Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights: The Best Version Ever?

Emerald Fennell’s new Wuthering Heights film has already stirred controversy, but I want to make the case that the best adaptation of Emily Brontë’s gothic masterpiece already exists and it isn’t on screen. In 1978, an 18-year-old Kate Bush captured the wild, haunting atmosphere of the novel in just four minutes of music, creating a version of Wuthering Heights that has outlived almost every film and TV attempt. In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, I explore why Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights is the definitive adaptation: from its ghostly perspective and groundbreaking composition to its cultural afterlife in flash mobs, memes, and even later adaptations. I also share my personal story of hearing the song for the first time as a child and how it revealed music as something magical and otherworldly. What do you think is Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights the ultimate Brontë adaptation? Or do you prefer one of the many film and TV versions? Let me know in the comments. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Kate Bush 01:01 Why Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights? 01:53 Brief History of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights 02:38 Emerald Fennell, Olivier, & Ian McShane 04:16 Kate finds Cathy 05:45 The Definitive Adaptation of Wuthering Heights 17:14 Kate’s Cultural Impact 18:59 What do you think? 19:45 Heathcliff… #katebush #wutheringheights #emeraldfennell #margotrobbie #musicessay