Kate Bush's 'Running Up That Hill' is the 2022 hit that no one expected.
The song, originally released in 1985, has enjoyed an unexpected second wind this year thanks to its inclusion on the soundtrack of 'Stranger Things'. It subsequently topped the charts in eight countries, including Ireland.
The success of the song has introduced Kate Bush's work to a new generation, although judging by the video below, we're still not sure if that's a good thing or not.
Rita Ora covered the track during her Rock in Rio set the other day, and it has been widely panned by fans, with one saying "This must be one of the worst covers of all time."
The overdone cover was topped off with Ora lying flat on the stage and looking very pleased with herself.
Watch the video - and see the reaction on social media - below:
That's dreadful. Just because lots of notes exist, it doesn't mean you need to try and include them all in every song. You certainly don't need to try it if you're as bad as this.
— Missy (@laserlipstick) September 13, 2022
That was like really bad
— Г™ (@SamDzek) September 15, 2022
oh lord, this is horrible. Can Kate Bush sue?
— Nina (Mercurial Rafan) (@Nina201710) September 14, 2022
It’s giving pic.twitter.com/dnsWYSWFiJ
— mikey✨ (@mikeyschi) September 14, 2022
Sounds like foxes shagging
— JOHN OSULLIVAN (@lazyjohnprodltd) September 13, 2022
She's performing like she's read the lyrics but never heard the song
— ed 🪐 (@twinkinthenight) September 14, 2022
