(They Long to Be) Close to You
1970 single by The Carpenters / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"(They Long to Be) Close to You" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. The best-known version is that recorded by American duo The Carpenters for their second studio album Close to You (1970) and produced by Jack Daugherty. Released on May 14, 1970, the single topped both the US Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts. It also reached the top of the Canadian and Australian charts and peaked at number six on the charts of both the UK and Ireland. The record was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in August 1970.
Quick Facts Single by The Carpenters, from the album Close to You ...
"(They Long to Be) Close to You" | ||||
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Single by The Carpenters | ||||
from the album Close to You | ||||
B-side | "I Kept on Lovin' You" | |||
Released | May 14, 1970 | |||
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Label | A&M | |||
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Producer(s) | Jack Daugherty | |||
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"[They Long To Be] Close To You" on YouTube | ||||
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