Massive Attack recorded “Teardrop,” the song associated with the opening titles of House M.D.
“Teardrop” was released by the English electronic group Massive Attack in 1998. Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins provided the song’s lead vocals, giving the recording its distinctive sound. The track became strongly associated with House M.D. after being used for the program’s opening sequence in several markets and versions.
The television opening often used an instrumental or edited presentation of the song rather than treating the broadcast sequence as a complete music-video performance. This is why viewers may remember the melody without immediately recognizing the original recording or its vocalist.
The song is also sometimes confused with music from other television dramas that use atmospheric electronic or alternative-rock themes. Its association with House M.D. is specifically tied to Massive Attack’s recording, not to a song composed solely for the series.