"Close to You" achieved massive commercial success, particularly in the United States: Close To You by Maxi Priest - Songfacts
Written by Maxi Priest, Gary Benson , and Winston Sela .
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
Set inside a studio/soundstage , often featuring children playing instruments and people dancing during a video shoot. Chart Success
Features distinctive Soul II Soul-inspired string arrangements and a drum track programmed by Phil Bodger to replace the original acoustic drums.