(They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters

Song Info:
"(They Long To Be) Close To You" by Carpenters was released on May 15, 1970, as the first single from their album "Close to You." The song was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and became a huge success for the Carpenters, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It also won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Performance by a Duo, Group, or Chorus.

Artist Bio:
The Carpenters were a popular American musical duo consisting of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. They rose to fame in the 1970s with their soft rock sound and Karen's distinctive vocal style. The duo achieved great commercial success with hit songs like "(They Long To Be) Close To You," "We've Only Just Begun," and "Top of the World." Tragically, Karen Carpenter passed away in 1983 at the age of 32, but the Carpenters' music continues to be beloved by fans around the world.