"Close to You" is a
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song written by
Jerry Livingston
Jerry Livingston (born Jerry Levinson; March 25, 1909 – July 1, 1987) was an American songwriter and dance orchestra pianist.
Life and career
Born in Denver, Colorado, Livingston studied music at the University of Arizona. While there he com ...
, Carl Lampl and
Al Hoffman.
Recordings
*It has been recorded three times by
Frank Sinatra; on June 7, 1943, again on December 26, 1943 for
Columbia Records and on November 1, 1956 for
Capitol Records. The 1956 version was issued as the title track of an album, ''
Close to You and More'', in 1957 for Capitol.
*It was covered in the UK by
Vera Lynn
Dame Vera Margaret Lynn (; 20 March 191718 June 2020) was an English singer and entertainer whose musical recordings and performances were very popular during World War II. She is honorifically known as the " Forces' Sweetheart", having giv ...
.
References
Rick Astley songs
Frank Sinatra songs
1943 songs
Songs written by Jerry Livingston
Songs written by Al Hoffman
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