A Heart Is a House for Love (The Dells) - The Five Heartbeats - MP3 instrumental karaoke

The soul and R&B hit "A Heart Is a House for Love" was written by Tristin Sigerson, Davitt Sigerson, and Bob Thiele, and was first recorded by American vocal group The Dells in 1991. The song emerged as a standout track in the film and soundtrack, The Five Heartbeats. The movie, though fictional, drew inspiration from real-life male soul groups, including The Dells. Within the movie's narrative, "A Heart Is a House for Love" is featured in a Battle of the Bands scene, in which the Heartbeats face unexpected adversity, leading to a riveting a cappella rendition of the track and a subsequent victory. This cinematic version starkly contrasts with the commercial single, which boasts a more polished, contemporary sound with three complete verses and an instrumentally rich outro. Despite its initial lukewarm reception, peaking at number 94 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop chart, the song's popularity surged after the movie's release, eventually reaching number 13. This ascent marked The Dells' most triumphant hit of the 1990s and their final song to grace the Top 20 of any official chart.