Kate Bush, Running Up That Hill returns to Germany's charts
Published on 09/03/2026 at 07:16 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Kate Bush remains a powerful presence in German pop culture in 2026. According to Germany’s Official Charts, her 1985 single Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) re-entered the German Singles Chart in early January 2026, decades after its original run, underlining her enduring appeal.
Running Up That Hill back in Germany
Running Up That Hill first entered Germany’s Official Singles Chart in September 1985 and originally peaked at number 3, spending more than 50 weeks overall on the singles rundown, according to the Offizielle Deutsche Charts listing for the track.Offizielle Deutsche Charts title details
A GfK Entertainment chart report dated January 9, 2026 shows the song back in the German Top 100, this time around number 24, driven by long-tail streaming and renewed interest after its prominent use in the Netflix series Stranger Things and subsequent playlist placements.Forbes chart analysis of Kate Bush’s catalog
Chart momentum and certifications
The German resurgence sits alongside wider European momentum for Kate Bush’s catalog. In the United Kingdom, the Official Charts Company’s artist history shows Running Up That Hill as a long-running hit that has repeatedly returned to the singles and downloads rankings, while Hounds of Love and compilations such as The Whole Story and
Industry reports around the German chart return note that the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI), the German recorded-music association, certified Running Up That Hill Gold in 2022 for 250,000 units, marking a substantial cumulative figure for a single first released more than 40 years ago and helping explain how a catalog track can still surge back into the Top 100.
Tour, charts and work at a glance
For more news, chart moves and background on Kate Bush and her catalog, the internal archive on ad-hoc-news.de offers further coverage.
How the music connects across decades
Kate Bush’s chart return in Germany illustrates how catalog recordings can find renewed visibility through streaming and sync placements. As Forbes has noted, the Netflix success of Stranger Things reignited interest in Running Up That Hill, and new film and television projects have similarly boosted other songs such as Wuthering Heights on UK download and singles charts.Forbes report on Wuthering Heights charts
Where Kate Bush stands now
As of early September 2026, Kate Bush has no officially announced solo live date and her most recent studio album remains 50 Words for Snow, released in November 2011, while her catalog continues to gain new listeners through chart returns and media placements rather than through touring.
Kate Bush at a glance
- Act: Kate Bush
- Genre: Art pop, experimental pop
- Origin: Bexleyheath, England
- Active: since 1975
- Lineup: Solo
- Label: EMI / Fish People (catalog)
- Key works: The Kick Inside (1978), Hounds of Love (1985), Aerial (2005), 50 Words for Snow (2011)
- Current album/single: Best of the Other Sides, released September 26, 2025 (digital)
- Charts / certifications: Running Up That Hill reached number 3 in Germany’s Official Singles Chart in 1985 and re-entered the Top 100 in January 2026; BVMI Gold certification in 2022 for 250,000 units
- Next live date: no announced live date at present
Frequently asked questions about Kate Bush
Did Kate Bush’s Running Up That Hill really return to Germany’s charts in 2026?
Yes. Germany’s Official Charts data and GfK Entertainment reporting show the song re-entering the German Singles Chart Top 100 in early January 2026, around position 24, driven by streaming and renewed interest.
What is the highest German chart position for Running Up That Hill?
Offizielle Deutsche Charts list the single with an original German peak at number 3 in 1985 and more than 50 weeks on the singles chart, making it one of Kate Bush’s most enduring hits in the country.
Is Kate Bush touring or playing live shows in 2026?
Major ticketing and touring platforms, as well as Bush’s own official channels, do not list any solo tour dates for 2026; performances of her music this year mainly come from tribute and orchestral projects rather than appearances by Bush herself.
