On December 9, 1978, Kate Bush performed live on US TV for the first and only time, as the musical guest on NBC's long-running comedy show Saturday Night Live.
It wasn't the first time Bush had visited the US. She'd flown over in May for a brief promotional visit in the wake of the belated North American release of her debut album The Kick Inside, but the idea of doing whatever it took to break America didn't appeal. She'd already turned down the chance to spend the summer supporting Fleetwood Mac on their massive Rumours tour, reportedly unhappy at the sacrifices she'd need to make to perform as a support act.
