Kate Bush made a triumphant return to the stage after 35-years, performing at London's Hammersmith Apollo to kick off her 22-date stint for her series of shows titled 'Before The Dawn'.
And it seems the gig was well worth the wait according to fans on Twitter who have flooded the site with excitement as the singer made their wish, which never seemed possible, come true.
Making her way onto the stage, the British icon was greeted with a standing ovation before even hitting a note, filling her set with some of her most influential hits including Running Up That Hill and The Ninth Wave, although perhaps her most recognisable smash Wuthering Heights was noticeably absent.
Kate Bush sends fans wild with return to the stage (WENN)
Not that the audience seemed to mind, as fans walked away with nothing but the utmost respect following last night's performance which was surely one of the most sought after gigs of all time.
"I HAVE CRIED FIVE TIMES," tweeted an ecstatic Lauren Laverne, which seemed to sum up the general mood of the night.
@mrmichaelball posted that he'd: "Never felt more privileged to be in a theatre. Genius. Beautiful. Artistry at its most challenging and profound. Words fail me," while @PadraigJKennedy described the evening as the: "Best night I've ever experienced. Kate Bush reigns supreme. Wow. Wow. Wow. Unbelievable".
A stream of celebrities flocked to the capital to see the superstar including Madonna, Bjork, Lily Allen and reportedly David Bowie - all of which have undoubtedly been inspired by the eccentric diva throughout their own groundbreaking careers.
Lily Allen heads home following Kate Bush gig (WENN)
Last night's three-hour set kicked off the beginning of her 22-dates which took a mere 15 minutes to completely sell out after going on sale earlier this year.
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Arriving on stage barefoot and entirely in black, Bush opened the show with Lily form her 1993 album Red Shoes combining her show with a set of conventional songs and particularly out their displays with lasers, videos and guitarists with beaked masks before closing the night with Hounds of Love.
Check out some of the most excitable tweets below, but be warned, if you're prone to overwhelming bouts of jealousy, they may not be for you!
I HAVE CRIED FIVE TIMES #KateBush
— Lauren Laverne (@laurenlaverne) August 26, 2014
It's a new dawn... What an amazing & inspiring experience @KateBushMusic was last night. Blessed to have been there. #beforethedawn
— Jonathan Spadaccini (@osteospad) August 27, 2014
#katebushlive was amazing. Standing ovation before she started singing and many more through the performance. Fabulous.
— Delia (@Vivdora) August 26, 2014
Can't sleep.. I'm Still in a land of disbelief over the thrill of seeing that show #KateBush
— Mikey Walsh (@thatbloodyMikey) August 27, 2014
Best night I've ever experienced. Kate Bush reigns supreme. Wow. Wow. Wow. Unbelievable. #katebush #beforethedawn pic.twitter.com/fFn9g9Wo1X
— Patrick Kennedy (@PadraigJKennedy) August 26, 2014
Kate Bush live: the closest I'll ever get to a religious experience. #KateBush
— boydhilton (@boydhilton) August 26, 2014
One more thing about Kate Bush live: it's all about that voice. Still amazing after all these years. #katebushlive
— boydhilton (@boydhilton) August 26, 2014
Kate Bush: great voice, one of best lightshows I've ever seen at a rock gig. Bold song choice. Impressed #KateBush https://t.co/LI6l6A0sh5
— Mark Beech (@Mark_Beech) August 26, 2014
