jimmy74747
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Post by jimmy74747 on Nov 3, 2003 23:47:39 GMT -5
Another one on PLJ today. This is perhaps the perfect example of the "textbook power ballad":
1. Acoustic guitar intro
2. Lyrics about being working class (see the factory that I worked)
3.Being in love and having that love overcome all (no matter what our friends might say, we'll find a way)
4. Easy to sing a long chorus
5. fast guitar playing solo
6. Ending with the "whoa's"
Its very formula, but I loved it when it came out when I was in 8th grade, and I love it now.
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stevie nice
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Post by stevie nice on Nov 3, 2003 23:57:25 GMT -5
I agree with you Jimmy, certainly poser stuff for sure, but most of these power ballads were created by professional musicians who knew what to do with a hook and make it work. I was into mid 20s by the time this was out, but it worked for us as well as 8th graders for the most part.
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Post by BFMR on Nov 4, 2003 0:55:33 GMT -5
i like this... but it's not something i listen to everyday just for kicks.. you know?
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Post by Hervard on Nov 4, 2003 12:05:45 GMT -5
I remember this was the Top song of 1989, according to the now defunct Gavin magazine. I remember, back around Christmas, 1990, I tuned into "Dave Sholin's Insider" for the year end show and thought the show had been dropped when I heard that song, but in its outro, Mr. Sholin said that it was the number one song of the previous year. I was surprised, for it only got to number two on R&R and wasn't really near the Top Ten (I don't think so anyway).
The Top song of 1990 was sort of a surprise, too, "It Must Have Been Love" by Roxette. At least that had a Top Ten ranking in R&R.
My opinion of the song - I didn't like it very well at the time it was out, but now, hearing it takes me back to my senior year in high school.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2003 14:35:51 GMT -5
It's not one of the really bad power ballads, but it's not great.
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Post by jond7699 on Nov 4, 2003 21:40:57 GMT -5
I liked "Heaven" but I much prefer, their balled off from their "Cherry Pie" cd, "I Saw Red".
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Post by Hervard on Nov 5, 2003 13:23:35 GMT -5
I liked "Heaven" but I much prefer, their balled off from their "Cherry Pie" cd, "I Saw Red". My sentiments exactly! That was a great song - too bad it only peaked at 12 (on R&R). I also liked the title track from the CD. It was a great rocker. |
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Michael1973
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Post by Michael1973 on Nov 6, 2003 10:01:12 GMT -5
Didn't this song have 2 slightly different versions?
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Post by Ragin on Nov 6, 2003 10:06:05 GMT -5
This and I Saw Red probably will stand the test of time better than anything else by Warrant. I like this song, but not as well as I did when it was out.
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Post by tico on Nov 6, 2003 13:53:42 GMT -5
"Heaven" isn't all that great. Warrant did have better songs like "I Saw Red" and "Down Boys".
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mst3k
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Post by mst3k on Nov 6, 2003 17:55:41 GMT -5
Didn't this song have 2 slightly different versions? Yep... I think the vocals were re-recorded, I remember hearing both versions on the radio. |
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Post by BillboardBoy on Jan 31, 2004 23:02:49 GMT -5
My favorite "Heaven" songs:
1) Heaven - DJ Sammy & Yanou F/Do
2) Heaven - Warrent
3) Heaven - Live
4) Heaven - Bryan Adams
5) Heaven - Nu Flavor
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Post by mst3k on Aug 27, 2004 18:34:51 GMT -5
It's just an okay song to me. There are two versions of the song. Link 1Link 2I think the "greatest" hits on that second album were all re-recordings from 1999 (when they also recorded the new songs on it). That's not one of the versions that I remember hearing back in '89. |
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Post by stevie nice on Aug 27, 2004 18:52:43 GMT -5
I also dig Heaven by The Chimes, came out in the early 90s.
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BillboardBoy
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Post by BillboardBoy on Aug 28, 2004 11:11:39 GMT -5
This and I Saw Red probably will stand the test of time better than anything else by Warrant. I like this song, but not as well as I did when it was out.
Yeah, "I Saw Red" was better.
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Post by John77 on Dec 30, 2005 4:01:07 GMT -5
Another one on PLJ today. This is perhaps the perfect example of the "textbook power ballad": 1. Acoustic guitar intro 2. Lyrics about being working class (see the factory that I worked) 3.Being in love and having that love overcome all (no matter what our friends might say, we'll find a way) 4. Easy to sing a long chorus 5. fast guitar playing solo 6. Ending with the "whoa's" Its very formula, but I loved it when it came out when I was in 8th grade, and I love it now. Good ol' Scott Shannon and his "Pirate Radio classics"... you guys are lucky to have such a programming genius out there... "Heaven" was probably my 2nd favorite song of '89 to Martika's "Toy Soldiers"... Just love that one and I still spike it pretty frequently today... |
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Post by cartman2002 on Mar 1, 2007 21:39:44 GMT -5
I remember this was the Top song of 1989, according to the now defunct Gavin magazine. I remember, back around Christmas, 1990, I tuned into "Dave Sholin's Insider" for the year end show and thought the show had been dropped when I heard that song, but in its outro, Mr. Sholin said that it was the number one song of the previous year. I was surprised, for it only got to number two on R&R and wasn't really near the Top Ten (I don't think so anyway). The Top song of 1990 was sort of a surprise, too, "It Must Have Been Love" by Roxette. At least that had a Top Ten ranking in R&R. My opinion of the song - I didn't like it very well at the time it was out, but now, hearing it takes me back to my senior year in high school. It also peaked at #2 on Billboard and was kept out the top spot by Milli Vanilli and their song Girl I'm Gonna Miss You |
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Post by joker on Mar 1, 2007 21:54:16 GMT -5
Silly power ballad goodness. I like it.
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Post by Hervard on Mar 2, 2007 0:13:59 GMT -5
My favorite "Heaven" songs: 1) Heaven - DJ Sammy & Yanou F/Do 2) Heaven - Warrent 3) Heaven - Live 4) Heaven - Bryan Adams 5) Heaven - Nu Flavor What about "Just Like Heaven" by the Cure? Or "Heaven Is A Place On Earth" by Belinda Carlisle? Remember Deon Estus' "Heaven Help Us"? And who could forget "Heaven (Candlelight Mix)" also by DJ Sammy & Yanou? Great song - NOT!!! |
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Mar 2, 2007 11:47:24 GMT -5
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Post by unicorns on Oct 8, 2008 21:05:04 GMT -5
THIS SONG IS AMAZING
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Aug 22, 2011 10:10:24 GMT -5
RIP in the lead singer...
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Post by disman00911 on Sept 9, 2021 12:55:55 GMT -5
That CD commercial " Monster Ballads" always comes to mind when it comes to this song. While I was never a big fan of hair bands/glam metal. This song has warmed up to me. Prefer it over "Cherry Pie" (don't like that one.) Remember, every bad boy has a soft side. music video www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrSdXtFJG20 |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2021 15:42:42 GMT -5
Gloriously cheesy.
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Mar 9, 2024 14:26:46 GMT -5
Already done
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