Hungry for Heaven
| "Hungry for Heaven" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Los Angeles, California, USA | ||||
| Genre | Pop metal[1][2] | |||
| Length | 4:10 | |||
| Label | Vertigo | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ronnie James Dio, Jimmy Bain | |||
| Producer(s) | Ronnie James Dio | |||
| Dio singles chronology | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
 International version | ||||
"Hungry for Heaven" is the seventh single released by
LP Sacred Heart, although it was originally written for the movie Vision Quest
, appearing both in the film and on the associated soundtrack album.
Many different versions of the single exist; the original
promotional release.[4]
The single peaked at #30 on the Billboard
Top Album Tracks chart. A different version of this song also made an appearance in the 1985 movie Vision Quest
.
The song's main guitar riff was heavily inspired by The Who's song "Baba O'Riley".
Chart performance
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| 72 | |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[6] | 30 |
References
- ^ Mathis, Shayne (2015-05-15). "Celebrate DIO's Legacy With This Round-up Of 12 Of His Greatest Songs". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ Little, Michael H. (2020-05-11). "Graded on a Curve: Dio, Holy Diver". The Vinyl District. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ Tapio Keihänen. "Tapio's Ronnie James Dio Pages: Dio 12" Single Discography, May 1983-March 1986". Dio.net. Retrieved 2007-03-08.
- ^ Tapio Keihänen. "Tapio's Ronnie James Dio Pages: Dio 7" Single Discography, May 1983-March 1986". Dio.net. Retrieved 2007-03-08.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ "Dio Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
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