Song

(They long to Be) Close to You recording information

(They long to Be) Close to You is a recording by Barenaked Ladies. Lyrics are credited to Hal David. Composition is credited to バート・バカラック.

This recording

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Vocals / Recording artist

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BBarenaked Ladies
(They long to Be) Close to You

Original work(They Long to Be) Close to You

Song creation

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Lyricist

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HHal David

Composer

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ババート・バカラック

Recording: (They long to Be) Close to You
Lyrics: Hal David
Composition: バート・バカラック
First release: 1998-11-17

Sources and data details

MusicBrainz Recording ID: d4b51a9c-7df8-42e9-9438-3d22d9c66f40
canonical Work ID: 31ad6e20-d507-3b77-8d69-86ffe34332a2
Last updated: 2026-09-06
Data source: MusicBrainz

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