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: The video uses whimsical and ethereal imagery, including children wearing black masks and capes while holding illuminated globes.
: Portions of the video were filmed at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California, specifically on the now-defunct "Spin Out" ride. : The video uses whimsical and ethereal imagery,
: The song is celebrated for its powerful modulation, notably moving into F♯ major for the final chorus, which has been cited as one of the greatest key changes in music history. The Music Video The Music Video : Written by Rick Nowels
: Written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley , the song originated from a greeting card Shipley saw at a gas station that read "Heaven On Earth". Released in September 1987 as the lead single
: The track features high-profile backing vocals from Michelle Phillips (The Mamas & the Papas), Chynna Phillips (Wilson Phillips), and hit songwriter Diane Warren . Thomas Dolby contributed on synthesizers.
Released in September 1987 as the lead single from her second solo album, Heaven on Earth , "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" remains the signature anthem of Belinda Carlisle's career. The track famously reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on December 5, 1987, and topped charts in the UK, Ireland, and several other countries. Creative Production
The song describes love as a transcendent force that can create a state of paradise in the present moment. Carlisle herself has described it as a "hopeful song" about creating your own piece of heaven through peace of mind and love.
