Welcome back with a new series of episodes of Musical Disclosure. The next three episodes will be dedicated to the dreamy world of Kate Bush.

 

Kate Bush is 19 years old when, on February 17, 1978, her debut album is released. The young English singer-songwriter started writing songs at the age of eleven and soon, with the help of her brothers, managed to record demos to submit to various record companies. Impressed by these takes was David Gilmour, a member of Pink Floyd since 1967, who, acting as an intermediary, allowed Kate to sign a record deal with EMI Records in 1975. It is in June of that year that "The Man with The Child in His Eyes" and "The Saxophone Song" are recorded, two of the thirteen tracks of the singer's future debut album. The first single from the album is the famous "Wuthering Heights," an art-pop song inspired by Emily Brontë's novel "Wuthering Heights." What captivates the audience first and foremost is her voice, with its wide range and very distinctive timbre, which, together with a memorable melody and arrangement, makes the song a milestone in pop music.
The second single from the album is the aforementioned "The Man with The Child in His Eyes," a sweet declaration of love, introduced in the album by "Moving," which the singer dedicates to Lindsey Kemp, her mime teacher. Besides being a singer-songwriter and composer, Kate is also a dancer, and in her performances, dance plays a fundamental role. The success of "The Kick Inside" resonates worldwide, to the extent that five different covers are designed depending on the markets (USA, Japan, Canada, South America, Yugoslavia), while in the UK it is certified platinum. 

We suggest listening to "The Man with The Child in His Eyes," which the artist wrote at just 13 years old, demonstrating a sophistication and timeless taste.