"This Is the House" was Eurythmics

Eurythmics

Eurythmics were a British pop rock duo, formed in 1980, currently disbanded, but known to reunite from time to time. Consisting of members Annie Lennox and David A...

' third single, recorded in 1982 on their own 8-track home studio in north London, built with a personal bank loan from group member David A. Stewart

David A. Stewart

David Allan Stewart , often known as Dave Stewart, is an English musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for his work with Eurythmics. He is usually credited as David A. Stewart, to avoid confusion with other musicians named "Dave Stewart".-Early life:Stewart was born in Sunderland,...

's bank manager rather than record company support. Although the following year it was included on the group's hugely successful Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) album, the single itself was a commercial flop, failing to chart. No music video was made for the single.

The recordings were produced by Stewart and Adam Williams, ex-bassist of Two Tone Records band The Selector

The Selector

The Selector is a weekly two-hour radio show, which is sponsored by the British Council. Originally launched in 2001, The Selector is an international showcase for the best new music the United Kingdom has to offer, covering a variety of genres from indie, dubstep, folk, soul, hip hop and more...

. They showcased a new sound and direction from the group, focusing on synthesizers and drum machines as opposed to the psychedelic guitar-based band sound of their In the Garden album.

The 12 inch single featured an extended remix

Remix

A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....

 of the track, plus four songs recorded on Eurythmics 1982 tour. This extended mix, plus the live version of "Your Time Will Come", were omitted from SonyBMG's 2005 remaster package, and remain unavailable on CD.

Track listing

7"

• A: "This is the House"
• B: "Home is Where the Heart Is"

12"

• "This is the House" (extended remix)
• "Your Time Will Come" (live)
• "Never gonna cry again" [live]
• "4/4 in leather" [live]
• "Take me to your heart" [live]

"This is the House"

• Annie Lennox
  Annie Lennox
  Annie Lennox, OBE , born Ann Lennox, is a Scottish singer-songwriter, political activist and philanthropist. After achieving minor success in the late 1970s with The Tourists, with fellow musician David A...
  
  : vocals
• Dave Stewart: synthesisers & sequencers, backing vocals
• Andy Brown: bass guitar
• Reynard Falconer: bass section synthesisers
• Dick Cuthell: horns
• John Turnbull: guitar
• Adam Williams: backing vocals
• Maria El Vira Behro-Garcia: South American girl
• Mercedes special guest
• Chantal Arnaud, Nadine Masseron, Emily McLeod, Pauline Stride: street chorus

"Home is Where the Heart Is"

• Ann Lennox: vocals
• Dave Stewart: synthesisers and sequencers
• Adam Williams: bass guitar

Live tracks

• Annie Lennox: vocals, flute
• David A Stewart: double-neck electric guitar/bass guitar
• Tim Wheater: synthesizer, oriental flute
• Adam Williams: record (live & direct) and mix (On Stage)
• the other instruments were playing off backing tape.(Directed by Adam Williams)