Come Closer (Chris Andrews song)

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"Come Closer"
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Single by Eddie Rambeau
B-side "She's Smiling At Me"
Recorded1964
Genre Rock,
Label 20th Century Fox
Songwriter(s) Chris Andrews

"Come Closer" is a 1964 song written by Chris Andrews recorded by three well known artists of the period.

The song was first recorded by Eddie Rambeau and released in April 1964 on 20th Century Fox Records, [1] The Rambeau version had back up vocals by the Four-Evers. [2]

A second version was Craig Douglas and The Tridents on Ritz Records in June 1964 - also with "She's Smiling At Me" as the B-side. [3] A third version was recorded by Adam Faith & The Roulettes on the Parlophone EP A Message to Martha on 5 February 1965. Faith's version was released again on Complete Faith.

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References

  1. "Breaking Out: Eddie Rambeau – "Come Closer"". Billboard . Vol. 76, no. 19. 9 May 1964. p. 45.
  2. Jay Warner American Singing Groups: A History from 1940 to Today 2006- Page 383 "The Four-Evers did some backup vocals on record for acts like Eddie Rambeau ("Come on Come Closer") and Vinnie Monte ("What's the Matter with Marilyn") in which Frankie Valli sang in the background with them.".
  3. The Complete Library of American Phonograph Recordings Jerry Osborne - 1993 "Craig Douglas 9612 Come Closer."