Close to You Jonathan Butler

• 1 Do You Know the Way to San Jose 03:32
• 2 I'll Never Fall in Love Again 03:34
• 3 This Guy's in Love with You 03:29
• 4 Alfie 04:31
• 5 I Say a Little Prayer 03:29
• 6 Walk on By 03:45
• 7 (They Long to Be) Close to You 04:28
• 8 The Look of Love 03:46
• 9 Cape Town 03:45
• 10 What the World Needs Now is Love 04:54
• 11 A House is Not a Home 04:53
• Total Runtime 44:06

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Close To You', from renowned guitarist/vocalist/songwriter JONATHAN BUTLER celebrating the music of Burt Bacharach! These well-loved songs find invigorated, unique interpretations that resonate as strongly as the originals. Polished to an easy, smooth shine Jonathan presents this collection to his International audience which has easily crossed musical genres.

“This record was inspired by my fiancé Nadira Kimberly. At home one night, we played and sang together as we listened to “Close To You” by the amazing Burt Bacharach. This really opened the door for me to do this amazing man’s music. In 1975 I was 13 years old when my first single was released, “Please Stay” by none other than Burt Bacharach. It's like I've come full circle.” (Jonathan Butler)

"Closing out the album, Butler offers a pared-down reading of “A House Is Not a Home,” highlighted by his distinctive vocal rubato and defined guitar rhythm methodology and complemented by the undertones of Dan Lutz’s upright bass. This no-frills approach is an efficacious showcase for Butler’s strengths, and perhaps might have worked more ideally in several of the less convincing moments of Close to You. All in all, despite a few production and structural weaknesses, Butler comes through with a satisfying collection of interpretations most worthy of his exploration." (Justin Kantor, soultracks.com)

Jonathan Butler, vocals, guitar, percussion, bass, drum programming
Ramon Islas, percussion
Donald Hayes, saxophones
Cameron Johnson, trumpet
Nadira Kimberly, violin
Dan Lutz, bass
Jodie Butler, background vocals
Antonio Sol, background vocals
Francis Benetez, background vocals
Terry Wood, background vocals
Sandie Hall Brooks, background vocals
Francis Livings, background vocals
Amy Keys, background vocals
Guy Maeda, background vocals
Anick Byram, background vocals
Clydene Jackson, background vocals
Leyla Hoyle, background vocals
James Zavaleta, background vocals
Paulina Aguirre, background vocals
Aleyna Van Antwerp, background vocals
Jenny Karr, background vocals
Sharlotte Gibson, background vocals
Adrian Brizz, background vocals
Bianca McClure, background vocals
Vangie Gunn, background vocals
Brigette Bryant, background vocals
Andrea Grossi, background vocals
Dorian Holley, background vocals
Fred White, background vocals
Carlis Murguia, background vocals
Will Wheaton, background vocals
Charlean Carmon, background vocals
Aleta Braxton, background vocals

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