Build (song)
1987 single by The Housemartins
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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 reached No. 15 in the UK Singles Chart.[3] The lyrics were inspired by slum clearances in the north of England.[4]
| "Build" | ||||
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| Single by The Housemartins | ||||
| from the album The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death | ||||
| B-side | "Paris In Flares" | |||
| Released | 9 November 1987[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1987 | |||
| Length | 4:45 | |||
| Label | Go! Discs | |||
| Songwriters | Paul Heaton, Stan Cullimore | |||
| Producers | Major 'Mad' John Williams[citation needed] and The Housemartins | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Build" on YouTube | ||||
The song features drummer Dave Hemingway on vocals during the choruses, while usual singer Paul Heaton sings the verses and bridge.
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop Flanders) | 27 |
| Ireland (IRMA) | 9 |
| Italy Airplay (Music & Media)[5] | 17 |
| 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.[6]
