Halfway to Heaven

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About Halfway to Heaven

"Halfway to Heaven" is a 1992 single released by the Swedish heavy metal band Europe. It was the third single from their album Prisoners in Paradise. The single charted at number 42 in the United Kingdom. The song was co-written by Europe vocalist Joey Tempest and Canadian musician/songwriter Jim Vallance in Vancouver, Canada in April 1991. "In March 1991 I received a call from Frankie LaRocka, former drummer for Bryan Adams," Vallance says, "Frankie was working as an A&R man for Epic Records in New York, and he wanted to put me together with Joey Tempest, lead singer for the group Europe. Joey flew to Vancouver in April '91, and we spent four productive days writing and demoing in my studio."The music video for the song was shot at the Marquee Club in London. 


Year:
2004
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Another day has come
Can't face it on my own
I almost let you walk away
I guess I should have known
I'll give it to you straight
'Cause some things just can´t wait
I´ve got to make it up to you
And I'll pray it's not too late

'Cause when you look at me
With those sad blue eyes
It stops me cold and I realize
You´re all I need tonight

We're halfway to heaven
Lyin' beside you on a night
So still
We're halfway to heaven
I ask you if you´ll stay and baby
Say you will

So what's a man to do
To get it through to you
Another lost and lonely night
Would break this heart in two

So let's take a chance
And it'll be alright
Just put your trusr in me tonight
Girl we're almost there

We're halfway to heaven
There's something magic
'Bout the way you kiss
We´re halfway to heaven
Runnin' with you baby
On a night like this

We're halfway to heaven
I never dreamed that
I could get this high
We're halfway to heaven
Girl I couldn't leave you
Even if I tried

You got me captured
In a crazy spin
You got me so I just
Can't tell the shape I'm in

We're halfway to heaven
There's something magic
'Bout the way you kiss
We´re halfway to heaven
Runnin' with you baby
On a night like this

We're halfway to heaven
I never dreamed that
I could get this high
We're halfway to heaven
Girl I couldn´t leave you
Even if I tried

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Europe

Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby in 1979, by vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum, bassist Peter Olsson, and drummer Tony Reno. more »

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Written by: James Douglas Vallance, Joey Tempest

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6 facts about this song

Creation Facts
"Halfway to Heaven" is a song by the Swedish rock band Europe. - The song was primarily written by Joey Tempest and Mic Michaeli, members of the band. - It was released in 1988 as a track on their fifth studio album, "Out of This World".
Production Facts
The production of the song was oversealed by Ron Nevison, a renowned American record producer. - It was recorded in Olympic Sound Studios, one of the most renowned recording studios in London.
Chart Performance Facts
The song quickly became popular in the United States, reaching the top half of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. - In Europe, it also saw significant success, especially in the band's home country, Sweden. - The song peaked at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart, making it their fourth top-40 hit in the UK.
Musical Composition Facts
The song is a classic example of Europe's glam metal sound, combining a robust, driving beat with rich, layered hard rock vocals. - "Halfway to Heaven" is characterized by its energetic rhythm and expressive lyrics about finding solace and optimism in difficult situations. - The song's lyrics are a reflection on life, exploring the theme of being caught in a midpoint, where things can turn around either way.
Music Video Facts
A music video was made for "Halfway to Heaven," featuring the band performing against a backdrop of various scenes that reflect the song's lyrical themes. - The video became popular on music television channels, further boosting the song's appeal and contributing to its chart success.
Cultural Impact Facts
"Halfway to Heaven" holds a unique place in Europe's catalog, as it helped maintain the band's visibility and viability in the quickly changing music scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s. - The song is often played at Europe concerts, manifesting as a fan-favorite track. - It continues to receive airplay both on classic rock radio stations and in media, demonstrating its enduring appeal.

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