: Nowels initially felt the verses didn't match the power of the chorus. Shipley rewrote them to have more of a "girl group" feel, which Carlisle re-recorded to create the final version. Key Features and Collaborations
: The track is famously cited by music critics, such as those at ShortList , as having one of the greatest key changes in pop music history. Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth (...
: Carlisle describes the track as a "hopeful song" about creating your own piece of heaven and finding peace of mind. The lyrics express that love is a powerful force that can make any place on Earth feel like a paradise. : Nowels initially felt the verses didn't match
: The song's massive chorus features backup vocals from Michelle Phillips (The Mamas and the Papas), Chynna Phillips , and acclaimed songwriter Diane Warren . : Carlisle describes the track as a "hopeful
: Co-writer Ellen Shipley got the initial idea for the title after seeing a "Heaven On Earth" greeting card at a Brooklyn gas station. When working with producer Rick Nowels , they added "Is A" to the phrase to finalize the concept.