Build (song)

"Build" is a song^[2] released in November 1987 as the third single from the album The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death by British band the Housemartins. It reached No. 15 in the UK Singles Chart.^[3] It's about civil construction.^[4]

"Build"
Single by The Housemartins
from the album The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death
B-side	"Paris In Flares"
Released	9 November 1987[1]
Recorded	1987
Length	4:45
Label	Go! Discs
Songwriter(s)	Paul Heaton, Stan Cullimore
Producer(s)	Major 'Mad' John Williams[citation needed] and The Housemartins
The Housemartins singles chronology
"Me and the Farmer" (1987) "Build" (1987) "There Is Always Something There to Remind Me" (1988)
Music video
"Build" on YouTube

The song features drummer Dave Hemingway on vocals during the choruses, whilst usual singer Paul Heaton sings the verses and bridge.

Charts

Chart (1987)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)	27
Ireland (IRMA)	9
Netherlands (Single Top 100)	65
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)	41
UK Singles (OCC)[3]	15

In media

The song became a big hit in Brazil due to its inclusion in the telenovela Bebê a Bordo as the theme song for main character Ana.^[5]

The song appears in 2023 film All of Us Strangers.^[6]