The idea for this song is at least thirty years old... but I never had managed to get beyond the first line. Then a set of vibes arrived at my house... and after spending many many hours getting them put together and fully functioning... I tapped a couple notes, and it sounded like "Close To You." And so this had to come together, at last. Oh, and I live in Tennessee, where anyone can open carry any weapon anywhere they like. Oy.

Oh, and it's from my upcoming 38th release, "The Adventures Of Superdork and Fangirl," due on July 17! Order yours at www.stevegoodie.com!

Music: Burt BacharachWords, piano, vibes, bass, drums, keyboards, guitars, vocals, arrangement, production: SGHelpful suggestions: Susan "Sulu" Dubow