Clodagh Finn: Resurgence of Kate Bush shows we are more connected than ever

A timeless classic unites fans of all ages: maybe we could even listen to the lyrics and adopt its central idea

Wed, 29 Jun, 2022 - 02:00

Clodagh Finn is a journalist, writer and collector of stories. Her recent book, The Irish in the Resistance, co-authored with John Morgan, shines a light on the forgotten contributions of the Irish who resisted Hitler during WW2.

I love the way time can sometimes fold back on itself to catapult a past gem into the present. Take Kate Bush, for instance; not only has the resurgence of her 1985 hit ‘Running Up That Hill’ introduced the singer to a new generation, but it has also returned her to an older one.

I listened to her speaking to Emma Barnett on Women’s Hour on BBC Radio 4 and thanked the collection of strange forces that prompted her to do her first interview in six years.