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About Slice of Heaven
"Slice of Heaven" is a single by New Zealand singer/songwriter Dave Dobbyn with the band Herbs, released in 1986 on the soundtrack of the animated motion picture, Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tail Tale. The single was No. 1 on New Zealand music charts for eight weeks and in Australia for four. It also appeared on Dobbyn's 1988 album, Loyal.
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(Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da)(Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da)(Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da)(Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da)Hey, I got a lot of faith in youI'll stick with you kid, that's the bottom lineYeah, you have a lot of fun don't youAnd living with you is a ball of a timeHey beauty when the mood gets you downYour bottom lip's near dragging on the groundThat's when I gotta play the clown for youBlack humor made you kick your bluesHowdy angelWhere did you hide your wings?Her love shines over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven (slice of heaven)Warm moonlight over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven(He-he-he-he-heaven)Hey, I gotta lotta faith in youI'll stick with you kid, that's the bottom lineYeah, we have a lot of fun don't weAnd heaven has to be with you all the timeHey beauty when the mood gets you downYour bottom lip's near dragging on the groundThat's when I gotta play the clown for youBlack humor made me kick my bluesHowdy angelWhere did you hide your wings?Her love shines over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven (slice of heaven)Warm moonlight over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven, yeahHer love shines over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven (slice of heaven)Warm moonlight over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven, yeah(Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da)(Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da)Howdy angelWhere did you hide your wings?Her love shines over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven (slice of heaven)Warm moonlight over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven, yeahHer love shines over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven (slice of heaven)Warm moonlight over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven, yeahHer love shines over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven, yeah (slice of heaven)Warm moonlight over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven, yeahHer love shines over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven, yeah (slice of heaven)Warm moonlight over my horizon, she's a-
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Dave Dobbyn
Dave Dobbyn, ONZM (born 3 January 1957) is a New Zealand musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. In his early career he was a member of the rock group Th' Dudes and was the main creative force in pop band DD Smash. Since then he has released the majority of his recordings as a solo performer. more »
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Written by: Dave Dobbyn
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release"Slice of Heaven" was released in 1986. It was the theme song for the animated film "Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale". |
CollaborationThe song is a collaboration between New Zealand musician Dave Dobbyn and the band Herbs. |
Chart Success"Slice of Heaven" topped the New Zealand Singles Chart in 1986 and remained there for eight weeks. |
Australian ChartThe song also charted in Australia, reaching number 17 in the Australian Singles Chart. |
GenreThe track is an interesting blend of pop and rock, with some Pacific reggae influences evident due to Herbs' contribution to the track. |
Lyric InterpretationThe lyrics of the song are often interpreted as a reflection of Dobbyn's personal beliefs and experiences growing up in New Zealand. |
Utilization in Other Media"Slice of Heaven" continues to be used in New Zealand media with various advertising campaigns using the song. |
Iconic StatusThis song has achieved iconic status in New Zealand and is considered one of the best songs in the country's musical history. |
AccoladesIn 2001, the Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA) listed "Slice of Heaven" as one of the top 30 New Zealand songs of all time. |
Lead PerformerDave Dobbyn, the lead performer, is considered an icon in New Zealand music. He has won more than a dozen New Zealand music awards and has had many hit singles. |
Music VideoThe music video for "Slice of Heaven" features animations from the "Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale" and has received over a million views on YouTube. |
Large Band EnsembleHerbs, the collaborating band, were known for their large ensemble. At the time of recording "Slice of Heaven", Herbs had 10 members. |
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