Heaven Only Knows
Emmylou Harris
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Every night it's the same I feel your heart turn cold as rain And know that you'll be gone again I hear the front door close You say you got to go downtown I guess there's someone else you've found So why you're still coming round Heaven only knows Heaven only knows just why loving you should make me cry Make me feel like I could die That's the way it goes Heaven only ever sees How love's made a fool of me I guess that's how it's meant to be but Heaven only knows I've heard it said that talk is cheap But still your words they cut so deep Lay me crying in my sleep And the pain just grows I don't know who's right or wrong But all we had is dead and gone So why you keep me hanging on Heaven only knows Heaven only knows just why loving you should make me cry Make me feel like I could die That's the way it goes Heaven only ever sees How love's made a fool of me I guess that's how it's meant to be but Heaven only knows I'm going to turn and walk away There's nothing left for me to say It wouldn't change things anyway Though, I suppose The love I gave was always true Well, I don't know what else to do And how I'll ever get over you Heaven only knows Heaven only knows just why loving you should make me cry Make me feel like I could die That's the way it goes Heaven only ever sees How love's made a fool of me I guess that's how it's meant to be but Heaven only knows
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Written by: PAUL HARDY KENNERLEY
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12 facts about this song
Song Title and Artist"Heaven Only Knows" is a song performed by Country music legend Emmylou Harris.
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Grammy Award NominationAlthough the song itself did not receive a Grammy nomination, its parent album, "Blue Kentucky Girl," earned Emmylou a nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1980.
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Album and Release YearThe song is part of Harris's 1979 album "Blue Kentucky Girl."
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Songwriters"Heaven Only Knows" was penned by Paul Kennerley, a British songwriter known for his works in country music.
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Album’s Success"Blue Kentucky Girl," the album that houses "Heaven Only Knows," was met with critical acclaim and commercial success. At the time, it reached #4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Revered ArtistEmmylou Harris is regarded as one of the all-time greats in country music, and "Heaven Only Knows" is a testament to her unique blend of traditional and contemporary styles.
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GenreThe song falls under the Country and Americana genre.
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CollaborationPaul Kennerley, the songwriter, would later become Harris's husband and frequent collaborator.
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Backup VocalsThe infamous country music group, The Whites, contributed background vocals to the track.
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Critical Reception of the SongCritics praised the song for its story-telling lyrics and Emmylou's ponderous, full-bodied vocal performance.
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Vinyl Record"Heaven Only Knows" and the "Blue Kentucky Girl" album belongs to the era of vinyl records. It was first released under the Warner Bros. Records label.
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Emmylou Harris’ StyleThe song exemplifies Harris's ability to infuse traditional country music with elements of folk, pop, and rock – a trendsetting approach that has influenced many modern country artists.
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