Heaven Knows (Luther Vandross song)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Heaven Knows"
Andross-Luther-Heaven-Knows.jpg
Single by Luther Vandross
from the album Never Let Me Go
ReleasedSeptember 7, 1993 (1993-09-07) (U.S., Europe)
Recorded1993
Genre
Length4:26
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Marcus Miller
Luther Vandross singles chronology
"Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)"
(1993) 		"Heaven Knows"
(1993) 		"Never Let Me Go"
(1993)
Music video
"Heaven Knows" on YouTube

"Heaven Knows" is a song by American singer-songwriter Luther Vandross. Released in 1993, the single is from his album Never Let Me Go. "Heaven Knows" peaked in the top 30 on both Billboard's Hot R&B Singles and the Hot Dance Club Play, also at thirty-three on the Hot Adult Contemporary Singles chart.[1]

NewsRadio actress Khandi Alexander appears in the music video as one of the backup dancers.

The song was nominated for Best R&B Song alongside "Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)" (also from Never Let Me Go]) losing to "That's the Way Love Goes" by Janet Jackson at the 36th Annual Grammy Awards in March 1994.

Critical reception[]

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Familiar-sounding midtempo jam from Vandross' current "Never Let Me Go" collection shows the singer in fine form. Lovely melody and a memorable chorus are laid into retro rhythm that will work best with older audiences. Broader acceptance will come via sparkling dance remixes by Frankie Knuckles and David Morales."[2] Andy Beevers from Music Week gave it four out of five, stating that it is "one of the best tracks" of the album. He also complimented the Classic mix, that "is going to sound great on the radio".[3] James Hamilton from the magazine's RM Dance Update described "Heaven Knows" as "creamily flowing".[4]

Track listing[]

UK CD Single[5]

  1. "Heaven Knows" (Single Version) - 4:26
  2. "Heaven Knows" (Classic 12" Mix) - 8:00
  3. "I Want the Night to Stay" - 5:26

Charts[]

Chart (1993) Peak
position
Germany (Official German Charts)[6] 69
UK Singles (OCC)[7] 34
UK Dance Singles (Music Week)[8] 5
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 94
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 24
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[11] 33

References[]

  1. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 597.
  2. ^ Flick, Larry (August 14, 1993). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 53. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  3. ^ Beevers, Andy (September 11, 1993). "Market Preview: Dance" (PDF). Music Week. p. 14. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  4. ^ Hamilton, James (September 11, 1993). "Dj directory" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 6. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  5. ^ "Heaven Knows" (UK Maxi-Single)
  6. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Luther Vandross – Heaven Knows" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
  7. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
  8. ^ "Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. September 18, 1993. p. 26. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  9. ^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
  10. ^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
  11. ^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
Retrieved from ""