About the song
Get ready to groove to a sound that defined the disco era! “Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel,” a dancefloor anthem released in 1976 by American band Tavares, is a vibrant testament to the power of music to move bodies and souls. Penned by the songwriting duo of Freddie Perren and Keni St. Lewis, this infectious track served as the lead single from Tavares’ fourth studio album, aptly titled “Sky High!”
The song itself is a two-part journey. The first section, clocking in at 3 minutes and 28 seconds, lays the foundation with its pulsating rhythm section and shimmering disco synths. The vocals, led by the Tavares brothers’ signature soulful harmonies, express a sense of wonder as they encounter someone truly angelic. The lyrics playfully suggest that heaven must be missing this captivating individual, highlighting their irresistible charm and presence.
Part two, lasting 3 minutes and 10 seconds, builds upon the momentum established earlier. The instrumentation intensifies, with soaring strings and driving bass lines propelling the song towards a euphoric climax. The vocal energy also rises, showcasing the Tavares’ impressive range and ability to deliver a powerful performance. The ending fades out with a sense of lingering awe, leaving the listener yearning for more.
“Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel” wasn’t just a domestic success story. It transcended borders, reaching number one on the Dutch Top 40 chart and finding a place on various international charts, including Australia, Canada, the UK, and South Africa. This global recognition cemented the song’s status as a disco classic and solidified Tavares’ position as a major musical force of the 70s.
The song’s influence extended beyond its initial release. In 2000, Italian a cappella group Neri per Caso paid homage to the track with an Italian-language version titled “Sarà (Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel).” This reinterpretation highlights the song’s enduring melody and its ability to connect with audiences across cultures and languages.
So, if you’re looking for a song that captures the vibrant energy of disco and celebrates the beauty of encountering something truly special, then look no further than “Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel.” Put on your dancing shoes, crank up the volume, and prepare to be transported to a world of soulful harmonies, infectious rhythms, and a touch of celestial wonder.
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Lyrics
Heaven must be missin’ an angel
Missin’ one angel, child, ’cause you’re here with me right now
(Your love is heavenly, baby
Heavenly to me, baby)
Your kiss, ah, filled with tenderness
I want all I can get of your sexiness
Showers, your love comes in showers
And every hour of the hour
You let me feel your loving power
There’s a rainbow over my shoulder
When you came, my cup runneth over
You gave me your heavenly love
And if one night you hear crying from above
It’s ’cause heaven must be missin’ an angel
Missin’ one angel, child, ’cause you’re here with me right now
(Your love is heavenly, baby
Heavenly to me, baby)
Oh, heaven (heaven)
Ooh, heaven (heaven)
Ooh, heaven (heaven)
Heaven (heaven)
Ooh I’m captured by your spell
You’re different, girl, I can tell
When you’re layin’ on my pillow, baby
Above your pretty head, there’s a halo, that’s why I know
Heaven must be missin’ an angel
Missin’ one angel, child, ’cause you’re here with me right now (Mmm ha)
(Your love is heavenly, baby
Heavenly to me, baby) Ooh my sweet little angel (Heaven)
My pretty little angel (Heaven)
I love you, love you, love you,
Love you, love you, baby, say right now
(Heaven)
Aah heaven
Must be missing an angel
(Heaven, heaven)
Missing one angel, child, ’cause you’re here with me right now (Heaven, heaven)
Oh, my heaven (Heaven)
Missin’ an angel (Heaven)
You must have slipped away along the Milky Way
It’s ’cause (your kiss) your kiss (is filled with tenderness)
You came C.O.D. on a moonbeam straight to me
Just like showers, showers (showers showers showers)
Your heavenly power gets stronger by the hour
(Heaven must be missin’ an angel)
I’m captured by your spell, oh, girl, can’t you tell
Ooh ooh
(Heaven, heaven) Ooh ooh
(Heaven, heaven) Ooh
Ooh so-so good, so-so good, so-so good, baby, mmm
Yeah
I love the way you move, I love the way you groove
Uh
Just like heaven, oh, baby
Heaven, yeah
(Heaven, heaven)
Heaven (heaven)
Ooh, my heaven (heaven)
Ooh, you’re lookin’ so good (heaven)
Oh, baby, I got to have my love, yeah (Heaven, heaven)
Need it bad, Lord, baby, yeah
I got to have my love, yeah (Heaven)
Goin’ to hold you, shake it down
Gonna shake it down, shake it right down the joint…