: 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".
: 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 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. : The song was nominated for the Grammy
: The track found a second life with a new generation after being featured in the acclaimed "San Junipero" episode of Black Mirror . It has also been used in series like The Handmaid's Tale and films like Romy and Michele's High School Reunion . Key Features and Collaborations : Carlisle describes the
: The song's massive chorus features backup vocals from Michelle Phillips (The Mamas and the Papas), Chynna Phillips , and acclaimed songwriter Diane Warren .