Heaven Knows

Robert Plant

About Heaven Knows

"Heaven Knows" is a rock song performed by English rock singer Robert Plant. It was the first single to be released from his 1988 album Now and Zen. It reached number 33 on the UK singles chart and number 1 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. It was Plant's third number-one rock song, following 1983's "Other Arms" and 1985's "Little by Little."The song was written by keyboardists Phil Johnstone (who also co-produced Now and Zen) and David Barratt. Plant's former Led Zeppelin bandmate Jimmy Page played the guitar solo on the song.  


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1988
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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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Robert Plant

Robert Anthony Plant, CBE, (born 20 August 1948) is an English singer and songwriter best known as the vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin. He has also had a successful solo career. In 2007, Plant released Raising Sand, an album produced by T-Bone Burnett with American bluegrass soprano Alison Krauss, which won the 2009 Grammy Award for Album of the Year at the 51st Grammy Awards. more »

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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.
Album Inclusion
The song was included in Robert Plant's fourth solo studio album, "Now and Zen," released on February 29, 1988.
Collaboration
It features guest vocals from singer/songwriter Toni Halliday, who was the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Curve.
Song Genre
Musically, "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.
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.
Songwriters
The song is co-written by Robert Plant and keyboardist Phil Johnstone, who was a prominent collaborator on Plant's solo work during this period.
Music Video
The 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.
Critical Reception
Critics praised Plant's vocal performance in "Heaven Knows" and noted the song as a memorable highlight from the "Now and Zen" album.
Live Performances
"Heaven Knows" was often included in Plant's live setlists during his tours in the late '80s, highlighting his new musical direction.
Recognition
The 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.
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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