Kate Bush — Cloudbusting (live)
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I still dream of Orgonon.
I wake up crying.
You're making rain,
And you're just in reach,
When you and sleep escape me.
You're like my yo-yo
That glowed in the dark.
What made it special
Made it dangerous,
So I bury it
And forget.
But every time it rains,
You're here in my head,
Like the sun coming out--
Ooh, I just know that something good is going to happen.
And I don't know when,
But just saying it could even make it happen.
On top of the world,
Looking over the edge,
You could see them coming.
You looked too small
In their big, black car,
To be a threat to the men in power.
I hid my yo-yo
In the garden.
I can't hide you
From the government.
Oh, God, Daddy--
I won't forget,
'Cause every time it rains,
You're here in my head,
Like the sun coming out--
Ooh, I just know that something good is going to happen.
And I don't know when,
But just saying it could even make it happen.
The sun's coming out.
Your son's coming out.
I wake up crying.
You're making rain,
And you're just in reach,
When you and sleep escape me.
You're like my yo-yo
That glowed in the dark.
What made it special
Made it dangerous,
So I bury it
And forget.
But every time it rains,
You're here in my head,
Like the sun coming out--
Ooh, I just know that something good is going to happen.
And I don't know when,
But just saying it could even make it happen.
On top of the world,
Looking over the edge,
You could see them coming.
You looked too small
In their big, black car,
To be a threat to the men in power.
I hid my yo-yo
In the garden.
I can't hide you
From the government.
Oh, God, Daddy--
I won't forget,
'Cause every time it rains,
You're here in my head,
Like the sun coming out--
Ooh, I just know that something good is going to happen.
And I don't know when,
But just saying it could even make it happen.
The sun's coming out.
Your son's coming out.
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R.I.P Donald Sutherland
Every time this comes on I find myself looking to see if RP has added 11 as a ratings choice. Maybe just for special cases. Perhaps just for this case. Surely, for this, 11 is justified.
Godlike
Jeeeeeeelly-elly-elly..... mould!!
Brilliant.
dmcanany wrote:
Can someone explain to me what is good about this? I'm open minded here; I just don't get it. Really. Why do people like this song so much?
opaceo wrote:
I have no problem with dmcanany's comment. There is so much outright hatred spewed on these boards (often by the same witless suspects) that seeing someone simply saying "I don't get it; please explain the appeal" does not offend me at all. That said, explaining Kate Bush is a task I'll leave for someone else. ; )
Can someone explain to me what is good about this? I'm open minded here; I just don't get it. Really. Why do people like this song so much?
opaceo wrote:
It's okay if you don't like this song but no one has to justify why they like it because you don't. Your phrasing shows passive aggressive behavior, not being open minded.
I have no problem with dmcanany's comment. There is so much outright hatred spewed on these boards (often by the same witless suspects) that seeing someone simply saying "I don't get it; please explain the appeal" does not offend me at all. That said, explaining Kate Bush is a task I'll leave for someone else. ; )
dmcanany wrote:
It's okay if you don't like this song but no one has to justify why they like it because you don't. Your phrasing shows passive aggressive behavior, not being open minded.
Can someone explain to me what is good about this? I'm open minded here; I just don't get it. Really. Why do people like this song so much?
It's okay if you don't like this song but no one has to justify why they like it because you don't. Your phrasing shows passive aggressive behavior, not being open minded.
Utah Saints
RabbitEars wrote:
I don't know why my question got a thumbs down. Since no one has answered in a year, here it is: Wilhelm Reich. He did 10 years in Attica, reading Nietzsche and Wilhelm Reich.
That's nicely obscure, Joey. Sorry we all missed it...
I don't know why my question got a thumbs down. Since no one has answered in a year, here it is: Wilhelm Reich. He did 10 years in Attica, reading Nietzsche and Wilhelm Reich.
That's nicely obscure, Joey. Sorry we all missed it...
Listen to her voice here. She sounds amazing. What I wouldn't have given for the chance to see one of these shows.
RabbitEars wrote:
I don't know why my question got a thumbs down. Since no one has answered in a year, here it is: Wilhelm Reich. He did 10 years in Attica, reading Nietzsche and Wilhelm Reich.
It was required by the laws of physics that I thumbs down this comment.
I don't know why my question got a thumbs down. Since no one has answered in a year, here it is: Wilhelm Reich. He did 10 years in Attica, reading Nietzsche and Wilhelm Reich.
It was required by the laws of physics that I thumbs down this comment.
RabbitEars wrote:
I don't know why my question got a thumbs down. Since no one has answered in a year, here it is: Wilhelm Reich. He did 10 years in Attica, reading Nietzsche and Wilhelm Reich.
Quiz: what does this song and Bob Dylan have in common?
I don't know why my question got a thumbs down. Since no one has answered in a year, here it is: Wilhelm Reich. He did 10 years in Attica, reading Nietzsche and Wilhelm Reich.
I was 14 when she came out with 'Wuthering Heights', she was only 19
1979 - Blondie, Kate and Bowie ... plus others, what a year to be alive ;D
1979 - Blondie, Kate and Bowie ... plus others, what a year to be alive ;D
dmcanany wrote:
It's the whole thing. The pair of The Dreaming and Hounds of Love, but then throwing in one disc of Aerial (Sky of Honey, which makes me elated, sad, hopeful, and wistful - all at once)...it's not your average thin pop song or aggressive prog angst. Like Chrissie Hynde, there's an admittedly feminine and sincere thoughtfulness written into her tunes - as well as an interesting and original musicality.
It's a bit like falling in love. What do you see in that girl? I don't know, but I won't stop wanting her.
Can someone explain to me what is good about this? I'm open minded here; I just don't get it. Really. Why do people like this song so much?
It's the whole thing. The pair of The Dreaming and Hounds of Love, but then throwing in one disc of Aerial (Sky of Honey, which makes me elated, sad, hopeful, and wistful - all at once)...it's not your average thin pop song or aggressive prog angst. Like Chrissie Hynde, there's an admittedly feminine and sincere thoughtfulness written into her tunes - as well as an interesting and original musicality.
It's a bit like falling in love. What do you see in that girl? I don't know, but I won't stop wanting her.
Grayson wrote:
Cloudbusting is based on the true story of Peter & Wilhelm Reich. I'm not seeing any His Dark Materials connection.
Do you pre-Internet elder-cats here realize that there is a storybook video version of this on YouTube in which, get THIS, Donald Sutherland is the star?! Alongside Kate Bush, of course. I had no freakin' clue about this media gem, as I'm just barely under MTV generation even, never had my own TV until the late 80's maybe, so a lot of the awesome that now lives on YouTube gets past me.
But go check it out, if you too hadn't already seen it until the recent, annual Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever (MWHDE) global-wide celebrations (was doing costuming "research" to prep for the big day here in Atlanta and stumbled on it). It's priceless. https://youtu.be/pllRW9wETzw
There's a catch though. You Dark Materials/Philip Pullman fans, I warn you. He copped Ms. Bush's storyline almost concept-to-concept. Dude's got plenty of 'splaining to do, you ask me.
Oh, one more thing, don't forget that tomorrow is THE big day! The 200th birthday of Emily Jane Brontë. Even if you too have not one darn moor nearby to skip through, please celebrate in spirit. I will raise a glass to a seemingly immortal spirit that is Ms. Brontë's. And to Radio Paradise and our "mutual" company here too.
But go check it out, if you too hadn't already seen it until the recent, annual Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever (MWHDE) global-wide celebrations (was doing costuming "research" to prep for the big day here in Atlanta and stumbled on it). It's priceless. https://youtu.be/pllRW9wETzw
There's a catch though. You Dark Materials/Philip Pullman fans, I warn you. He copped Ms. Bush's storyline almost concept-to-concept. Dude's got plenty of 'splaining to do, you ask me.
Oh, one more thing, don't forget that tomorrow is THE big day! The 200th birthday of Emily Jane Brontë. Even if you too have not one darn moor nearby to skip through, please celebrate in spirit. I will raise a glass to a seemingly immortal spirit that is Ms. Brontë's. And to Radio Paradise and our "mutual" company here too.
Cloudbusting is based on the true story of Peter & Wilhelm Reich. I'm not seeing any His Dark Materials connection.
Great song but the recording is subpar. Who engineered this recording?
Wish I coulda been there. : (
I really love this, and how it makes me remember when she first emerged here in the mid-'80s. I'm grateful that I can be in the same enchanted place now as I was then, too. And, as I can attest, there is undeniably truth, and often full manifestation, in saying, "Just saying it could even make it happen..."
David Gilmour gave us soooo much!!! For without David - I fear we would not have our beloved Kate. Now don’t get me wrong - she is very much bigger than that in every way. However I like to think we are the sum of all of our experience and David helped give her the room, and the world.
guilhem34 wrote:
I noticed I didn't have it rated and set it striaght to 10.
This song is fantastic, and even more live. Thanks Kate and RP. I sit on a comfortable 9.
I noticed I didn't have it rated and set it striaght to 10.
This song is fantastic, and even more live. Thanks Kate and RP. I sit on a comfortable 9.
Quiz: what does this song and Bob Dylan have in common?
Rating should be Goddess Like. And delete all other lower options.
Pumpkincat wrote:
I dunno...I'd be perfectly happy to sit in that cardboard box.
I love Kate Bush, but the sound quality of this album is awful. She sounds like she's singing in a cardboard box. I'm always skipping the tracks from this album.
I dunno...I'd be perfectly happy to sit in that cardboard box.
michaelc wrote:
I think the studio version wins for me.
it was the power of the whole album.
It's worth listening to this album in context. 3 CDs - one is side two of Hounds of Love played in its entirety, and the arrangements often add to the feeling of the songs. You can really feel the crowd too. it was the power of the whole album.
GustaafJHeinh wrote:
I audibly gasped when I read your comment. Fantasmagorically lucky you.
I sat on row 4.
I audibly gasped when I read your comment. Fantasmagorically lucky you.
GustaafJHeinh wrote:
[green with envy]
I sat on row 4.
[green with envy]
Recorded on a phone? Or they forgot to mic the drums? Or the room was full of cotton wool? What a shame, I love a bit of Bush.
Edit - crowd bit was good.
Edit - crowd bit was good.
Make it stop 🙉🙉🙉
I love Kate Bush, but the sound quality of this album is awful. She sounds like she's singing in a cardboard box. I'm always skipping the tracks from this album.
Incredible track, I bought this record in 1985. Thirty five years later it still makes me feel the same way. Like anything can happen. Thanks for playing this!
Changing from an 8 to a 9
Motolorax wrote:
Well spoke Moto. Kate remains a wicked good force to be reckoned with.
Well done RP. Her range sounds like it's shrunk a tiny bit but that's more than made up for by the warmth of this live performance. I think you either get Kate Bush or you don't and I consider myself lucky that I do.
Well spoke Moto. Kate remains a wicked good force to be reckoned with.
Taken to a higher level with the live version. Love the crowd participation towards the end. As does Kate by the sounds of her reaction as the song closes.
This live version is simply stunning... she made it happen.
A lovely version of a gorgeously bittersweet song; especially like the extra orchestral *oomph*. And as noted below, if you've not seen the vid version with Donald Sutherland, do so. Heartbreakingly beautiful; reduces me to tears each time I watch it.
Awesome live version of an all time favourite. Off the scale for me... 
I think the studio version wins for me.
it was the power of the whole album.
it was the power of the whole album.
I sat on row 4.
dmcanany wrote:
Are you asking for an explanation of personal tastes?
Can someone explain to me what is good about this? I'm open minded here; I just don't get it. Really. Why do people like this song so much?
Are you asking for an explanation of personal tastes?
Can someone explain to me what is good about this? I'm open minded here; I just don't get it. Really. Why do people like this song so much?
Pure Excellence.
Do you pre-Internet elder-cats here realize that there is a storybook video version of this on YouTube in which, get THIS, Donald Sutherland is the star?! Alongside Kate Bush, of course. I had no freakin' clue about this media gem, as I'm just barely under MTV generation even, never had my own TV until the late 80's maybe, so a lot of the awesome that now lives on YouTube gets past me.
But go check it out, if you too hadn't already seen it until the recent, annual Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever (MWHDE) global-wide celebrations (was doing costuming "research" to prep for the big day here in Atlanta and stumbled on it). It's priceless. https://youtu.be/pllRW9wETzw
There's a catch though. You Dark Materials/Philip Pullman fans, I warn you. He copped Ms. Bush's storyline almost concept-to-concept. Dude's got plenty of 'splaining to do, you ask me.
Oh, one more thing, don't forget that tomorrow is THE big day! The 200th birthday of Emily Jane Brontë. Even if you too have not one darn moor nearby to skip through, please celebrate in spirit. I will raise a glass to a seemingly immortal spirit that is Ms. Brontë's. And to Radio Paradise and our "mutual" company here too.
But go check it out, if you too hadn't already seen it until the recent, annual Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever (MWHDE) global-wide celebrations (was doing costuming "research" to prep for the big day here in Atlanta and stumbled on it). It's priceless. https://youtu.be/pllRW9wETzw
There's a catch though. You Dark Materials/Philip Pullman fans, I warn you. He copped Ms. Bush's storyline almost concept-to-concept. Dude's got plenty of 'splaining to do, you ask me.
Oh, one more thing, don't forget that tomorrow is THE big day! The 200th birthday of Emily Jane Brontë. Even if you too have not one darn moor nearby to skip through, please celebrate in spirit. I will raise a glass to a seemingly immortal spirit that is Ms. Brontë's. And to Radio Paradise and our "mutual" company here too.
pixelhutt wrote:
It's your second comment actually since you apparently gifted Boz Scaggs with your first:
Boz Scaggs - Loan Me A Dime
(Aug 05, 2016 - 07:56)I've had this on vinyl since not long after it was released, and it's still an all-time fave. I've seen Boz perform it a couple of times, but not with Duane, of course. Still quite good, but not up to this transcendent rendition. Boz was very much a solid blues man before he drifted into his later pop disco period, where most people encountered him.
My very first comment here at RP. I used to be a fan of Kate Bush, and have a couple of her LPs. But Bill, you've been playing her so much since this live album came out that I have gotten sick of her. God damn it. I liked her. Now she's become tiresome, at least the versions from this album. Please cool it, will you? Please? Enough is enough!
It's your second comment actually since you apparently gifted Boz Scaggs with your first:
Boz Scaggs - Loan Me A Dime
(Aug 05, 2016 - 07:56)I've had this on vinyl since not long after it was released, and it's still an all-time fave. I've seen Boz perform it a couple of times, but not with Duane, of course. Still quite good, but not up to this transcendent rendition. Boz was very much a solid blues man before he drifted into his later pop disco period, where most people encountered him.
This Kate and Katy mashup Orgonon Gurlz shouldn't work, but it totally does.
photolew wrote:
A very dear friend of mine was HUGE into music and 25 years ago he turned me onto some artists I had never heard of at the time, including Kate Bush....He lost a 15 year battle with cancer not long ago. I'll always think of him everytime I hear Kate......especially this son. THis ones for your Johnny......
A very dear friend of mine was HUGE into music and 25 years ago he turned me onto some artists I had never heard of at the time, including Kate Bush....He lost a 15 year battle with cancer not long ago. I'll always think of him everytime I hear Kate......especially this son. THis ones for your Johnny......
Kate exists in a
reality, well outside
of comprehension
She does a grand job
in connecting us to it
reality, well outside
of comprehension
She does a grand job
in connecting us to it
Not generally a huge Kate Bush person but there are a few songs - and this one in particular - just burned into my psyche, largely from seeing the video so much as a kid. Always nice to here and while live versions aren't always superior to the original, it's nice to hear something a bit different when you've heard the album version a million times.
Still amazing. Self-taught composer, musician, lyricist, dancer, choreographer, dress designer...
I change my opinion to from 7 to 8 - Most Excellent
Ahhhhhh.... more Kate bush?! Come on.... PSD/mute doesn't prevent hearing even one note of this garbage....
You know, she delivered this at 56 or 57 yrs and for this listener that worth a +1 Respect
nutrod42 wrote:
Congratulations.
This album has really allowed me to cultivate a new-found dislike for Kate Bush.
Congratulations.
First time I have heard this version and blown away, just like them pesky clouds
Kate Bush singing this song has always moved me. Superb
I think I keep my earplugs up that hill
Well done RP. Her range sounds like it's shrunk a tiny bit but that's more than made up for by the warmth of this live performance. I think you either get Kate Bush or you don't and I consider myself lucky that I do.
My very first comment here at RP. I used to be a fan of Kate Bush, and have a couple of her LPs. But Bill, you've been playing her so much since this live album came out that I have gotten sick of her. God damn it. I liked her. Now she's become tiresome, at least the versions from this album. Please cool it, will you? Please? Enough is enough!
This makes me so happy. I love hearing the crowd singing along, and Kate enjoying herself on stage. The entire album is fantastic.
This album has really allowed me to cultivate a new-found dislike for Kate Bush.
At least mute works when PSD fails. Bill, you gotta keep PSD working for the times you play Kate Bush!
jnesser wrote:
Wilson is a big fan of Kate Bush and one of the reasons I am listening to her these days. 3 KB albums and counting. This live one is excellent!
Thanks for playing the live songs. Brings me back to the show every time. So grateful I got to go.
And met Steven Wilson at the show too, bonus!
And met Steven Wilson at the show too, bonus!
Wilson is a big fan of Kate Bush and one of the reasons I am listening to her these days. 3 KB albums and counting. This live one is excellent!
Thanks for playing the live songs. Brings me back to the show every time. So grateful I got to go.
And met Steven Wilson at the show too, bonus!
And met Steven Wilson at the show too, bonus!
Bought the CD and love it.
fedtho wrote:
I totally agree.
I know the album by heart, so I even wondered if this was a cover.
actually, hearing Kate obviously totally enjoying herself on stage makes me very, very happy. she didn't do a lot of live in her days. hearing a crowd going crazy for her, that's like making up for something long overdue.
I'm a happy man (and fan), once again thanks to RP as I had no idea there was a live album.
and I pray this want Kate's last concert.... I'll kill to see her next time :-)
actually, hearing Kate obviously totally enjoying herself on stage makes me very, very happy. she didn't do a lot of live in her days. hearing a crowd going crazy for her, that's like making up for something long overdue.
I'm a happy man (and fan), once again thanks to RP as I had no idea there was a live album.
and I pray this want Kate's last concert.... I'll kill to see her next time :-)
I totally agree.
fedtho wrote:
Indeed.
I know the album by heart, so I even wondered if this was a cover.
actually, hearing Kate obviously totally enjoying herself on stage makes me very, very happy. she didn't do a lot of live in her days. hearing a crowd going crazy for her, that's like making up for something long overdue.
I'm a happy man (and fan), once again thanks to RP as I had no idea there was a live album.
and I pray this want Kate's last concert.... I'll kill to see her next time :-)
actually, hearing Kate obviously totally enjoying herself on stage makes me very, very happy. she didn't do a lot of live in her days. hearing a crowd going crazy for her, that's like making up for something long overdue.
I'm a happy man (and fan), once again thanks to RP as I had no idea there was a live album.
and I pray this want Kate's last concert.... I'll kill to see her next time :-)
Indeed.
Mwrwellcom wrote:
Surprisingly?
It's like a sea of honey. Like a sky of honey.
This album appears to be surprisingly good.
Surprisingly?
It's like a sea of honey. Like a sky of honey.
On_The_Beach wrote:
Is he looking out the back window of a car? ; )
Is it raining?
Is he looking out the back window of a car? ; )
Is it raining?
bseib wrote:
Is he looking out the back window of a car? ; )
Why does an image of Donald Sutherland always come to mind when I hear this song?
Is he looking out the back window of a car? ; )
So wonderful! The passion, the talent, and the musical genius of Kate continues to shine! I'm happy to hear all the revival here on RP.
Incredible how faithful it is to the studio version
Wish I was at this gig.
Why does an image of Donald Sutherland always come to mind when I hear this song?
What a concert that must have been.
I love this so much!
I've listened to all 3 discs obsessively since this came out. Not a bad performance in the bunch and well worth the wait.
I know the album by heart, so I even wondered if this was a cover.
actually, hearing Kate obviously totally enjoying herself on stage makes me very, very happy. she didn't do a lot of live in her days. hearing a crowd going crazy for her, that's like making up for something long overdue.
I'm a happy man (and fan), once again thanks to RP as I had no idea there was a live album.
and I pray this want Kate's last concert.... I'll kill to see her next time :-)
This cowboy is happy that RP is playing this Kate Bush album obsessively.
Will definitely have to get this.
Will definitely have to get this.
DaidyBoy wrote:
Agreed! I'm enjoying all the airplay the live album is getting on RP.
Fabulous to hear this show here on RP. Thanks again, Mr & Mrs G.
Agreed! I'm enjoying all the airplay the live album is getting on RP.
Fabulous to hear this show here on RP. Thanks again, Mr & Mrs G.
Mwrwellcom wrote:
Good call.
This album appears to be surprisingly good.
Good call.
This album appears to be surprisingly good.
This is a new song for RP? Amazing...
Edit: No it isn't. There is already https://www.radioparadise.com/rp_2.php?#name=songinfo&song_id=30230
Double song in the playlist.
Edit 2: Apparently this is a new live version. Not a very good addition?
Edit: No it isn't. There is already https://www.radioparadise.com/rp_2.php?#name=songinfo&song_id=30230
Double song in the playlist.
Edit 2: Apparently this is a new live version. Not a very good addition?