FICHIER GUITAR PRO v4.06­ Dù¿(They Long To Be) Close To YouThe Carpenters Close To YouBurt Bacharach and Hal David©1970 JBTaylorSr21Originally recorded by Richard Chamberlain ©196321In late 1969 Burt Bacharach heard our version of 76"Ticket To Ride". This led to our being asked by Burt 65to open a benefit show he would be doing in February 43of 1970 and performing a medley of his songs. Herb 43brought an obscure Burt/David song to my attention ;:during this time entitled "They long to be close to you". =