Heavenly Action

"Heavenly Action" is a song by the British synthpop duo Erasure, released in November 1985 as their second single.

Contents

• 7 Mute MUTE42 UK
• 12 Mute 12MUTE42 UK
• 12 Mute L12MUTE42 UK
• 2x12 Mute D12MUTE42 UK
• CD Mute CDMUTE42 UK
• Cover versions
• References

Issued by Mute Records in the UK and Sire Records in the U.S., the single proved to be the second commercial failure for the duo (following "Who Needs Love Like That").

The mid-tempo pop song, written by Erasure members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, is a straightforward ode to love. The music video was directed by John Scarlett Davies and produced by Nick Verden for Aldabra. It features Clarke and Bell in an outer space/celestial setting, with several young children appearing as angels.

To this day, "Heavenly Action" remains Erasure's lowest-charting single on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 100. In the United States, "Heavenly Action" was paired with "Who Needs Love Like That" on the 12 inch single and, as a double-sided hit, climbed to number eight on the U.S. Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.

The song was later included on the duo's debut album Wonderland, released in June 1986.