Kate Bush CBE

**Neo** · 29-12-2012, 10:40 PM

Kate Bush has said she is "deeply honoured" after being awarded a CBE in the Queen's New Years Honours list.

The singer, who released the 10th studio album of her celebrated career '50 Words For Snow' in 2011, was given the accolade for her services to music.

Bush shot to fame in 1978 when her single 'Wuthering Heights' hit Number One in the UK Singles Chart and has since gone on to release a slew of classic albums including 'The Kick Inside', 'Hounds Of Love', 'The Red Shoes', 'The Sensual World' and 'Aerial'.

Although her output was prolific in the late 70s and throughout the rest of the 80s, she spent a large time out of the public eye with a 12-year gap between 1993's 'Red Shoes' and 2005's 'Aerial'. She then took another six-year break before releasing two albums - '50 Words For Snow' and 'Director's Cut' - in 2011.

Speaking about the accolade, she said:

It's a great surprise and I'm really delighted. Thanks to everyone who's encouraged and supported my work over the years.

**taxexile** · 29-12-2012, 10:49 PM

Aaah bless. A zany and talented lass, and never one to seek the limelight, true class.

**Loy Toy** · 29-12-2012, 11:30 PM

Wuthering Heights (the song) was brilliant and the video extremely sensuous.

Apart from a piece part in one of Peter Gabriel's ballads what else did she do?

**Mr Lick** · 29-12-2012, 11:34 PM

I can't say i really know the girl as i am only familiar with the phrase 'One in the hand is worth 2 in Kate Bush'

I am none the wiser

**Loy Toy** · 29-12-2012, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Lick

'One in the hand is worth 2 in Kate Bush

I hope mam doesn't read your post Licky...................

**daveboy** · 29-12-2012, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Wuthering Heights (the song) was brilliant and the video extremely sensuous.

Apart from a piece part in one of Peter Gabriel's ballads what else did she do?

She wrote and released 10 albums and didn't die with a tangerine in her mouth.

**Loy Toy** · 29-12-2012, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by daveboy

She wrote and released 10 albums and didn't die with a tangerine in her mouth.

I've designed and released 10 different bucket designs but that has not won me a new years honours title.

The heroes that built what you lot had and then lost must be turning in their fucking graves.

**daveboy** · 29-12-2012, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Originally Posted by daveboy

She wrote and released 10 albums and didn't die with a tangerine in her mouth.

I've designed and released 10 different bucket designs but that has not won me a new years honours title.

The heroes that built what you lot had and then lost must be turning in their fucking graves.

What do they give you in Aus when you die with your pants down and a belt around your neck dressed in womens underware and a tangerine in your mouth?

**Loy Toy** · 30-12-2012, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by daveboy

What do they give you in Aus when you die with your pants down and a belt around your neck dressed in womens underware and a tangerine in your mouth?

Obviously not what your Queen hands out to someone who writes a few mediocre songs to make a living. Tell me mate............How many lives did she improve when she was doing her chosen job?

Then again we are too far away from Charlie to give him a head job as that what it seems to take to win these type of awards.

I'll leave that to Sir Clive Woodward and the rank and file royal selected celebrities.

**daveboy** · 30-12-2012, 12:22 AM

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Originally Posted by daveboy

What do they give you in Aus when you die with your pants down and a belt around your neck dressed in womens underware and a tangerine in your mouth?

Tell me mate............How many lives did she improve when she was doing her chosen job?

Probably about 20 odd million.

**blue** · 30-12-2012, 12:27 AM

she had 4 or 5 good songs more than most and she was wacky, and sexy without been a slutty.

**Neo** · 30-12-2012, 12:29 AM

Bit harsh Loy Toy. She may not be everyones cup of tea but she is talented and without a doubt an inspiration to many female singers that followed in the years since her debut. She's an individual with her own style, which should at least count for something these days. On top of that she was quite fit. I think the Queen is a right royal cnut, but the honors list is one way of giving mere mortals the recognition they deserve.

I thought you were quite keen on female ballads.. give this a spin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=HYYLAY8mQCo

**Loy Toy** · 30-12-2012, 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by Neo

Bit harsh Loy Toy. She may not be everyones cup of tea but she is talented and without a doubt an inspiration to many female singers that followed in the years since her debut. She's an individual with her own style, which should at least count for something these days. On top of that she was quite fit. I think the Queen is a right royal cnut, but the honors list is one way of giving mere mortals the recognition they deserve.

No doubt mate but as an Aussie I probably feel there are far more deserving individuals out there that deserve such highly respected awards more then these type of celebrities that made a fortune out of doing something they loved doing.

Whether you Brits, and with all due respects as I wont try to insult you personally, think that a person like Kate Bush deserves this title then so be it.

I reckon there are many non celebrities out there that really deserve recognition that have served her majesty and the people admirably, and without making a fortune doing so, who will not be honoured because they are in the media's eyes a nobody.

These awards are a sham and I wonder how many of Kate Bush's albums mam has in her collection.

**daveboy** · 30-12-2012, 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

These awards are a sham and I wonder how many of Kate Bush's albums mam has in her collection.

Dunno but she's got a Rolf Harris painting.

**petegilly** · 30-12-2012, 01:11 AM

She did a great song about Oz The Dreaming.. Not too popular Down Under I believe...

Not big on these honours lists, but Kate Bush deserves all the recognitian she gets IMO.

**Neo** · 30-12-2012, 02:58 AM

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

These awards are a sham and I wonder how many of Kate Bush's albums mam has in her collection.

Bradley Wiggins got an award too, but I doubt if Liz rides a bicycle.

Anyway... there are many others that have been honored, most of them are complete unknowns you'll be pleased to hear. Most of them are toffs and none could sing as well as Kate, but you know.. just to put things in perspective.

New Year Honours 2013

In total 1,223 people have been recommended to The Queen for an award.

1,068 candidates have been selected at BEM, MBE and OBE level, 286 at BEM, 535 at MBE and 247 at OBE.
72% of the recipients are people who have undertaken outstanding work in their communities either in a voluntary or paid capacity.
There are 572 successful women candidates in the List, representing 47% of the total. Women candidates include 13 Dames, 40 CBEs and 2 CBs.
5% per cent of the successful candidates come from ethnic minority communities.

The lists are here New Year Honours Lists 2013 | Cabinet Office

Cheers mate

happy new year!

**blue** · 30-12-2012, 03:32 AM

I'd rather fuck Kate Bush than Maddona any day
now or then

**nigelandjan** · 30-12-2012, 04:02 AM

^ I'm sure she would appreciate a bit of rough from ooooop North mate .

I liked her on celebrity " come dine with me " was some fab shots of her jugs as she brought the gravy to the table

**Mid** · 30-12-2012, 04:50 AM

Obviously the list of eligibles is diminishing ................................

**nidhogg** · 30-12-2012, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

No doubt mate but as an Aussie I probably feel there are far more deserving individuals out there that deserve such highly respected awards more then these type of celebrities that made a fortune out of doing something they loved doing.

The honours list has people from across the board - there will be some artists and entertainers, some businessmen, a fair slather of politicos of various stripes, as well as those involved in charities and social works.

Don't forget that Kate Bush was highlighted by the press/media - not surprising. However, I am sure many, many worthy individuals efforts were also recognized.

As for Kate - Good on yer lass.

**Loy Toy** · 30-12-2012, 10:35 AM

I'll give my pearl necklace award to Babooshka.

**Gravesend Dave** · 30-12-2012, 11:10 AM

Great voice and yes would still fire one up her!

**crocman** · 30-12-2012, 01:18 PM

She gave me the horn.An award winner.

**nidhogg** · 31-12-2012, 02:42 PM

By the way LT- saw this and thought you might apreciate it:

Jerry Roberts; a member of Testery Section at Bletchley Park that broke the Tunny Code shortening World War II by two years saving millions of lives has been given an MBE whereas the irritating Cherie Blair got the higher CBE.

A statement has been issued by Bletchley Park: NGFUCKI GRACEDIS

**Loy Toy** · 31-12-2012, 06:12 PM

^ Thanks mate for the information and I am sure a lot of recipients of these awards are pretty much astounded if not embarrassed.

I don't know if this story was true or not but I can remember reading that John Lennon and Paul McCartney smoked a spliff in Mam's powder room whilst waiting to receive their MBE's at Buckingham Palace.

The ironic twist is that Richard Nixon saw Lennon as a huge risk to homeland security and had him tailed by the fBI as a probable spy.

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