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| writer = [[Paul Heaton]], [[Stan Cullimore]] |
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| Single by The Housemartins | ||||
| from the album The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death | ||||
| Released | 9 November 1987[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1987 | |||
| Studio | Yellow 2 Studios, Stockport | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 4:45 | |||
| Label | Go! Discs | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Paul Heaton, Stan Cullimore | |||
| Producer(s) | John Williams and The Housemartins | |||
| The Housemartins singles chronology | ||||
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"Build" is a song[2] 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.[3]
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.
Charts
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop Flanders) | 27 |
| Ireland (IRMA) | 9 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 65 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) | 41 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 15 |
In Media
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.[4]
The song appears in 2023 film All of Us Strangers.[5]
References
- ^ Andy Strickland, ed. (7 November 1987). "Index: Releases". Record Mirror. p. 13. ISSN 0144-5804.
- ^ "BUILD – The Housemartins (letra e vídeo)". Letras.terra.com.br. 2012-01-27. Retrieved 2012-02-09.
- ^ 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. Archived from the original on February 7, 2016. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
- ^ "All of Us Strangers soundtrack: Every song in Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal film". Radio Times. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
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