Kate Bush

Released: June 21, 1981

Songwriter: Donovan

Producer: Kate Bush

[Verse 1]
I fell in love with a swan
My eyes were filled with feathers
He filled me with song
In the reedy river
In the reedy river

[Verse 2]
I in my boat long hours
He in his royal plumage
I threw him some flowers
In the reedy river
In the reedy river

[Verse 3]
Black was the night and starry
I loosened off my garments
And let forth my hair
In the reedy river
In the reedy river

[Verse 4]
Sadly we mourned and sighed
Whilst in evening twilight
Two swans glide and fly
On the reedy river
Two swans glide and fly
On the reedy river
Two swans glide and fly
On the reedy river

[Outro]
I fell in love with a swan

Kate Bush is an art pop singer and songwriter from Bexleyheath, a suburb of London, England. Her debut single “Wuthering Heights” hit number one on the UK charts in 1978, winning her a Brit award for best female performance, and propelling her into fame.

She went on to write, record and produce ten studio albums including her UK bestselling fifth album, Hounds of Love in 1985.

She is known for her experimental musical style and live performances, but has only toured twice – first in 1979 then 35 years later in 2014 – both of which have received releases in the form of either an EP, LP and/or video.

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