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Belinda Carlisle’s Heaven Is a Place on Earth Hits #1 - December 5, 1987

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On this day, December 5, 1987, Belinda Carlisle’s iconic hit “Heaven (Warrant) Is a Place on Earth” reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it remained until December 11. This anthemic track, with its uplifting lyrics and unforgettable melody, quickly became a global sensation.

The song also topped the charts in the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, New Zealand, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, solidifying Carlisle’s status as a leading pop star of the 80s. Featured on her second solo album, Heaven on Earth, the track is widely regarded as one of the era’s defining pop hits.
 
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