House of Love (Amy Grant song)
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"House of Love" is a song by Christian music
singer Amy Grant
, recorded as a duet with country
singer Vince Gill
. It was released in November 1994 as the second single (after "Lucky One") from her House of Love
album in the United States
and the fourth and final single from the album in the United Kingdom
.
, Amy Grant took some time off from recording and touring. She conceived her third child in early 1992, and Sarah Cannon Chapman was born on October 11. That same month, Grant's second Christmas
album, Home For Christmas
was released, spawning two major singles: "Breath Of Heaven" and "Grown Up Christmas List."
Grant spent much of 1993 writing songs for her next album, House of Love, but also found time to record Songs from the Loft, a praise and worship album for teenagers that won the 1994 GMA Music Award
for "Praise & Worship Album of the Year." House of Love was soon completed thereafter, and the title track, a duet with country singer Vince Gill
, was issued as its first single.
Two versions of the song were recorded. One with producer Keith Thomas; another with producer Michael Omartian. Only Thomas' was released on the album though Grant said she initially considered putting them both on the album. A snippet of Omartian's version, with a slightly more hip-hop lilt, can be heard on the documentary "Building the House of Love," a video that documented the making of the album. Omartian's version has never been released (the alternate versions on the maxis were remixes, not alternate recordings). Gill sang on both versions.
The song can also be heard over the closing credits of the Michael Keaton/Geena Davis romantic comedy "Speechless
".
, where it reached #37, and became a minor hit in the United Kingdom
, peaking at #46 in that country.
Notwithstanding its chart success, the remaining legacy of "House of Love" is that the recording sessions for the song are where Grant and Gill first spent meaningful time together, and they soon became fast friends. Throughout the 1990s they remained so. Later, Grant divorced from her husband Gary Chapman
in 1999; Gill had divorced in 1998. Grant and Gill married a year later, and thus established the legacy of "House of Love" as the point where Amy Grant and Vince Gill
first began their friendly relationship.
Contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music is a genre of modern popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith...
singer Amy Grant
Amy Grant
Amy Lee Grant is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, media personality and actress, best known for her Christian music. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christian Pop"...
, recorded as a duet with country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer Vince Gill
Vince Gill
Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill is an American neotraditional country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a...
. It was released in November 1994 as the second single (after "Lucky One") from her House of Love
House of Love (album)
House of Love is the 14th album by singer-songwriter Amy Grant, released in 1994 .House of Love was Amy's follow-up to her quintuple-platinum 1991 release Heart in Motion. Although House of Love sold less than half of what its predecessor sold, it similarly combines pop music with Christian values...
album in the United States
United States
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and the fourth and final single from the album in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.
Official versions
- Original album version (4:38), available on the House Of LoveHouse of Love (album)House of Love is the 14th album by singer-songwriter Amy Grant, released in 1994 .House of Love was Amy's follow-up to her quintuple-platinum 1991 release Heart in Motion. Although House of Love sold less than half of what its predecessor sold, it similarly combines pop music with Christian values...
album - The Classic Philly Soul mix (4:37)
- The South Street Remix (4:38)
- UKUnited KingdomThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
radio mix
Music video versions
- Original album version, available on the 2004 DVDDVDA DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
Greatest Videos 1986-2004 - Alternate version, available as a bonus video on Greatest Videos 1986-2004
U.S. promotional CD single
- "House of Love" (LP Version)
- "House of Love" (The Classic Philly Soul mix)
- "House of Love" (The South Street Remix)
U.S. retail CD single
- "House of Love" (The Classic Philly Soul mix)
- "House of Love" (The South Street Remix)
- "House of Love" (LP Version)
- "Lucky One" (Kupper 12" mix)
U.K. retail CD single
- "House of Love" (Radio mix) [by Al Clay]
- "Baby Baby" (No Getting Over You mix)
- "Good For MeGood For Me"Good For Me" is a 1992 single by Christian music singer Amy Grant. It was released as the sixth single from the Heart In Motion album, but only the fourth song from the album released as a pop radio single...
" - "House of Love"
U.K. retail CD single II
- "House of Love" (Radio mix)
- "Big Yellow Taxi" (Paradise mix)
- "That's What Love Is For"
- "Lead Me On"
Background
Following the massive success of her 1991 hit album Heart In MotionHeart in Motion
- Personnel :* Amy Grant: Vocals.* Tom Hemby: Guitars .* Dann Huff: Guitars .* Gordon Kennedy: Guitars .* Jerry McPherson Guitars .* Donald Kirkpatrick: Guitars ....
, Amy Grant took some time off from recording and touring. She conceived her third child in early 1992, and Sarah Cannon Chapman was born on October 11. That same month, Grant's second Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
album, Home For Christmas
Home for Christmas (Amy Grant album)
Home for Christmas is the 13th album by Christian music and pop music singer Amy Grant, released in 1992.Home for Christmas is Amy Grant's second holiday album, the first being 1983's A Christmas Album...
was released, spawning two major singles: "Breath Of Heaven" and "Grown Up Christmas List."
Grant spent much of 1993 writing songs for her next album, House of Love, but also found time to record Songs from the Loft, a praise and worship album for teenagers that won the 1994 GMA Music Award
GMA Music Awards
The Gospel Music Association Dove Awards are presented annually by the Gospel Music Association for outstanding achievements in the Christian music industry. The awards are usually presented during a ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee, that features performances by a number of the industry's newest...
for "Praise & Worship Album of the Year." House of Love was soon completed thereafter, and the title track, a duet with country singer Vince Gill
Vince Gill
Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill is an American neotraditional country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a...
, was issued as its first single.
Two versions of the song were recorded. One with producer Keith Thomas; another with producer Michael Omartian. Only Thomas' was released on the album though Grant said she initially considered putting them both on the album. A snippet of Omartian's version, with a slightly more hip-hop lilt, can be heard on the documentary "Building the House of Love," a video that documented the making of the album. Omartian's version has never been released (the alternate versions on the maxis were remixes, not alternate recordings). Gill sang on both versions.
The song can also be heard over the closing credits of the Michael Keaton/Geena Davis romantic comedy "Speechless
Speechless (film)
Speechless is a 1994 romantic comedy film directed by Ron Underwood. It stars Geena Davis , Michael Keaton, Bonnie Bedelia, Ernie Hudson and Christopher Reeve.-Plot:...
".
Chart success
"House of Love," the second single from the album (after "Lucky One"), performed moderately well on the charts. Although it didn't reach the Christian radio charts, it was a huge success on the Adult Contemporary chart, peaking at #5. It also cracked the Top Forty of the Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, where it reached #37, and became a minor hit in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, peaking at #46 in that country.
Notwithstanding its chart success, the remaining legacy of "House of Love" is that the recording sessions for the song are where Grant and Gill first spent meaningful time together, and they soon became fast friends. Throughout the 1990s they remained so. Later, Grant divorced from her husband Gary Chapman
Gary Chapman (musician)
Gary Chapman is an American Contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter and former television talk show host.-Early life and music career:...
in 1999; Gill had divorced in 1998. Grant and Gill married a year later, and thus established the legacy of "House of Love" as the point where Amy Grant and Vince Gill
Vince Gill
Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill is an American neotraditional country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a...
first began their friendly relationship.
US
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | "House Of Love" | Adult Contemporary | 5 |
| 1995 | "House Of Love" | Billboard Hot 100 | 37 |
| 1995 | "House Of Love" | Top 40 Adult Recurrents | 10 |
Canada
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | "House Of Love" | Adult Contemporary | 2 |
| 1994 | "House Of Love" | Top Singles | 9 |
UK
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | "House Of Love" | UK Singles Chart | 46 |