The Number One Song in Heaven

"The Number One Song in Heaven" is a disco song by American rock duo Sparks. Released as a single in 1979, the song was produced and co-written by electro-disco producer Giorgio Moroder. It became a top 20 hit in the UK, where it peaked at number 14. In addition to the standard black vinyl, both the 7" and 12" versions of the single were issued in a variety of coloured vinyl releases (red, blue, and green).

ReleasedMarch 23, 1979

Recorded1979

Genre

• Synth-pop^[1]
• disco
• hi-NRG

Length7:26

Quick facts Single by Sparks, from the album Nº 1 in Heaven ...

"The Number One Song in Heaven"
Single by Sparks
from the album Nº 1 in Heaven
Released	March 23, 1979
Recorded	1979
Genre	Synth-pop[1] disco hi-NRG
Length	7:26
Label	Virgin (1979) Roadrunner (1997)
Songwriters	Ron Mael Russell Mael Giorgio Moroder
Producer	Giorgio Moroder
Sparks singles chronology
"La Dolce Vita" (1979) "The Number One Song in Heaven" (1979) "Tryouts for the Human Race" (1979)
Music video
"The Number One Song in Heaven" on YouTube

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Sparks re-recorded the song in 1997, one version of which featured vocals by Scottish singer Jimmy Somerville of British synth-pop groups Bronski Beat and the Communards and orchestrations by Tony Visconti. This version peaked at number 70 in the UK, but was slightly more successful on the U.S. Billboard Dance Chart where it became a top 30 hit.