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Here Close To Me Final
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CBC April 2012 Challenge: The 80's. Very different from my usual stuff, but hopefully I have encapsulated every John Hughes film into a song that takes you back to Generation X's coming of age soundtrack!
progressive pop rock singer songwriter vocals harmony producer ballad keyboards synth studio vocalist psychedelic harmonies
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Pop Alternative with some psychedelic flair!
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Genre
Pop Trap-Pop
Charts
#5,717 today Peak #19
#341 in subgenre Peak #1
Author
Jon Solo
Rights
2012 Solosounds/Jon Solo
Uploaded
April 21, 2012
Track Files
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MP3 5.0 MB 160 kbps 4:21
Story behind the song
I originally had this thing all broken down and analyzed. But in the end, it is a simple, indulgent, bouncy song that hopefully graces the 80's decade in best of fashions. To get the sounds and feel, I spent a lot of time with New Order, Human League, Flock of Seagulls, Gary Numan, Erasure, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Church, Tears For Fears, Joy Division, Thompson Twins, well...you get the picture. I wanted authentic.
Lyrics
I feel your eyes are they scheming I realize that I am dreaming I want you, here close to me And all the time that I’m awake You’re something more than I can take Still I want you, here close to me I can’t believe that love could ever feel like this And heaven could be simply sealed in a kiss I long to hear you say it, say that you want me Over and over my love will enfold her Over and over here close to me I know that look what are you thinking A sensual look have you been drinking It seems that you, want me close to you The time has come for you to show me Do you care, or even know me But I want you, here close to me I can’t believe that love could ever feel like this And heaven could be simply sealed in a kiss I can’t believe that you are, here close to me I can’t believe that we could ever be apart I can’t believe another tore me from your heart I can’t believe that you are, here close to me Why did you just leave me here to sit and die I only wanted you to come and dry my eyes I only want to feel your arms, feel you close to me I’m sorry that I went and found a new romance And all I’m asking now is give me one more chance I promise you that I will hold you Over and over I can’t believe that love could ever feel like this And heaven could be simply sealed in a kiss I can’t believe that you are, here close to me I can’t believe that we could ever be apart I can’t believe another tore me from your heart I can’t believe that you are, here close to me
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cinnabar
Mar 02, 2014
Hey Jon, Long time-no see. I was just listening to my down load of this song right between my monitors and this sound so freaken sweet! What a great job and such a fantastic sound especially the layered vocals make me wet.
Time To Talk
Mar 06, 2013
The hook always gets me singing When In Rome's The Promise. This tune is one of those songs that could've been huge in 80's and still hold up today. Just awesome Jon, love your work
Great song, Jon!!!!! You have captured all of the wonderful spirits of the '80s. The vocals and lyrics are perfect in emotive touch for the period. It took me way back into a rush of memories from the Rockin 80s. Also, the quality of the recording is masterful. Bravo to all involved in this World Class Production.
Magic B
Apr 28, 2012
This has got to be the number #1 on the charts, not just sound click, but in the nation!! This song is simply awesome. I thought I clicked on a radio station by mistake. Loved the tune!!
Joe Hill
Apr 28, 2012
Absolutely professional job on a great song!
Jonsson
Apr 27, 2012
This is really impressive ! Every detail in this song is so perfectly 80's ! Amazing soundquality and Arrangement, and the composition could easily have been a hit from the 80's ! A station add for all 80-lovers (me). You should do this more often :)
Ziggophon
Apr 25, 2012
GREAT SONG, nice vocals and a huge production :o)
Finnski
Apr 24, 2012
Great pop song there so spot on the 80's :-) Great performing guys
Oddger
Apr 23, 2012
Wow - your song is actually better than much of the popsongs that were hits in the eighties. Love the dreamy sound and the two lead vocals. This is top of pops! Amazing stuff. Could be a hit today - should be any way. A favourite!
The Footnotes
Apr 22, 2012
I'd been looking forward to hearing this since you anounced you'd be posting something in the challange. You didn't disappoint. Top class song, with great production, as I've grown to expect from you. Great stuff.
VMP (USA)
Apr 22, 2012
Such a fine tune, love the dual vocals. That definitive best of the 80s commercial radio feel, this gem shimmers, fantastic stuff!
FusionFall Project
Apr 22, 2012
Pro sound wrapped in a timeless 80's mantra of rock bliss :) I love the sound of your combined vocals! Stunning work guys!
The Smivets
Apr 22, 2012
Outstanding. This is so much more than an homage to the 80s - it's a world class song on it's own - great tune, wonderful hook, and the boy/girl vocal trading is just fantastic! Production is stunning too - you got all the 80s signature sounds bang on, even down to the handclaps! Keeping this one :)
Rodrica Rudge
Apr 22, 2012
Definitely captured that 80's vibe. Got yourself an instant hit there - superb arrangement and production and wonderful job on the vocals