365 Days of Song Recommendations: April 24

Could Heaven Ever Be Like This—Idris Muhammad

Idris Muhammad is hands down one of the finest drummers ever to grip a pair of sticks. If there’s a drum-heavy sample in a song, rest assured that Muhammad was likely considered in the process — if not downright selected. He toured with Sam Cooke, settled down with Curtis Mayfield, and then continued on to pave new musical paths for future drummers.

Let’s consider Could Heaven Ever Be Like This. There is no slow intro here. Hit play and you’re immediately transported to an atmosphere. It’s 1977, heart of the disco and soul era. You really feel the latter about halfway through the song, when it almost feels as if Marvin Gaye slipped in for a beat or two.

I feel music in your eyes
Rainbows in your kiss
I have never reached such heights
Could heaven ever be like this
I see your love song in your touch
A miracle exists, a miracle exists, a miracle exists
Sweet sensations are too much

The song has been sampled in recent years by a new generation of artists like Jamie XX, seeding Muhammad’s legendary status in modern-day pop culture. It’s just too good to not be passed down again and again.

“Could Heaven Ever Be Like This” is the 114th song on the exclusive #365Songs playlist. Check it out today!