David Baron & Donna Lewis Cover Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)’
American artists David Baron and Donna Lewis have just shared their unique take on Kate Bush’s mega hit Running Up That Hill. The original version is one of Kate Bush's most successful and regonisable songs and covering such track is definitely a challenge but David and Donna pulled it off brilliantly.

The duo infused the track with a dreamy, ethereal-like atmosphere which is highlighted by the orchestral production packed with lush strings. Donna's vocals are quite beautiful and packed with so much emotion that is impossible not to fall in love with this cover. The way the flawless arrangement is delivered, perfectly enhances the fragility and soul of the lyrics that are beautifully sang by Donna. This is definitely a magical cover and you can stream it below!




Speaking about the song David said,
Running Up That Hill has one of the most meaningful lyrics: “There’s so much hate for the ones we love”. It is a stark reality for many who are in troubled relationships. We just do not understand each other. The bittersweet plea to God to swap places is perfectly sung by Donna Lewis. The string quintet, modular synthesizers and vocals morph between sweet and strident, sonorous and dissonant. There is never a true resolution, only a musical ladder that is climbed without ever reaching the top. You can see the clouds - but you can not touch them. The wish can not be granted musically or otherwise. It is in this yearning that a truth is revealed by Kate Bush - it is up to us to try to understand each other.
Donna added,
I’ve been a huge Kate Bush fan for years so when David suggested we record a cover of Running Up That Hill with just strings and vocals I was all in!
The powerful lyrics always got me thinking: what if we could swap roles with other people? What if we were to walk in someone else’s shoes? If we could, perhaps we would find a lot more compassion for each other. David and I wanted to give Running Up That Hill a uniqueness that the song deserves. Starting out with a stark piano vocal performance, David then wrote a string and synth arrangement around the vocals to create a beautiful balance of simplicity and complexity.