The Red Shoes - Kate Bush

Babushka's Tale of the Red Shoes (5057 words)
by Nar2 - written on 26/10/08, updated on 22/10/10 (Very useful, 159 readings)
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really present if you had added tweeters on your sound system and its an effect she could have done without. Thankfully in the style of most other songs written by K Kate Bush the drum does play off beats which adds some interest to the song and allows the effect of being alone come out. What makes it special? Once again Kate s use of off beat rhythm adds interest against Kate s unfailing but sorrowful voice as she sings about a love that has become sad. It could well be a song written for her then ex boyfriend Del Palmer who doesn t play bass on this song. As far as lyrical content goes, the words are very sparse and backing vocals come in whenever they are needed. ...