This House (Tracie Spencer song)
"This House" | ||||
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Single by Tracie Spencer | ||||
from the album Make the Difference | ||||
Released | November 7, 1990 | |||
Recorded | 1990 | |||
Studio | Cherokee Studios | |||
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Length | 5:06 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
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Tracie Spencer singles chronology | ||||
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"This House" is a 1990 song by American singer–songwriter Tracie Spencer. This song was the second single released from Spencer's second album, Make the Difference which was also released in 1990. Released on the Capitol Records label, the single was released on November 7, 1990.
"This House" was Spencer's second consecutive top-ten hit on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, where it peaked at number seven. The song was her most successful single on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number three in March 1991. Outside the US, "This House" peaked at number 41 in Canada and number 26 in New Zealand, and it became a minor hit in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Background[]
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The song was written and produced by Matt Sherrod, Paul Sherrod and Sir Spence. Additional production was done by Justin Strauss for Just Right Productions. The song was mastered by Eddy Schreyer at Future Disc. The theme touches upon the issue of poverty and giving to one another. The single was also given a 12"/maxi-single release including a vocal mix, 7" mix, and ambient dub by Justin Strauss and a LP version, radio edit, and instrumental version mix by Matt and Paul Sherrod.
Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
Chart (1991) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[1] | 87 |
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[2] | 41 |
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[3] | 7 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[4] | 26 |
UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 65 |
US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 3 |
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[7] | 7 |
US Hot Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[8] | 26 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 7 |
Year-end charts[]
Chart (1991) | Position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 45 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 76 |
References[]
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (pdf ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 263.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 1504." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 1476." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Charts.nz – Tracie Spencer – This House". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Tracie Spencer Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Tracie Spencer Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Tracie Spencer Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Tracie Spencer Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Nielsen Business Media, Inc (December 21, 1991). "1991 The Year in Music & Video: Top Pop Singles". Billboard. Vol. 103 no. 51. p. YE-14.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1991". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- 1990 singles
- Tracie Spencer songs
- 1990 songs
- Capitol Records singles
- Songs written by Matt Sherrod
- 1990s rhythm and blues song stubs