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“Happy House” is a song recorded by English rock band Siouxsie & the Banshees. The song was written by Banshees members Siouxsie Sioux and Steven Severin and it was released as the first single from the band’s third album Kaleidoscope.
“Happy House” and the Kaleidoscope album marked a change in musical direction for Siouxsie & the Banshees. They used a reggae vibe on drums and both atmospheric and edgy guitars. This song also incorporated a use of more electronic music elements.
The single became Siouxsie & the Banshees’ second top twenty hit, peaking at number seventeen in the UK singles chart.
Later, the song’s introduction was sampled by the band Mindless Self Indulgence for the song “Bitches”. The Italian dance act Cappella was sued in 1993 for using the distinctive riff from “Happy House” in their song “U Got 2 Know” in the early 90’s, without paying publishings and they lost. European band Ginger Ale also covered the song in 2003.
“Happy House” and the Kaleidoscope album marked a change in musical direction for Siouxsie & the Banshees. They used a reggae vibe on drums and both atmospheric and edgy guitars. This song also incorporated a use of more electronic music elements.
The single became Siouxsie & the Banshees’ second top twenty hit, peaking at number seventeen in the UK singles chart.
Later, the song’s introduction was sampled by the band Mindless Self Indulgence for the song “Bitches”. The Italian dance act Cappella was sued in 1993 for using the distinctive riff from “Happy House” in their song “U Got 2 Know” in the early 90’s, without paying publishings and they lost. European band Ginger Ale also covered the song in 2003.
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LostImeem wrote:
I play "Kaleidoscope" every Halloween.
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keysrgood wrote:
great stuff!
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Scarlett1991 wrote:
I always run out of things to say about songs like this and end up saying somehting like "so good" or "amazing". Lame, I know, but words just cannot describe the greatness of The Siouxsie & The Banshees :)
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Haruchanusagi wrote:
Love this song ^^
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Greyview wrote:
i really love this song
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ticketscanner wrote:
utter quality and so british
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StoryOfOld wrote:
Simple, Minimal, But the hooks dig deep. Luvvit
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deportal wrote:
MY GENERATION!
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Jelenino wrote:
biglove
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muzzybhoy wrote:
Siouxsie is happy in my house
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qrobur wrote:
Genuinely creepy (and rhythmically inventive) without being in the slightest bit 'gothic', and it's all the better for that.
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key2thexin wrote:
creative drumming
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P_Esparsas wrote:
I love this band
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starfloka wrote:
very 80:s
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poirotgrl wrote:
Never rains.....
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ilovevincenoir wrote:
love this
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melodyandzoe wrote:
Damn, I love this song.
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Vinyltrap wrote:
One of their best /;~}
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weasel111 wrote:
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now i am happy here.
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stellarumvox wrote:
not one of their bests, but still fun
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