Close Enough For Love
Tony Bennett
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You and I, an unmatched pair Took the time to touch, to share Worlds apart the night we met We braved the odds and won the bet Not perfect yet But close enough for love How old-fashioned, pure romance We shared a kiss, we shared the dance We shared the body and bouquet And we'll taste the wine another day When you and I Are close enough for love Not just lovers, more than friends Who knows where one starts and one ends Tracing lights through sleepless nights That I'll remember always, always Long goodbyes and tearful looks Hold up well in poems and in books But you and I have life to hold The greatest story never told Not perfect yet But close enough for love
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Written by: JOHNNY MANDEL, PAUL H. WILLIAMS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Music Genre"Close Enough for Love" is a classic jazz number, reflecting Tony Bennett's iconic style.
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Album NameThe song was featured on Tony Bennett's album "The Art of Excellence," which was released in 1986.
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Return to Recording"The Art of Excellence", including the song "Close Enough for Love," marked Bennett's return to recording after a decade-long hiatus.
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Songwriters"Close Enough for Love" was composed by Johnny Mandel, with lyrics written by Paul Williams.
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Grammy WinThe album "The Art of Excellence" earned Tony Bennett a Grammy award, with "Close Enough for Love" being a significant contribution to this win.
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CollaborationKnown for his collaborations, Tony Bennett performed "Close Enough for Love" with his regular pianist, Ralph Sharon, contributing to the song's success.
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Post-retirement SuccessAlthough Tony Bennett contemplated retirement before releasing "The Art of Excellence," the album was incredibly successful, re-establishing him as an influential artist in the music industry.
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Song's Reception"Close Enough for Love" was well-received by audiences and critics alike, appreciated for its deep sentiment and Bennett's emotive delivery.
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Height of CareerThe release of "Close Enough for Love" marked what many consider to be the peak of Tony Bennett's recording career.
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Age FactorAt the time of the release of “Close Enough for Love” in 1986, Tony Bennett was in his 60s. But his age didn’t keep him from connecting with jazz fans worldwide.
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Song Theme"Close Enough for Love" is a poignant ballad about the closeness, intimacy, and delicacy of love.
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Bennett's FavoriteTony Bennett has often expressed his love for the song, referring to it as one of his favorites of his recorded catalog.
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Song CoversFollowing Bennett's success, other artists including Peggy Lee have performed cover versions of "Close Enough for Love."
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