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The inspiration for the hit came spontaneously while Maxi Priest was driving his Jeep on a sunny day. He began singing the chorus— "I just wanna be close to you" —and brought the idea to songwriters Gary Benson and Winston Sela in the studio.

Released in July 1990 as the lead single from the album Bonafide , by Maxi Priest remains a landmark in the "Lovers Rock" genre, blending reggae with pop and R&B. The song reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on October 6, 1990, making Maxi Priest only the second British reggae artist to top the chart after UB40. Background and Composition Maxi Priest Close To You Hq

While the chorus is a straightforward romantic plea, the verses hint at a more complex relationship with a woman described as a "Jezebel" who keeps the narrator on a "tightrope". Chart Performance and Global Success The inspiration for the hit came spontaneously while