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Heaven (John Legend song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Heaven'" is a song by American singer John Legend. It was written by Legend along with label boss Kanye West, Jessyca Wilson and his brother Vaughn Stevens for his second studio album 'Once Again' (2006). Production was helmed by West, with Legend credited as co-producer. The song samples excerpts from "Heaven Only Knows" (1972) as performed by Monk Higgins. Due to the inclusion of the sample, Milton Bland and Alexandra Louise Brown are also credited as songwriters. The song was released as the album's second single in fall 2006.
A moderate commercial success, "Heaven" reached number 26 on US 'Billboard' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, but failed to enter the 'Billboard' Hot 100. Released to critical success however, it won Legend his second consecutive Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 49th award ceremony. The song produced two music videos, the first one featuring women posed as various Renaissance era paintings. The second one features more John Legend himself and less posture women. Both videos were shot at Highclere Castle and directed by Hype Williams.
Track listings
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| headline = US digital single
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = Heaven
| note1 = Remix; featuring Pusha T
| writer1 =
| extra1 =
| length1 = 4:16
| title2 = Heaven
| note2 = A Cappella; featuring Pusha T
| writer2 =
| extra2 =
| length2 = 3:44
| title3 = Heaven
| note3 = Album Version
| writer3 =
| extra3 =
| length3 = 3:36
| title4 = Heaven
| note4 = Instrumental
| writer4 =
| extra4 =
| length4 = 4:36
}}
'Notes'
* signifies a co-producer
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of 'Once Again'.
*Andrew Dawson recording (at Sony Music Studios)
*Sharief Hobley guitar
*Anthony Kilhoffer recording (at Record Plant)
*John Legend co-producer, organ, vocals, writer
*Andy Marcinkowski mixing assistant
*Tony Maserati mixing
*Kanye West production, writer
*Jessyca Wilson background vocals
Charts
References
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