House of Salome

"House of Salome" is the third and final single from the Kim Wilde album Catch as Catch Can.

"House of Salome"
Single by Kim Wilde
from the album Catch as Catch Can
B-side"Sing It Out For Love"
ReleasedJanuary 30, 1984
Recorded1983
GenrePop, new wave
Length3:36
LabelRAK
Songwriter(s)Ricky Wilde, Marty Wilde
Producer(s)Ricky Wilde
Kim Wilde singles chronology
"Dancing in the Dark"
(1983)		 "House of Salome"
(1984)		 "The Second Time"
(1984)

It was not released in the UK, but was issued in several other European countries, though did not meet with success. The single would mark her last original release with RAK Records. It features Gary Barnacle on saxophone and flute.

"House of Salome" is also one of only two commercially released Kim Wilde singles not to be issued in any country on the 12" format (the other being "Water on Glass").

Song

The track is strong with a driving beat and intense lyrics. It deals with a mysterious figure by the name of Salome.

Charts
Chart (1984) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[1] 36
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References
  1. "Ultratop Vlaanderen > Kim Wilde – House of Salome" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2017-01-25.
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