This show features songs from The Sensual World, soundtrack music from The Comic Strip Presents... TV programmes, Elton John cover Rocket Man, and information about Kate's career between September 1989 and November 1993.

The Magic Of Kate Bush

The Magic Of Kate Bush - Show 04 15th July 2023

A second helping of festive music for your delectation. No Kate Bush this time, although she does get a mention. Enjoy the mix!

River - Joni Mitchell; Oh Holy Night - Happy Rhodes; Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt; Baby It's Cold Outside - Tom Jones & Cerys Matthews; The Pipes Of Peace - Paul McCartney; Stop The Cavalry - Jonah Lewie; Solstice Carol - Merrgian; Personant Hodie - Maddy Prior and the Carnival Band; Ding Dong Merrily On High - Mediaeval Baebes; The Power Of Love - Frankie Goes To Hollywood; Stay Another Day - East 17; Fairy Tale Of New York - The Pogues and Kirsty McColl; White Christmas - Bing Crosby.

Sky's Christmas Jamborees

Sky's Christmas Jamboree #2

Paul and Darrell interview the iconic dancer and choreographer, Anthony van Laast. Anthony was the choreographer for the Tour of Life in 1979, after having featured opposite Kate in the 'Hammer Horror' video and European TV appearances. His incredible work with Kate on tour, and subsequent work on the BBC 'Kate Show' are discussed in this interview, including his work on the making of 'The Wedding List' film. Anthony has been the leading choreographer on many movies and stage works, including 'Mamma Mia' and the Royal Variety performances. What was it like to work with Kate, as well as other icons, including Meryl Streep, Cher and Barry Humphries, to name a few. Tune in and find out on the latest Bush Telegraph podcast...

Kate Bush Fan Podcast Episode 65 - Bush Telegraph - Anthony van Laast Interview

Snowflake

Snowflake (Radio Edit 2024)

Paul and Darrell from Bush Telegraph reminisce over their first reactions to Kate's videos and film work from her 1980 album 'Never For Ever'. Ultimately, Kate created stunning visuals for 50% of the album, and they were so different to anything else that was around at that time. We also get to hear Kate and Paddy's own words from the Kate Bush Club newsletters about the making of 'Breathing', 'Delius' and 'Army Dreamers'. Paul (who lives in the UK) and Darrell (who now lives in the States) also banter about their trips together to the record shops and reactions to the artwork and photos from each 'Never For Ever' single.

Kate Bush Fan Podcast Episode 73 - Bush Telegraph - Kate's Videos Part 2

In this podcast Darrell chats with Pat Martin, bass guitarist with British band Unicorn. Because of his close association with Dave Gilmour of Pink Floyd, he was asked to play for the young Cathy Bush’s first ever recording at the age of fifteen in 1973. Pat can be heard on ‘Passing Through Air’ from this session which was released as a B-side to ‘Army Dreamers’ in 1980. The late, Ricky Hopper is also discussed. It was through him that Kate’s music was heard in the first place, championing her relentlessly. 

We get to hear how Pat was invited to this session at Gilmour’s house, and his fond remembrances of the young and shy Cathy. He knew there was something very special and that here was an artist, sure and confident about her craft. 

We also get to hear wonderful stories about Pat’s involvement with Unicorn, and the amazing artists they worked with, including Patti Smith, Fleetwood Mac and Linda Rondstadt among many others.

Unicorn’s song 'Ooh Mother' was recently played in the USA TV drama ‘Paradise’. It has resulted in the song being streamed 115k times on Spotify. It’s worth a listen.

Kate Bush Fan Podcast Episode 76 - Pat Martin Interview!

Kate in residence at Capital Radio on St Valentines Day 1978

Capital Radio St Valentines Day Special Dave Cash 16th February 1978

Excerpt from "Set Books" segments on Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights with Michael Aspel. Kate sings acapella.

Capital Radio "Hullabaloo" Set Books (excerpt) 19th March 1978

BBC Radio 2 Pete Murray's Open House 8th January 1979

BBC Radio 4 Women's Hour Guest Of The Week 21st February 1979

BBC Radio 4 Women's Hour Guest Of The Week 21st February 1979*

Capital Radio (London ILR) Awards 1st January 1981

Lifelong Kate Bush fan, some time songwriter and recording artist with Rare Flowers, and occasionally performing Kate Bush's songs as The Magic of Kate Bush. I now enjoy creating radio shows about Kate (and other artists) and run a Facebook page 'The Magic of Kate Bush' to promote Kate's work.

Sky's Christmas Jamboree #2

The Magic of Kate Bush

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