Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On - Earth (...

: The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1988 but lost to Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody".

: 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. Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth (...

: The music video was directed by actress Diane Keaton and filmed at the Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park. It featured children in masks holding illuminated globes and helped cement Carlisle’s more glamorous "Hollywood bombshell" solo image. Legacy and Modern Impact : The song was nominated for the Grammy

: 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. : The music video was directed by actress

: The song's massive chorus features backup vocals from Michelle Phillips (The Mamas and the Papas), Chynna Phillips , and acclaimed songwriter Diane Warren .