The song “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” was written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, and made famous by Belinda Carlisle’s 1987 recording.

Quick Scoop

  • “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” is a pop song from Belinda Carlisle’s second solo album, Heaven on Earth (1987).
  • The track’s songwriters are Rick Nowels (producer and songwriter) and Ellen Shipley (singer‑songwriter).
  • Released as the lead single, it reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Carlisle’s only US chart‑topping single.

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