Closest Thing to Heaven explained

Closest Thing to Heaven
Cover:	ClosestThingToHeaven.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Tears for Fears
Album:	Everybody Loves a Happy Ending
Released:	^[1]
Genre:	New wave
Length:	3:36 (album version) 3:22 (UK radio mix)
Label:	New Door Gut
Producer:	Tears for Fears Charlton Pettus
Prev Title:	Falling Down
Prev Year:	1996
Next Title:	Everybody Loves a Happy Ending" / "Call Me Mellow
Next Year:	2005

"Closest Thing to Heaven" is a song by English pop rock band Tears for Fears. In the UK, it was released as the first single from their sixth studio album, Everybody Loves a Happy Ending (2004) and was the first single to feature both original members, Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, since 1990.

The song was Tears for Fears' first UK top-40 hit since "Raoul and the Kings of Spain" in 1995, reaching number 40 on the UK Singles Chart. It also reached number 12 in Finland and number 38 in the Netherlands.

Music video

The promo video for "Closest Thing to Heaven" was directed by Michael Palmieri (who has also worked with Foo Fighters and Beck), and is a colourful theatrical fantasy featuring the Hollywood actress Brittany Murphy.

Track listing

CD3: Gut/EU0161836ERE

1. "Closest Thing to Heaven" (UK Radio Mix) – 3:22
2. "Closest Thing to Heaven" (Solasso Dub) – 5:33

CD5: Gut/CDGUT66

1. "Closest Thing to Heaven" (UK Radio Mix) – 3:22
2. "Closest Thing to Heaven" (Brothers in Rhythm Group Therapy Mix) – 8:15
3. "Closest Thing to Heaven" (Solasso Club Mix) – 5:49
4. "Closest Thing to Heaven" (Brothers in Rhythm Group Therapy Dub) – 8:15
5. "Closest Thing to Heaven" (Solasso Dub) – 5:33

Notes and References

1. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 27. 19 February 2005.