Massive Attack recorded “Teardrop,” the original opening theme associated with House M.D.
“Teardrop” was released by the English electronic group Massive Attack in 1998. The song features vocals by Elizabeth Fraser and became closely associated with House M.D. through the opening title sequence used in many international broadcasts and early episodes.
The track’s distinctive arrangement and vocal performance helped establish the show’s mood before viewers saw the medical mystery. However, broadcast and distribution versions did not always use exactly the same music. Some United States broadcasts used a version of the series theme connected with Massive Attack’s recording, while legal and licensing considerations led to variations in some markets and releases.
A common mix-up is identifying “Teardrop” as a song written specifically for House M.D. It predates the series by several years and was originally released as a Massive Attack single.