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Under the Ivy: The Life & Music of Kate Bush

by Graeme Thomson · 2010

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The first ever in-depth study of Kate Bush's life and career, Under The Ivy features over 70 unique and revealing new interviews with those who have viewed from up close both the public artist and the private woman: old school friends, early band members, long-term studio collaborators, former managers, producers, musicians, video directors, dance instructors and record company executives.

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biographybiographyMore like thisLess of this
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musicmusicMore like thisLess of this
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BritishBritishMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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medium · 384 pages

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