'Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)' peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 when it came out in 1985. It's now having a major renaissance thanks to Stranger Things, the 1980s-based sci-fi hit whose fourth season premiered on Netflix late last month.
Stranger Things"I believe that if it was written and recorded today, it would fit right in and not be considered a 'dated' sound in any way," she added.
And today's fans certainly seem to be finding meaning in the song some 37 years later — even if they're listening to it on their cell phones instead of a Walkman.Rachel Treisman is a writer and editor for the Morning Edition live blog, which she helped launch in early 2021.Keep up with all the latest news, arts and culture, and TV highlights from KPBS.
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