Spy in the House of Love (song)
Appearance
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"Spy in the House of Love" | ||||
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Single by Was (Not Was) | ||||
from the album What Up, Dog? | ||||
B-side | "Dad I'm in Jail" | |||
Released | July 1987 February 1988 (re-release) | |||
Genre | Pop rock, funk | |||
Length | 4:18 | |||
Label | Chrysalis (US) Fontana/Phonogram (UK) | |||
Songwriter(s) | David Was, Don Was | |||
Producer(s) | Paul Staveley O'Duffy | |||
Was (Not Was) singles chronology | ||||
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"Spy in the House of Love" is a song by art-funk ensemble Was (Not Was). It was released in 1987, but became a large hit for the group in the U.S. and the UK in 1988.
Track listing
[edit]- 7" vinyl [worldwide] / Cassette [US] [1]
- "Spy in the House of Love" – 4:18
- "Dad I'm in Jail" – 1:24
- 12" vinyl (1) [Europe]
- "Spy in the House of Love (Jeffrey B. Young and Dangerous Mix)" – 6:31
- "Dad I'm in Jail" – 1:25
- "Spy in the House of Love (Streetshead Mix)" – 5:29
- 12" vinyl (2) [Europe] [2]
- "Spy in the House of Love (Jeffrey B. Young and Dangerous Mix)" – 6:31
- "Spy in the House of Love (Single Mix)"
- "Spy in the House of Love (In House Mix)"
- "Dad I'm in Jail" – 1:25
- 12" vinyl (3) [Europe] / CD [Europe]
- "Spy in the House of Love (Jeffrey B. Young and Dangerous Mix)" – 6:31
- "Walk The Dinosaur (The New York Dangerous Mix)" – 6:01
- "Dad I'm in Jail" – 1:25
- "Spy in the House of Love (Streetshead Mix)" – 5:29
- 12 vinyl (4) [Europe]
- "Spy in the House of Love (Jeffrey B. Young & Dangerous Mix)" – 6:32
- "Dad I'm In Jail" – 1:25
- "Spy in the House of Love (Streetsahead Mix)" – 5:30
- "Spy in the House of Love (My Name Is Young, Jeffrey B. Young, Licensed to 'ill Mix)" – 6:06
- 12" vinyl [US]
- "Spy in the House of Love (Jeffrey B. Young & Dangerous Mix)" – 6:30
- "Spy in the House of Love (Streetsahead Mix)" – 5:30
- "Spy in the House of Love (Derek B. Mix)" – 4:54
- "Spy in the House of Love (Single Mix)" – 4:00
Remixes
[edit]- "Single Mix" – 4:01
- "Jeffrey B. Young and Dangerous Mix" – 6:31 – mixed by Jeff Young
- "My Name Is Young, Jeffrey B. Young, Licensed to 'ill Mix" – 6:06 – mixed by Jeff Young
- "Streetshead Mix" – 5:29 – mixed by Streets Ahead
- "In House Mix" – mixed by Paul Staveley O'Duffy
- "Derek B. Mix" – 4:54 – mixed by Derek B
Chart positions
[edit]Chart (1987) | Peak Position |
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UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 51 |
Chart (1988, reissue) | Peak Position |
Ireland (IRMA)[4] | 13 |
UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 21 |
US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 16 |
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[6] | 1 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 77 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Was (Not Was) - Spy In The House Of Love (7") at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
- ^ "Was (Not Was) - Spy In The House Of Love (12") at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
- ^ a b "Was (Not Was): Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Spy in the House of Love". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Was (Not Was) Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Was (Not Was) Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Was (Not Was) Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.