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Kate Bush (EP)

by Kate Bush

Released: June 15, 1983

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"Kate Bush" is a five-song 12" EP released by EMI America in the United States to introduce Kate Bush to American audiences, who were relatively unfamiliar with her at the time. In Canada, where Bush was better known, the EP included an additional song. The cover art features Bush in the warrior costume from the "Babooshka" music video, depicting her iconic image.

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Regarding the selection of songs, Bush expressed some…

Regarding the selection of songs, Bush expressed some reservations, stating that she wouldn't have chosen those specific tracks herself.

However, she acknowledged the influence of the record…

However, she acknowledged the influence of the record company in shaping the EP's content and expressed appreciation for the inclusion of the French song.

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The EP aimed to promote her music, although it reached only No. 148 on the US Billboard Pop Albums chart.

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"Kate Bush" is a five-song 12" EP released by EMI America in the United States to introduce Kate Bush to American audiences, who were relatively unfamiliar with her at the time. The EP aimed to promote her music, although it reached only No. 148 on the US Billboard Pop Albums chart. In Canada, where Bush was better known, the EP included an additional song.

The cover art features Bush in the warrior costume from the "Babooshka" music video, depicting her iconic image. Regarding the selection of songs, Bush expressed some reservations, stating that she wouldn't have chosen those specific tracks herself. However, she acknowledged the influence of the record company in shaping the EP's content and expressed appreciation for the inclusion of the French song.