Heaven Knows
Robert Plant
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A brand new human being, razor sharp, all firm and tanned All clean, all pure, with a thirty-second attention span As the clock strikes twelve and we're ready for party games You play blind man's buff and I'll play out charades (Heaven knows) what kind of fool am I (Heaven knows) why you take an eye for an eye (Heaven knows) what comes over me You were pumping iron as I was pumping irony Now I find myself fully occupied and half alive With your head, heart, arms and legs wrapped around my family pride See the whites of their eyes then shoot With all the romance of the Ton Ton Macoute (Heaven knows) what kind of fool am I Nothing will show as we're shedding our clothes But then I suppose, anything goes, anything goes But then I suppose that anything, anything goes (Heaven knows heaven know) (Heaven knows) what kind of fool am I (Heaven knows) what comes over me (Heaven knows) what kind of fool am I Tell me please, please, please (Heaven knows) what kind of fool am I
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Written by: David Barratt, Philip Johnstone
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11 facts about this song
Artist Background"Heaven Knows" is a song performed by British singer and songwriter Robert Plant. He has been an influential figure in the music industry, being the former lead singer of legendary rock band Led Zeppelin.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in Robert Plant's fourth solo studio album, "Now and Zen," released on February 29, 1988.
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CollaborationIt features guest vocals from singer/songwriter Toni Halliday, who was the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Curve.
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Song GenreMusically, "Heaven Knows" is somewhat of a departure from Plant's earlier work, incorporating elements of synth-pop and new wave, in addition to his signature rock sound.
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Chart Performance"Heaven Knows" reached Number 33 on the UK Singles Chart and topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States in 1988.
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SongwritersThe song is co-written by Robert Plant and keyboardist Phil Johnstone, who was a prominent collaborator on Plant's solo work during this period.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Heaven Knows" features an abstract poetic storyline interlaced with footage of Robert Plant performing; a typical representation of '80s music videos. It received considerable airplay on MTV.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised Plant's vocal performance in "Heaven Knows" and noted the song as a memorable highlight from the "Now and Zen" album.
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Live Performances"Heaven Knows" was often included in Plant's live setlists during his tours in the late '80s, highlighting his new musical direction.
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RecognitionThe song remains one of Robert Plant's most successful solo singles and is often lauded for moving away from his rock roots towards a more contemporary sound in the late '80s.
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Legacy"Heaven Knows" contributed to Plant's successful transition from Led Zeppelin’s frontman to a successful solo artist, ensuring his relevance in a rapidly changing music scene.
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