Number one on 13 March 1978, Jonny's 13th birthday
Wuthering Heights
Kate Bush
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- Reached number oneweek ending 11 March 1978
- Weeks at number one4
- LabelEMI
- Decade1970s
The song
"Wuthering Heights" is the debut single by the English singer-songwriter Kate Bush, released on 20 January 1978 through EMI Records. It was released as the lead single from Bush's debut album, The Kick Inside (1978). With lyrics inspired by the 1847 novel Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, Bush wrote the song in a single evening at the age of 18.
Kate Bush
Catherine Bush is an English singer, songwriter, musician, dancer and record producer. She is noted for her eclectic style, unconventional lyrics and innovative dance performances. Her sound and choreography have influenced a range of artists.
This decade's look
Earth tones and disco geometry: harvest gold, avocado and burnt orange on parchment, a rounded geometric display face and a soft rounded body face.