Close to Me

Close to Me is a song by English rock band the Cure, released in September 1985 as the second and final single from their sixth album, The Head on the Door. The original album version, the 7" single mix version, and the 12" extended mix version of "Close to Me" were all released in 1985. The brass section segment, which is present on all of the other versions and was performed by the horn section Rent Party for the single mix, was not included in the album version. It was based on a classic New Orleans funeral march theme.

The music video for the song, directed by Tim Pope, portrays the band imprisoned in a wardrobe sliding off a cliff into the English Channel. The music video also features a long door shutting creaking sound at the beginning of the 7" version.

The song achieved its highest point at number four in Ireland and also peaked at number seven in Australia and twenty-four on the UK Singles Chart. For their remix album Mixed Up, it was remixed in 1990. The remix was released as a single and peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and number 97 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in January 1991.

Artist: The Cure

Released 17 September 1985

Genre: Alternative/Indie, Pop, Rock, Blues