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“When I was singing "King of the Mountain," it was a pivotal point in the show. That's the song that took us from this concert setting of individual songs into the theatrical narrative piece.”

Quote by Kate Bush

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Kate Bush is a renowned British singer-songwriter, born on July 30, 1958. Her musical style is unique, blending folk, rock, and electronic elements, and she is hailed as the 'Queen of Pop'. Her representative works include 'Wuthering Heights' and 'Running Up That Hill'. more

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