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Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” vs. Meg Myers’ Cover
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Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” vs. Meg Myers’ Cover

The 1985 Kate Bush classic "Running Up That Hill" recently hit #1 on the iTunes chart. An impressive feat considering the song was released 37 years ago. The track saw a resurgence thanks to a sync placement in the popular Netflix show Stranger Things. Meg Myers covered the song in recent years so, that got us thinking. Which version do you prefer? Sony Music Publishing "Running Up That Hill" was the lead single from the 1985 Kate Bush album Hounds of Love. It was her first hit in the US since the late 1970s. As for how the song ended up in Stranger Things, Variety takes an informative deeper dive. But before you read, their article includes some spoilers. If you haven't watched it yet, be mindful that they cover some plotlines. You can also check out some footage of the song's ...