The Closer You Get

Alabama

About The Closer You Get

"The Closer You Get" is a song recorded by American country music band Alabama. It was released in April 1983 as the title track and second single from Alabama's album The Closer You Get....


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1998
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The closer you get, the further I fall
I'll be over the edge now in no time at all
I'm fallin' faster and faster and faster with no time to stall
The closer you get, the further I fall

The things that you say to me
The look on your face
Brings out the man in me
Do I see a trace in your eyes of love

The closer you get, the further I fall
I'll be over the edge now in no time at all
I'm fallin' faster and faster and faster with no time to stall
The closer you get, the further I fall

Could I be dreamin'
Is this really real
'Cause there's something magic
The way that I feel in your arms tonight

The closer you get, the further I fall
I'll be over the edge now in no time at all
I'm fallin' faster and faster and faster with no time to stall
The closer you get, the further I fall

Keep fallin', oh, yeah, yeah, keep fallin', mm, fallin', oh, yeah, yeah, I'm fallin'
Yes, I'm fallin' (Yes, I'm fallin' Yes, I'm fallin')
Yes, I'm fallin' (Yes, I'm fallin' Yes, I'm fallin')
Yes, we're fallin' (Yes, we're fallin' Yes, we're fallin')

The closer you get, the further I fall
I'll be over the edge now in no time at all
I'm fallin' faster and faster and faster with no time to stall
The closer you get, the further I fall

The closer you get, the further I fall
I'll be over the edge now in no time at all
I'm fallin' faster and faster and faster with no time to stall
The closer you get, the further I fall

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Alabama

Alabama is a country music and southern rock band from Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. The band was founded in 1969 by Randy Owen (lead vocals, Rhythm Guitar) and his cousin Teddy Gentry (bass guitar, background vocals), soon joined by Jeff Cook (Lead Guitar, fiddle, keyboards). In 1973, after Owen's graduation from Jacksonville State University, they gave up their day jobs and weekend gigs. The group, formerly known as "Wildcountry", left Fort Payne and Lookout Mountain to explore the possibilities of the club scene in surrounding coastal South Carolina. The band is often credited with bringing country music groups (as opposed to solo vocalists) into the mainstream, paving the way for the success of today's top country groups. Since i… more »

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Written by: MARK EUGENE GRAY, JAMES PENNINGTON

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Album Information
"The Closer You Get" is a track from the album of the same name by Alabama, a popular American country band. The album was the band's sixth studio album, released in 1983.
Chart Success
The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in June 1983. It was the second of three chart-toppers from the album "The Closer You Get".
Songwriters
"The Closer You Get" was penned by songwriters Mark Gray and J.P. Pennington. Both were members of the band Exile, a group known for both their country and pop hits.
Awards
Alabama's "The Closer You Get" album won the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1983. However, the title track itself wasn't singled out for any awards.
Cover Version
Before Alabama popularized "The Closer You Get", the song was covered by Don King in 1981, reaching the 27th spot on Billboard's Hot Country Singles.
Unique Genre Mix
Alabama is known for their blend of traditional country music and southern rock styles, and "The Closer You Get" is one of the songs that reflects this unique genre mix.
Song Theme
"The Closer You Get" is a love song which incorporates the use of metaphors. The narrators compare their longing and desire for their loved ones to the inevitable approach of a freight train, creating a vivid visual image for listeners.
Band Recognition
The success of songs like "The Closer You Get" helped cement Alabama's position as one of the most successful bands in country music history. They have over 30 number one country records and have sold millions of records worldwide.
Notable Record
As of 2021, Alabama was the most charted band (not solo act) in the history of the Hot Country Songs Billboard with 33 number-one singles, "The Closer You Get" being one of them.
Music Video
The music video that was released along with the song was set in a sepia tone and starts with a close-up shot of the band's lead vocalist, Randy Owen. It provided the viewers with a visual narrative to accompany the already compelling lyrics of the song.

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