Heaven (Bryan Adams song)
Heaven (English for " sky ") is a rock ballad by Canadian rock singer Bryan Adams. The song was written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, produced the play of Jimmy Iovine.
The title was released on the album Reckless (1984 ) in a 4:04 minute long version. Furthermore, appeared in April 1985, the single version of the same length, which was in the U.S. to a number one hit.
Formation
The song was written in 1983 by Bryan Adams and Jim Valance. Adams recorded a demo, the next Heaven Diana also included. The final version of the song was (better known as Power Station Studios) launched on 6 and 7 June 1983 in the Avatar Studios in New York.
Adams thought at the time, Heaven do not fit Reckless, the same opinion was also producer Jimmy Iovine, who was working very closely with Adams. Iovine thought the song was " nice" to the album. So it was decided not to include Heaven in the final version of the album, but at the last moment changed his mind and Adams Heaven still managed to disk.
During the recording session to Heaven drummer Mickey Curry ended his collaboration with Adam because he liked the studio recordings with Hall & Oates better. The recordings for Heaven ended with Steve Smith, the drummer of Journey. On the same day on which the studio recordings were completed, Smith took over the rank of curry as a drummer for the recording of Adams. While they wrote Heaven, Adams and Vallance were influenced by Journeys music.
Music Video
The music video was filmed in the summer of 1985 in Vancouver. The government took over Steve Barron. In the video, Adams presented his ballad at a concert; are behind him screens where Adams band plays. The video was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award in the category for Best Cinematography.
Reception
Heaven was recorded most part positively by music critics. Mid-1985, Adams was called due to the success of Heaven as "Master of the radio-friendly rock ballad ".
Contributors
- Bryan Adams - piano, percussion, vocals
- Keith Scott - Guitar
- Rob Sabino - keyboards
- Dave Taylor - bass
- Steve Smith - drums
Cover versions
- DJ Sammy & Yanou feat. Do (Dance version, 2002)
- Eyra Gail (2002)
- Kate DeAraugo (2005)
- John Barrowman (2007)
- Martina Stavolo (2007)
- Jessica and Tiffany (2008)
- Jason Aldean (2009)
- Pitbull feat. Nayer (2009)
- DJ Manian (2010)
- Bryce feat. J -Malik (2013 as We're in Heaven)