When You've Been Blessed (Feels Like Heaven)

"When You've Been Blessed (Feels Like Heaven)" is a song by American singer Patti LaBelle. It was written by LaBelle, Nona Hendryx, Nathanial Wilkie, and James "Budd" Ellison for her 1991 album Burnin', while production was overseen by the latter. The song was released as the third single off the album in the spring of 1992.

"When You've Been Blessed (Feels Like Heaven)"
Single by Patti LaBelle
from the album Burnin'
ReleasedMarch 31, 1992
Length4:55
LabelMCA Records
Songwriter(s)
  • Patti LaBelle
  • Nona Hendryx
  • James "Budd" Ellison
  • Nathanial Wilkie
Producer(s)Ellison
Patti LaBelle singles chronology
"Somebody Loves You Baby (You Know Who It Is)"
(1991)
"When You've Been Blessed (Feels Like Heaven)"
(1992)
"When You Love Somebody (Saving My Love for You)"
(1992)
Music video
"When You've Been Blessed (Feels Like Heaven)" on YouTube

Critical reception

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Ron Wynn from AllMusic said the song "had decent production touches and frenetic vocals" in his review of Burnin'.[1] Cashbox wrote, "This single is a slow-paced track that has a real smooth sound to it. For the majority of the song, LaBelle holds back on those glass-shattering vocals that she's well known for. As a follow-up to her number one hit single, "Somebody Loves You", this one seems destined to follow along that same path. Beautiful song."[2]

Music video

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The official music video was directed by Jane Simpson.[3]

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from the liner notes of Gems.[4]

  • Patti LaBelle – vocals, writer
  • Nona Hendryx – writer
  • James R. "Budd" Ellison – producer, writer
  • Nathanial Wilkie – associate producer, writer

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (1992) Peak
position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] 4

Year-end charts

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Chart (1992) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 51

References

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  1. '^ Wynn, Ron. "Patti LaBelle – Burnin". AllMusic. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  2. ^ "Music Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Cashbox. April 11, 1992. p. 5. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  3. ^ "Patti LaBelle: When You've Been Blessed (Feels Like Heaven)". imdb.com. IMDb.com. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  4. ^ Gems (Media notes). Patti LaBelle. MCA Records. 1994.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ "Patti LaBelle Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  6. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1992". Billboard. Retrieved June 12, 2021.