Which band recorded “Teardrop,” the House M.D. opening theme in many countries?

Massive Attack recorded “Teardrop,” the song used as the House M.D. opening theme in many countries. The track comes from the British trip-hop group's 1998 album Mezzanine.

The song's distinctive vocal is performed by Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins. Its prominent use in the show's opening credits helped associate the track with the series, especially in international broadcasts.

Theme usage was not identical in every territory. Some versions of House used a shortened or altered opening, and legal or licensing issues affected which music appeared in certain broadcasts. That is why viewers may remember different opening music depending on where they watched the series.

Massive Attack is sometimes confused with other British alternative or electronic acts because “Teardrop” has a polished, atmospheric sound. Radiohead, Portishead, and The Chemical Brothers are separate groups and did not record this track.