Close to You (Maxi Priest song)

Ron Wynn from AllMusic said the song "is more pop/R&B with a reggae touch than it is real reggae."^[1] A reviewer from Music & Media commented, "After a tougher than normal start, this song quickly becomes another Maxi Priest single like all the others. Nice melody and well sung."^[2] David Giles from Music Week wrote, "A discernible step in the soul direction from the reggae maestro. Though the emphasis is still firmly on melody and honeyed vocals, the rhythm leans dancefloor-wards. Very commercial."^[3] Troy L. Smith of cleveland.com called it "the mellowest new jack swing song you'll ever hear",^[4] while Tom Breihan of Stereogum classified it as dance-pop.^[5]

The music video for "Close to You", directed by Geoffrey Barish,^[6] features Priest singing while the background features people in Egypt. There is also a second version, which takes place inside of a soundstage.

• 7-inch single and cassette single

1. "Close to You" (Radio Mix) – 3:59
2. "I Know Love" featuring Tiger – 4:07

• 12-inch maxi-single

1. "Close to You" (Phil Bodger Main Body Mix) – 5:28
2. "Close to You" (Leo Grant Bad-Ass Mix) – 6:00
3. "Close to You" (Leo Grant Acappella & Drum Mix) – 5:56
4. "Close to You" (Phil Bodger Radio Mix) – 3:59
5. "Close to You" (Phil Chill's Rap Sensation) – 6:08
6. "Close to You" (Bodger's bonus beats) – 4:03
7. "I Know Love" – 4:07

• CD maxi-single

1. "Close to You"
2. "Close to You" (Extended Version)
3. "I Know Love"
4. "Close to You" (Phil Chill's Rap Sensation Mix featuring Darren Deere)

• CD maxi-single – Remixes

1. "Close to You" (Phill Chill's Rap Sensation) – 6:08
2. "Close to You" (Bodger's Radio Edit) – 4:06
3. "I Know Love" (Steven Stanley Jamaican Mix) – 5:06
4. "Sure Fire Love" – 3:55

• 12-inch maxi-single – Remixes

1. "Close to You" (Phill Chill's Rap Sensation) – 6:08
2. "Close to You" (Bodger's Radio Edit) – 4:06
3. "I Know Love" (Steven Stanley Jamaican Mix) – 5:06
4. "Sure Fire Love" – 3:57