Gwen Guthrie - (They Long To Be) Close To You

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  • @swimdeep189
    @swimdeep189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    She's left us..Love her.

  • @rebeprice4400
    @rebeprice4400 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    With all the drama in 2023 this music is the vibe

    • @1000000XP
      @1000000XP 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      indeed

  • @cityswan
    @cityswan 13 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    I love her. She died too soon. No other voice like her!!!!!

  • @Logic1914
    @Logic1914 14 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    I used to absolutely LOVE this song back in the day. When this song was released back in 1986 I was a senior in college. I graduated from college the very next year and this was one of the songs that I absolutely LOVED to listen to in myt dorm and once I returned home. Gwen Guthrie was SO underrated and she definitely passed away before her time.

  • @Sugarshack22
    @Sugarshack22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    It's amazing when a great singer takes a song, makes it their own and makes you forget the original. What a fantastic rendition.

    • @angel91485
      @angel91485 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree she had very good songs and was an amazing performer...and she had a good rendition, of this version, but no on can forget the Carpenters.

    • @SandraAlexander-xi5lb
      @SandraAlexander-xi5lb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​​@@angel91485I can forget them . I will be totally honest. Gwen Guthrie's version was the VERY BEST VERSION. She had an amazing voice. Absolutely the BEST. *REST in GOD'S LOVE, QUEEN GWEN ? (2024)🌹?

    • @nigelwilliams9307
      @nigelwilliams9307 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Err..nobody has forgotten the original.

    • @ant2312
      @ant2312 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nigelwilliams9307 true, but we want to

  • @thomasrobertson9357
    @thomasrobertson9357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This be a jam that could be played today and would kill it. On the air waves

  • @queenleosday
    @queenleosday 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Still jamming this in 2019, RIP Gwen Guthrie

    • @kingwyse6327
      @kingwyse6327 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I need you baby but you driving me crazy🙏

    • @lakeisharobinson2132
      @lakeisharobinson2132 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Likewise! 8.1.22 😎

    • @jamorang23
      @jamorang23 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      listening n 2024🎧🎵❤💙

    • @karlc2869
      @karlc2869 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And also the original singer of this song, Karen Carpenter.

  • @shishirjairam9407
    @shishirjairam9407 8 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Gone too soon! RIP Gwen! We miss you!

    • @judewilliams3911
      @judewilliams3911 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yeah just like micheal jackson gone too soon

    • @kingwyse6327
      @kingwyse6327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Phyllis Hyman as well.

  • @mchilds319
    @mchilds319 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Gwen had an amazing voice.. Everything she sang was sweet.. her vocals said it all. Rip Classy Lady.

  • @terminator2513
    @terminator2513 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Now I am almost 60 years old and I still miss and remember Gwen Guthrie, it must be real love.

    • @keithpillay8121
      @keithpillay8121 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I turned 60 in June and I remember rushing to the dancefloor when I heard those opening bass line licks. A bad Choon.

  • @TOMKHOMION
    @TOMKHOMION ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She is dearly missed

  • @martyemmons1859
    @martyemmons1859 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This song didn't get the recognition it deserves. I should've been dancing to this at the night club! Well, better late than never.

  • @luvsoul39
    @luvsoul39 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love Gwen version of this song. RIP Gwen

  • @jeminibird12
    @jeminibird12 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Still a classic 2024 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @Gapandgold
    @Gapandgold 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    shes pretty in this video her hair is killin it

  • @RogueWJL
    @RogueWJL 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Gwen, you did Karen proud
    RIP both of you. ❤

  • @lamiokorw
    @lamiokorw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The more I listen to this song, the more I love it! Rest in peace beautiful Gwen!

  • @wagnerv.2814
    @wagnerv.2814 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    80’s being 80’s I so glad I was there and lived it 😍😍

  • @MegaChelsea25
    @MegaChelsea25 13 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    What a beautiful, classy talented lady. We lost her far too soon. Really would have liked to see her career progress for many, many more years. What a voice.

  • @garybrooker3218
    @garybrooker3218 8 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Gwen Guthrie , heaven sent, heaven takes. R.I.P

    • @issiechappell5783
      @issiechappell5783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True

    • @evsvdb
      @evsvdb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow when did she die? And how?

    • @kingwyse6327
      @kingwyse6327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@evsvdb February 3 1999 she was 47 years old .Died from uterine cancer.Crazy thing is her birrhday is July 1 1950 so that makes her zodiac a Cancer

  • @Charlesbjtown
    @Charlesbjtown 8 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Her producer was 🔥🔥

  • @m1ssie192
    @m1ssie192 12 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    R.I.P Ms. Guthrie! Absolutely still love this song. Why do birds..........

  • @eugenepoona67
    @eugenepoona67 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Gwen's voice is drenched in honey - kissed by the sun's first rays of light - every time you sang you filled the world with happiness - still smiling from all the memories Gwen - who can blame the almighty for calling you home?

    • @SandraAlexander-xi5lb
      @SandraAlexander-xi5lb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very beautiful, orchestrated, and articulated comment‼️. AWESOME 👑. (2024)

    • @downsouthn.o.1537
      @downsouthn.o.1537 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well said 👍🏾🎯💪🏾💯🔥👍🏿🙏🏿

  • @Milyon2008
    @Milyon2008 12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was 6 when this song came out. My family use to play this all the time. Memories!! R.I.P Gwen you would be miss.

  • @willytan7893
    @willytan7893 8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    thank you Miss Gwen Guthrie . for your contribution to the world of music , we will remember you , as one of the great musicians , and may your soul guide ," Close to you to the all mighty God , R.I.P ,....

  • @flavio3.095
    @flavio3.095 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bientot 2024 et c est tjr de la Dynamite !
    Merci Madame de partager votre voie Magnifique...

  • @mrjohnson20123
    @mrjohnson20123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    RIP Ms.Gwen 😍😍😩😩

  • @Ryantrev88
    @Ryantrev88 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    love the Carpenters and love Gwen - RIP Karen n Gwen gone too soon ❤️❤️

  • @mortisxx5712
    @mortisxx5712 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Gwen Guthrie's collaborations with Sly, Robbie & the Compass Point Studios are definitely some of the real standouts of 80's music.

  • @TheChangken
    @TheChangken 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS VERSION FOR YEARS. THANK GOD!

  • @vandrossfan
    @vandrossfan 15 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    When you do aa coer version of a classic song it better be good and man this is just so funking awesome Carpenters may disagree but it just gives the song a new lease of life god bless you Gwen.

  • @jayelove1504
    @jayelove1504 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Its always a been a beautiful song back when Carpenters did it....but Gwen took it to another level....rest easy beautiful, talented sista!!😍😘💜

    • @zainkhanrealtor8198
      @zainkhanrealtor8198 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Richard Chamberlain, the actor, first sang this song in 1963 and Dionne Warwick sang it in 1964. Carpenters version was 1970.

    • @jayelove1504
      @jayelove1504 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Zain Khan Realtor .... Thanks for the history lesson...didn't know of Richard doing it... I do remember Dionne doing it well... the Carpenters very well also...But Gwen made it funky and danceable!!

    • @zainkhanrealtor8198
      @zainkhanrealtor8198 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jayelove1504 I love Gwen’s version and remember when it was released, as well as Nothing Going On But The Rent 🔥🔥

    • @jayelove1504
      @jayelove1504 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Zain Khan Realtor ..... Yes, her complete GOOD TO GO LOVER lp was off the chain!!! She colab, did backup and wrote for well known artist...she was amazing and so missed is Gwen.💔🙏

  • @benjaminigbi6570
    @benjaminigbi6570 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Oh! The good old days! I loved this era, the song and the songstress herself. Being black is a privilege ❤❤❤❤

  • @cupcake1306
    @cupcake1306 10 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Rest In Eternal Paradise Gwen Guthrie. You'll always be remembered by the beautiful music you left us with.

  • @BasementVinyL85
    @BasementVinyL85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Im just turn 35 and i came across this song on a old mixtape now i catch myself playing it every morning, her voice and vibe make me feel good,gives me a high

    • @georgeriley5456
      @georgeriley5456 ปีที่แล้ว

      You got the style Benson, enjoy mate 👍

  • @nlhoete
    @nlhoete 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    1983 - I was a teenager and absolutely enamored with this Lady...God Bless you Gwen Guthrie for bringing us a slice of heaven - signing off in Covid 19 in 2022 RIL

  • @asizawolf4916
    @asizawolf4916 7 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I LOVE THIS LADY AND HER RENDITION OF THIS GREAT SONG. KNOCKS ME OUT. I LISTEN OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER. NEVER WILL I GET ENOUGH OF THIS SONG. FOR ME IT IS A MASTERPIECE.

    • @weotalks2810
      @weotalks2810 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      RIP UNSUNG RIP

    • @sebastianwelcome2080
      @sebastianwelcome2080 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      man her version is a tuneeeee child hood memorys from 1986 man

  • @takishajames
    @takishajames 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Took me back to my public school days growing up in Fort Greene, Brooklyn! Now let me go listen to her jam padlock.

  • @singleparenthustle3689
    @singleparenthustle3689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This my jam when THE whole 🌎 world and everyone was alive. NEWYORK was LIT. 🔥 HARLEM WE LIVED. I MISS THIS ERA. 🔥 THE BEST. THAT OTHER HIT PADLOCK. AIN'T NOTHING GOING ON BUT THE RENT, SHE HAD HITS BACK TO BACK AYEEEEEEE💯

  • @bec1972
    @bec1972 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Class jam of the day that has aged like fine fine wine

  • @brix25
    @brix25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This song has been playing in my head this whole week, and it's the first time I see this video. Have to say, Gwen Guthrie oozed sex appeal and she didn't have to show an inch of skin. I absolutely love it!

  • @tonycarr2516
    @tonycarr2516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Was surprised to hear gwen guthrie had passed years ago,one of the hottest singer of the 80s and 90s RIP

  • @antonioandaya6856
    @antonioandaya6856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Beautiful, best version of this song ever!

  • @stevem.stempien6885
    @stevem.stempien6885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What a great cover song. Just love it. Listen over n over to it. Can't believe that she passed away at the young age of 48. So sorry to hear that.

  • @vinnym5607
    @vinnym5607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The album version, where she sings the verse very slowly and the beat doesn't kick in until nearly a minute into the song, is where it's at but this is great, too.

  • @kingwyse6327
    @kingwyse6327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Outside in the rain
    Seventh Heaven
    Padlocc
    💙🙏💪.Wish Her and Phyllis was still around

  • @minekara6407
    @minekara6407 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Rip sweet, magical voice of Lady Gwen

  • @ATRAINC
    @ATRAINC 14 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    She was so underrated too!One of the best vocalist of the 80s.

  • @FamousBirthdays
    @FamousBirthdays 14 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I luv this tune!! such a classic!!

  • @dwayne4576
    @dwayne4576 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another dope 80's classic Gwen's voice is so smooth like fine wine...Sip Queen thanks for the hits

  • @francisibok474
    @francisibok474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    No question about it......my favourite Gwen Gutherie song. Gwen left us too soon. Her voice is so soothing. This joint is always on my R & B playlist. Decidedly so. RIP, Ms. Gutherie.

  • @estergreen2452
    @estergreen2452 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this song

  • @johnnytaylor3488
    @johnnytaylor3488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A true songbird

  • @alejandrojrmanlangit9029
    @alejandrojrmanlangit9029 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smooth jazz rendition of the late Gwen Guthrie

  • @lamarwebb9955
    @lamarwebb9955 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What an amazing smooth voice this woman had

  • @haydncannon8835
    @haydncannon8835 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One of my all time favourite songs of the 80s

  • @afroblack1000
    @afroblack1000 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My favorite Gwen Guthrie track

  • @idontplaywithchildren4393
    @idontplaywithchildren4393 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Happy Heavenly Birthday, Gwen!🥳🎊💐

  • @tastylove53
    @tastylove53 11 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    28 Years Have Gone Buy And This Song Is Still Amazing. 1/5/14.

  • @hassanbearfield8044
    @hassanbearfield8044 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Talent can never be replaced

  • @ธุรกิจทันตกรรม
    @ธุรกิจทันตกรรม 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is what i call MUSIC

  • @ninosimone
    @ninosimone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She’s beautiful and I love that song 🤎

  • @kerryzone1
    @kerryzone1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Banging! Bringing back the best times of my life, still listening October 2022❤️

  • @queendivaism
    @queendivaism 9 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I didn't know she had a video. for this song one of my favorite

  • @PhoenixBanks
    @PhoenixBanks 12 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Like so many... Gone too soon! Love her still!

  • @stellabellafontay9366
    @stellabellafontay9366 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was very young when this beauty left us but I remember loving her voice soooo badly. Reminiscing during this crazy crisis.
    😔💔

  • @dickdangles8244
    @dickdangles8244 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    R.I.P Ms. Gwen Guthrie I'll never 4get the 1st time I heard "Ain't Nothing Going On But The Rent" after a record like that I was hooked on u Ur gon but never will u b 4gotten!

  • @ShawanRobinson-wv7xd
    @ShawanRobinson-wv7xd 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love all of Gwen Guthrie music she is greatly missed RIP Miss Guthrie

  • @gerardtriffett8522
    @gerardtriffett8522 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    use to love this babe in the 90's in melbourne australia with libby,100's of nights spent dancing till dawn on the parquetry to gwen,loved her gb gwen.

  • @downsouthn.o.1537
    @downsouthn.o.1537 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    1 of the smoothest jams ever made🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @UNENVIOUSNOTME
    @UNENVIOUSNOTME 9 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I'm so in love with this woman!! So underrated So beautiful So classy....pure class PURE TALENT...Gwen I wish you were here so I could marry You!

    • @mrmusi4512
      @mrmusi4512 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      she's fat man. get a grip! lol

    • @UNENVIOUSNOTME
      @UNENVIOUSNOTME 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Nash Noor I can clearly see that..I like what I Like.....I'd rather BIG and CLASSY rather than SKINNY & TRASHY or FINE WITH A PEA BRAIN MIND....

    • @afroblack1000
      @afroblack1000 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Lewis Wayne that's so on point

    • @yaheibenevolencedivine3950
      @yaheibenevolencedivine3950 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mrmusi4512 bozo watch ya internet disrespect clown thats my late GodMother

  • @tammytoon4344
    @tammytoon4344 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Timeless Classic! Long to Be Close To Great music!

  • @62chucky
    @62chucky 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I loved me some Gwen Guthrie! Thanks for posting one of my favorites by her. RIP Gwen.

  • @vandrossfan
    @vandrossfan 14 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Love the Carpenters version but I really love this soulful version it just gives the song a new lease of life.

  • @desmonddunn8381
    @desmonddunn8381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love this track

  • @waladnajd143
    @waladnajd143 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🎶🎶🎶🥰🥰🎶👑🎶🎼🎼🎸🎷🎼🎼🎶🎶🎶✋🤙من أجمل وأحلا وأروع أغاني الزمن الجميل

  • @Scandinavianman9
    @Scandinavianman9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Masterpiece, many fond memories. R.I.P Angel Gwen & blessings & love to all. 2021

  • @ikejackson8676
    @ikejackson8676 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the way you do lady

  • @Bengijo242
    @Bengijo242 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Absolutely beautiful....unique voice she had...

  • @erikjones776
    @erikjones776 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    My favorite version of this song. Great vocals, video, and decade!

    • @tribunal1287
      @tribunal1287 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      my favorite version too

  • @trishtommy96
    @trishtommy96 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m so sad she is gone beautiful singer RIP

    • @ShawanRobinson-wv7xd
      @ShawanRobinson-wv7xd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I didn't know her birthday had passed what a beautiful voice and great music she made RIP Miss Gwen Guthrie

  • @DondieGarcia
    @DondieGarcia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I finally found it after such a long search. I always hear this over the radio but never being able to know the artist. This is probably one of the best rendition of this song. It gave the original a more upbeat and soulful rhythm. I really love it. Rest in Peace Ms. Gwen Guthrie, thank you for the music!

  • @GiuseppePascuale928
    @GiuseppePascuale928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such a brilliant reimagined cover! Gwen is/was so underrated.

  • @kerryhines2199
    @kerryhines2199 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There's just nobody like Gwen!

  • @marlenelockman3256
    @marlenelockman3256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Closer to Galaxy 80's wow

  • @feliciahawkins7934
    @feliciahawkins7934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Never get tired of this rendition 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎

  • @AshishSingh-rb8kv
    @AshishSingh-rb8kv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tina Arena brought me here and this is mint. Thank you Gwen and may you rest in eternal peace...

  • @mortisxx5712
    @mortisxx5712 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    As classic as can be.
    Fantastic bassline.

    • @djwise50
      @djwise50 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That bassline is nasty. This isn't the album version. But it's the best version.

  • @willhaynes2190
    @willhaynes2190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2022 this has no expiration date. Thank the Almighty that I have been raised through the era of music like this. TRAVEL WELL QUEEN

  • @alexisrivasibarra
    @alexisrivasibarra 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    she is the best her music always will be in my memory and heart too.

  • @OneAdam12Adam
    @OneAdam12Adam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is what a voice sounds like without auto tune.

  • @owenrich175
    @owenrich175 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Very talented writer and music artist. I enjoyed pretty much every album she recorded.

  • @yusufabdul1343
    @yusufabdul1343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice music.

  • @wearestellar
    @wearestellar 14 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    rip gwen u r a sweet soul thank u 4 bring your energy to earth.
    the thing i will always luv about gwen is the effortless way she sang with such soul

  • @johnniedickerson
    @johnniedickerson ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful song I Love she got a beautiful voice

  • @sid7an
    @sid7an 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Still sounding great in 2020 🎉🎉💗💗💗

  • @timothyleonard7755
    @timothyleonard7755 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i will aLLWAYS LOVE THIS WOMEN....I WILL NOT SAY R.I.P TO YOU BECAUSE I KNOW YOUR STILL PERFORMING IM THE mOTHER LAND KEEP SINGING GIRL BECAUSE IT SOUNDS TO GOOD.

  • @833hakim
    @833hakim 10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Gotta Love This Song! I Love It!

  • @xpdition
    @xpdition 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love Gwen’s version of this song as much as the Carpenters’ ones. Beautifully sung in her own styles.

  • @seveyonlewis4030
    @seveyonlewis4030 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is on replay