(They Long to Be) Close to You
Burt Bacharach
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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 And the angels got together And decided to create a dream come true So they sprinkled moon dust In your hair of golden 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 And 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.
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Written by: BURT F. BACHARACH, HAL DAVID, CHUN YAT LEI
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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.
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First PerformersThe 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.
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Famous CoverThe 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.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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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.
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Continued PopularityThe song has been covered by many other artists post the Carpenter's version, including Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, and Burt Bacharach himself.
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Distinctive FeatureThe song is known for its distinctive flute line played during the instrumental part, which has become a signature element of the tune.
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Karen Carpenter’s Key ChangeIn 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.
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Notable Use in MoviesThis 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’.
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International SuccessBeyond the US, the song also hit number 1 in Canada, number 3 in the UK, and number 2 in Australia.
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LegacyNotably, "(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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