Never Too Far

Mariah Carey

About Never Too Far

"Never Too Far" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey for her first soundtrack and eighth studio album, Glitter (2001). It was written and produced by herself and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The song was released as the album's second single on October 23, 2001, by Virgin Records America. The song is a mid-tempo ballad which lyrically deals with heartbreak. "Never Too Far" was used on the charity single "Never Too Far/Hero Medley", which combines the first verse of the song with a re-recorded version of the first verse and bridge of Carey's previous single "Hero" (1993). The single did not make much impact on the U. S. charts; however, it did reach the top forty in the UK and Australia, as part of a double A-side with "Don't Stop (Funkin' 4 Jamaica)". A radio edit of "Never Too Far" is release and found as the opening track of the song's release. Carey was unable to film a music video for the single as she was recovering from a breakdown. Instead, a video was created using a scene taken directly from the film Glitter, where Billie Frank (played by Carey) sings the song at Madison Square Garden during a concert. Carey promoted "Never Too Far/Hero" medley through live performances at the 2001 Radio Music Awards, her A Home For The Holidays With Mariah Carey TV special, and 18 years later on her Caution World Tour. 


Year:
2001
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You're with me
Till the bitter end
What we had transcends
This experience
Too painful to
Talk about
So I'll hold it in
Til my heart can mend
And be brave
Enough to love again
A place in time
Still belongs to us
Stays preserved
In my mind
In the memories
There is solace

Never too far away
I won't let time erase
One bit of yesterday
Cause I have learned that
Nobody can take your place
Though we can never be
I'll keep you close to me
When I remember

Glittering lights
Incandescent eyes
Still preserved
In my mind
In the memories
I'll find solace

Never too far away
I won't let time erase
One bit of yesterday
And I have learned that
Nobody can take your place
Though we can never be
I'll keep you close to me
And I'll remember

A place in time
Still belongs to us
Stays preserved
In my mind
In the memories
There is solace

Never too far away
I won't let time erase
One bit of yesterday
Cause I have learned that
Nobody can take your place
And though we can never be
I'll always think of
You and me
Always remember

Love

You're never too far

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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and released her self-titled debut studio album, Mariah Carey. The album went multi-platinum and spawned four consecutive number one singles, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following her marriage to Mottola in 1993, a series of hit records, including Emotions (1991), Music Box (1993) and Merry Christmas (1994), established her position as Columbia's highest-selling act. Daydream (1995), made music history when the second single, "One Sweet Day" a duet with Boyz II Men, spent a record sixteen weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100, and remains… more »

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Written by: CAREY, HARRIS III, LEWIS

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16 facts about this song

Album
"Never Too Far" is a single from Mariah Carey's first soundtrack album, "Glitter."
Release
The song was released in the United States on October 23, 2001, by Virgin Records America.
Co-producer
Besides Mariah Carey, the song was also produced by well-known producer and songwriter, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
Chart performance
"Never Too Far" peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart.
Composition
The song belongs to the R&B genre and is influenced by pop music. The lyrics revolve around longing and loss.
Movie connection
"Never Too Far" was used in the movie "Glitter," starring Mariah Carey herself.
Charity single
After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Mariah Carey combined "Never Too Far" with her cover version of "Hero" as a charity single.
Instrumentation
The song features strong vocal arrangement by Carey and the soft playing of piano and drums.
Recordings
Interestingly, Carey recorded the song in Capri, Italy, at the famous Capri Recording Studios.
Awards
Although it did not win, the song was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song of 2001 for the movie "Glitter".
Music video
A video was never created for the song due to Carey's hospitalization during the time of the single's release.
Popularity
Despite not having a music video and receiving little promotion, the song received positive reviews and has been performed at several live events.
Heroes Fund
All the profits from the sales of "Never Too Far/Hero Medley" were donated to the Heroes Fund, a charity in respect of the families of, and firefighters who died in, the 9/11 incident.
Personal Impact
Carey has stated in several interviews that this song is one of her personal favorites.
Song’s length
The song runs for about 4 minutes and 21 seconds, an average length for a pop song.
Backup Vocals
Carey provided the background vocals along with Melanie Daniels and Mary Ann Tatum.

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