wuthering heights

Welcome to our podcast episode delving into the captivating story behind the iconic track "Wuthering Heights" by the visionary artist Kate Bush. Join us as we unravel the intriguing tale set amidst the untamed English moors.

In this episode, we uncover Kate Bush's musical upbringing within a family of musicians, her serendipitous encounter with David Gilmour, the renowned Pink Floyd guitarist, and the astonishing impact it had on her career.

As we explore her initial fears and eventual triumph, we delve into the pivotal moments that led to her signing with a record label, her bold move from her family farm to London, and the formation of her band.

Tune in to learn how a chance viewing of Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights" inspired Kate to meld her ethereal voice with a melody evoking the haunting winds of the moors. Discover how this mesmerizing composition catapulted Kate Bush to global stardom, earning her the endearing moniker "Pink Floyd's Prodigy."

Join us on this musical journey through the captivating narrative of "Wuthering Heights," encapsulating the essence of Kate Bush's remarkable ascent to legendary status in the world of pop music.

Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy look at six new movies this week. They include an acclaimed film from Ireland you may have heard about on our best-of-2022 show (The Quiet Girl) and a feature version of Idris Elba’s BBC series (Luther: The Fallen Sun). The star of Sex Education brings the author of Wuthering Heights to life (Emily) and hippies become Jesus freaks (Jesus Revolution). Finally, David Harbour is a silent apparition in a new family’s home (We Have a Ghost) and you may have heard the one about the bear that did cocaine.

0:00 - Intro

2:39 - Luther: The Fallen Sun

11:08 – The Quiet Girl

21:24 - Jesus Revolution

30:47 - Emily 

39:27 - We Have a Ghost

50:47 - Cocaine Bear

1:07:08 - Outro

This week we briefly talk about Wuthering Heights because we are ditching it!! It was simply too much of a slog for us to read. Aplogies to anyone who wanted to hear us have a deep conversation about it, BUT! We will be diving into Carrie next week! 

Gary and Siena continue to unwind the complicated plot of Wuthering Heights and explore a deeper analysis of the characters and themes.

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Music: Secrets of Plants by Lobo Loco
From Free Music Archive
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