Song
Close to Me
by The Cure
Close to Me is a 1985 song by The Cure, 3:23 long, which peaked at #97 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the "Me," "Myself," or "I", Distance song themes.
Released 1985 Hot 100 peak #97 · 3 weeks Length 3:23 Album The Head on the Door New Wave, Indie Pop
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Performance tips
- Use an extremely breathy, hushed, and intimate vocal whisper
- Maintain the rhythmic, claustrophobic energy of the beat
- Deliver the quirky brass-section cues with a playful lilt
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Close to Me" karaoke
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