Letra, tradução e música de The Closer I Get To You de Roberta Flack - De novo e de novo / Eu tentei dizer a mim mesmo que nós / Nunca poderiamos ser mais do que amigos / … Your love has captured me. "[37] Spence D. of IGN Music commented "By the time Beyoncé has teamed up with the granddaddy of contemporary love jams, Luthor Vandross, on 'The Closer I Get To You', her album has descended into somewhat generic terrain. Hathaway had died by the time the music video was shot, so as his verse plays, the camera zooms into a picture of Hathaway located on a table behind Flack's shoulder. Sure, her vocals are on point and the music is adequately slick. You know that terrible "gotta go" feeling that seems to get stronger and stronger the closer you get to your front door? PLAY FULL SONG. [58] This version of the song contains digital keyboards and slick production. When Nadiene and Devon meet by chance at a nightclub, there is no question that there is a sparking connection between the pair thus the beginning of a beautiful relationship that centers around their growing love for one another. Music Video. Check out our editors' picks for the movies and shows we're excited about this month, like Mortal Kombat, "Them," and Stowaway. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. The closer I get to you The more you'll make me see By giving me all you've got Your love has captured me. Pepe Marquez. [22] The video begins with Flack's singing while sitting by a piano in a candle-lit room. Sign-in or Try it free for 3 months. Storyline. It became a major crossover hit, becoming Flack's biggest commercial hit after her success with … 1. [12] Author of 1001 Ways to Be Romantic, Gregory J. P. Godek, included the song in a list of "Best Love Song Duets". Frequently Asked Questions. GET SPRING OFFER. PLAY FULL SONG. [42] Pamelia S. Phillips, the author of Singing for Dummies, credited Knowles' vocal performance on "The Closer I Get to You" as one of her best. [48] On the airplay component of this chart, the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, "The Closer I Get to You" spent eight weeks and reached a peak of number 60. Add the first question. [23], Beyoncé Knowles and Luther Vandross's 2003 cover version of the song appeared on both Vandross' final album Dance with My Father and Knowles' solo debut Dangerously in Love. This song is sung by Superstar. [51][52][53], In 1990, Toshinobu Kubota and Lynn Davis performed a live duet rendition of the song. 2 talking about this. 3:11. Pepe Marquez Pop. A Love Like This. Janet Kay's The Closer I Get to You cover of Roberta Flack feat. [11] Alan Light of Vibe magazine characterized it as intimate and effortless as an overheard conversation. Phil & Brenda Nicholas. LYRICS. [35] Erika Ramirez of Billboard magazine also noted that "While the singer holds her own alongside the legend, the quiet storm duet feels out of place considering the electrifying feel of majority of the album. The Closer I Get To You. [32] It was serviced to US urban contemporary and urban adult contemporary radio on June 13, 2004. OVERVIEW. The closer I get to you The more you make me see Like giving me all you got Your love has captured me Over and over again I try to tell myself That…. "The Closer I Get to You" is a romantic ballad performed by singer-songwriter Roberta Flack and soul musician Donny Hathaway. With Talitha Lindo, Louis McSherry-Williams, Esther Martin, Dean Christian. This FAQ is empty. The Closer I Get To You - Franco Open Db tuning (Db, Ab, Db, F, Ab, Db) Chord names are approximate, feel free to play around with the chord shapes, this sounds about right to me though. And all the while inside. "The Closer I Get to You" was not originally written as a duet. [40] Rob Fitzpatrick of NME stated that "it's the irredeemably cheesy ballad with 80s cornball Luther Vandross that will make the voices in your head demand hot, fresh blood. Album . Ab: 779777 F: 446444 (alternate between this and 447444 towards end of measure) Db: xx0340 Eb: 222222 Ab *: x02300 F#: 557555 Ab, F x4 Get up to 3 months free. The song was covered by American pop singer Johnny Mathis on his 2008 album, A Night to Remember. [15] Devon Jarvis of Women's Health included Flack and Hathaway's version of "The Closer I Get to You" in "Favorite Karaoke Duets". YourDanceFloorTv. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. It's not all in your head-it's a real thing called latchkey incontinence. Closer I Get To You . The depression also caused mood swings, which adversely affected his partnership with Flack,[5] who, following Hathaway's death, would tell Jet magazine: I tried to reach out to Donny. I knew it was real. [59] The song was also included on Brown's compilation album Money in My Pocket: Anthology 1970-1995.[60]. Add the first question. The song is written in the key of A major and follows the chord progression Dmaj9–C♯m7–F♯m7–Amaj7. It is set in the key of E♭ major, and follows the chord progression Gm7–Cm7–E♭maj9–A♭. Could never be more than friends. Top Songs By Pepe Marquez. Their version was recorded at The Hit Factory and the Right Track Studios, in New York City. [64], Contemporary jazz acoustic guitarist Peter White covered the song on his 1994 rendition-packed album Reflections featuring Boney James on the tenor saxophone. The first was released by Mtume on their 1978 album Kiss This World Goodbye, sung by James Mtume and Tawatha Agee. The video ends with Flack's mouthing some of Hathaway's lyrics as she fades into the camera's view of the room lit by a single candle. [21], A music video for "The Closer I Get to You" was shot and directed by Roberta Flack herself. The Closer I Get To You. [4] "The Closer I Get to You" also peaked at number three on the Adult Contemporary charts. [19] Both Hathaway and Flack were nominated for a Grammy Award for their duet. That's how we managed to do the song we did last year. Produced by Atlantic Records, the song was released on Flack's 1977 album Blue Lights in the Basement, and as a single in 1978. geralddaniel1725. [8] "The Closer I Get to You" was released as a 7-inch single with "Love is the Healing" as its B-side. Share. [65][66], Saxophonist Kim Waters included a version of the song on the soprano saxophone on his 2007 album You Are My Lady. [61] A writer of The Philippine Star noted that Thor "matches Nina note for note on their duet". The way you make me feel. [68], In the film Rush Hour 3, when Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan are at the French theater and the play has stopped, the song is sung by Tucker and Chan, with Tucker singing it in a high-pitched voice. The more you make me see. [2] Flack and Donny Hathaway, good friends while attending Howard University, had recorded a self-titled album of duets in 1972. "[38] Anthony DeCurtis of Rolling Stone wrote, "While she oozes charisma and has a fine voice, Beyoncé isn't in a class with the likes of Whitney Houston or Mariah Carey as a singer, a fact that 'The Closer I Get to You', her duet with the effortlessly smooth Luther Vandross, also makes clear. The closer I get to you The more you'll make me see By giving me all you got Your love has captured me Over and over again I try to tell myself that We could never be more than friends And all the while inside I knew it was real The way you make me feel Lying here in you arms Time just seems to fly Needing you more and more Lets give love a try [45], Knowles and Vandross' cover of "The Closer I Get to You debuted at number 76 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks chart dated July 24, 2004. Back In Dance - Closer Closer Closer - Club Mix. Do you have any images for this title? "The Closer I Get to You" is a romantic ballad performed by singer-songwriter Roberta Flack and soul musician Donny Hathaway. [57], In 1998, Dennis Brown covered the song with Janet Kay for his compilation album The Prime of Dennis Brown. [47] The track spent a total of twenty weeks on the chart. Over and over again I try to tell myself that we Could never be more than friends And all the while inside I knew it was real The way you make me feel. Top Songs By Phil & Brenda Nicholas. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1977 Quality Pressing Vinyl release of The Closer I Get To You on Discogs. Over and over again. The song was written by James Mtume and Reggie Lucas, two former members of Miles Davis's band, who were members of Flack's band at the time. Hathaway had been suffering from severe bouts of clinical depression at the time, which often forced him to be hospitalized. You're fumbling for your keys, ready to toss your bag on the floor and make run for the bathroom. From Wings to Parasite, here's a look back at all of the Best Picture Oscar winners in the history of the ceremony. 6:07. [31], "The Closer I Get To You" has been covered many times. By giving me all you've got. [9], Critics described "The Closer I Get to You" as Flack at the top of her form. Martin becomes the "Love Doctor" when he is asked to substitute on a TV talk show. [10] The song came in at number 40 on Billboard' poll of "The 40 Biggest Duets Of All Time", where it was described a "tender tune". [54], In 1994, a cover was recorded by the smooth jazz band Fourplay for their third studio album Elixir which featured R&B and smooth jazz singers Patti Austin and Peabo Bryson. Directed by Tianna Banton. A version of Flack's performing the song live circulated as its promotional music video. The Closer I Get To You. The closer I get to you The more you make me see By giving me all you've got Your love has captured me Over and over again I try to tell myself that…. The song was written by James Mtume and Reggie Lucas, two former members of Miles Davis's band, who were members of Flack's band at the time. [4] Authors of All Music Guide To Rock: The Definitive Guide to Rock, Pop, and Soul described the song as ethereal. "The Closer I Get to You" was written by Reggie Lucas and James Mtume, who were members of Roberta Flack's touring band and played on Blue Lights in the Basement. "[39], Jason King of Vibe magazine wrote that Knowles had some "cojones" to follow up a Jay-Z duet with a Luther Vandross duet on the album's track-listing. [20], The song became the duo's second number one on the US R&B charts in 1978, and climbed to the number two spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Details. Originally set as a solo-single, Flack's manager, David Franklin, suggested a duet with Hathaway, which resulted in the finished work. [16] While opening the "R&B Vault", Gail Mitchell of Billboard praised the song as a 1970s-era classic. [19] Consequence of Sound's Chris Coplan noted that the song contained "unintentional cheesy vibe, [which] seems way more heart-wrenching now [in 2013] than it did a decade ago" and added that Knowles' vocals contained a "real sweetness and innocence". Featured In. Lying here next to you Time just seems to fly Needing you more and more Let's give love a try 0. days: 12. hrs: 59. min: 15. sec. Martin S03E06 The Closer I Get to You. 56 Shazams. 3:27 【TVPP】Wooyoung(2PM) - Closer And Closer, 우영(투피엠) - 가까이 더 가까이 @ We Got Married. [33][34], Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine called the song "dated" and wrote that it felt out of place on Dangerously in Love. [14] Carolyn Quick Tillery, author of Celebrating Our Equality, described the song as a lasting musical legacy. In 2003, Luther Vandross performed a duet on this song with Beyonce Knowles on his album Dance with My Father. [31] It follows a tempo of 98 beats per minute, slightly faster than the original version. The Closer I Get to You Photos. Lets Take A Trip. [3] Five years later, the duo collaborated again on "The Closer I Get to You".[4]. Cast. Album . Brazilian countertenor, pop and jazz singer Edson Cordeiro covered the song in his 1999 album Disco Clubbing 2 - Mestre de Cerimônia. Label: Atlantic - K 11099 • Format: Vinyl 7 Roberta Flack With Donny Hathaway - The Closer I Get To You (1978, Vinyl) | Discogs “The Closer I Get to You” is a romantic ballad performed by African American jazz, soul, R&B, and folk singer-songwriter Roberta Flack and African American soul musician Donny Hathaway. Spring Sale: Pro Access 80% OFF. ARTIST. It became a major crossover hit, becoming Flack's biggest commercial hit after her success with her 1973 solo single, "Killing Me Softly with His Song". Their story is one of courtship, separation, love connection, suspense, and family drama. [1] They wrote the song between tours and, during the sessions for the album, brought it to Flack's producer Joe Ferla, who played it for Flack. Connect with Apple Music. 『The Closer I Get To You』（ザ・クローサー・アイ・ゲット・トゥー・ユー） 【私の気持ち】 この曲は、ジェームス・エムトゥーメイ（James Mtume）とレジー・ルーカス（Reggie Lucas）の共作で、 1977年に作られました。 レジー・ルーカスは、後にマドンナのプロデューサーとして有名になります。 Donny Hathaway's The Closer I Get to You", "Dennis Brown feat. When Nadiene and Devon meet by chance at a nightclub, there is no question that there is a sparking connection between the pair thus the beginning of a beautiful relationship that centers around their growing love for one another. The closer I get to you The more you'll make me see By giving me all you've got Your love has captured me. View production, box office, & company info. It features the vocals by R&B singer Lisa Fischer.[67]. [6], In fact Hathaway's suffering had made it impossible for him to travel from Chicago to New York City to join Flack in the studio to record "The Closer I Get to You": Flack recorded her part of the song with a session singer as a stopgap duet partner, the track being sent to Chicago for Hathaway to add his vocal and then back to New York City for its final mixing. In 2005, Nina Girado covered the song with Thor for her album live album Nina Live!. This FAQ is empty. [17] While reviewing Blue Lights in the Basement, Jason Elias of the website Allmusic wrote, "The track easily attains the grace and gorgeous sound that a lot of the like-minded songs here just miss. Featured In. [6] According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by Sony/ATV Music Publishing, "The Closer I Get to You" is set in common time and moves at a tempo of 90 beats per minute. TRACK. The Closer I Get To You. [69], Beyoncé Knowles and Luther Vandross’ version, CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (, Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, List of number-one R&B singles of 1978 (U.S.), http://1beat.de/interview/interview-roberta-flack/, "Roberta Flack 'The Closer I Get To You" Sheet Music", "Blue Lights in the Basement: Roberta Flack", "Music - Review of Beyoncé - Dangerously In Love", "Videos : Roberta Flack : The Closer I Get To You", "The Closer I Get to You - Roberta Flack - Music Videos", "Top Singles - Volume 29, No. The next week it moved up to number 68,[46] and on August 7 it peaked at number 62. 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