You'll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)
Dionne Warwick
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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 You'll never get to heaven if you break my heart So be very careful not to make us part You won't get to heaven if you break my heart Oh, no 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 goodbye It would be so awful the angels would cry You'll never get to heaven if you break my heart So be very careful not to make us part You won't get to heaven if you break my heart Oh, no (If you break my heart, if you break my heart) I can hardly wait for the day when we say "I do" It's a day I dreamed of so long now it's comin' true You will promise to cherish me If you break your promise the angels will see You'll never get to heaven if you break my heart So be very careful not to make us part You won't get to heaven if you break my heart
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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.
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Featured ArtistsThis song was first recorded by Dionne Warwick in 1964 and then later covered by The Stylistics in 1973.
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Chart PerformanceDionne 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.
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Album AppearanceWarwick'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.
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Stylistics' CoverThe cover version of the song by The Stylistics was included in their album titled "Rockin' Roll Baby," released in 1973.
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Personal StyleThe song showcases Bacharach's signature style, including its recurring changes in tempo and complex arrangements.
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Popularity in UKThe 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.
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Unique AchievementIt is one of the few songs to have two distinct, successful versions recorded nearly a decade apart.
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Grammy AwardsWhile 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.
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LegacyDespite 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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