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For the Kinks' song, see Big Sky (song). For other uses, see Big Sky (disambiguation).

"The Big Sky" is a song by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush. Released in 1986, it was the fourth and final single to be released from her No. 1 album Hounds of Love. The single became another Top 40 hit for Bush, peaking at No. 37 on the UK Singles Chart.

The 7" single was released as the "special single mix", which includes a different intro and edited dubs before the final refrain. This version appears as a B-side on the 1994 CD single "The Red Shoes". The 12" single includes an extended version of "The Big Sky" called the "Meteorological mix". A limited edition 7" picture disc was also released.

The song is about remembering some of the simple pleasures enjoyed as children that most no longer find the time for, such as spending the afternoon looking at the sky, watching the clouds take on shapes.[1]

The B-side is "Not This Time". The 12" single B-side includes an additional track, "The Morning Fog" from the Hounds of Love album. The music video was directed by Bush herself. In 1987, "The Big Sky" was nominated for Best Female Video at the MTV Video Music Awards.[2]

Track listing

7-inch single (UK)
No.TitleLength
1."The Big Sky" (special single mix)4:34
2."Not This Time"3:41
12-inch single (UK)
No.TitleLength
1."The Big Sky" (Meteorological mix)7:44
2."Not This Time"3:41
3."The Morning Fog"2:35

Personnel

Charts

Chart (1986) Peak
position
Europe (European Top 100 Singles)[3] 88
Irish Singles Chart[4] 15
UK Singles Chart[5] 37

References

  1. ^ "The Garden". Gaffaweb. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  2. ^ "MTV Video Music Awards 1987". MTV. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
  3. ^ "European Top 100 Singles" (PDF). Eurotipsheet. 3 (20). 24 May 1986. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  4. ^ "irishcharts.ie search results for Kate Bush". Retrieved 9 December 2008.
  5. ^ "everyhit.com search results for Kate Bush". Retrieved 9 December 2008.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Sky_(song)