The Closer I Get To You

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The more you'll make me see

The Closer I Get to You stands as one of the most influential s of the late 1970s, performed by the legendary duo of Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. Released in 1978, this masterpiece was crafted by James Mtume and Reggie Lucas, who brought their intimate knowledge of Flack's musical style from their experience as her touring band members. The song achieved remarkable commercial success, topping the Hot Soul Singles chart and reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, demonstrating its broad appeal across different demographics and musical preferences. The song'… read more
The Closer I Get to You stands as one of the most influential s of the late 1970s, performed by the legendary duo of Roberta Flack and… read more
The Closer I Get to You stands as one of the most influential s of the late 1970s, performed by the legendary duo of Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. Released in 1978, th… read more

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Roberta Flack (born Roberta Cleopatra Flack on 10th February 1937 in Black Mountain, North Carolina, died 24th February 2025) was an American singer and musician. She is known for her classic #1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "Feel Like Makin' Love", and for "Where Is the Love" and "The Closer I Get to You", two of her many duets with Donny Hathaway. Flack was the first solo artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year on two consecutive years: "The First Time E… read more
Roberta Flack (born Roberta Cleopatra Flack on 10th February 1937 in Black Mountain, North Carolina, died 24th February 2025) was an American singer and musician. She is known for her class… read more
Roberta Flack (born Roberta Cleopatra Flack on 10th February 1937 in Black Mountain, North Carolina, died 24th February 2025) was an American singer and musician. She is known for her classic #1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw … read more

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