"Heaven Can Wait" is the song by British-French singer and actress Charlotte Gainsbourg from her third studio album IRM. The song prominently features Beck, who wrote the song and produced IRM, on backing vocals. It was chosen as the iTunes Pick of the Week on March 2, 2010.Heringer, Mark (2010-03-02). Charlotte Gainsbourg (featuring Beck) - Heaven Can Wait www.mark-heringer.com. Retrieved 2010-06-14.
Music video Synopsis The music video for "Heaven Can Wait" was directed by Keith Schofield. Various scenes are featured as Charlotte Gainsbourg and Beck sing: a dinosaur in a wig (in a bathtub), a giant rat getting held up at knife point, a man in a SpongeBob costume getting tackled by the police, an astronaut with pancakes for a head, a man racing a flying axe, and another man with half a beard.
Reception The music video for "Heaven Can Wait" was included on Pitchfork Media's Top Music Videos of 2009.(2009-11-30). The Top Music Videos of 2009 Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2010-06-26. It was also placed at #16 on the "Top 20 Best Music Videos of 2009" by SPIN.Reilly, Phoebe (2009-01-14). The 20 Best Videos of 2009 SPIN. Retrieved 2010-06-14.
Track listing UK CD singleCharlotte Gainsbourg Featuring Beck – Heaven Can Wait Discogs. Retrieved 2010-06-14. "Heaven Can Wait" – 2:42 "Heaven Can Wait (Chris Taylor Of Grizzly Bear Remix)" – 2:15 "Heaven Can Wait (Nosaj Thing Remix) " – 3:17 "Heaven Can Wait (Jackson Escalator Remix)" – 7:05
Awards YearCategoryResult Antville Music Video Awards(2009-01-29). Antville Music Video Awards 2009: the winners PromoNews. Retrieved 2010-06-27.2009Best Music Video of the YearBest Art Direction
Charts Chart (2009)PeakPositionBelgian Tip Chart (Flanders)Charlotte Gainsbourg & Beck - Heaven Can Wait Ultratop. Retrieved 2010-06-14.22Belgian Singles Chart (Wallonia)34Japan Hot 100 Singles[ Heaven Can Wait - Charlotte Gainsbourg] Billboard. Retrieved 2010-06-14.61
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