Kate Bush hits it off with a new generation of fans | Letters

Diane Silva is glad that classic songs are getting their due share of success and new fans

In an increasingly bland pop world, it’s great to see Kate Bush back at No 1 with Running Up That Hill (Report, 17 June). Not just known for her haunting melodies and poetic lyrics and sensual dance routines, Kate was an innovator. The “manual reset” of streaming ratios means classic tracks will get their due share of success and compete with new material if all record companies vie for it to become normal practice. A new generation of pop fans will be introduced to the great music and artists that they’ve been missing out on. Time to up your game everyone and let the battle commence.
Diane Silva
Bournemouth, Dorset

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