Closest Thing to Heaven (Kane Gang song)

"Closest Thing to Heaven" is a song by English pop band the Kane Gang, released in 1984 as the second single from their debut studio album, The Bad and Lowdown World of the Kane Gang (1985).

"Closest Thing to Heaven"
Single by the Kane Gang
from the album The Bad and Lowdown World of the Kane Gang
B-side	"Mighty Day"
Released	1984
Genre	Sophisti-pop
Length	3:52
Label	Kitchenware London
Songwriter(s)	Martin Brammer David Brewis
Producer(s)	Pete Wingfield
The Kane Gang singles chronology
"Small Town Creed" (1984) "Closest Thing to Heaven" (1984) "Respect Yourself" (1984)

Track listing and formats

• UK 7-inch single^[1]

A. "Closest Thing to Heaven" – 3:52

B. "Mighty Day" – 3:42

• UK 12-inch single^[2]

A. "Closest Thing to Heaven" – 5:02

B1. "Mighty Day" – 3:44

B2. "Bride of Smalltown Mudwrestles with Abbott & Costello in Outer Space" (3D Mad Mix 11 Creed) – 5:06

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Closest Thing to Heaven"

Chart (1984)	Peak position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[3]	57
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4]	22
Ireland (IRMA)[5]	16
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[6]	32
UK Singles (OCC)[7]	12