Burning The Ground Exclusive 1985
“Hounds of Love” is a song written, produced, and performed by English art rock singer Kate Bush. It is the title track and the third single released from her No. 1 studio album Hounds of Love. The single was released on 24 February 1986, and reached No. 18 in the UK Singles Chart.
The song is about being afraid to fall in love; in the song, this feeling is compared to being chased by a pack of hounds.
The versions worldwide differ slightly: the US single mix included an additional chorus just after the second chorus. The words “it’s in the trees, it’s coming!” heard at the beginning of the track are sampled from the British 1957 horror film Night of the Demon and are mouthed by an actor from the film, Reginald Beckwith, who plays a medium channeling a character played by Maurice Denham, who provides the voice.
A music video was made for the song, which Bush herself directed. It was inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller film The 39 Steps (1935) and a Hitchcock lookalike also features in the video (a nod to the director’s famous cameo appearances in his movies).
++ ‘ Hounds Of Love (Extended Version)’ is a unique edit found on this promo only.
SIDE A:
Hounds Of Love 3:03
SIDE B:
Hounds Of Love (Extended Version) 3:46
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI America – SPRO-9574, EMI America – SPRO-9575, EMI America – SPRO9574/9575
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
NOTES:
Released in a generic sleeve.
Promotional
Copy Only
Not For Sale
(Album version
can be heard on
“Hounds Of Love”
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
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This Transfer EXPIRED. Can you PLEASE Re-Up the 24 bit Hi-Res?
Cheers again!
Anyone know where I can listen to the U.S 7″ Mix of this
Count me as another long-time KB fan who didn’t realise this “Extended Mix” is different from the “Alternative Mix”! Thanks so very much <3
Hard to pick a favorite when it comes to such a prolific artist, but for me personally, the opening duo of Moving + The Saxophone Song from “The Kick Inside” is still her biggest masterpiece!!!
Interesting…. I know I saw this record back in the day and I think I passed on it because I thought it was the same mix found on the UK 12″ which I already had. Wow, really cool. Thanks Paul.
Amaaaaaazing share! Thanks a ton Paul!
Thank you for this. The ONE track I’ve been missing from my KB collection for the last 30+ years!
Does anyone know if this is the same mix that is on her The Other Sides compilation?
Hounds Of Love (Alternative Mix) 3:49
Kate Bush is a treasure and Hounds of Love is an incredible album. If you haven’t listened to it from start to finish, do yourself a favor!
the alternative mix is Quite different – lyrically and structurally. This version is a re-edit of the album version.
Nice to see Kate getting new fans, and long overdue recognition, thanks!
You’re welcome
Wow thank you Paul!!! I love Running Up That Hill, and I’ve been meaning to get more familiar with the Hounds Of Love album and singles. Thank you so much for this rare gem!! I’m really looking forward to it.
You’re welcome, Retro Hound 🙂
WOW! Thank you for the EXCLUSIVE REMIX!!!
You’re welcome, Martika 🙂
Wow this is such a cool rarity! Thanks! I also had no clue!
You’re welcome, ING 🙂
You know, I adore this song and had no idea these versions existed. You truly are amazing and I really appreciate you. Thank you.
You’re welcome, Conner 🙂
Thanks for this promo exclusive version!
You’re welcome, Johnny 🙂
You’re taking me back to my college days (again), Paul!! Kate Bush is a treasure. Gotta love those booming drums used in this song too! And being an uber-fan of “Curse of the Demon” makes it all the better for me because of the sample used in the beginning. Thanks so much, Paul!
Jeff
You’re welcome, Jeff 🙂
Thank you, thank you! And Night of the Demon is great fun. Might be titled Curse of the Demon, depending on where you live.
You’re welcome, Dean. I have not seen the film so I need to track it down 🙂
Excellent share Paul. Love these vinyl-only rarities. Many thanks!
You’re welcome, Stefano 🙂