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Released in July 1990 as the lead single from the album Bonafide , by Maxi Priest remains a landmark in the "Lovers Rock" genre, blending reggae with pop and R&B. The song reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on October 6, 1990, making Maxi Priest only the second British reggae artist to top the chart after UB40. Background and Composition
The song was produced by a powerhouse Jamaican trio: Geoffrey Chung, Handel Tucker, and Sly Dunbar . Engineer Phil Bodger later refined the mix, replacing the original drum tracks with new patterns and adding the distinctive "in-and-out" strings. Maxi Priest Close To You Hq
"Close to You" was a significant crossover success, appearing on multiple Billboard charts including R&B (#2) and Adult Contemporary (#12). Released in July 1990 as the lead single
The track is noted for its "smooth" sound, often compared to the London dance-pop style of Soul II Soul. Priest himself described it as a balance of reggae, pop, and soul. Engineer Phil Bodger later refined the mix, replacing
While the chorus is a straightforward romantic plea, the verses hint at a more complex relationship with a woman described as a "Jezebel" who keeps the narrator on a "tightrope". Chart Performance and Global Success
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