(They Long to Be) Close to You

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About (They Long to Be) Close to You

"(They Long to Be) Close to You" is a song recorded by American duo the Carpenters for their second studio album Close to You (1970). It was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and produced by Jack Daugherty. Released on May 15, 1970, the song topped both the US Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts. It also reached the top of the Canadian and Australian charts, and peaked at number six on the charts of both the UK and Ireland. The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in August 1970.  


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1998
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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

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

Wa, close to you
Wa, close to you
Ha, close to you
La, close to you

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Carpenters

The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo of Karen and Richard Carpenter. They produced a distinct soft musical style, combining Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's arranging and composition skills. more »

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Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David, BURT F. BACHARACH

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11 facts about this song

Creation & Original Release
"(They Long to Be) Close to You" was written by the renowned duo Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
First Performers
The song was first recorded by Richard Chamberlain and released as a single in 1963. However, it did not gain much attention or chart success at the time.
Famous Cover
The version that propelled the song to fame was covered by The Carpenters in 1970. This cover was the phenomenon that shot the song to international recognition.
Chart Performance
The Carpenters' version of the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks in July 1970 and went on to stay in the charts for 16 weeks.
Grammy Success
"(They Long to Be) Close to You" won the Carpenters a Grammy Award in 1971 for Best Contemporary Performance by a Duo, Group, or Chorus.
Continued Popularity
The song has been covered by many other artists post the Carpenter's version, including Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, and Burt Bacharach himself.
Distinctive Feature
The song is known for its distinctive flute line played during the instrumental part, which has become a signature element of the tune.
Karen Carpenter’s Key Change
In the Carpenters' version, Karen Carpenter decided to change the key from the original E-flat major to B-flat major, which better suited her vocal range.
Notable Use in Movies
This song has been used in several well-known films like the 1981 comedy ‘Arthur’, and it played significant roles in films like ‘Shrek Forever After’ and ‘Simpsons Movie’.
International Success
Beyond the US, the song also hit number 1 in Canada, number 3 in the UK, and number 2 in Australia.
Legacy
Notably, "(They Long to Be) Close to You" is often associated with the Carpenters despite being originally recorded by another artist, illustrating the powerful impact of their version.

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