Saturday, March 12, 2016

"Rubberband Girl" by Kate Bush

David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) introduced the talented singer/songwriter Kate Bush to the world, helping to finance and produce her demo when she was only sixteen. His instincts proved right when her debut single "Wuthering Heights" topped the British charts. 

While very popular in her native UK, she only managed a handful of minor hits in the US. The biggest hit she had was "Running Up That Hill", which sprinted to #30 in 1985. Even a moving ballad with 80s superstar Peter Gabriel called "Don't Give Up" struggled to get to #72.

Her last charting single topped out at #88 in 1993:  the bouncy and delightful "Rubberband Girl". A terrific song about bending rather than breaking, it always helps you recalibrate when life gets maligned. 


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