“Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush was released on 5 August 1985 as the lead single from her album Hounds of Love.

Quick Scoop

  • The song’s full title is often given as “Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)”.
  • It was issued in the UK by EMI Records as the main single launching Hounds of Love in 1985.
  • On its original release, it reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and later enjoyed major global resurgence in the 2020s.

A mid‑’80s art‑pop single that turned into a cross‑generation anthem decades later.

TL;DR: “Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush came out on 5 August 1985.

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