The Big Sky (song)

"The Big Sky" is a song by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush. Released in April 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, 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.

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.

Personnel

 * Kate Bush – vocals, Fairlight CMI, piano
 * Paddy Bush – didgeridoo
 * Alan Murphy – guitar
 * Martin Glover – bass guitar
 * Charlie Morgan – drums, handclaps
 * Del Palmer – LinnDrum programming, handclaps
 * Morris Pert – percussion