"Doctorin' the House" is a song by English

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, released in February 1988 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

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in March 1988 and spent four weeks in the top 10, making it Coldcut's biggest UK hit single.Official Charts Company info
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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