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"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.[1]

"Heaven Knows"
Single by Luther Vandross
from the album Never Let Me Go
Released	September 7, 1993 (1993-09-07) (U.S., Europe)
Recorded	October 1992–February 1993
Genre	R&B
Length	4:26
Label	Epic Sony
Songwriter(s)	Luther Vandross Reed Vertelney
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" 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."[2] 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."[3] 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".[4] James Hamilton from the magazine's RM Dance Update described "Heaven Knows" as "creamily flowing".[5]

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.[6]

Track listing

• UK CD Single[7]

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
Europe Dance (Music & Media)[8]	7
Germany (Official German Charts)[9]	69
UK Singles (OCC)[10]	34
UK Dance (Music Week)[11]	5
US Billboard Hot 100[12]	94
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13]	24
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[14]	33

References

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