Written by Maxi Priest, Gary Benson , and Winston Sela .
"Close to You" achieved massive commercial success, particularly in the United States: Close To You by Maxi Priest - Songfacts
"" 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's visual identity was established through two distinct music videos, both directed by :