Heaven Help Us All
Stevie Wonder
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Heaven help the child who never had a home Heaven help the girl who walks the street alone Heaven help the roses if the bombs begin to fall Heaven help us all Heaven help the black man if he struggles one more day Heaven help the white man if he turns his back away Heaven help the man who kicks the man who has to crawl Heaven help us all Heaven help us all, heaven help us all, help us all Heaven help us, Lord, hear our call when we call Oh, yeah! Heaven help the boy who won't reach twenty-one Heaven help the man who gave that boy a gun Heaven help the people with their backs against the wall Lord, Heaven help us all Heaven help us all, heaven help us all Heaven help us all, oh Lord, help us all Heaven help us, Lord, hear our call when we call Oh, help us all Now I lay me down before I go to sleep In a troubled world, I pray the Lord to keep Keep hatred from the mighty And the mighty from the small Heaven help us all Oh, oh, oh, yeah Oh, help us all Oh, I need you Lord Help me Lord Need you Lord Need you now We're kneeling Lord And we need you now Help me Lord
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Written by: Ronald N. Miller
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13 facts about this song
Artist Background"Heaven Help Us All" is a song by American musician Stevie Wonder, a leading figure in American music during the second half of the 20th century known for his work as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
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Release YearThe song was first released in 1970 as part of Wonder's album "Signed, Sealed & Delivered".
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Song Duration"Heaven Help Us All" is 3 minutes and 12 seconds long.
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Genre and StyleThe song is a soul contest song that showcases Wonder's vocal strength and lyrical ability.
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Cultural ImpactThe song's religious undertones and overall socially-conscious message resonated with listeners during the early 70s, contributing to its popularity.
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Song InspirationThe lyrics of "Heaven Help Us All" express a plea for divine intervention amidst social unrest and turmoil, which was widely relatable in the era of the Vietnam War and Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 9 on the Hot Soul Singles chart and No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Heaven Help Us All" appears to have inspired many artists. Joan Baez covered the song, which became a hit single for her in 1971.
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Grammy RecognitionIn 2005, Ray Charles' rendition of "Heaven Help Us All" won the Grammy for Best Gospel Performance at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Album's SuccessThe album "Signed, Sealed & Delivered" became an important milestone in Wonder's career, marking him as one of the prominent voices in music against social injustice and inequality, and establishing him as a significant figure in the Motown label.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Ron Miller, who is also known for writing other hits for Stevie Wonder like "Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday".
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CollaborationsOver the years, "Heaven Help Us All" has been performed live many times by Stevie Wonder, often in collaboration with other artists such as Luciano Pavarotti in 1999.
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LegacyToday, “Heaven Help Us All” is considered one of Stevie Wonder’s classic hits, and it continues to inspire artists and resonate with audiences worldwide.
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