Changed Quote by Kate Bush
![“They were worried we wouldn't get any radio play at all[ for "A Deal with God" ]. That's why it was changed [to "Running Up That Hill"].” quote by Kate Bush](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/425/kate-bush-1547_changed_they-were-worried-we-wouldn-t-get-any-ra_2039769.jpg)
“They were worried we wouldn't get any radio play at all[ for "A Deal with God" ]. That's why it was changed [to "Running Up That Hill"].”
About This Quote
Source Song: "Running Up That Hill" (originally "A Deal with God") by Kate Bush, 1985
The title change was made to improve radio appeal, reflecting commercial pressures on artistic decisions.
In simple terms: Changing titles can boost marketability.
Key Takeaway
Consider how marketing influences creative choices.
Themes
art
music
commercialism
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- record label decisions
- song releases
- artist negotiations
Key Concepts
branding
radio play
artistic compromise
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance art and market demands?
- When is it worth altering a work for broader appeal?
A Different Perspective
Commercial success may compromise artistic intent.
![“It wasn't that we were afraid of the Church or the Vatican. The record company thought people might find the title offensive. They asked me if I would change ["A Deal with God"].” quote by Kate Bush](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1d7/kate-bush-1547_business_it-wasn-t-that-we-were-afraid-of-the-chu_320100.jpg)
![“["A Deal with God"] was the first single off Hounds of Love. I'd put a lot of work into putting that album together and I wanted it to have every chance.” quote by Kate Bush](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9e3/kate-bush-1547_albums_a-deal-with-god-was-the-first-single-off_1240484.jpg)
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