Heaven Knows (Luther Vandross song)
| "Heaven Knows" | ||||
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| Single by Luther Vandross | ||||
| from the album Never Let Me Go | ||||
| Released | September 7, 1993 (U.S., Europe) | |||
| Recorded | 1993 | |||
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| Length | 4:26 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Marcus Miller | |||
| Luther Vandross singles chronology | ||||
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| "Heaven Knows" on YouTube | ||||
"Heaven Knows" is a song by American R&B/soul recording artist 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]
Track listing
UK CD Single[3]
- "Heaven Knows" (Single Version) - 4:26
- "Heaven Knows" (Classic 12" Mix) - 8:00
- "I Want the Night to Stay" - 5:26
Charts
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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| Invalid chart entered Germany2 | 69 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 34 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 94 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 24 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[7] | 33 |
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 597.
- ^ Flick, Larry (August 14, 1993). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 53. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "Heaven Knows" (UK Maxi-Single)
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
- ^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
- ^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
- ^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2018.