
Known as the artist who "bridged the gap," Warwick's soulful blend of pop, gospel and R&B music transcended racial, cultural, national, and musical boundaries.
Throughout the 1980's and 1990's, Warwick collaborated with many of her musical peers, including Johnny Mathis, Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross, Jeffrey Osbourne, Kashif and Stevie Wonder. Warwick was also host of the hit television music show, "Solid Gold." In addition, she recorded several theme songs, including "Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams," for the popular television series "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous," and "The Love Boat," for the hit series from Aaron Spelling. More recently, Warwick recorded her first Christmas album entitled "My Favorite Time of the Year" featured jazzy interpretations of many holiday classics. In 2007, Rhino Records re-released the CD with new cover art, a critically acclaimed Gospel album, "Why We Sing," for Rhino/Warner Records, and a new jazz album, "Only Trust Your Heart," a collection of standards, celebrating the music of legendary composer Sammy Cahn for Sony Red/MPCA Records.
Dionne Warwick has won 5 Grammy Awards during her music career:
• 1969: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?"
• 1971: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "I'll Never Fall in Love Again"
• 1979: "Best Female R&B Vocal Performance" for the single, "Déjà Vu"
• 1979: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "I'll Never Love This Way Again"
• 1986: "Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal" for the single, "That's What Friends Are For"
Dionne Warwick was born in a musical family of which numerous superstars arose.
Warwick's sister Dee Dee Warwick had a successful singing career, Warwick's aunt is gospel singer Cissy Houston, and one of Warwick's cousins is Whitney Houston.
You'll Never Get to Heaven
Dionne Warwick Lyrics
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And she said it's really a sin to be mean and cruel
So remember if you're untrue
Angels up in heaven are looking at you
You'll never get to heaven if you break my heart
So be very careful not to make us part
You won't get to heaven if you break my heart
I've been hearin' rumors about how you play around
Though I don't believe what I hear, still it gets me down
If you ever should say goodbye
I'd feel so awful the angels would cry
You'll never get to heaven if you break my heart
So be very careful not to make us part
You won't get to heaven if you break my heart
(If you break my heart, if you break my heart)
I can hardly wait for the day when we say I do
It's a day I dreamed of so long now comin' true
You will promise to cherish me
If you break your promise the angels will see
You'll never get to heaven if you break my heart
So be very careful not to make us part
You won't get to heaven if you break my heart
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The lyrics of Dionne Warwick’s song "You'll Never Get To Heaven" are based on the premise that one should always follow the golden rule of kindness and not cause pain to others. The song’s protagonist warns her loved one that the angels in heaven are observing their actions and those who are cruel or untrue will never make it to heaven. She sends the message that breaking her heart will be a grave mistake and will lead to the end of the relationship. The song portrays the significance of trust, honesty and love in a relationship, without which it is not worth going to heaven.
The singer is fighting against the rumors she has heard about her lover's infidelity. She doesn't believe them, but the rumors have got her down. She expresses her desire to marry him and starts imagining the day when they will finally say “I do”. Despite her dreams, she warns him that if he ever breaks his promise to cherish her, the angels will be a witness, and he will never get to heaven. In this song, Dionne Warwick captures the essence of love and how it should be cherished and nurtured to lead a happy life. Moreover, she also highlights the consequences of betrayal in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Mother told me always to follow the golden rule
My mother taught me to treat others the way I want to be treated
And she said it's really a sin to be mean and cruel
She advised me that being mean and cruel is against the beliefs of our faith
So remember if you're untrue
So if you are not honest and faithful, remember
Angels up in heaven are looking at you
that even the angels up in heaven can see your misdeeds
You'll never get to heaven if you break my heart
You will never attain heaven if you hurt me
So be very careful not to make us part
So please do not do anything to end our relationship
You won't get to heaven if you break my heart
If you break my heart, you will not reach heaven
Oh, no
This outcome would be very unfortunate
I've been hearin' rumors about how you play around
I have been hearing rumors about your unfaithfulness
Though I don't believe what I hear, still it gets me down
Although I do not fully trust the rumors, they still make me sad
If you ever should say goodbye
If you ever decide to leave me
It would be so awful the angels would cry
It would be such a terrible event that even the angels would weep
I can hardly wait for the day when we say 'I do'
I am eagerly anticipating the day when we get married
It's a day I dreamed of so long now it's comin' true
It is a day that I have been imagining and hoping for, and now it is finally happening
You will promise to cherish me
You will make a vow to love and protect me
If you break your promise the angels will see
However, if you break that promise, the angels will witness it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sentric Music, Shemaroo Entertainment Limited
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David, BURT F. BACHARACH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@conniespade9022
Burt B. and Dionne Warwick the unforgettable pair in the 60's.
@Windband1
There aren't many things better than Burt Bacharach and Dionne!
@raymondgreene9600
You know that's right.
@oddbod8655
Absolutely!😁
@joeybonin7691
And Hal David.
@yampear
There is nothing better than Bacharach, David, and Warwick in this world.
@rdsims8809
Yes, there is. Being HAPPILY DIVORCED WITH A MONTHLY PAYMENT
@MrMusicbyMartin
Where did Burt Bacharach pull those amazing melodies from? And how did they find singers like Dionne who do justice to those incredible tunes? La la la la la la la la lala lala!
@cydniedonat7635
He was very selective on what voices could sing his songs. Great composer and writer. Few know about him.
@Suri-o7w
To be perfectly honest hadn't heard Dionne Warwick's version until NOW and I must say it's amazingly awesome ❤️🌹❤️🌹