Burning The Ground Exclusive
This Disco Friday, we turn the glitterball spotlight on a high-energy classic that perfectly fused Motown soul with the pounding heartbeat of disco: Bonnie Pointer’s electrifying version of “Heaven Must Have Sent You.”
Released in 1979 as a single from her 1978 self-titled solo debut for Motown, “Heaven Must Have Sent You” reimagined the 1966 Elgins hit as a joyous, campy, floor-filling anthem. Pointer—who had just left the Pointer Sisters to go solo—brought her dynamic voice, infectious personality, and disco ambition to the project.
In fact, the idea to remake this Motown staple as a disco track was Bonnie’s own inspiration. After hearing the Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.”, she realized how well “Heaven Must Have Sent You” could work in a similarly energetic arrangement. She took the idea straight to Berry Gordy, telling him she wanted to cut the track along with another Motown oldie, “When I’m Gone”, simply because—as she put it—“I’ve always dug them.”
Produced by Gordy himself along with Jeffrey Bowen, the result is pure disco magic. From the joyful handclaps and punchy horns to Bonnie’s unforgettable spoken-word breakdown (that “I go crazy when you touch me…” moment is iconic), the track captured everything that made the disco era so irresistible.
The 12″ disco remix helped catapult the song into clubs and onto charts, reaching #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #8 on the U.S. Dance chart. It also became Bonnie’s signature solo hit, and remains a beloved staple of retro DJ sets and roller rinks everywhere.
Over 40 years later, “Heaven Must Have Sent You” still shines bright—a perfect marriage of Motown nostalgia and disco decadence. Put it on, turn it up, and let Bonnie take you on a glittering ride straight to disco heaven.
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SIDE A:
Heaven Must Have Sent You (New Version) 7:14
SIDE B:
Heaven Must Have Sent You (LP Version) 5:15
Producer – Berry Gordy
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Heaven Must Have Sent You | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #11 |
| 1978 | Heaven Must Have Sent You | U.S. Billboard Dance / Disco | #8 |
| 1978 | Heaven Must Have Sent You | U.S. Billboard Black Singles | #52 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Motown – M 00020 D1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1979
Genre: Electronic
Style: Disco
CREDITS:
- Producer – Jeffrey Bowen
- Songwriter – Holland-Dozier-Holland
NOTES:
Side B: From the album, “Bonnie Pointer”
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