I Can't Get Close Enough

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About I Can't Get Close Enough

"I Can't Get Close Enough" is a song written by J. P. Pennington and Sonny LeMaire and recorded by American country music group Exile. It was released in August 1987 as the first single from the album Shelter from the Night. "I Can't Get Close Enough" was Exile's tenth and final number one country hit. The single went to number for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart.


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2007
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Anything, I would give anything
If I could only show you
How strong my passion is for you

But every time I've tried to tell you
I can't find the right words to say
No matter how hard I keep trying
I just haven't found a way

I can't get close enough, I can't get close enough to you
Just holding you tight, all night, doesn't seem to do
I can't get near enough, I can't get near enough of you
But you know that, it's a good kind of thing I'm going through

Everywhere, I would go everywhere
Right beside you, if that would prove my love for you
Wherever you lead, I would follow, it makes no difference, you see
I'd give anything to make you understand how much you mean to me

I can't get close enough, I can't get close enough to you
Just holding you tight, all night, doesn't seem to do
I can't get near enough, I can't get near enough of you
But you know that, it's a good kind of thing I'm going through

Oh, I can't get close enough, I can't get close enough to you
Just holding you tight, all night, doesn't seem to do
I can't get near enough, I can't get near enough of you
But you know that, it's a good kind of thing I'm going through
But you know that, it's a good kind of thing I'm going through

Got to get closer, near enough, near enough for you
(Oh, I've got to get closer)
Close enough, got to get closer, near enough, near enough
(Near enough for you)

Close enough, got to get closer
Near enough for you
Close enough, got to get closer
(Oh, I've got to get closer)
Near enough
(Near enough)

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Exile

Exile means to be away from one's home (i.e. city, state or country), while either being explicitly refused permission to return and/or being threatened with imprisonment or death upon return. It can be a form of punishment and solitude. more »

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"I Can't Get Close Enough" is a song performed by the American band Exile. It was released as a country song in 1987, highlighting the band's successful transition from pop to country music.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in Exile's album "Shelter From The Night", which was the band's second project under the Epic Records label.
Chart Performance
This track managed to hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. This was Exile's last single to achieve this feat.
Song Duration
"I Can't Get Close Enough" runs for approximately 5 minutes and 8 seconds, offering a true delight for country music fans with its heartfelt lyrics and catchy melody.
Songwriters
The track was penned by Exile band members J.P. Pennington and Sonny LeMaire. Both were core members of the band and played significant roles in shaping Exile's music style.
Video Making
The music video for "I Can't Get Close Enough" was directed by David Hogan, who has numerous country music videos under his belt.
Legacy
Despite being one of the later singles from the band, "I Can't Get Close Enough" continues to be one of the most loved and recognized songs in Exile's discography.
Transition
Exile originally was a rock band best known for their hit "Kiss You All Over" in 1978, but "I Can't Get Close Enough" is a testament to their successful transition into country music in the 1980s.
Band Members
Besides J.P. Pennington and Sonny LeMaire, the other members of Exile during the time this song was recorded were Steve Goetzman, Marlon Hargis and Les Taylor.
Grammy Win
Although "I Can't Get Close Enough" itself didn't win any awards, Exile received a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1984, cementing their status in the country music genre.
Live Performances
"I Can't Get Close Enough" remains a popular song during Exile's live performances, reflecting the band's harmonious sound and demonstrating their chemistry and passion.

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