"7th Heaven" is a song by Canadian singer and actress

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. The track was released as a promotional single to support the 1985 soundtrack to the film, ''

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'', starring Vanity,

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, and Julius J. Carry III. The song was co-written and produced by Bill Wolfer and released as a single. To help promote the soundtrack album release, Vanity appeared on various talk shows including ''

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'', in which she discussed the film and also performed the song.Vanity Live on Merv Griffin Show
/ref> For her appearance, Vanity wore the "7th Heaven" blue and silver dress she had worn in the film.

Music video

The music video theme shows Vanity as her film character Laura Charles, who is a singer and video DJ at the popular 7th Heaven club. She makes her entrance performing "7th Heaven", as an elevator lowers her below to the dance floor in the night club. A large video screen is shown behind her, as it shows her performing the song in the night club.

Credits

*Produced by Bill Wolfer *Written by Bill Wolfer and Vanity

References

External links

The Last Dragon: Soundtrack Album (1985)Vanity songs: "7th Heaven"
* {{authority control 1985 songs Vanity (singer) songs Songs written by Vanity (singer) Motown singles