“Running Up That Hill” reached No. 1 in the UK back in June, making Bush the oldest female artist to reach no. 1 in this country. It also set records for the longest time for a track to reach No. 1 on the UK’s Official Singles Chart and the longest gap between No. 1s.

The Guinness World Records has now confirmed these records, which come 37 years following the song’s initial release. “Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)” was originally released in 1985, as a part of her fifth studio album Hounds of Love.

Bush reflected on the song’s success in a recent post on her blog, following the premiere of Stranger Things 4: Volume 2, and praised its creators for making something truly spectacular.

“I was so delighted that the Duffer Brothers wanted to use RUTH for Max’s totem but now having seen the whole of this last series, I feel deeply honored that the song was chosen to become a part of their roller-coaster journey,” wrote Bush.

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Spoilers are ahead, but if you’ve already seen the new season of Stranger Things, you know that “Running Up That Hill” happens to be Max’s favorite song and that she used it to break Vecna’s spell and escape Upside Down in the episode “Dear Billy”.

The show’s music supervisor, Nora Felder, discussed the song’s role with Variety, explaining that she spent a lot of time finding a song that perfectly fit Max’s complex feelings.

“It immediately struck me with its deep chords of the possible connection to Max’s emotional struggles and took on more significance as Bush’s song marinated in my conscious awareness,” said Felder.

Once Felder found the perfect song, they just had to get Kate Bush on board. Sony Music Publishing’s Wende Crowley received the request and sent the singer script pages and footage for a review because she’s very selective when it comes to licensing her music.

It turns out Bush was already a big fan of the show, and it didn’t take her long to give Felder permission to use the song in Max’s pivotal scene. It was the right choice to make because “Running Up That Hill” reached No. 1 on iTunes after being featured on Stranger Things.

The post How Did Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” End Up in “Stranger Things”? appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

If you watched the new season right away, you already know we’re talking about Dustin and Suzie’s rendition of “The NeverEnding Story” from the cult 1984 movie of the same name. The duo performed their epic cover during one of the crucial scenes, and many fans agree this moment actually shaped the future of several characters.

We won’t get into details as many people still haven’t seen the new season, but it was pretty interesting to learn how this moment came to be. Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin) and Gabriella Pizzolo (Suzie) weren’t familiar with the song before, but it didn’t take them long to learn it – and spread it around the set.

“We ended up harmonizing together, which I didn’t expect. It just took like a day to learn all the words. Definitely, by the end of the day it was stuck in everyone’s heads,” recalled Matarazzo in an interview with Hollywood Reporter.

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Her upcoming record Stranger Songs will be released on June 28th, and each of the tracks will feature a tiny reference to the hit show we all know and love.

“There’s something about Stranger Things that’s really comforting, it brings me back to my childhood. It’s the best kind of escapism and I find myself seeking that now more than ever. I took inspiration from the show and the characters and all these ideas started to come to me,” said Ingrid Michaelson in a press release.

In addition to plotting her next album, Michaelson is also getting ready to embark on The Dramatic Tour across the US, starting with the first concert in Washington on September 24th.

The post Ingrid Michaelson’s Next Album Will Be Inspired by “Stranger Things” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

The soundtrack will be digitally available on October 20 via Lakeshore and Invada. Later on, a CD, vinyl and cassette releases will be available to the public.

Dixon and Stein shared in a statement “In Season 2 we’re introducing new styles of composition, while still revisiting old themes when appropriate, We’ve created new elements that are necessary to support the story, but still want to remain true to the sound of Season 1”. The two are set to perform the score on November 8 in Los Angeles at The Theater at Ace Hotel.

Stranger Things 2 OST:

01 Walkin’ in Hawkins
02 Home
03 Eulogy
04 On the Bus
05 Presumptuous
06 Eight Fifteen
07 The First Lie
08 Scars
09 I Can Save Them
10 Descent Into the Rift
11 Chicago
12 Looking for a Way Out
13 Birth / Rescue
14 In the Woods
15 Digging
16 Symptoms
17 Eggo in the Snow
18 Soldiers
19 Choices
20 Never Tell
21 She Wants Me to Find Her
22 Shouldn’t Have Lied
23 It’s a Trap
24 Crib
25 The Return
26 Escape
27 We Go Out Tonight
28 Connect the Dots
29 The Hub
30 On Edge
31 What Else Did You See?
32 Run
33 Levitation
34 To Be Continued

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“Running Up That Hill” reached No. 1 in the UK back in June, making Bush the oldest female artist to reach no. 1 in this country. It also set records for the longest time for a track to reach No. 1 on the UK’s Official Singles Chart and the longest gap between No. 1s.

The Guinness World Records has now confirmed these records, which come 37 years following the song’s initial release. “Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)” was originally released in 1985, as a part of her fifth studio album Hounds of Love.

Bush reflected on the song’s success in a recent post on her blog, following the premiere of Stranger Things 4: Volume 2, and praised its creators for making something truly spectacular.

“I was so delighted that the Duffer Brothers wanted to use RUTH for Max’s totem but now having seen the whole of this last series, I feel deeply honored that the song was chosen to become a part of their roller-coaster journey,” wrote Bush.

The post Kate Bush Breaks 3 Guinness World Records With “Running Up That Hill” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Spoilers are ahead, but if you’ve already seen the new season of Stranger Things, you know that “Running Up That Hill” happens to be Max’s favorite song and that she used it to break Vecna’s spell and escape Upside Down in the episode “Dear Billy”.

The show’s music supervisor, Nora Felder, discussed the song’s role with Variety, explaining that she spent a lot of time finding a song that perfectly fit Max’s complex feelings.

“It immediately struck me with its deep chords of the possible connection to Max’s emotional struggles and took on more significance as Bush’s song marinated in my conscious awareness,” said Felder.

Once Felder found the perfect song, they just had to get Kate Bush on board. Sony Music Publishing’s Wende Crowley received the request and sent the singer script pages and footage for a review because she’s very selective when it comes to licensing her music.

It turns out Bush was already a big fan of the show, and it didn’t take her long to give Felder permission to use the song in Max’s pivotal scene. It was the right choice to make because “Running Up That Hill” reached No. 1 on iTunes after being featured on Stranger Things.

The post How Did Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” End Up in “Stranger Things”? appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

If you watched the new season right away, you already know we’re talking about Dustin and Suzie’s rendition of “The NeverEnding Story” from the cult 1984 movie of the same name. The duo performed their epic cover during one of the crucial scenes, and many fans agree this moment actually shaped the future of several characters.

We won’t get into details as many people still haven’t seen the new season, but it was pretty interesting to learn how this moment came to be. Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin) and Gabriella Pizzolo (Suzie) weren’t familiar with the song before, but it didn’t take them long to learn it – and spread it around the set.

“We ended up harmonizing together, which I didn’t expect. It just took like a day to learn all the words. Definitely, by the end of the day it was stuck in everyone’s heads,” recalled Matarazzo in an interview with Hollywood Reporter.

The post This Underrated ’80s Classic Completely Changed the New “Stranger Things“ Season appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Her upcoming record Stranger Songs will be released on June 28th, and each of the tracks will feature a tiny reference to the hit show we all know and love.

“There’s something about Stranger Things that’s really comforting, it brings me back to my childhood. It’s the best kind of escapism and I find myself seeking that now more than ever. I took inspiration from the show and the characters and all these ideas started to come to me,” said Ingrid Michaelson in a press release.

In addition to plotting her next album, Michaelson is also getting ready to embark on The Dramatic Tour across the US, starting with the first concert in Washington on September 24th.

The post Ingrid Michaelson’s Next Album Will Be Inspired by “Stranger Things” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

The soundtrack will be digitally available on October 20 via Lakeshore and Invada. Later on, a CD, vinyl and cassette releases will be available to the public.

Dixon and Stein shared in a statement “In Season 2 we’re introducing new styles of composition, while still revisiting old themes when appropriate, We’ve created new elements that are necessary to support the story, but still want to remain true to the sound of Season 1”. The two are set to perform the score on November 8 in Los Angeles at The Theater at Ace Hotel.

Stranger Things 2 OST:

01 Walkin’ in Hawkins
02 Home
03 Eulogy
04 On the Bus
05 Presumptuous
06 Eight Fifteen
07 The First Lie
08 Scars
09 I Can Save Them
10 Descent Into the Rift
11 Chicago
12 Looking for a Way Out
13 Birth / Rescue
14 In the Woods
15 Digging
16 Symptoms
17 Eggo in the Snow
18 Soldiers
19 Choices
20 Never Tell
21 She Wants Me to Find Her
22 Shouldn’t Have Lied
23 It’s a Trap
24 Crib
25 The Return
26 Escape
27 We Go Out Tonight
28 Connect the Dots
29 The Hub
30 On Edge
31 What Else Did You See?
32 Run
33 Levitation
34 To Be Continued

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