Heaven (Must Be There)

Eurogliders

About Heaven (Must Be There)

"Heaven (Must Be There)" (sometimes shortened to just "Heaven") is a song by Eurogliders from their album This Island. The song was released on 7" and 12" vinyl in May 1984. The single brought the band to fame, especially in Australia, where it peaked at No. 2 on Kent Music Report Singles Chart and became one of the Top 20 biggest-selling singles of 1984.


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Oooooh! Ooh I want to find a better place
Oooooh! Ooh I'm searching for a better place
Oooooh! Ooh I'm tired of living in the sand
Oooooh! Ooh I'm searching for a better land
Heaven, must be there-ere
Well, it's just got to be there-ere
I've never - never seen Eden
I don't want to live in this place
Oooooh! Ooh I'm always trying to escape
Oooooh! Ooh I never know which road to take
Heaven, must be there-ere
Well, it's just got to be there-ere
I've never, never seen Eden
I don't want to live in this place
Heaven, must be there-ere
Well, it's just got to be there-ere
I've never, never seen Eden
I don't want to live in this place
Live in this place
Live in this place, this place
Oooooh! Ooh I want to find a better place
Oooooh! Ooh I'm searching for a better place
Heaven, must be there-ere
Well, it's just got to be there-ere
I've never, never seen Eden
I don't want to live in this place (don't want to live)
Heaven, must be there-ere
Well, it's just got to be there-ere (must be there-ere)
I've never, never seen Eden
I don't want to live in this place
Heaven, must be there-ere
Well, it's just got to be there-ere (must be there-ere)
I've never, never seen Eden
I don't want to live in this place (fade

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Eurogliders

Eurogliders were an indie pop band formed in 1980 in Perth, Western Australia, which included Grace Knight on vocals, Bernie Lynch on guitar and vocals, and Amanda Vincent on keyboards. In 1984, Eurogliders released an Australian top ten album, This Island, which spawned their No. 2 hit single, "Heaven (Must Be There)". "Heaven" also peaked at No. 21 on the United States, Billboard Mainstream Rock charts and appeared on the Hot 100. Another Australian top ten album, Absolutely, followed in 1985, which provided three further local top ten singles, "We Will Together", "The City of Soul" and "Can't Wait to See You". They disbanded in 1989, with Knight having a successful career as a jazz singer. Australian rock music historian, Ian McFarlane, described Euroglide… more »

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Written by: DAVID K. LYNCH, TERENCE DAMIEN BUTLER, JONATHAN KEITH GREASLEY, ANDREW CHARLES HUCKVALE, LOUIS RICHARD MACAN, PETER IVERS

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Heaven (Must Be There)" was released in May 1984 in Australia, approximately two years after the formation of Eurogliders.
Album Information
The song is part of the band's second studio album, "This Island," which was released in 1984.
Chart Rankings
In Australia, "Heaven (Must Be There)" peaked at no. 2 on the Kent Music Report Singles Chart. It also reached no. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Genre Categories
The song falls under the genres of synth-pop and new wave, which were significantly popular during the 1980s.
Award Nominations
"Heaven (Must Be There)" was nominated for "Best Video" at the 1984 Countdown Australian Music Awards.
Music Video Extras
The music video for the song features Eurogliders band members Bernie Lynch and Grace Knight in a variety of earthly and ethereal settings.
Song Legacy
The song proved to be the band's biggest hit, and it's still popular in Australia today, often played on 1980s retrospective radio and TV shows. It's considered as Eurogliders' signature song.
Music Group Members
As of the time when "Heaven (Must Be There)" was released, Eurogliders consisted of five members: Bernie Lynch, Grace Knight, John Bennetts, Ron François, and Amanda Vincent.
Record Sales
The song earned Gold certification in Australia, indicating that it had sold over 35,000 copies.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by other artists multiple times, including a version by Australian pop singer, Anthony Callea, in 2014.
Application in Popular Culture
"Heaven (Must Be There)" was featured in the 2006 Australian musical comedy film, "BoyTown."

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