Belinda Carlisle - Leave A Light On Apr 2026

The track was a product of the highly successful creative partnership between and Ellen Shipley , the duo behind Carlisle's signature hit "Heaven Is a Place on Earth".

According to Shipley, the lyrics reflect a philosophy of self-discovery within relationships—the idea that you can only be in a healthy partnership once you are a "full, authentic person". Belinda Carlisle - Leave A Light On

Belinda Carlisle's remains one of the most defining power ballads of the late 1980s. Released in September 1989 as the lead single from her third studio album, Runaway Horses , the track solidified her status as a global solo superstar after leaving The Go-Go's. The Iconic Slide Guitar The track was a product of the highly

The Australian singer-songwriter has performed the track in live sessions. Released in September 1989 as the lead single

"Leave a Light On" was a major international success, peaking at and reaching the top five in several countries, including the UK and Ireland. It is often cited as her last major global hit before her transition back to working with The Go-Go's in the early 90s. Notable Covers