Heaven Help Us All

Stevie Wonder

About Heaven Help Us All

"Heaven Help Us All" is a 1970 soul single composed by Ron Miller and first performed by Motown singer Stevie Wonder. The song, which showcased a departure from Wonder's earlier works by displaying an earthier, gospel-infused sound, continued Wonder's string of Top 10 singles on the pop charts reaching #9 on the Hot 100 singles chart and #2 on the R&B, the latter causing it to be his first runner-up since "Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday". It was one of four hits Wonder scored from his Signed, Sealed & Delivered album.  


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1971
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Heaven help the child who never had a home,
Heaven help the girl who walks the streets alone
Heaven help the roses if the bombs begin to fall,
Heaven help us all.
Heaven help the black man if he struggles one more day,
Heaven help the white man if he turns his back away.
Heaven help the man who kicks the man who has to crawl,
Heaven help us all.
Heaven help us all
Heaven help us all, help us all.
Heaven help us, Lord, hear our call when we call Oh, yeah!
Heaven help the boy who won't reach twenty one,
Heaven help the man who gave that boy a gun.
Heaven help the people with their backs against the wall,
Lord, Heaven help us all.
Heaven help us all.
Heaven help us all,
Heaven help us all, help us all.
Heaven help us, Lord, hear our call when we call, help us all.
 
Now I lay me down before I go to sleep.
In a troubled world, I pray the Lord to keep, keep hatred from the mighty,
And the mighty, from the small,
Heaven help us all.
Oh, oh, oh, yeah! 
Heaven help us all
Heaven help us all.
Heaven help us all,
Heaven help us all, help us all.
Heaven help us, Lord, hear our call when we call, help us all.

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Stevie Wonder

Stevland Hardaway Morris (born May 13, 1950 as Stevland Hardaway Judkins), known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. Blind since shortly after birth, Wonder signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of eleven, and continues to perform and record for Motown to this day. more »

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Written by: Ronald N. Miller

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13 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Heaven Help Us All" is a song by American musician Stevie Wonder, a leading figure in American music during the second half of the 20th century known for his work as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
Release Year
The song was first released in 1970 as part of Wonder's album "Signed, Sealed & Delivered".
Song Duration
"Heaven Help Us All" is 3 minutes and 12 seconds long.
Genre and Style
The song is a soul contest song that showcases Wonder's vocal strength and lyrical ability.
Cultural Impact
The song's religious undertones and overall socially-conscious message resonated with listeners during the early 70s, contributing to its popularity.
Song Inspiration
The lyrics of "Heaven Help Us All" express a plea for divine intervention amidst social unrest and turmoil, which was widely relatable in the era of the Vietnam War and Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
Chart Performance
The song reached No. 9 on the Hot Soul Singles chart and No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Heaven Help Us All" appears to have inspired many artists. Joan Baez covered the song, which became a hit single for her in 1971.
Grammy Recognition
In 2005, Ray Charles' rendition of "Heaven Help Us All" won the Grammy for Best Gospel Performance at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards.
Album's Success
The album "Signed, Sealed & Delivered" became an important milestone in Wonder's career, marking him as one of the prominent voices in music against social injustice and inequality, and establishing him as a significant figure in the Motown label.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Ron Miller, who is also known for writing other hits for Stevie Wonder like "Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday".
Collaborations
Over the years, "Heaven Help Us All" has been performed live many times by Stevie Wonder, often in collaboration with other artists such as Luciano Pavarotti in 1999.
Legacy
Today, “Heaven Help Us All” is considered one of Stevie Wonder’s classic hits, and it continues to inspire artists and resonate with audiences worldwide.

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