Heaven Is a Place on Earth

Belinda Carlisle

About Heaven Is a Place on Earth

"Heaven Is a Place on Earth" is a song recorded by American singer Belinda Carlisle for her second studio album Heaven on Earth (1987). Written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, the song was released as the lead single from the Heaven on Earth album on September 14, 1987, and it hit number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on December 5, 1987, becoming Carlisle's only US chart-topper, to date. A month later it hit number one in the United Kingdom, where it held the top spot of the UK Singles Chart for two weeks. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1988 but lost to Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)". In 2017, ShortList's Dave Fawbert listed the song as containing "one of the greatest key changes in music history". In 2015, Carlisle re-recorded the song as an acoustic ballad. This version appeared on her album Wilder Shores (2017), which combines acoustic tracks with world beats and traditional Sikh chants. 


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1996
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Ooh, baby, do you know what that's worth?
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
They say in heaven, love comes first
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth

When the night falls down
I wait for you and you come around
And the world's alive with the sound
Of kids on the street outside

When you walk into the room
You pull me close and we start to move
And we're spinning with the stars above
And you lift me up in a wave of love

Ooh, baby, do you know what that's worth?
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
They say in heaven love comes first
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth

When I feel alone, I reach for you
And you bring me home
When I'm lost at sea I hear your voice
And it carries me

In this world we're just beginning
To understand the miracle of living
Baby, I was afraid before
But I'm not afraid anymore

Ooh, baby, do you know what that's worth?
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth.
They say in heaven love comes first
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth

In this world we're just beginning
To understand the miracle of living
Baby, I was afraid before
But I'm not afraid anymore

Ooh, baby, do you know what that's worth?
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
They say in heaven love comes first
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth

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Belinda Carlisle

Belinda Jo Carlisle (born August 17, 1958) is an American singer who gained worldwide fame as the lead vocalist of the Go-Go's, one of the most successful all-female bands of all time and the first such group whose members wrote their own songs and played their own instruments. Topping the Billboard charts with the Go-Go's, she sold more than seven million albums in just three years and later went on to a successful solo career with hits "Mad About You", "Summer Rain", "I Get Weak", "Circle in the Sand", "Leave a Light On" and "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" among others, which were major successes in the United States and United Kingdom as well as internationally. Her autobiography, Lips Unsealed, published in June 2010, reached No. 27 on the The New York Times… more »

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Written by: Ellen Shipley, Richard W. Nowels

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15 facts about this song

Song Release Date
"Heaven Is a Place on Earth" was released on September 14, 1987, as the lead single from Belinda Carlisle's second studio album.
Album Name
The song is part of Belinda Carlisle's "Heaven on Earth" album.
Chart Performance
It became a number one hit, reaching the top spot on the music charts in various countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.
Song Creation
The song was written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley.
Music Video
The music video for "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" was directed by actress Diane Keaton.
Awards
It was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1988.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by a number of artists, including Katie Thompson, Raja Nee, and Julianne Hough.
In Media
"Heaven Is a Place on Earth" has been used in various movies and TV series such as Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, The Handmaid's Tale and San Junipero (an episode of Black Mirror), among others.
Song Meaning
The song underscores the belief that one does not have to die to experience their concept of 'heaven' - it can be a state of happiness and liberation experienced on earth.
Career Impact
"Heaven Is a Place on Earth" was a career-defining hit for Carlisle, establishing her as a successful solo artist after she left the all-girl band, The Go-Go's.
Certifications
It has received Platinum certification in the United Kingdom and Canada, and Gold certification in the United States.
The Go-Go's Connection
This song helped to distinguish Carlisle's sound and image apart from The Go-Go's, with whom she was previously associated.
Pop Culture Influence
The song is considered a classic hit of the 1980s and continues to be celebrated for its euphoric and inspirational message.
Use in Advertisements
"Heaven Is a Place on Earth" has been prominently used in advertisements, including a Swatch watch television commercial.
Song Title
The title "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" was inspired by Carlisle's interest in Buddhism and Eastern philosophies.

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