“Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel” is a quintessential disco anthem that captures the vibrant spirit of the late 1970s. Written by the prolific Freddie Perren and Keni St. Lewis, this infectious track was recorded by the American band Tavares and released in 1976 as the lead single from their fourth studio album, *Sky High!* The song is a standout example of the era’s dance music, seamlessly blending upbeat rhythms with soulful melodies.
The single was ingeniously divided into two parts: the first segment lasted 3 minutes and 28 seconds, while the second segment ran for 3 minutes and 10 seconds. This structure allowed it to captivate listeners with its dynamic flow and engaging beats. Upon its release, “Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel” quickly climbed the charts, achieving notable success. It reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and soared to number three on the Hot Soul Singles chart. Notably, it also enjoyed a remarkable stint at the top of the Hot Dance Club Play chart, where it held the number one spot for two weeks alongside the track “Don’t Take Away the Music.”
The song’s appeal was not limited to the American market. It garnered international acclaim, reaching number one in the Netherlands and securing chart positions in several other countries, including Australia, Canada, the UK, and South Africa. Its success led to the song becoming Tavares’ only Gold record, cementing its place in disco history.
In a testament to its enduring popularity, “Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel” was re-released in February 1986, and in 2000, it was reinterpreted by the Italian a cappella group Neri per Caso, who recorded an Italian language version titled “Sarà (Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel).” This continued global resonance underscores the song’s timeless appeal and its significant impact on the disco genre and beyond.
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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…
