Heaven's Just a Sin Away

The Kendalls

About Heaven's Just a Sin Away

"Heaven's Just a Sin Away" is a song composed by Jerry Gillespie, which was recorded in 1977 by The Kendalls. Released in 1977, the song went to Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Singles (now Hot Country Songs) charts. It was the duo's first Top 40 entry on that chart, and the second single from the album Let the Music Play / Heaven's Just a Sin Away, released on Ovation. It also reached number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song won The Kendalls a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Single of the Year win from the Country Music Association. Kelly Willis recorded the song on her 1993 album Kelly Willis for MCA Nashville Records. Her version, the second and final single from that album, reached number 63 on the country singles charts that year. In 2009, former Creedence Clearwater Revival vocalist/guitarist John Fogerty recorded the song for his The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again album. 


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2003
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Heaven's just a sin away oh whoa just a sin away 
I can't wait another day I think I'm giving in 
Though I'd love to hold you tight oh whoa be with you tonight 
But that still won't make it right cause I belong to him 

Oh way down deep inside I know that it's all-wrong 
Your eyes keep tempting me and I never was that strong 
Oh devil's got me now oh whoa gone and got me now 
I can't fight him anyhow I think he's gonna win 
Heaven's just a sin away oh whoa just a sin away 
Heaven help me when I say I think I'm giving in 

Oh way down deep inside I know that it's all wrong 
Your eyes keep tempting me and I never was that strong 
Oh devil's got me now oh whoa gone and got me now 
I can't fight him anyhow I think he's gonna win 
Heaven's just a sin away oh whoa just a sin away 
Heaven help me when I say I think I'm giving in 

Heaven's just a sin away oh whoa just a sin away 
I can't wait another day I think I'm giving in 
Though I'd love to hold you tight oh whoa be with you tonight 
But that still won't make it right cause I belong to him

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The Kendalls

The Kendalls were an American country music duo, consisting of former barber Royce Kendall (September 25, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri – May 22, 1998) and his daughter Jeannie Kendall (born October 30, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri). Between the 1960s and 1990s, they released sixteen albums on various labels, including five on Mercury Records. Their albums accounted for more than thirty singles on the Billboard country singles charts, including three Number One hits "Heaven's Just a Sin Away" (also a No. 69 pop hit), "Sweet Desire" and "Thank God for the Radio", as well as seven more Top Ten hits. more »

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Written by: Jerry Gillespie

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10 facts about this song

Original Version of the Song
“Heaven's Just A Sin Away” is originally a country music song by The Kendalls, an American country music duo. (Category: Artist Information)
Year of Release
It was released in 1977 from their album "Heaven's Just a Sin Away". (Category: Release Information)
Chart Performance
This song was a great success for The Kendalls as it reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. (Category: Performance Metrics)
Award-Winning Song
The song bagged the Single of the Year award at the 1978 Country Music Association Awards. (Category: Awards)
Cover by John Fogerty
Renowned artist John Fogerty did a cover of the song "Heaven's Just a Sin Away" for his 2009 album, "The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again". (Category: Cover Versions)
Connection to Kelly Willis
Another popular American country music artist, Kelly Willis, also covered "Heaven's Just a Sin Away" in her debut album titled "Well Travelled Love" in 1990. (Category: Cover Versions)
Association with The Kendalls
The Kendalls comprised father-daughter duo Royce Kendall and Jeannie Kendall, who were best known for this song. (Category: Artist Information)
Theme of the Song
The song's lyrics revolve around the theme of succumbing to temptation despite knowing it's a sin, hence the catchy line, "Heaven's Just a Sin Away." (Category: Lyrics)
Influence on Country Music
Given its commercial success and recognition, the song had a significant influence on the late 70s country music scene, helping to define the prevailing sound of that era. (Category: Music Influence)
Impact on The Kendalls' Career
Following their hit with “Heaven’s Just a Sin Away”, The Kendalls enjoyed a streak of top-10 hits on the country charts, sealing their legacy as one of the iconic duos in country music. (Category: Artist Information)

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