The song was a huge hit for Karen and Richard Carpenter. It reached the top of the Billboard charts, where it stayed for four weeks.
According to the website UDiscoverMusic, the tune was released as a single by Chamberlain in 1963. However, "(They Long to Be) Close to You" didn't match the success of the 45's B-side, "Blue Guitar," which became a moderate hit.
"(They Long to Be) Close to You" was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Before hitting number one with this song, the Carpenters had a moderate hit with a remake of The Beatles' "Ticket To Ride."
The early '70s were a time of great success for the Carpenters
According to Billboard, Karen and Richard Carpenter secured the number two spot on the charts with five different songs from 1970 through 1973. Despite not becoming number one hits, the songs "Yesterday Once More," "Hurting Each Other," "Superstar," "Rainy Days and Mondays," and "We've Only Just Begun" left an indelible mark on music fans.
By the late 1970s, the Carpenters' careers and personal lives were reportedly under tremendous strain. Karen’s struggle with anorexia nervosa had intensified by the late ’70s, and Richard battled an addiction to prescription sleeping pills.
On February 4, 1983, Karen Carpenter suffered heart failure caused by complications of anorexia. She was just 32 years old. Richard continues to keep the group's legacy alive and occasionally performs.
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