"" is the signature hit by British reggae singer Maxi Priest , released in 1990 as the lead single from his fifth studio album, Bonafide . Blending smooth R&B with reggae rhythms, the track became a global phenomenon and a defining moment for the reggae fusion genre. Background and Composition
"Close to You" achieved massive commercial success, particularly in the United States: Close To You by Maxi Priest - Songfacts
Set inside a studio/soundstage , often featuring children playing instruments and people dancing during a video shoot. Chart Success "" is the signature hit by British reggae
The song's visual identity was established through two distinct music videos, both directed by :
Produced by reggae legends Lowell "Sly" Dunbar , Geoffrey Chung , and Handel Tucker . Chart Success The song's visual identity was established
The song was born from a spontaneous moment when Priest began singing the chorus while driving to a session on a sunny day.
Features distinctive Soul II Soul-inspired string arrangements and a drum track programmed by Phil Bodger to replace the original acoustic drums. While the chorus is a straightforward seduction theme,
While the chorus is a straightforward seduction theme, the verses describe a dangerous "Jezebel" or "Miss Brixton Queen" who walks a tightrope of treachery. Music Videos