Running Up That Hill (Version from “Stranger Things')

It's no secret that Season 4 Episode 4 of Stranger Things launched an unprecedented rise in streams for the Kate Bush hit "Running Up That Hill". The orchestral version of the song used in "Dear Billy" was absolutely insane. Chills all over. I haven't found the version anywhere on YouTube without the scene so I thought I'd take a crack at it and reproduce it myself! Here is the "Running Up That Hill" version used in Stranger Things. I hope you enjoy.

Music from Max's Favorite Song Scene in
"Stranger Things"
Season 4 Episode 4 - "Dear Billy"

"Running Up That Hill" - Kate Bush, Kyle Dixon, Michael Stein

[JscoMusic]

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[Console_Gaming_Vids]

The tear running down Max’s cheek as she realizes she wants to fight to live. Absolute chills.

[stiefelriemen]

The accompaniment with the orchestra turns the song from an 80s banger into a sound spectacle on an emotional level

[vorabee]

as i saw this scene i was crying like hell. i lost my mother this year and was crawling into a corner isolating myself. drawing back from everything. as i saw this scene i had this powerful desire to reach out to my friends and not to drown in this grief. i understood i had to reach out to others or i will be lost. im so glad stranger things exists. it gave me so much.

[hustysemporium]

I didn't think this song could get any better but this is just another level of work atmospheric the whole way through

[paulogonzalez]

The orchestra enhanced dramatically Kate's Running Up That Hill. RELEASE THIS MIX COMMERCIALLY.

[PostWarKids]

For someone that has lived with depression, when she cries and realises that she still wants to live and breaks free was so relatable

[a-bomb]

"I don't want a letter! We're right here! I'm right here."
-Lucas Sinclair to Max Mayfield

[kimchi]

I love how Stranger Things uses 80s songs to save people’s lives

Season 1 & 2 : Should I Stay Or Should I Go - saves Will’s life

Season 3 : Never Ending Story - saves Hawkins

Season 4 : Running Up That Hill - saves Max’s life

Most importantly, after reading so many comments from different other songs, it seems these songs and Stranger Things scenes help save REAL PEOPLE’S lives it seems. Glad to hear that. Guys out there, be strong and never fall into doom and despair. There are hopes. There are friends out there that truly help us.

[StinkyGreenBud]

The actress that plays Max deserves a Emmy for this episode. She killed it. Toss in some Kate Bush...perfection. I seriously thought she was done for. Much appreciative for posting this.

[wonsky]

Best scene so far in season 4, and maybe the whole series. Makes me thrill. When watching this I was like "run, girl, run". Sadie acted it great.

[rxconstellation]

I can't watch this scene without crying. Anyone who has experienced trauma just feels this scene so deeply. Those of us who survive are always out there fighting--it is a lifelong battle. Never miss an opportunity to tell the people you love how much they mean to you because you never know when they might need it the most.

[theseageek]

They should release the remix of the song that was used in the show, it added so much emotion to the final scene.

[EliteJCTV]

When Max has flash back of Lucas saying “I don’t need a note, I’m right here” and when max then snaps out of it and says I’m still here I cried. Not gonna lie. I hope they get back together. #MaxandLucas

[lavirankin]

This scene is hands down one of the best scenes in all of television history. I can't think of a individual scene that really competes with the tension, emotion, and overall power.

[sophieamandaleitontoomey]

It's probably my favorite thing they've ever done on Stranger Things.

I could not stop crying.

[kerenyoung]

This song will be forever tied to Max as a character. The Duffer brothers portrayed her perfectly and did a fantastic job of evolving her character! She is indeed a bad ass! And the music is orchestrated perfectly!

[KitJimChucker]

(Spoilers btw) this is my FAVORITE episode of all time. Max is such a badass!! the adrenaline i felt when she was running away from vecna was just AUGH so much emotions in just a few minutes!! This song brings back all the adrenaline i had a few days ago :) Thank you for posting this!!!

[cicialex]

Sadie Sink totally deserves an Emmy for this iconic scene. She did an amazing job playing Max in this episode. I was crying a little when Max was running from Vecna. What an iconic song for an iconic scene and an iconic character. Running Up That Hill was a perfect choice!

[brigoesweewee]

kate bush's running up that hill is such an iconic song, i had it saved before stranger things, but this orchestral version in this ep actually made me lose my mind like its maybe my favourite song on the planet now