Maxi Priest - Close To You (official Video Hd)(audio Hd)(extended Mix) May 2026

Features distinctive Soul II Soul-inspired string arrangements and a drum track programmed by Phil Bodger to replace the original acoustic drums.

"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 . Blending smooth R&B with reggae rhythms, the track

"" is the signature hit by British reggae singer Maxi Priest , released in 1990 as the lead single from his fifth studio album, Bonafide . Blending smooth R&B with reggae rhythms, the track became a global phenomenon and a defining moment for the reggae fusion genre. Background and Composition

The song was born from a spontaneous moment when Priest began singing the chorus while driving to a session on a sunny day. Chart Success Produced by reggae legends Lowell "Sly"

Set inside a studio/soundstage , often featuring children playing instruments and people dancing during a video shoot. Chart Success

Produced by reggae legends Lowell "Sly" Dunbar , Geoffrey Chung , and Handel Tucker . both directed by :

The song's visual identity was established through two distinct music videos, both directed by :