You'll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)

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"You'll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)" is a song composed by Burt Bacharach, with lyrics by Hal David. It was originally recorded by Dionne Warwick in 1964, who charted at number 34 in the US Billboard Hot 100 with her version. It was covered by the Stylistics in 1973, who reached number 23 in the US with their cover.


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Mother told me always to follow the golden rule.
And she said it's really a sin to be mean and cruel.
So remember if you're untrue,
Angels up in heaven are looking at you.

[Chorus]
You'll never get to heaven if you break my heart.
So be very careful not to make us part.
You wont get to heaven if you break my heart

I've been hearin' rumors about how you play around.
Though I don't believe what I hear, still it gets me down.
If you ever should say good-bye
I'd feel so awful, the angels would cry.

[Chorus]

I can hardly wait for the day when we say I do.
It's a day I dreamed of so long now comin' true.
You will promise to cherish me.
If you break your promise the angels will see.

[Chorus]

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The Stylistics

The Stylistics are a soul music vocal group, and were one of the best-known Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. They formed in 1968, and were composed of lead Russell Thompkins, Jr., Herb Murrell, Airrion Love, James Smith, and James Dunn. All of their US hits were ballads, graced by the soaring falsetto of Russell Thompkins, Jr. and the lush productions of Thom Bell, which helped make the Stylistics one of the most successful soul groups of the first half of the 1970s." During the early 1970s, the group had twelve consecutive U.S. R&B top ten hits, including "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)", "You Are Everything", "Betcha by Golly, Wow", "I'm Stone in Love with You", "Break Up to Make Up", and "You Make Me Feel Brand New". more »

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Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David, BURT F. BACHARACH

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10 facts about this song

Origin of Song
"You'll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)" is a song that was composed by Burt Bacharach, with lyrics written by Hal David.
Featured Artists
This song was first recorded by Dionne Warwick in 1964 and then later covered by The Stylistics in 1973.
Chart Performance
Dionne Warwick's original recording of the song peaked at number 34 in the US Billboard charts. The Stylistics' cover version did even better, reaching number 23 on the US charts and number 8 in the UK in 1973.
Album Appearance
Warwick's original version of "You'll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)" was included in her third studio album, "Make Way for Dionne Warwick," released in 1964.
Stylistics' Cover
The cover version of the song by The Stylistics was included in their album titled "Rockin' Roll Baby," released in 1973.
Personal Style
The song showcases Bacharach's signature style, including its recurring changes in tempo and complex arrangements.
Popularity in UK
The song was less popular in the US but gained Warwick a bigger following in the UK, where she had a total of 11 top 10 songs throughout her career.
Unique Achievement
It is one of the few songs to have two distinct, successful versions recorded nearly a decade apart.
Grammy Awards
While the song itself did not win any awards, both Dionne Warwick and Burt Bacharach have received multiple Grammy Awards throughout their careers for other works.
Legacy
Despite not being one of Warwick or Bacharach's biggest hits, "You'll Never Get to Heaven" is still often included in collections and performances of their music due to its distinct melody and lyrical content.

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