My first Top of the Pops I didn’t want to do. I was terrified. I’d never done television before. Seeing the video afterwards was like watching myself die.
KATE BUSHI don’t think a lot of people listen to their old stuff, do they? I spent a long time making it, so I don’t really want to spend much time listening to it again.
More Kate Bush Quotes
-
-
You have to try and embrace it all and everyone who represents that change because it is happening.
KATE BUSH -
Maybe if my songs feel personal, that’s very nice. I like that. I take that as a great compliment.
KATE BUSH -
I don’t know you, And you don’t know me. It is this that brings us together.
KATE BUSH -
Even just making albums – which was more within the structure that I’ve worked in for years – you have no idea how people will respond. You don’t know if it’ll be any good whatsoever. It can be terrifying.
KATE BUSH -
The great thing about art on any level is that it can speak to all people if it’s achieved properly.
KATE BUSH -
I have intentions as a writer, but people – when they’re listening to a track – will take from it what they interpret.
KATE BUSH -
I had friends but I was spending a great deal of my time alone and for me that was vital because there’s an awful lot you learn about yourself when you’re alone.
KATE BUSH -
I think snow is so evocative and has such a powerful atmosphere.
KATE BUSH -
What am I singing? A song of seeds The food of love. Eat the music.
KATE BUSH -
Bright, white coming alive jumping off of the aerial All the time it’s a changing, like now.
KATE BUSH -
Normally I don’t compromise at all but it felt important to give that song the chance to be heard.
KATE BUSH -
The original vocals had an awful lot of work put into them at the time, and I wasn’t really sure that I could better them – I don’t know if I have bettered them.
KATE BUSH -
I will say it is great to have a woman in charge of the country.
KATE BUSH -
We have a female prime minister [Theresa May] here in the UK. I actually really like her and think she’s wonderful. I think it’s the best thing that’s happened to us in a long time.
KATE BUSH -
If you believe in what you do and you really want to be in music, just stick at it. It’s always a learning process. Enjoy it because I think making music is a privilege, really. In an ideal world, it should also always be fun. As much as possible, make it fun.
KATE BUSH