These Songs are Heavenly to My Ear Quiz

Answer: Tavares

Tavares recorded the song "Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel" in 1976. The song written by Freddie Perren and Keni St. Lewis. The disco hit was featured on Tavares' 1976 album "Sky High!".

Answer: Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin recorded "Stairway to Heaven" for their 1971 album "Led Zeppelin IV". The eight minute song was never commercially released as a single in the United States. It was written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant.

Answer: Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan wrote the song "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" for the soundtrack of the 1973 film "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid". The song was released as a single two months after the film's premier. The song has since been covered by artists such as Guns N' Roses, Eric Clapton, and Randy Crawford.

Answer: Belinda Carlisle

"Heaven Is a Place on Earth" was the lead single for Belinda Carlisle's 1987 album "Heaven on Earth". Rick Nowels, Ellen Shipley, Michelle Phillips and Diane Warren served as backup singers on the song. The song featured Thomas Dolby on synthesizers. It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1988.

Answer: Bee Gees

The Bee Gees wrote their 1978 song "Too Much Heaven" in memory of their younger brother, Andy Gibb, who had passed away earlier that year. The song appeared on the Bee Gees' 1979 album "Spirits Having Flown". The trio performed it on "The Music for UNICEF Concert: A Gift of Song" benefit concert on January 9, 1979.

Answer: Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams recorded the song "Thought I'd Died and Gone to Heaven" for his 1991 album "Waking up the Neighbours". The song was released as a single in February of 1992. The music video was shot in a barley field in the middle of the night with dolphins flying over the band.

Answer: The Cure

"Just Like Heaven" was recorded for the Cure's 1987 double album "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me". "Just Like Heaven" is considered to be the Cure's breakthrough single in America as it became the band's first top 40 hit on the United States Billboard Hot 100. Katie Melua recorded a version of this song for the 2005 film "Just Like Heaven". Dinosaur Jr. and Olivia Rodrigo also recorded versions.

Answer: Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton wrote the 1992 song "Tears in Heaven" after the tragic death of his young son. It was featured on the soundtrack for the 1991 movie "Rush", and won three Grammy Awards in 1993. Clapton's performed the song at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards and on a 1992 episode of "MTV Unplugged".

Answer: Donna Summer

"Heaven Knows" was a 1979 song recorded by Donna Summer with backing vocals by the group Brooklyn Dreams. Brooklyn Dreams member Joe "Bean" Esposito sang vocals with Donna Summer. The song appeared on both Donna Summer's 1978 "Live and More" album and Brooklyn Dreams' 1979 album "Sleepless Nights".

Answer: Loverboy

Loverboy's song "Heaven in Your Eyes" was featured on the soundtrack to the 1986 movie "Top Gun". The song was written by Canadian musicians Mae Moore and John Dexter. Loverboy's keyboardist, Doug Johnson, did not appear in the song's music video due to his opposition to the movie's content.

Answer: Phil Collins

"Something Happened on the Way to Heaven" was recorded for Phil Collins' 1989 album "...But Seriously". Collins released "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven" as a single in April of 1990. The version of the song also appeared on Collins' 1990 live album "Serious Hits... Live!". The song was originally written for the 1989 movie "The War of the Roses".

Answer: Bruno Mars

"Locked Out of Heaven" was the lead single for Bruno Mars' 2012 album "Unorthodox Jukebox". Bruno Mars performed the song on the television shows "Saturday Night Live" and "The X Factor". Bastille, Bridgit Mendler, Amelia Lily, Major Lazer and Leona Lewis covered versions of this song.

Answer: Breathe

The 1988 song "Hands to Heaven" was Breathe's breakthrough hit single. The song appeared on the band's 1987 "All That Jazz" album. It was used in the American soap opera "Santa Barbara".

Answer: Wham!

The 1986 song "The Edge of Heaven" was promoted as the farewell single for the duo Wham! The duo announced their split after performing one final album and concert in 1986. George Michael of Wham! was about to embark on a successful solo career. The song featured Elton John on piano.

Answer: KISS

"Heaven's on Fire" was recorded for KISS' 1984 album "Animalize". This was the only KISS album and single to feature guitarist Mark St. John. The song was written by Paul Stanley and Desmond Child.