Close to You
Burt Bacharach
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Why do birds suddenly appear Every time you are near Just like me, they long to be Close to you Why do stars fall down from the sky Every time you walk by Just like me, they long to be Close to you On the day that you were born The angels got together And decided to create a dream come true So they sprinkled moon dust In your hair of gold And starlight in your eyes of blue That is why all the girls in town Follow you all around Just like me, they long to be Close to you Just like me, they long to be Close to you Close to you Close to you Close to you Close to you Why do birds suddenly appear Every time you are near Just like me, they long to be Close to you Why do stars fall down from the sky Every time you walk by Just like me, they long to be Close to you On the day that you were born The angels got together And decided to create a dream come true So they sprinkled moon dust In your hair of gold And starlight in your eyes of blue That is why all the girls in town Follow you all around Just like me, they long to be Close to you
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Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David, BURT F. BACHARACH
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Close to You" was composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, two of the most successful songwriters in modern music industry.
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Initial ReleaseThe song was actually first released by Richard Chamberlain in 1963 as a single but it didn't get much recognition.
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Carpenters' VersionBurt Bacharach reintroduced it to Richard and Karen Carpenter in
1970 which ultimately became their biggest hit.
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Commercial Success"Close to You" reached top of the charts: it became the Carpenters' breakout hit single and remained at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 4 weeks.
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Grammy AwardsThe song won the duo two Grammy Awards in 1971 for Best Contemporary Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus and, the Song of the Year.
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Other CoversOver the years, "Close to You" has been covered by hundreds of artists worldwide but none has been as successful as Carpenters’ version.
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Unique Vocal TreatmentOne of the hallmarks of the song is Karen Carpenter's voice using her contralto vocal range, which adds a unique touch to the melody.
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Persistence of Burt BacharachInterestingly, Burt Bacharach almost didn't give the song to the Carpenters. He only decided to after working with them and realizing the potential of Karen's voice.
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Song's Influence"Close to You" has been featured in numerous movies, TV shows, and commercials because of its timeless appeal.
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Carpenters’ Signature SongEven though Carpenters had many hits in their career, "Close to You" is often recognized as their signature song.
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