There's a Ghost in My House
R. Dean Taylor
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There's a ghost in my house The ghost of your memory The ghost of a love you took from me Where our love used to be Only shadows from the past I see Time can't seem to erase The vision of your smilin' face Though you found someone new I can't get over you There's a ghost in my house I can't hide (There's a ghost in my house) From the ghost of your love that's inside (There's a ghost in my house) It keeps on haunting me (There's a ghost in my house) Just keeps on reminding me (There's a ghost in my house) In my mind I know you're gone But my heart keeps holding on To the memories of those happy times To the love that once was mine For though we're far apart You're always in my heart There's a ghost in my house I can't hide (There's a ghost in my house) From the ghost of your love that's inside (There's a ghost in my house) You're still such a part of me (There's a ghost in my house) Still so deep in the heart of me (There's a ghost in my house) I just keep hearing your footsteps on the stairs (There's a ghost in my house) When I know there's no-one there (There's a ghost in my house) Everyday I love you more (There's a ghost in my house) So much more than the day before (There's a ghost in my house) Sittin' in my easy chair I feel your fingers runnin' through my hair Lookin' down in my coffee cup I think I see your face lookin' up All alone in my gloom Your voice echoes through the room There's a ghost in my house And I can't hide (There's a ghost in my house) From the ghost of your love that's inside (There's a ghost in my house) It keeps on haunting me (There's a ghost in my house) Just keeps on reminding me (There's a ghost in my house) I just keep hearing your footsteps on the stairs (There's a ghost in my house) When I know there's no-one there (There's a ghost in my house) You're still such a part of me (There's a ghost in my house) Still so deep in the heart of me (There's a ghost in my house) And I can't hide (There's a ghost in my house) From the ghost of your love that's inside (There's a ghost in my house) Every day I love you more, so much more (There's a ghost in my house) Just keeps on reminding me (There's a ghost in my house)
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Written by: JR., BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER, R. DEAN TAYLOR
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2 facts about this song
R. Dean Taylor version"There's a Ghost in my House" was initially a minor hit for Canadian songwriter R. Dean Taylor in 1967. It peaked at #3 in the UK Singles Chart in 1974.
- R. Dean Taylor co-wrote the song with prominent Motown songwriters Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Edward Holland, Jr.
- Originally, the Motown Records release did not make any significant impact on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts.
- In the UK, the song became a popular Northern Soul track, which led to its re-release seven years later, where it became a hit.
- Taylor's version didn't include an actual ghost but was a metaphor for the persistent presence of a past love.
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The Fall versionThe British rock band The Fall covered "There's a Ghost in My House" in 1987. Their version reached #30 in the UK singles chart.
- It was featured on the compilation album “In: Palace of Swords Reversed” before it was included on their studio album, “The Frenz Experiment.”
- Lead singer Mark E. Smith said in an interview that he chose to cover "There's a Ghost In My House" because he wanted a big hit, but the result was a "disaster."
- The Fall's take on the song is more fast-paced with a distinct, aggressive punk edge compared to Taylor's original soulful rendition.
- The Fall's version was part of a tradition of unexpected cover versions by the band. They were known for putting their unique spin on various pop and rock classics.
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