Wow
Kate Bush
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(Emily) We're all alone on the stage tonight We've been told we're not afraid of you We know all our lines so well, uh-huh We've said them so many times Time and time again Line and line again Ooh, yeah, you're amazing! We think you're incredible You say we're fantastic But still we don't head the bill Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Unbelievable! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Unbelievable! When the actor reaches his death You know it's not for real, he just holds his breath But he always dives too soon, too fast to save himself He'll never make the screen He'll never make the Sweeney Be that movie queen He's too busy hitting the Vaseline Ooh, yeah, you're amazing! We think you are really cool We'd give you a part, my love But you'd have to play the fool Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Unbelievable! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Unbelievable! We're all alone on the stage tonight We're all alone On the stage Tonight
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Written by: KATE BUSH
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12 facts about this song
Artist"Wow" is a song by the English singer-songwriter Kate Bush, known for her eclectic style and unique vocal range.
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Album"Wow" was released as part of her sophomore album "Lionheart" in 1978.
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Chart PerformanceDespite a mixed critical reception, "Wow" was commercially successful, reaching #14 on the UK Singles Chart in 1979.
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Video ProductionThe music video for "Wow" was directed by Keef Macmillan, showing Kate Bush performing in a large studio space with a group of male dancers.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics describe the life of an actor or a performer in the entertainment industry and capture the surreal and often lonely existence of artists.
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ReleaseThe song was released as a single on 9 March 1979, and later it received a subsequent single release in 1981, but without charting again.
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Performance StyleThe live performances of "Wow" are renowned for their theatricality and Bush's unique dance moves, often featuring dramatic choreography and vibrant costumes.
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Sound"Wow" is notable for its progressive rock influences and features a distinctive opening with a slow tempo, building to an intense chorus.
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InfluenceMany have pointed to "Wow" as an early example of Bush's ambitious, theatrical approach to songwriting, which would later become a defining characteristic of her work.
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Interesting FactThe song was seldom played live until her 2014 "Before the Dawn" concerts. It was kept highly secret that she was planning to play it and was a surprise to her fans.
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Background VocalsThe background vocals for "Wow" were performed by Ian Bairnson, best known as one of the key members of The Alan Parsons Project.
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Unusual Time SignatureLike many of Kate Bush's songs, "Wow" has an unusual time signature, in this case, 9/8, which gives the song a distinctive rhythmic feel.
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