House of Love (East 17 song)

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“House of Love”
Single by East 17 from the album Walthamstow
Released	1992
Format	CD single CD maxi
Recorded	1992
Genre	Pop/Dance
Label	London (UK)
Writer(s)	Tony Mortimer
Producer	Robin Goodfellows
East 17 singles chronology
"House of Love" (1992) "Gold" (1992)

"House of Love" was British boy band East 17's first single, released in August 1992.

Initially conceived by former Pet Shop Boys manager Tom Watkins as a tougher version of Take That, East 17 decided that their first single - like Take That's debut - should be an upbeat dance number that would sell to both teenagers and to clubs.

Inspired by current dance groups like the The KLF and Snap!, Tony Mortimer wrote "House of Love" as a mock 'rave' anthem, complete with a 'harmony' rap performed by Brian Harvey. Mortimer sung the main verses with the entire band singing the chorus. The Pedigree mix of the song, complete with a dog barking at the beginning and the end, was released as the single, complete with a low-budget video.

"House of Love" shot to #10 on the chart, establishing East 17 as a premier pop act. It was included on their first album, Walthamstow, and their 1997 'Greatest Hits' compilation.

Contents 1 Formats and track listings 2 Charts 3 External link 4 References

[edit] Formats and track listings

7"-Single "House of Love" (Pedigree Mix) (4:37) "House of Love" (The Expedient Demo) (7:43) 12"-Maxi - US "House of Love" (Son of a Bitch Mix) (9:02) "House of Love" (Wet Nose Mix) (6:04) "House of Love" (Murk's Main Mix) (6:41) "House of Love" (Oscar G's Dope Dub) (6:45) 12"-Maxi - UK "House of Love" (Son of a Bitch Mix) "House of Love" (Glossy Coat Mix) "House of Love" (Wet Nose Mix)

CD-Maxi "House of Love" (Pedigree Mix) (4:41) "House of Love" (Son Of A Bitch Mix) (9:05) "House of Love" (Glossy Coat Mix) (8:08) "House of Love" (Wet Nose Mix) (6:10) CD-Single UK: "House of Love" (Pedigree Mix) (4:37) "House of Love" (The Expedient Demo) (7:43) AU: "House of Love" (Pedigree Mix) (4:41) "House of Love" (Wet Nose Mix) (6:11) Cassette "House of Love" (Pedigree Mix) (4:37) "House of Love" (The Expedient Demo) (7:43)

[edit] Charts

Chart (1992-1993)[1] [2] [3] [4] Peak position Australian Singles Chart 5 Austrian Singles Chart 7 Dutch Singles Chart 21 French Singles Chart 8 Irish Singles Chart 16 Norwegian Singles Chart 8 Swedish Singles Chart 1 (6) Swiss Singles Chart 15 UK Singles Chart 10 US Hot Dance Club Play 8 Preceded by "Just Another Day" by Jon Secada Swedish number one single November 25, 1992 - December 23, 1992 Succeeded by "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston [edit] External link House of Love music video on Youtube [edit] References ^ "House of Love", in various Singles Chart Lescharts.com (Retrieved February 7, 2008) ^ Irish Single Chart Irishcharts.ie (Retrieved February 15, 2008) ^ UK Singles Chart Everyhit.com (Retrieved February 15, 2008) ^ Billboard Billboard.com (Retrieved February 15, 2008) v • d • e East 17 Brian Harvey · Terry Coldwell · John Hendy Former members Tony Mortimer Studio albums Walthamstow · Steam · Up All Night · Around The World Hit Singles: The Journey So Far · Resurrection · The Very Best of East Seventeen · East 17: The Platinum Collection Singles "House of Love" • "Gold" • "Deep" • "Slow It Down" • "West End Girls" • "It's Alright" • "Steam" • "Around The World" • "Stay Another Day" • "Let It Rain • "Hold My Body Tight" • "Thunder" • "Do U Still?" • "Someone to love" • "If You Ever"" • "Hey Child" • "Each Time" • "Betcha Can't Wait"