Which band performed the song “Teardrop,” associated with House M.D.?

Massive Attack performed “Teardrop,” the song associated with House M.D.

“Teardrop” was released by the English trip-hop group Massive Attack in 1998. The song features vocals by Elizabeth Fraser and became strongly associated with House after being used in the program’s opening title sequence in many international broadcasts and releases.

Its distinctive harpsichord-like rhythm and atmospheric production helped establish the show’s moody identity. The opening sequence paired the music with medical imagery, anatomical graphics, and the cast and creator credits.

There is a broadcast-history complication: the original United States opening used a shortened instrumental arrangement connected with “Teardrop,” while some versions and later broadcasts used different music because of licensing. Therefore, “Teardrop” is the commonly recognized association, even though every release did not use an identical opening track.