Thought I'd Died and Gone to Heaven

"Thought I'd Died and Gone to Heaven" is a song by Canadian singer and songwriter Bryan Adams, released in February 1992 by A&M Records as the fourth single from his sixth studio album, Waking up the Neighbours (1991). Penned by Robert Lange and Bryan Adams, the song became Adams' third chart-topper in his native Canada, reached 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and peaked at No. 8 in the United Kingdom.

Critical reception Larry Flick, Billboard magazine's reviewer, positively reviewed the song, reporting that the "anthemic chorus sounds like it was penned to be chanted in arenas".

Music video

The music video for "Thought I'd Died and Gone to Heaven" is shot in a barley field in the middle of the night with dolphins flying over Bryan Adams and his band.

Track listings Canadian and US cassette single; Japanese mini-CD single "Thought I'd Died and Gone to Heaven" "Summer of '69" (live)

UK 7-inch and cassette single "Thought I'd Died and Gone to Heaven" "Somebody" (live)

UK 12-inch single A1. "Thought I'd Died and Gone to Heaven" A2. "Somebody" (live) B1. "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" (single version)

UK and Australian CD single, Australian cassette single "Thought I'd Died and Gone to Heaven" "Somebody" (live) "Heat of the Night" (live)

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1992–1993) PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100) 30Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade) 2UK Airplay (Music Week) 4

Year-end charts Chart (1992)PositionAustralia (ARIA) 71Canada Top Singles (RPM) 18UK Airplay (Music Week) 67US Billboard Hot 100 74

Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United KingdomFebruary 10, 1992A&MAustraliaFebruary 1992 Date is incorrect; first charted in Australia on the week ending March 8.JapanApril 17, 1992Mini-CD

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