Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Kate Bush's debut single "Wuthering Heights" dropped on January 20, 1978, as the lead track from her album The Kick Inside. At just 19, Kate Bush became the first female artist to top the UK charts with a self-written song, holding the number 1 spot for four weeks. Inspired by Emily Brontë's novel, she penned the song in one night after watching a BBC adaptation, channeling Catherine Earnshaw's ghostly plea to Heathcliff. Musically, it features unconventional chord progressions and shifts between A major and D♭ major, enhancing its haunting vibe. Despite initial label resistance favoring "James and the Cold Gun," Kate Bush insisted on releasing "Wuthering Heights", a decision that paid off as it also topped charts in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Italy. The accompanying music videos, especially the one with Kate Bush dancing in a red dress on the moors, have become iconic, inspiring annual global events like "The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever." "Wuthering Heights" remains a testament to Kate Bush's unique artistry and storytelling prowess.