King of the Mountain

by Kate Bush

King of the Mountain cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: 24 October 2005
  • Label: EMI
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 10:51
  • Community rating: 3.81/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Her first single release in over a decade, this sweeping, atmospheric art-rock track explores the isolation of fame through the lens of Elvis Presley and Citizen Kane. The song's reggae-tinged bassline and soaring orchestral climax announced a triumphant return for the legendary songwriter.

Genres

Descriptors: atmospheric, nature, melodic

Tracklist

  1. King Of The Mountain (4:53)
  2. Sexual Healing (5:58)

Credits

  • Albert McIntosh - drawing [drawing by]
  • Peacock - design
  • Del Palmer - engineer [recording and mixing engineer]
  • James Guthrie - mastered by
  • David Ritz - written-by
  • Marvin Gaye - written-by
  • Odell Brown - written-by

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