Build (song)
| "Build" | ||||
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| Single by The Housemartins | ||||
| from the album The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death | ||||
| Released | November 1987[1] | |||
| Recorded | Fairview Studios[2] | |||
| Length | 4:45 | |||
| Label | Go! Discs | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Paul Heaton, Stan Cullimore | |||
| The Housemartins singles chronology | ||||
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"Build" is a song[3] released in November 1987 as the third single from the album The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death by British band The Housemartins. It follows the softer template of the group's later material and reached no. 15 in the UK Singles Chart.[4]
The song is notable amongst the Housemartins catalogue, as it features drummer Dave Hemingway on vocals during the choruses, whilst usual singer Paul Heaton sings the verses and bridge.
The song became a big hit in Brazil due to its inclusion in the telenovela Bebê a Bordo as the theme song for main character Ana.[5]
Charts[]
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Dutch Singles Chart | 65 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 9 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | 41 |
| UK Singles Chart[4] | 15 |
References[]
- ^ "The Housemartins - Build". 45cat.com. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
- ^ "Fairview Recording Studio – CDs and Vinyl at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
- ^ "BUILD – The Housemartins (letra e vídeo)". Letras.terra.com.br. 2012-01-27. Retrieved 2012-02-09.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 261. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Rede Globo. "Bebê a Bordo" (in Portuguese). Brazil. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
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