About the song
(They Long to Be) Close to You is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and recorded by American pop duo The Carpenters. It was released in 1970 as the title track of their second studio album. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and Canada, and reached the top five in several other countries. It has been covered by many artists, including Richard Chamberlain, Dusty Springfield, and Elvis Presley.
The song is a ballad about the power of love and the desire to be close to someone special. The lyrics are simple but effective, and the melody is both beautiful and haunting. Karen Carpenter’s vocals are soft and expressive, perfectly capturing the emotion of the song.
“(They Long to Be) Close to You” is a classic example of the Carpenters’ signature sound. It is a timeless song that continues to be enjoyed by people of all ages.
The Carpenters were an American pop duo consisting of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. They were one of the most successful recording artists of the 1970s, with a string of hit singles including “(They Long to Be) Close to You”, “Top of the World”, and “Yesterday Once More”.
Karen Carpenter was born in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1950. She began studying piano at a young age, and she showed a natural talent for music. Her brother Richard was born in 1946, and he also showed a talent for music. He began playing the drums at a young age.
The Carpenters began performing together in the early 1960s. They released their first album, Offering, in 1969. The album was a commercial success, and it helped to launch their career.
The Carpenters released their second album, Close to You, in 1970. The album was even more successful than their first, and it spawned the hit singles “(They Long to Be) Close to You”, “We’ve Only Just Begun”, and “For All We Know”.
The Carpenters continued to release successful albums and singles throughout the 1970s. They won three Grammy Awards, and they were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.
Karen Carpenter died in 1983 from complications of anorexia nervosa. She was 32 years old. Richard Carpenter continues to perform and record music.
“(They Long to Be) Close to You” is a beautiful and timeless song that continues to be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a classic example of the Carpenters’ signature sound, and it is a testament to their talent and artistry.
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“The Carpenters – Close To You (They Long to Be)”
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 star light 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 star light 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.Why? Close to you
Why? Close to you
Ha, close to you
Why? Close to you