House of Salome explained

House of Salome
Type:single
Artist:Kim Wilde
Album:Catch as Catch Can
B-Side:Sing It Out For Love
Released:30 January 1984
Recorded:1983
Genre:Pop, new wave
Length:3:36
Label:RAK
Producer:Ricky Wilde
Prev Title:Dancing in the Dark
Prev Year:1983
Next Title:The Second Time
Next Year:1984

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

It was not released in the UK or North America, 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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ultratop Vlaanderen > Kim Wilde – House of Salome. Dutch. Hung Medien. 2017-01-25.