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duo Coldcut with British singer

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, released in February 1988 by Ahead Of Our Time and

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as the second single from their debut album, '' What's That Noise?'' (1989). The track incorporates samples from various sources, mainly TV and film dialogue. It peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart in March 1988 and spent four weeks in the top 10, making it Coldcut's biggest UK hit single. It also peaked at number one in Zimbabwe and number three on the US ''

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chart.

Critical reception

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'' wrote, "Squelchy bass rummages around in its footwear looking for wildlife, but finds only a sweetly crisp vocal line, looking imploringly destitute. The lush singing creams off the top layer of jaggedness, defusing the critical edge, but not quite making it a safe bet for easy promotion (radio wise and the like). It may gather a brutal dancefloor efficiency, but the appeal is limited. Off stump at the most." In 2024, '' Classic Pop'' ranked "Doctorin' the House" number 14 in their list of "Top 20 80s House Hits".

Formats and track listings

* 7" single # "Doctorin' the House" — 3:45 # "Doctorin' the House" (theftapella) — 4:03 * 12" maxi # "Doctorin' the House" (vocal) — 5:38 # "Doctorin' the House" (speng) — 6:14 * 12" maxi – remixes # "Doctorin' the House" (the upset remix) — 6:04 # "Doctorin' the House" (acid shut up) (dub) — 6:04 # "Doctorin' the House" (acid shut up) (trak) — 6:04

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References

{{authority control 1988 singles Coldcut songs Yazz songs 1988 songs Virgin Records singles Number-one singles in Zimbabwe