House of Love (East 17 song)
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"House of Love" was British boy band East 17's first single, released in late 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 and the entire band sang 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.
The song shot straight into the top 10 (peaking at number 10), establishing East 17 as a premier pop act. It was included on their first album Walthamstow and their 1997 Greatest Hits compilation.
