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If you close your eyes for a moment, you can almost hear her taking "Close to You" out for a spin.
It's not just her vocal timbre -- it's her intonation, phrasing, even the lyrical content.
If you also hear a bit of Burt Bacharach, that’s no surprise either. Rumer was mentored by the songwriter, and is married to his former musical director Rob Shirakbari.
Mar 7, 2025
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this is just a such a lovely, comforting song. its steady rhythm rocking back and forth, the sweet yet grounded sentiments of the lyrics. it just immediately sets me at ease .𖥔 ݁ ˖༄
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PS: i find it funny he didn't like being called a "male carole king." at least in this song he very much is. he just wore more makeup
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PS: i find it funny he didn't like being called a "male carole king." at least in this song he very much is. he just wore more makeup
Jun 26, 2025
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sweet and theatrical…feels of it’s time in a good way! makes u feel like a kid again in some ways and karen’s voice is like a warm hug. personal fave is Merry Christmas Darling
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her metaphors in her songwriting make my heart pine. i love the harmonies in this song and her raw acoustic guitar makes things feel simpler.
Sep 27, 2024
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The man responsible for dozens of Teenage Symphonies to God
"Sad songs about happy things" (the first time, as a kid, I can recall the sweet/sour combo of melodies that could make you cry attached to songs about endless, bottomless love)
I've long since lost track of how many weddings and funerals I've attended that have featured this song; suffice it to say, "a lot."
God only knows what we'd been without him 🙏🏻
Jun 11, 2025
May 22, 2025
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Hey tyler hopefully this doesn’t violate some PI.FYI golden rule
But after nearly two years of writing, editing and arguing, my book about the EP is coming out in May and can be preordered here:
https://hozacrecords.com/product/aifl/
The book is about the origins, history and cultural impact of the EP since these little objects first started coming out in the 50s. Over 50 of my music biz friends then helped me shape the list and review the top 200 ever released, according to us (ha). For those of you who are into this kind of geekery/snobbery, I can’t wait to hear what you think. A labor of love, as all books are! ❤️
https://hozacrecords.com/product/aifl/
The book is about the origins, history and cultural impact of the EP since these little objects first started coming out in the 50s. Over 50 of my music biz friends then helped me shape the list and review the top 200 ever released, according to us (ha). For those of you who are into this kind of geekery/snobbery, I can’t wait to hear what you think. A labor of love, as all books are! ❤️
Mar 27, 2024