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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 gonna 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 gonna to happen.
And I don't know when
But just saying it could even make it happen
And every time it rains
You're here in my head
Like the sun coming out
Like your son's 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
Ooh, just saying it could even make it happen
We've been cloudbusting daddy
The sun's coming out
Your son's coming out
You're not wrong at all:
"Taking inspiration from the 1973 Peter Reich memoir A Book of Dreams, which Bush read and found deeply moving,[ the song is about the very close relationship between psychiatrist and philosopher Wilhelm Reich and his young son, Peter, told from the point of view of the mature Peter. It describes the boy's memories of his life with Reich on their family farm, called Organon, where the two spent time "cloudbusting", a rain-making process which involved using a machine designed and built by Reich – a machine called a cloudbuster – to point at the sky. The lyrics further describes the elder Reich's abrupt arrest and imprisonment, the pain of loss the young Peter felt, and his helplessness at being unable to protect his father. In a retrospective review of the single, journalist Amy Hanson wrote: "Safety and danger are threaded through the song, via both a thoughtful lyric and a compulsive cello-driven melody. Even more startling, but hardly surprising, is the ease with which Bush was able to capture the moment when a child first realizes that adults are fallible."
Such is the magic of Kate.
The most interesting idea captured in a song since Queen’s “39”.
You're not wrong at all:
"Taking inspiration from the 1973 Peter Reich memoir A Book of Dreams, which Bush read and found deeply moving,[ the song is about the very close relationship between psychiatrist and philosopher Wilhelm Reich and his young son, Peter, told from the point of view of the mature Peter. It describes the boy's memories of his life with Reich on their family farm, called Organon, where the two spent time "cloudbusting", a rain-making process which involved using a machine designed and built by Reich – a machine called a cloudbuster – to point at the sky. The lyrics further describes the elder Reich's abrupt arrest and imprisonment, the pain of loss the young Peter felt, and his helplessness at being unable to protect his father. In a retrospective review of the single, journalist Amy Hanson wrote: "Safety and danger are threaded through the song, via both a thoughtful lyric and a compulsive cello-driven melody. Even more startling, but hardly surprising, is the ease with which Bush was able to capture the moment when a child first realizes that adults are fallible."
Such is the magic of Kate.
Your comment gave me goosebumps as I listened to the song. A very solid 10 now!
Is it just me or does this song simmer with an incredibly ominous unsettling undercurrent? Like its the anthem of an elated cult welcoming overwhelmingly powerful alien invaders bent on wiping us all out?
where do i sign up?
You're not wrong at all:
"Taking inspiration from the 1973 Peter Reich memoir A Book of Dreams, which Bush read and found deeply moving,[ the song is about the very close relationship between psychiatrist and philosopher Wilhelm Reich and his young son, Peter, told from the point of view of the mature Peter. It describes the boy's memories of his life with Reich on their family farm, called Organon, where the two spent time "cloudbusting", a rain-making process which involved using a machine designed and built by Reich – a machine called a cloudbuster – to point at the sky. The lyrics further describes the elder Reich's abrupt arrest and imprisonment, the pain of loss the young Peter felt, and his helplessness at being unable to protect his father. In a retrospective review of the single, journalist Amy Hanson wrote: "Safety and danger are threaded through the song, via both a thoughtful lyric and a compulsive cello-driven melody. Even more startling, but hardly surprising, is the ease with which Bush was able to capture the moment when a child first realizes that adults are fallible."
Such is the magic of Kate.
With respect, Kate Bush is one of the biggest, boundary-pushing female artists there is. Have you not explored her large and varied back catalogue? She is not limited to a couple of hits that you may have heard! Many artists cite her as a key influence, and she has done so much inventive stuff that really she's a genre all of her own.
It's a little like saying "I don't know why the fuss about David Bowie as I didn't think the Laughing Gnome was that good"!
Spot on!
Here in 2023 it was announced that Kate Bush will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which actually surprised me. I mean, she's a fine singer, she's had a few hits, but really?! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame worthy? From reading her bio, it sounds like she might've been a bigger hit in the UK. Also the recent resurgence of popularity from Running Up That Hill being played on the hugely popular Stranger Things series. But honestly, I don't get why she was chosen over so many other female pop singers of the day. I'm not saying this to be mean, just genuinely curious as to why she is being lauded like this.
With respect, Kate Bush is one of the biggest, boundary-pushing female artists there is. Have you not explored her large and varied back catalogue? She is not limited to a couple of hits that you may have heard! Many artists cite her as a key influence, and she has done so much inventive stuff that really she's a genre all of her own.
It's a little like saying "I don't know why the fuss about David Bowie as I didn't think the Laughing Gnome was that good"!
love this
rave on john donne
rave on kate bush
huh. I guess I could hear that connection. Too bad the Van Morrison song is not on the playlist
Such a great video. In a similiar vein, the video for LCD Soundsystems "Oh Baby" (with Sissy Spacek and David Strathairn) also tells a heartbreaking story
where do i sign up?
rave on kate bush
The book this song was inspired by, here:
A Book Of Dreams
Is quite the read if you get a chance. A story of some very fascinating people
I read this a couple of years ago, purely because of this song. Very strange book, and quite sad too.
I look for meaning of life inside the RP playlist....
A Book Of Dreams
Is quite the read if you get a chance. A story of some very fascinating people
8 to 9.
when I made this comment, this song directly followed a Tori Amos song, which I thought was pretty good but there is only one Kate Bush.
hearing this after tori
we need more of them
Bumped from 9 to 10 after reading the explanation for the song. Admittedly, I do not always know the lyrics of far too many songs. However, my estimation of Kate Bush went even higher upon reading the words.
I read Peter Reich's book; it's very strange and definitely worth a read. And throughout the whole thing I had an image in my mind of Peter's father looking exactly like Donald Sutherland.
A 10.
I do like Tori. She is kind of a bitchy version of Kate. Kate is a blooming flower. Tori is the thorn
https://www.wilhelmreichtrust.org/biography.html, it was an actual thing, wacko as it could be but warranting this notation on it all: "This destruction of literature constitutes one of the most heinous examples of censorship in United States history." Poor, driven Reich died a prisoner of the US government of heart failure. Reich may have been crazy AF, but he was trying, humanely so, to find answers and solutions to humankind's greatest problems and mysteries. And viciously excoriated for his effort.
What a tragic tale.
His son Peter's autobigraphy, 'A Book Of Dreams', is a worthwhile read. It's the book that inspired Kate to write the song.
https://www.wilhelmreichtrust.org/biography.html, it was an actual thing, wacko as it could be but warranting this notation on it all: "This destruction of literature constitutes one of the most heinous examples of censorship in United States history." Poor, driven Reich died a prisoner of the US government of heart failure. Reich may have been crazy AF, but he was trying, humanely so, to find answers and solutions to humankind's greatest problems and mysteries. And viciously excoriated for his effort.
What a tragic tale.
Thank you RP for playing Kate
And the first few comments I peaked at were similar to my views, giving me strength to smack the track a bit more. And then I see your comment, and all I can think to say is: RIP John!! And just for that I'll go 2 → 3
See....this Bush is growing on me already
And a continued appreciation to RP for opening ears, if sometimes slowly, to music/musicians not in my wheelhouse and expanding what I consider "good" music to listen to - as always: LONG LIVE RP!!
Although, if you do come on and bash Bush, it doesn't really matter to me. It's still a 10 in my book.
On the Orgone Accumulator
Over the years the FDA interviewed physicians, Reich's students and his patients, asking about the Orgone accumulators. A professor at the University of Oregon who bought an accumulator told an FDA inspector that he knew the device was phony, but found it helpful because his wife sat quietly in it for four hours every day
A special request - could we please hear "This woman's work"
Katherine, imagine to have cup of tea with Kate, at her countryside house garden ! how cool that would be !
Sadly not.
Because this deserves it.
I like to have have radio paradise open on my second monitor while working. having this nonsense flashed at me is just obnoxious. guess I'll use some other radio instead.
I thought I was the only one with both that configuration and that reaction to the animated GIFs (though I'm not going anywhere).
I like to have have radio paradise open on my second monitor while working. having this nonsense flashed at me is just obnoxious. guess I'll use some other radio instead.
use slideshow then
and this nonsense is from masterpiece video of this song
I like to have have radio paradise open on my second monitor while working. having this nonsense flashed at me is just obnoxious. guess I'll use some other radio instead.
She was a true original and no other female artist was making music like this in 1985.
Side 2 was as impressive a piece of prog as any of the boys were turning out.
I recommend The Dreaming. I picked it up after reading an accurate review: "...the art of Art Rock..."
I remember that album was tough for some to warm up to, but i completely agree. It's a stunning record.
So ... it fills your heart with a killing joy? I wonder if that's what Kate imagined this song would do.
I recommend The Dreaming. I picked it up after reading an accurate review: "...the art of Art Rock..."
Thank you RP for playing Kate
See...this right here is why I don't like to post negative shit about songs I don't like...and while I did come to post a comment about how I'm not a fan of this song (and K Bush in general) I have this rated a 2 because I almost find myself looking forward to when it comes on (or the live version) because it's one of my quickest 'skip it now' songs.
And the first few comments I peeked at were similar to my views, giving me strength to smack the track a bit more. And then I see your comment, and all I can think to say is: RIP John!! And just for that I'll go 2 → 3
See....this Bush is growing on me alreadyAnd a continued appreciation to RP for opening ears, if sometimes slowly, to music/musicians not in my wheelhouse and expanding what I consider "good" music to listen to - as always: LONG LIVE RP!!
And about U2...
and it SEEMS like its playing all the time.....
This works better than it has any right to.
https://www.slate.com/blogs/atlas_obscura/2013/08/19/see_wilhelm_reich_s_orgasm_powered_cloudbuster_at_his_orgonon_estate_in.html
I dunno. I can take Kate in small doses regularly spaced apart. There is something appealing about her music. Just not a lot of it. I guess that's the definition of "pop" right? Toe tapping.
the ONLY dose I can take is her part in Peter Gabriel's "Don't give up"..... the rest...
no thanks
Thank you RP for playing Kate
Have you checked out The Kick Inside by Kate - no sane human can dislike that album.
BIG 10
If you have never heard of Wilhelm Reich it is well worth taking the time to research.
This song is about him and refers that the American Government shut down his research into Orgone Energy and dictated all his research was destroyed to stop the public knowing about it.
They then imprisoned him for no good reason and he died while incarcerated.
chyk5 wrote:
Over the years the FDA interviewed physicians, Reich's students and his patients, asking about the Orgone accumulators. A professor at the University of Oregon who bought an accumulator told an FDA inspector that he knew the device was phony, but found it helpful because his wife sat quietly in it for four hours every day
Ha ha. A classic case of how the scientific community buries research or information. Like Teslar and others, if the facts oppose the current paradigm then it is ridiculed and often banned to stop anyone looking at it.
Don't read the FDA reports, they have every reason to want to bury the research. Read about the actual results obtained from those who carried it out and then draw your conclusions.
Peace.
Something good is gonna happen! Kate will be releasing a live album in November, of her 2014 Before the Dawn shows.
The long arms of growment has some phantom limbs now
and in some places they filling their own coup
I dunno. I can take Kate in small doses regularly spaced apart. There is something appealing about her music. Just not a lot of it. I guess that's the definition of "pop" right? Toe tapping.
When Kate performed this in her live show a couple of years ago, she was visibly moved when the audience sang along with 'yea yea yea yo.' I was moved as well, being lucky enough to be in the audience.
I saw her as well, and had the same feeling. Every time I hear this it brings me right back to that night. Awesome feeling!
If you have never heard of Wilhelm Reich it is well worth taking the time to research.
This song is about him and refers that the American Government shut down his research into Orgone Energy and dictated all his research was destroyed to stop the public knowing about it.
They then imprisoned him for no good reason and he died while incarcerated.
On the Orgone Accumulator
Over the years the FDA interviewed physicians, Reich's students and his patients, asking about the Orgone accumulators. A professor at the University of Oregon who bought an accumulator told an FDA inspector that he knew the device was phony, but found it helpful because his wife sat quietly in it for four hours every day
If you have never heard of Wilhelm Reich it is well worth taking the time to research.
This song is about him and refers that the American Government shut down his research into Orgone Energy and dictated all his research was destroyed to stop the public knowing about it.
They then imprisoned him for no good reason and he died while incarcerated.
Or, brilliant in so many ways.
When Kate performed this in her live show a couple of years ago, she was visibly moved when the audience sang along with 'yea yea yea yo.' I was moved as well, being lucky enough to be in the audience.
FIFY
I gotta remember to use that line,...but I like this song
Hello Mr Minority.
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x24tn1n_the-kate-bush-story-running-up-that-hill-documentary_shortfilms
There is something incredibly compelling about Kate.
The truth is hat Gilmour was searching new young talent to simply help someone beginning. Gilmour was a friend of the Bush family since a while. It's Kate's brother who let him hear his sister and Gilmour invited her to record some demos in a studio. When the techs heared her they thought : or she's going to crash very soon or she'll be famous. Guess what happened ?
Excellent song, child hood memories o9 from me.
Everybody in my galactic presidential campaigns loves this song... we love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll... hope life is grand for you right now, Gilbie1972...
My Shrink Jack Donaghy & Aunt Phatso control freak
Enter The Fast Lane. how pleasant !
A note is pinned on Phatso's bib
Come and see me tonight Mr.Spark.