Kate Bush's 1985 classic 'Running Up That Hill' has reached number one in the UK singles chart, 44 years after her last chart-topper, thanks to its prominent placement in the latest series of Netflix's 'Stranger Things'. The song replaced Harry Styles' 'As It Was' at the top spot.
Bush expressed her surprise and gratitude, stating she was 'overwhelmed by the scale of affection' for the track. The 44-year gap between number ones is a record, surpassing Tom Jones' 42-year wait.
The song's resurgence has been driven by its use as a recurring motif for the character Max Mayfield, who plays it to cope with her brother's death. In a pivotal scene, the song helps her resist the supernatural villain Vecna.
'Running Up That Hill' is now the most-streamed song globally, with over 57 million plays last week. It has also topped charts in several other countries, including Australia, Sweden, and the Netherlands, and given Bush her first US top 10 hit.
The success has boosted interest in Bush's work, with tribute acts reporting increased ticket sales. The song originally appeared on her acclaimed 1985 album 'Hounds of Love'.
