I really Love this version a lot ,I bought the cd of Heaven and earth , when it was released,and I recommend this album if you like the 70's sound , Deep Purple and of course Richie
On my little page ( sorry it's in french..but for the pics and samples audios it's ok for you , by the way there is an interview of richie about his gear in English..quite interesting)
http://sambora.bravereflections.com/
I put a small article (scroll down ,some of the first post) of the collaboration of Richie on Heaven & Earth
with some pics of richie with ian hersey