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Thoughts on Running Up That Hill Cover - Placebo [2003]

https://youtu.be/nIJ8DogiIiw?si=FAw81O18yqmsNzdm This is a song that I used to listen to and hear a lot back in the 2000s. It wasn’t until I got older that I learned it was a cover of the Kate Bush. Every time I listen to it I feel like I’m transported back to that time period. What do you all think of it? I enjoy the original by Kate Bush as well, but this one always will hit different for me.

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Placebo - Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) (Cover) Official Audio

Placebo - Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) (Cover)from ‘Covers’Song originally by Kate BushPlacebo's new album 'Never Let Me Go' is out now.Listen & or...

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aphilipnamedfry Mar 28, 2026 +11

My favorite iteration of that song, but I would also highly recommend the Meg Myers cover.

arditk25 Mar 28, 2026 +1

I forgot about that one. That one’s great too.

G235s Mar 28, 2026 +1

I am picky about covers and generally think they suck, but both of these are great.

minor_thing2022 Mar 27, 2026 +5

Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels WrestleMania 26

thought_not_spoken Mar 28, 2026 +1

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aterrible_username Mar 28, 2026 +1

You know something undertaker, I can beat you.

Mannafestation Mar 28, 2026 +4

This is also the first version I first listened to, and when it was rediscovered is when I finally heard the original... so I don't know if that's why I favor their cover over the original, or if because 90's/00's was my time growing up

finalfinally Mar 28, 2026 +2

I've listened to this song more than any other song in my life. My favorite song probably ever.

s-multicellular Mar 28, 2026 +1

I love both versions. I always like when a cover is quite different. Really shows how strong the underlying writing is.

My_Bad_00 Mar 28, 2026 +1

This cover actually made me reconsider the original Kate Bush version and I appreciate it more now.

Daddy_Kromkamp Mar 28, 2026 +1

Excellent cover. It stands on its own as worthwhile, and holds up very well compared to the original. Very different feeling behind it that makes it feel like an entirely different song. All covers should be approached with the same attitude.

40rt4music Mar 28, 2026 +2

I’m quite partial to the cover by the Chromatics.

aterrible_username Mar 28, 2026 +1

Wrestling fans will know this version the best from the promo video for undertaker vs Shawn Michaels at wrestlemania 26 - streak vs career - ending with one of the most brutal tombstones ever

Thoughts on Running Up That Hill Cover - Placebo [2003]

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