Just to Be Close to You

Commodores

About Just to Be Close to You

"Just to Be Close to You" is a song by American R&B/funk band, Commodores, in 1976. Released from their album, Hot on the Tracks, it would become one of their biggest hits, spending two weeks at the top of the Hot Soul Singles chart and becoming their second Billboard Hot 100 top ten, peaking at number seven. The song was written and sung by Lionel Richie.


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2007
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Just to be close to you, girl
Just for a moment, well just for an hour
Just to be close to you, girl
Oh well ah baby

Ah you know I've been through so many changes in my life girl
Aw I've been up real high where I thought I didn't need anybody
Aw and then again I've been down real low where
There was no one in my life who needed me
Aw and I found that material things I, I thought had so much value
Aw girl didn't really have any value at all

That I was a lonely man
A man with no direction, with no purpose
With no one to love and no one to love me for, for me
Aw girl then you, then you came into my life
You made my jagged edges smooth
You made my, you made my direction so clear and you aw woman
You became my purpose my reason for livin' girl

You see you're my heart, you're soul
You're my stone inspiration, baby
Oh that's why I'm standin' here singin'
And opening my arms to you
I want to say child why don't ya

Take my hand
Ah we'll live in love forever
Yeah take my hand ooh,
We'll be alone you and me yeah
Take my hand
Girl we'll live our lives together, yeah together
Together yeah, ah ah together, together

Just to be close to you girl
Just for the moment baby, well, just for an hour
Just to be close to you girl, hey, hey ooh, ooh

I've been out there searchin' so very long baby
Searchin' to find somebody just like you
And for some folks it takes a lifetime, sugar
To find in this world a dream come true

Why don't ya
Take my hand
Oh, we'll live in love forever, yeah
Take my hand
Girl, we'll be alone you and me
Take my hand
We'll spend our lives together,
Together, together, ah ah together, together

Just to be close to you, girl
Just for the moment, ah just for the moment
Ah, just for the hour
Just to be close to you, girl
I need you baby

To make love, to be loved by you baby
To have your warm body close to mine
To whisper words that make you feel like a woman
Girl I know our love will stand the test of time

Just to be close to you, girl
For the moment baby, for the moment baby
For the moment baby
For the sugar, sugar, yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,

Hey girl I wanna say
Closer and closer, girl please hold me closer
My arms are still burnin'
Girl you got me yearnin' for your love
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

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Commodores

The Commodores is an American funk/soul band of the 1970s and 1980s. The members of the group met as mostly freshmen at Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) in 1968, and signed with Motown in November 1972, having first caught the public eye opening for The Jackson 5 while on tour. more »

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Written by: Lionel Richie

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11 facts about this song

Band Creation
The Commodores were formed in 1968 when the members were all students at the Tuskegee Institute. Lionel Richie was one of the founding members.
Initial Struggles
Before the success of "Just to Be Close to You", the band struggled to achieve mainstream success with their blending of soul, funk and R&B.
Song Release
"Just to Be Close to You" was released in September 1976 as part of the band's fifth studio album, "Hot on the Tracks".
Song Performance
This song quickly reached number one on the U.S. R&B chart and stayed there for two weeks. It also made it to number seven on the Billboard Hot 100.
Role of Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie was a significant force behind the song, participating in songwriting, as well as performing lead vocals.
Popular Reception
Many fans consider "Just to Be Close to You" to be a classic ballad that showcases Lionel Richie's vocal talents.
Shift in Musical Style
This song is often considered a turning point in the band's career, as it shifted their musical style more towards romantic ballads, which brought them even more success.
Influence
It helped to cement Lionel Richie's position as one of the premier balladeers of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Legacy
"Just to Be Close to You" remains a staple of classic R&B and soul stations.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists over the years, including The Gap Band and R&B singer, Avant.
Live Performances
Even after Lionel Richie left the band to pursue a successful solo career in 1982, "Just to Be Close to You" remained as a fixture in the Commodores' live performances.

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