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(Feels Like) Heaven
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Wikipedia article
"'(Feels Like) Heaven'" is a song by Scottish band Fiction Factory, which was released in 1983 as the second single from their debut studio album 'Throw the Warped Wheel Out'. The track was a hit in Switzerland, reaching #2 on the singles chart. In the UK, it peaked at #6. Other chart positions include #10 in Germany, #14 in Sweden and #20 in Austria. The song is a regular feature on 1980s and new wave compilations.
Fiction Factory had no other notable successes beyond "(Feels Like) Heaven", marking the band as a one-hit wonder.
The song was written by Kevin Patterson and Eddie Jordan shortly after they had formed Fiction Factory with Chic Medley. The lyric has been described by the band as "an anti-love song", while recognising that it has come to have a different meaning for different people.
The song was referenced in Ariel Pink's 2017 song "Feels Like Heaven".
Critical reception
On its release, Ian Birch of 'Smash Hits' wrote, "Imagine a smattering of H2O, China Crisis and The Lotus Eaters with a clean-cut production. One to watch in '84." Tony Jasper of 'Music Week' noted the song "has a fetching feel with a good blend of vocals and backing track". Frank Edmonds of the 'Bury Free Press' gave the song an 8 out of 10 rating and described it as a "truly impressive and pleasing little number, with a relaxed, catchy melody". In the US, David Okamoto of 'The Tampa Tribune' described it as "the song Spandau Ballet would kill for" and "one of the prettiest singles of the year".
Track listing
;7"
# "(Feels Like) Heaven"
# "Everyone But You"
;12"
# "(Feels Like) Heaven"
# "Everyone But You"
# "This Is"
Charts
Cover versions
*The song was recorded by dance act Dario G in 2003, and reached number 38 in the UK Singles Chart. This version mainly uses the "heaven is closer" refrain at the end of the original song as its hook.
*In 2008, the song was covered by Sylwania, a German dance project from the label Beatbox-Recordz.
*In 2008, the song was covered and released as a bonus track on the album 'Werk 80 II' by the German gothic metal band Atrocity.
*In February 2012, the song was covered by Matt Consola featuring Ben Holder & LFB on Swishcraft Records.Sanger, David E. [http://www.beatport.com/release/feels-like-heaven-feat-ben-holder-and-lfb/873149 "Feels Like Heaven"], 'Beatport', February 21, 2012, accessed February 23, 2012. 2012-02-25. This release includes remixes by Joel Dickinson, Sean Mac, Christian Poow, SpekrFreks, Chubby Fingers and Swishcraft (AKA Matt Consola & LFB).
*Slow Moving Millie covered the song on her 2011 album 'Renditions'.
*In 2016, the song was performed live by Manic Street Preachers during their 'Everything Must Go' 20th anniversary tour. A studio recording was included on the compilation album 'BBC Radio 2's Sounds of the 80s, Vol. 2'.
*German musician Roosevelt covered the song on his 2021 album 'Polydans'.
References
Category:1983 singles
Category:1984 singles
Category:Fiction Factory songs
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Category:CBS Records singles
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