Sat In Your Lap

Two versions of Sat In Your Lap were released officially: the single version and the album version. Kate Bush stated in an early interview that the single version was remixed slightly for inclusion on The Dreaming. The vocals were raised higher and the backing track altered to fit in better with the overall feel of the album. In recent years a demo version of ‘Sat In Your Lap’ has appeared on the internet. According to Kate, “The video was filmed over two days, one part at a video studio, the other at the audio studios. The former provided the quick, easy technical sides to be performed, the latter provided the space and presence. The large parquet floor was to be a feature, and Abbey Road’s past, full of dancing and singing spirits, was to be conjured up in the present day by tapping feet to the sound of jungle drums – only to be turned into past again through the wonder of video-tape. The shots were sorted into a logical order: all long shots were audio studio, all others were video studio. A storyboard was drawn up and was very closely worked to, being hung on the wall on days of shootings. The editing was a long, difficult job, as it was comprised of many sections which had to be edited together (just like the big musical one). The editor worked all day and into the next morning with great skill and patience, and only when someone told us did we find out it had been his birthday and he’d worked it all away. One of the exciting things about making the video was the “accessories” we used, such as the lovely costumes and props. The jerk-jacket which we used in ‘Army Dreamers’ was used again for a short sequence, and although there’s a silver wire, it feels like flying. Out of the harness and into the light of a timeless tunnel, as a little magician’s box springs to life and the room is filled with laser and skaters.” When ‘Sat In Your Lap’ was released, it was played on BBC Radio 1’s record review show Roundtable three days before it was released. Guests David Grant and Rick Wakeman were well impressed. Best record I’ve heard since ‘Ashes To Ashes’, sticks out like a sore thumb. Wonderful, it’s wonderful. It’s got everything in it. I don’t buy singles, but I’ll buy this… a massive hit. Some grey and white matter “Give me the karma, mama!” I’m coming up the ladder, “A jet to Mecca,” I’m coming up the ladder, “Tibet or Jeddah, Up the ladder… “To Salisbury, A monastery, The longest journey, Across the desert, Across the weather, Across the elements, Across the water!”