Close Enough to Perfect
Alabama
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Sometimes her morning coffee's way too strong And sometimes what she says she says all wrong But right or wrong she's there beside me Like only a friend would be And that's close enough to perfect for me Now she's been known to wear her pants too tight And drinking puts her out just like a light Heaven know's she's not an angel, but she'd really like to be And that's close enough to perfect for me She kisses me each morning And smiles her sleepy smile And she don't have to say it I can see it in her eyes Don't you worry about my woman Or what you think she ought to be 'Cause she's close enough to perfect for me Well sometimes she gets down and starts to cry But then again a lady has a right She's everything I ever wanted, she's all I'll ever need She's close enough to perfect for me She kisses me each morning And smiles her sleepy smile And she don't have to say it I can see it in her eyes Don't you worry about my woman Or what you think she ought to be 'Cause she's close enough to perfect for me Oh, she's close enough to perfect for me
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Written by: CARL CHAMBERS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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16 facts about this song
Song Details"Close Enough to Perfect" is a song by American country band, Alabama.
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Release DateThe song was released in August 22, 1982.
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Album AppearanceIt was included in their album “Mountain Music” which was released in 1982.
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Songwriting CreditsIt was written by Carl Chambers.
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Billboard Country ChartsThe song was a big hit, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States.
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GenreThe song falls under the Country and Southern Rock genres.
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LineupThe band Alabama at the time of recording was composed of Randy Owen (lead vocals), Teddy Gentry (bass, harmony vocals), Jeff Cook (lead guitar, harmony vocals), and Mark Herndon (drums).
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LyricsThe song talks about a man's love for his partner, describing how she may not be perfect to the world, but to him she's "close enough to perfect for me"
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Commercial SuccessThe song was part of the 1982 album “Mountain Music” which became one of the band's most commercially successful albums, reaching multi-platinum status.
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Other Chart PositionsBesides topping the U.S. country chart, “Close Enough to Perfect” also peaked at number 65 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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LengthThe song duration is 3 minutes and 33 seconds, making it one of the shorter songs on the “Mountain Music” album.
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Music VideoA music video was produced for "Close Enough to Perfect," featuring the group performing the song against a scenic, outdoor backdrop.
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AwardsThough "Close Enough to Perfect" itself did not win any awards, the album "Mountain Music" from which it originates won the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1982.
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Critic ReviewsThe song received positive reviews from critics, who lauded its sweet and tender lyrics, as well as Alabama's harmonious performance.
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Fan FavouriteThe song remains a fan favorite and is often included in the setlist for Alabama’s concerts and live performances.
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Legacy"Close Enough to Perfect" has been cited as a defining song of Alabama's early career, solidifying their status as country music superstars.
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