I separate my life into two times, BIHWH (Before I heard Wuthering Heights) and AIHWH (After I heard Wuthering Heights). I’ll never forget I first heard the wispy call of Kate Bush’s anthem – my first time was a spoof video of Noel Fielding performing the 1978 iconic dance while he mimed the poetic lyrics Bush is famous for. I spent the next few months trying to recreate the music video at the park. Pre-smartphones it isn’t the easiest video to explain to the other local kids, who all thought I was a bit crazy. Looking back, fair enough, however, it was the first real music video I'd seen, besides The Ketchup Song, that didn’t have a woman chasing after a boy.
This 13th July, fellow fans of KB can attend the most whimsical event on the calendar, where people all around the world will be gathering in capital cities to frolic, and bound across a grassy paddock to the life-changing song for the Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever. The quirky celebration started in 2013 and has continued to grow, now incorporating over 10 countries.
To celebrate we’re highlighting the eclectic singer's unique style, to give you some inspo leading up to the day.
Silky Seductress
There is no doubt the singer was attracted to red. This romantic silky number was worn for a Christmas story reading in 1978. Pair it with some simple black shoes, and add an (unreal) fur jacket to be just that little bit extra.
What are you waiting for? Grab your outfit, smudge your eyeliner and get practising the dance.