“Teardrop” by Massive Attack is associated with House, M.D.’s opening credits. Its distinctive vocal and electronic arrangement became strongly linked with the show’s opening title sequence.
“Teardrop” was released by the English electronic group Massive Attack in 1998. Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins provides the song’s vocals, and the recording became one of Massive Attack’s best-known tracks.
The song was used in the opening credits of the international and original broadcast version of House, M.D. Licensing arrangements meant that some versions, including certain American broadcasts and releases, used alternate music or a shorter presentation.
That variation causes occasional confusion about the official theme. “Teardrop” is the recognizable song most associated with the series, but not every broadcast or platform version necessarily presents the identical opening audio. Massive Attack also recorded other notable songs, including “Angel” and “Protection.”