the time (and creating her own, i.e. the mic for dancing). It’s incredible what she did with the Fairlight - imagine if she utilized current tech? I’m just blown away.
Ps, not sure what you mean "modern tech" But she recorded one album on digital (red shoes) and hated it. She's an analogue exclusive girl, and all the more resin to love her
This is pure gold. I always loved the theatrical side of her performances, and this is just - Wow.!! Thank you so much to the BBC TV for giving her the time and room to do this special, and thank you so much for sharing..!!!
I am losing my royal.... Well let's just say OMG!! I've never heard of this BBC show so I watch and I am so happy ❤ Just the songs.... Oy!! December Magic and Another Day with Peter Gabriel, originally by Roy Harper and covered by This Mortal Coil. I wonder if Kate and Peter ever recorded it for the rest of us because it really works!! ❤❤ Thanks for posting this!! Kate and Co.really delivered here!! Nice time capsule 👍🌍🤔❤️🩹
I have always perceived a line through Joni Mitchell to Kate Bush to Tori Amos to Kate Miller-Heidke to Bjork to Aurora... Eccentricity combined with Virtuosity...
Nothing says Christmas like a black-clad, wailing banshee with bat wings.
I love Kate so much. 😻
Thought you were talking about Peter Gabriel there for a second!
😂
@@FlyingPhilUK If Kate had shaved a strip down the center of her head, I think it would remove all doubt as to whom she was inspired by 😊.
I can honestly say I've never seen anything quite like it...when are the Two Ronnies on?
Truth is, it's a little self-indulgent. It's the work of someone who has had a lot of success maybe too easily and thinks she's queen of the world. And in fact, she had already pretty much said what she had to say.
Mucho respect though for covering the brilliant Another Day by Roy Harper.
Spot on. I remember thinking much the same thing when it came on the telly. The older rellies weren't so impressed IIRC.
A man with great taste.
Kate Bush is brilliantly bonkers and ecstatically eccentric... she is a national treasure.
Hounds of Love album - it doesn't get any better!
Check Mary Margaret O'Hara early recordings.
Nah Lionheart and Kick inside are the best.
You never know what sound will come out of her next, but you do know that it will be interesting!
@@fugithegreat True that. Listen carefully at 3:12. A small 'toot' emanates from her backside. Not only unexpected, but with perfect pitch and intonation!
She really is a treasure
The mere simplicity of how this has been presented is a joy. No flashing lights, whooping seals in the audience or shouty announcers required. Less is more and lets the music speak for itself.
totally agree...just pure genius and talent. ...whatever was inside her brain i guess we will never know and what we do know is there will never be another Kate Bush...a one off.
Its basically a stage production, hardly simple. Costume changes, props, art direction, scene lighting etc etc. It’s high art which Bush is known for.
You may have missed it, but there actually are three whooping seals in the audience. They were sitting, well, lying, really, in a small tub of water specially placed near the stage for Kate's own amusement. It appealed to her quirky sense of humour to have real 'Christmas seals' at her performance.
Of course, later, after the show, she had them ritually slaughtered and their flesh was consumed raw in front of a live studio audience..
@@johnmc3862 Oh please, what a fatuous comment.
@@anthonydoohan5924 Anthony...in what must be a meta reply, isn't it true that yours is a fatuous comment?
And like all good Christmas stories the angel Gabriel appeared
When I bought The Kick Inside album some friends laughed and asked do you like that screaming witch. Fastforward, who is laughing now.
I didn’t understand until I tried to learn to sing-more as a physical therapy than anything, don’t ask I can promise it wasn’t because I had any ability, the opposite. But I think mirror neurons must be real. Being newly aware of how mind-blowingly difficult it is to sing the way she does made listening to Wuthering Heights different than before.
I actually saw Kate Bush live on that tour at Manchester Apollo . No support , just Kate Bush doing 2 hour long sets , with an interval between . Still got the programme .
No way. I would DIE.
My wife and I were 17 and 20 when we met in 1979 - same year this was broadcast. We've been lifelong fans of Kate ever since - 45 years ago! Where does the time go when you're still in love?
😊
👩🏻❤️👨🏻
I know what you mean .
Did you back the madness of brexit like Kate did?
@@tirokopitaNot relevant, I'm Canadian.
Bumped into her one time (not literally). Was star struck and didn't say anything. She smiled and moved on. That brief moment made my day. One of Britains best and most unique performers and adore her to this day. A big thanks to Dave Gilmour for discovering her.
The same thing happened to me and Keira Knightley one time..
Best thing he ever did !
I probably would have imploded on the spot.
I worked with someone who studied in England. The KT Bush Band performed in the bar he worked at. The timeline was correct. I guess the closest I ever got to Kate was meeting Peter Gabriel on the "So" tour.
Bush is a Brexit backing loon.
A 21-year old genius at work. What sheer joy. ❤
Completely off her rocker......in such a great way 😊❤
The Peter Gabriel song” LOVELY❤
I went out with a girl in 1982-she played Kate Bush all the time-I didn’t get it. Watching this special now-this would be a killer Broadway show….she was ahead of her time…these tunes, the choreography…imagine….
I went out with a girl in 1986 and she also was really into Kate Bush, and I quickly caught on myself.
I was into rock metal punk ska alternative back then but I always knew how good KB was and it just grows as you get older!
I went out with girls who I wished were into Kate Bush. But they didn’t get it.
Wonderful Kate. And Gabriel's performance of Here Comes the Flood is amazing. Just his voice and a Yamaha electric grand. Perfection.
..and the way they segued to him...wow I still have goosebumps
Definitely!
Instant goosebumps!
Such a complete artist. The stage presence, the charisma, the voice, songwriting ability - absolutely breathtaking!
Noticed that she sounds like a violin in the song Violin! She’s extraordinary ! I am a big fan since my childhood. ❤❤❤
She does a mean sax impression in the saxophone song too!
aww I love Kate bush good thing she is coming back . We need her in these gloomy times
She is ?? When ? What do you know ? All I’ve heard is she’s thinking about working on an album. That’s it 🤷♂️. Could be 2028 !
@@ConstableHandsy she released the “Little Shrew” short video
like many others, never seen this before, thank you YT algorithm. Where the heck was this buried ?! Truly mesmerising! and a great performance from Peter Gabriel.
Had literally no idea of the existence of this!
"If you remember the 70s you weren't there, Maan!!"
Them Heavy People - incredible song and choreography
Yes indeed, it's based on a Not the Nine O'clock News song by Pamela Stephenson.
@@jasonedwards6870 Kate's Christmas show was in 1979. Pamela based her parody on Kate's original song by mashing up 'Them Heavy People' in 1980.
@@jasonedwards6870 No. Them Heavy People is from 1978, a year before NTNOCN even started.
@@jasonedwards6870I'm going to assume you were making a joke.
@@80sandretrogubbins25not to mention that song was equally a parody of "oh England my lionheart" (among others),
Damn…how cool is this woman ❤
the beautiful Kate Bush in everyway
Man with the child in his eyes reminds me so much of 1978 when I was at school and when I first clapped eyes on Kate . Her earlier music is just wow , amazing .
Kate is a true one off, Amazing
I hear him.... stunning stunning entry and song. Truly truly incredible. Every second perfect
I had the privilege of seeing Kate at Sunderland Empire, I was in the front row. Out of all the concerts I've seen this is the one that I still love the most. Love all her music, no albums the same, always different.
I love most of her music, but one album I can’t stand is The Sensual World. It feels so MOR especially compared to The Dreaming and Hounds. Never liked it. When it came out it shot straight to Number 1 of Biggest Musical Disappointments Of All Time. The Red Shoes was a bit flaky too, but at least the eccentricity was back. The Sensual World sounds like Kim Carnes or Judy Tzuke 🙉
Unique. Bonkers. Brilliant. Love her.
AND… Peter Gabriel!
How the hell did I reach the age of 61 and not know of the existence of this show. Thank you so much for uploading.
haha, you've expressed the exact same feeling I felt as soon as this video started. And of course I'm 61.
…..And another 61 year old one who love this. Thnx!!!!!
Bloody’ell. I’m 61 as well..! What’s going on here?! Hey guys, you know we’ve only got 45 years left..! 😮xx
Same (almost 🙂)
And another 61 yr old here, watching this for the first time since Xmas Eve 1979. And I share the same Birthday as Kate - 30th July. Ta for posting, she was and remains a national treasure.
Shes so beautiful
Kate and Peter are everything that is right
🇦🇷🙋🏻♀️
Kate, the only musician who plays in her own league.
00:00 Violin
3:48 Satie’s Gymnopedies
4:46 Symphony In Blue
8:17 Rolling The Ball
Peter The Angel (Peter Gabriel)
Ran Tan Waltz
19:13 December Will Be Magic Again
23:07 The Wedding List
Another Day (with Peter Gabriel)
31:13 Egypt
The Man With the Child in His Eyes
39:01 Don’t Push Your Foot On the Heart Brake
Oh my gosh. Kate + Peter Gabriel. I don´t Believe it. It´s simply amazing, marvelous.
I had no idea about this recording. Wonderful. Brilliant. It's the best Christmas present I coud think of. Thank you.🥰
agreed
This is such a spectacular and delightful series of performances. And, just think, Kate was all of 20 years old here and already a seasoned veteran singer, composer, songwriter and performer.
She was considered different back in the day….i loved her & still do! I prefer unique! ❤😎
You just got to love her !
Kate’s dancing and visuals would have been PERFECT for TikTok.
Symphony in Blue is such a sublime song!
21 years old, with such fully realized vision. And so theatrical, in the best way. Kate defines the term iconoclast while creating music that is undeniably and authentically only her domain.
The Alpha and the Omega of human artistry in music- Kate Busch and Peter Gabriel
Kate Bush. A true artists.
"..the terrible fear of dying no longer plays with me for now I know that I am needed for the symphony..."😊❤
I have always loved Kate. She is absolutely mesmerising. xxx 😍❤
Thank you so much for putting up this wonderful concert. Whenever I listen to Kate Bush I feel much much more alive. Its like getting out of prison.
É uma satisfação assistir Peter Gabriel e Kate Bush juntos em um especial de natal.
I have to picture the kid at home who said, "Mum, Dad, There's a Christmas Special on tonight by the Wuthering Heights girl." Then it comes on.🤯
I was that kid. Mymum let me watch it, then decided to add her own 'hilarious' interpretation of Kate throwing her arms about ,and screetching, so at long last I can enjoy it without any extras.
カラオケかと思いきや、まさかの生演奏でビックリ！ 一曲一曲趣向を凝らしていてレベルが高い。しかもピーター・ガブリエルまで！日本でこれに匹敵するパフォーマンスは天井桟敷か中島みゆきの夜会ぐらいしかないでしょう。このショーをクリスマス・イブに見れた事はとても嬉しい事です。🎉🎄
I absolutely love Kate Bush. I had a crush on her immediately after the release of Wuthering Heights. Seeing this, reminds me of all the thoughts of fancy I had as a teenager.
I ended up spending a lonely Christmas this year because this popped up in my recommendations a day too late.
Beautiful soul😊
Kate Bush, never in-between (grace or naivete or ridiculous)
Still sincere and original.
Some hits still in my mind and in my heart
I love this version of December Will Be Magic Again, beautiful.
Peter and Kate's cover of 'Another Day' has haunted me for decades. It's just... perfect.
Most epic Christmas Special ever!
Beautifull on so many levels... She was meaningful in a noble sense.
The queen of my heart, thank you Kate. Brilliant performance especially my favourites Man with the child in his eyes and December will be magic. I was lucky enough to see her at her Before the Dawn shows in 2014 , best night of my life by a mile and she was extraordinary.
Worth it for December Will Be Magic Again alone, but there is so much MORE
Symphony in Blue... just WOW !
Wow , thank you , was like her Palladium stage show , but stand out was Peter Gabriel sitting at electric piano doing “here comes the flood” , all live , all real and totally wonderful , plus Kate doing December live at piano , all the mimed stuff was okay but live is where it shined
Couldn't agree more! and the duet between PG & KB was something special!
Watching this is the official start of the Christmas season imo
It’s hard to believe that Kate was only 15 when she recorded The Man with the child in his eyes. I believe she was even younger when she wrote the lyrics. What an incredible talent.
Stewart , Gary & Kate were great dancers together, a certain chemistry
Merci pour cette vidéo, je ne l'avais encore jamais vu et elle est précieuse, alors merci ! never have enough of Kate
What an absolute gem, thank you for uploading
Peter Gabriel shredding before his superstardom. What a nice find
Unique. One of a kind.
Una joya este material, la cancion de Gabriel es muy bella, gracias por compartir este video maravilloso. Saludos desde mi pais Chile.
What a talent!
I saw this as a teenager of 17 on my local NY PBS channel back when it aired and it was my introduction to Kate Bush. I'd never seen anyone perform songs like this before, truly gifted and utterly unique. At the time I was into art rock like Bowie, Roxy Music and others who had a theatrical side. But she came from out of nowhere with her songs, that (then) very high and expressive voice, and -- I think-- phenomenally choreographed performances. It is strange that such an exceptional performer stopped performing for decades at the age of 22 after the tour and this show, but her records have all been great. I have heard she is set to record another one in 2025 (according to an interview with her). Can't wait! Maybe, just maybe one day she will grace the stage again.
Those male dancers are so lucky they got to touch her! This concert actually makes me wish I had learned to dance, although I could have never have danced with a beautiful genius like Kate Bush, or if I did, she wouldn't let me touch her like that today. 😢
Absolute Legend
❤🌹Fantastic music voice & drama 🙏Kate Bush 🧜♀️♈🧬
Thank you for letting us mortals enjoy this again
what a band behind this genius !
Wow. And Peter's performance. Wow.
I was 10 years old when I heard her first album ❤shocking good 🎉
"鳥居みゆき" みたいなノリだなっ !! 「嵐が丘」は良かったよねー !! 演劇的要素もいかにもエキセントリックの走りてカンジで凄いイイわー !やっぱこのヒトは天才だわ !! 😨
Pete n' Kate doing Roy Harper proud.
Cocteau Twins also did a beautiful cover of "Another Day"
Kates music is food for the soul
This is golden, oops I meant black! Total 70's nutty production. love it. Such a talent.
I loved her so much back then.
Magnifique !
Wow, I’ve never seen this TV special before. Also, what an extra bonus seeing a very young Peter Gabriel singing ‘Here’s comes the flood’. I absolutely love ‘man with the child in his eyes’. Kate Bush is such an amazing talent and fearless with her music.
Amazing storytelling.
omg. I probably watched this. Have memories of mother and grannie discussing Kate Bush on TOTP.
What did they think of her? 😊
My grannie saying: Oh not that Katie Bush.
lovethis! I adore Kate
Kate Bush is what ever you want to think. But what an artist. She is superb. This is a brilliant share. Thank you. 🙏
Fantastic
WOW!!! I’ve never seen this before! Kate is my favourite female progger. Excellent stuff. And Peter Gabriel singing Here Come the Flood is like icing on the cake. Thanks for putting this up and in such good quality as well.
I can't believe I have never seen this 😱These performances prove how talented Kate Bush is. Truely one of the best female singer of all time. Thank you for posting this 😃
Staggering show!!!!!
Just an outstanding talent and artist. Thanks for posting this x
Kate Bush is such an brilliant performer, both in singing as well as in the theatrical. Superb share! Thank you!
Wasn’t introduced to Kate Bush till I was working in England in 1986. I would visit the Banbury Tea House for lunch and the Hounds of Love album was on rotation there. Fell in love. Bought previous albums and was like WTF… but the more I listened the more genius I found. Now through this video I get to see the genius sharing her visualization limited by what was available at the time (and creating her own, i.e. the mic for dancing). It’s incredible what she did with the Fairlight - imagine if she utilized current tech? I’m just blown away.
The full album, the bside (the ninth wave was pretty Avant garde, or was it just side one they played (hounds of love)?
Ps, not sure what you mean "modern tech"
But she recorded one album on digital (red shoes) and hated it.
She's an analogue exclusive girl, and all the more resin to love her
PPS, it was Kate bush who invented the handfree/headworn microphone
This is marvellously weird! It's a little bit of a 1979 Eras tour...with Peter Gabriel.
What a treat
This is pure gold. I always loved the theatrical side of her performances, and this is just - Wow.!!
Thank you so much to the BBC TV for giving her the time and room to do this special, and thank you so much for sharing..!!!
Absolument géniale ❤❤❤ ca manque aujourd'hui
I am losing my royal.... Well let's just say OMG!! I've never heard of this BBC show so I watch and I am so happy ❤
Just the songs.... Oy!! December Magic and Another Day with Peter Gabriel, originally by Roy Harper and covered by This Mortal Coil. I wonder if Kate and Peter ever recorded it for the rest of us because it really works!! ❤❤
Thanks for posting this!! Kate and Co.really delivered here!! Nice time capsule 👍🌍🤔❤️🩹
Wonderful Artist and Performer.
I have always perceived a line through Joni Mitchell to Kate Bush to Tori Amos to Kate Miller-Heidke to Bjork to Aurora... Eccentricity combined with Virtuosity...