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"The Big Sky" is a song by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush. Released in April 1986, it was the fourth and final single to be released from her No. 1 album Hounds of Love. The single peaked at No. 37 and spent 5 weeks in the UK Singles Chart.[2]
The 7" single was released as the "special single mix", which includes a different intro and edited dubs before the final refrain. This version appears as a B-side on the 1994 CD single "The Red Shoes". The 12" single includes an extended version of "The Big Sky" called the "Meteorological mix". A limited edition 7" picture disc was also released.
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The Big Sky
Kate Bush
Label: EMI · · Productor: Kate Bush
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The Big Sky
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Not This Time
The Morning Fog (12 only)
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Hounds of Love
Fecha Lanzamiento: 16 September 1985 · Fecha Grabación: June 1985 -Discográfica: EMI · Estudio de Grabación: Wickham Farm Home Studio (Welling, England); Windmill Lane (Dublin); Abbey Road (London)[a] · Productor: Kate Bush
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Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)
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Hounds of Love
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The Big Sky
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Mother Stands for Comfort
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Cloudbusting
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And Dream of Sheep
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Under Ice
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Waking the Witch
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Watching You Without Me
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Jig of Life
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Hello Earth
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The Morning Fog
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The Big Sky
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Running Up That Hill
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Be Kind to My Mistakes
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Under the Ivy
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Burning Bridge
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My Lagan Love
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| Single by Kate Bush | ||||
| from the album Hounds of Love | ||||
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| Released | 21 April 1986[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1984 | |||
| Genre | Art rock | |||
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| Label | EMI | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kate Bush | |||
| Producer(s) | Kate Bush | |||
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Review
"The Big Sky" is a song by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush. Released in April 1986, it was the fourth and final single to be released from her No. 1 album Hounds of Love. The single peaked at No. 37 and spent 5 weeks in the UK Singles Chart.[2]
The 7" single was released as the "special single mix", which includes a different intro and edited dubs before the final refrain. This version appears as a B-side on the 1994 CD single "The Red Shoes". The 12" single includes an extended version of "The Big Sky" called the "Meteorological mix". A limited edition 7" picture disc was also released.
Leer másThe song is about remembering some of the simple pleasures enjoyed as children that most no longer find the time for, such as spending the afternoon looking at the sky, watching the clouds take on shapes.[3]
The B-side is "Not This Time". The 12" single B-side includes an additional track, "The Morning Fog" from the Hounds of Love album. The music video was directed by Bush herself. In 1987, "The Big Sky" was nominated for Best Female Video at the MTV Video Music Awards.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "The Big Sky" (special single mix) | 4:34 |
| 2. | "Not This Time" | 3:41 |
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| 1. | "The Big Sky" (Meteorological mix) | 7:44 |
| 2. | "Not This Time" | 3:41 |
| 3. | "The Morning Fog" | 2:35 |
Personnel
- Kate Bush – vocals, Fairlight CMI, piano
- Paddy Bush – didgeridoo
- Alan Murphy – guitar
- Martin Glover – bass guitar
- Charlie Morgan – drums, handclaps
- Del Palmer – LinnDrum programming, handclaps
- Morris Pert – percussion
Charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Europe (European Top 100 Singles)[5] | 88 |
| Irish Singles Chart[6] | 15 |
| UK Singles Chart[7] | 37 |
"The Big Sky" is a song by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush. Released in April 1986, it was the fourth and final single to be released from her No. 1 album Hounds of Love. The single peaked at No. 37 and spent 5 weeks in the UK Singles Chart.[2]
The 7" single was released as the "special single mix", which includes a different intro and edited dubs before the final refrain. This version appears as a B-side on the 1994 CD single "The Red Shoes". The 12" single includes an extended version of "The Big Sky" called the "Meteorological mix". A limited edition 7" picture disc was also released.
The song is about remembering some of the simple pleasures enjoyed as children that most no longer find the time for, such as spending the afternoon looking at the sky, watching the clouds take on shapes.[3]
The B-side is "Not This Time". The 12" single B-side includes an additional track, "The Morning Fog" from the Hounds of Love album. The music video was directed by Bush herself. In 1987, "The Big Sky" was nominated for Best Female Video at the MTV Video Music Awards.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "The Big Sky" (special single mix) | 4:34 |
| 2. | "Not This Time" | 3:41 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "The Big Sky" (Meteorological mix) | 7:44 |
| 2. | "Not This Time" | 3:41 |
| 3. | "The Morning Fog" | 2:35 |
Personnel
- Kate Bush – vocals, Fairlight CMI, piano
- Paddy Bush – didgeridoo
- Alan Murphy – guitar
- Martin Glover – bass guitar
- Charlie Morgan – drums, handclaps
- Del Palmer – LinnDrum programming, handclaps
- Morris Pert – percussion
Charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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| Europe (European Top 100 Singles)[5] | 88 |
| Irish Singles Chart[6] | 15 |
| UK Singles Chart[7] | 37 |