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Wikipedia article


{{Infobox song

| name = Heaven Knows

| cover = Andross-Luther-Heaven-Knows.jpg

| alt =

| type = single

| artist = Luther Vandross

| album = Never Let Me Go

| released = (U.S., Europe)

| recorded = October 1992February 1993

| studio =

| venue =

| genre = *R&B

| length =

| label = *Epic

*Sony

| writer = *Luther Vandross

*Reed Vertelney

| producer = Marcus Miller

| prev_title = Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)

| prev_year = 1993

| next_title = Never Let Me Go

| next_year = 1993

| misc =

}}

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

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

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." Music writer James Masterton stated in his weekly UK chart commentary, "One of the few soul artists in the traditional sense to still be having UK hits is Luther Vandross." Andy Beevers from 'Music Week' rated it four out of five, adding 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". James Hamilton from the magazine's 'RM' Dance Update described "Heaven Knows" as "creamily flowing".

Music video



A music video was produced to promote the single. It features 'NewsRadio' actress Khandi Alexander appearing as one of the backup dancers. The video was published on YouTube in September 2010. It has amassed more than a half million views as of September 2021.

Track listing



* 'UK CD Single'[http://www.discogs.com/Luther-Vandross-Heaven-Knows/release/1763010 "Heaven Knows" (UK Maxi-Single)]



#"Heaven Knows" (Single Version) - 4:26

#"Heaven Knows" (Classic 12" Mix) - 8:00

#"I Want the Night to Stay" - 5:26

Charts



References



Category:1993 songs

Category:Luther Vandross songs

Category:1993 singles

Category:Songs written by Luther Vandross

Category:Epic Records singles

Category:Songs written by Reed Vertelney

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