Closer To You by Dennis Quaid

[@pmierzwa9203]

I boomed the movie and after we recorded this song on the set, Dennis and I danced to it on the street. Thanks for the memory.

[@buddyquaid2038]

A couple of fun facts... Dennis wrote this song for the movie The Big Easy. It was done around this same year. Dennis shared a band with Bonnie at the time. His band was called The Eclectics. I used to go to rehearsals with them and Bonnie would get off stage and Dennis would get on. Bonnie lived with Dennis at the time Nick of Time came out. They were just friends, nothing else. She is really sexy and gives off an incredible vibe. I was just 10 years old back then, but I used to go to the bars and clubs where Dennis would get up with the Neville brothers and other bands and play until the wee hours of the morning. It was an awesome, crazy time back then. Bonnie and Dennis are still friends today although they don't see much of each other because of schedules etc. Dennis is actually a great songwriter and just released a new album. Peace!

[@shellbells5142]

Buddy Quaid holy crap! I’m so intrigued! It sounds like you’ve had a great life if that’s what you experienced at that young of an age! I’d love to hear the stories you have to tell!

[@keithlhiker]

Buddy Quaid Also i believe this song never made it to the sound track with him singing, correct?

[@angeliqueprevel]

Love this song. And the Big Easy

[@angeliqueprevel]

Saw the Neville Bros in person in Sydney.

[@bruiser47]

This is a great song. Louisiana definitely had an impact on Dennis while he filmed The Big Easy. New Orleans is like a flawed yet beautiful jewel to those who love it.

[@angeliqueprevel]

Loved the movie and this song in particular

[@stevel2812]

I'm from UK but have travelled extensively in US. NOLA is special and gets in your blood..Yes it's seriously flawed but you'd forgive it anything for it's spirit.

[@bigdeal6852]

Agree ! Been there six times to see my aunt and uncle. 👍👍

[@dasher8519]

It’s a wonderful Cultural melting pot. Doesn’t get any better than this !!

[@garywickham5223]

GREAT SONG‼️ GREAT MOVIE ‼️ THE BIG EASY‼️ ❤️

[@marylingo5966]

My late husband loved to dance. This was our favorite dance tune. Oh so romantic. Most men do not like to dance. Mine did and there was nothing like his arms wrapped tightly around me. Boy that sax, it does things to you.

[@zimandwaffles]

My husband also. He was older than me and passed away 5 years old. Miss that dancing...so much.

[@susyward6978]

I have to watch the Big Easy again. He has the most expressive fffface

[@leeharder9568]

I STILL REMEMBER WHN I SAW THIS MOVIE, THEY ARE STILL HOT!!

[@joysmith1113]

I love Dennis Quaid ❤️🎶🎶🎶🎶❤️. This was so beautiful 💐. Thank you for sharing all your many talents 🙏

[@susandietrick7629]

😢wow, so moved by this song. Such a fan for years. Fighting skin cancer and this moved and inspired me. Thanks dennis. Bless you

[@chantellecastillo9532]

God Bless You !

[@azdificultoso]

Beautiful song, I like Dennis's voice, this was recorded live at the Storyville Jazz Hall, New Orleans, LA 1989. Dennis Quaid , Bonnie Raitt, the legendary Neville Brothers with Aaron Neville and Greg Allman performed before a live audience.

[@djmetcalf1350]

I was there. What a memorable night!

[@carolbohman275]

I love this movie and the music! Love love❤!

[@harrietsmock1393]

Wow! Aaron... ❤

[@margaretperdue5983]

OMG didn't even realize Dennis could sing 😮😱OMG he's good

[@JulieMenard-s4h]

Such a beautiful song 🎵 from the movie 8

[@mattgarey5475]

NOW THIS IS A TRUE ZYDECO CLASSIC, DENNIS QAID, BONNIE RAITT AND THE ONE AND ONLY NEVIL BROTHERS.

[@Tawnyashogue]

This song brings back so many memories of time spent in New Orleans many, many years ago...tears streaming down my face. Funny how one song can do that to you, isn't it? Thank you so much for posting this.

[@kathling9txfr]

Bonnie Raitt shines in this

[@diannelane5211]

OMG!!! What a song!!! It gives me the chills!! I love Bonnie Raitt . I saw her with little feat in the 70's and that's still the best concert that I have ever been to! They rocked the house down!!

[@CharlesCollins-t2b]

Dennis Quaid multi-talented artist!

[@garywickham5223]

I love this song ‼️ The lyrics are fantastic 🎵‼️ 🎸 🐊

[@mishaanton5436]

🦎 Cha cha cha

[@rhondacausey4838]

AWESOME!! LOVE Dennis Quaid & his voice. I'd buy all of his music. Thank you SO much for the share!

[@sharon102645]

I have been crazy about Denis Quaid ever since I saw him in The Big Easy.

[@paulkiss1981]

I respect that black dude's back singing that adds that precious old school feel to this wonderful song

[@hazelchief-rabbit5903]

It's Aaron Neville, isn't it?

[@malalford]

'That black dude' lol

[@lisaeinsohn8789]

Who could help but love all these guys, they are such Incredible Musicians, lucky to have seen them many times❤❤❤❤ and Dennis Quaid😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤❤❤yes Dennis wrote this song, one of his best movies is The Big Easy💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🤍💋

[@lizziesaunders5007]

Just been sent this by my guy in lockdown. We've been chatting for a longtime, but this confirms he's the right guy! So beautiful! And he is too!

[@BaahBen]

Oh yeah! Terrific song. Great performances

[@shelldickinson1820]

Aaron Neville.. add in some Dennis Quaid.. it doesn't get much better this.. a slow sexy romantic New Orleans song.. no clue how it gets better.. amazing... Bonnie Raitt is amazing.. this is a supreme treasure among the songs we can find here.. a treasure

[@Rapidk-um6ck]

Top performance by everyone, but aaron neville put the cherry on top of this cake with his" out of this world" voice. Absolutely fantabulous. Oh aaron baby... What you do to me.......shivers. Bonnie raitt....fantastic. So jealous of you. I love you aaron neville....one big hunk of a man. Julie. U.k. Xxxx.

[@transcubadam]

The chemistry between Quaid and Raitt is undeniable- has always made me wonder what he whispers in her ear...

[@jennifersadlowski562]

I love this song. You can feel the vibe between Bonnie and Dennis. I know he said something naughty to her😊. You can just tell.

[@NOmoreMAGA2025]

She said...."i'm leaving the kid from caddy shack...next move is yours..."

[@dogfishale4988]

and the neville brothers and MS BONNIE......AWESOME groove

[@TwistedArtdesigns]

Dennis Quaid sings this and I melt 💕💖

[@hihoremy3940]

He also wrote this song, or so I've been told.

[@TwistedArtdesigns]

@@hihoremy3940 yes I believe he did. I saw him in concert with his band, the Mystics in the 80’s. He sang this song. It was awesome.

[@hihoremy3940]

@@TwistedArtdesigns Wish I had seen him perform live. But then I would have been arrested for staking him so maybe a good thing..

[@TwistedArtdesigns]

@@hihoremy3940 hahahaha… I hear yah…. I was married and my husband was with me but it didn’t stop me from drooling! And I swear… on a stack of bibles…. Dennis Quaid smiled at me! It was a very small venue. I almost passed out! And I blushed! Ahhhh to be in my 20’s again! The good old days!

[@hihoremy3940]

Dennis is on this ole gals bucket list. Awesome video and music

[@NOmoreMAGA2025]

I love when he says.....MISS BONNIE.....

[@venuswillendorf6452]

Neville brothers!!!! Grossartige Sänger alle zusammen!

[@philsaintdemon8303]

im a southener living in california.....dont ask.. but this reminds my home in florida...takes me away... hanging in new orleans for a vaca....listening to impromptu jam session with this talented musician....live zydeco live

[@danapeake6768]

Music and lyrics by Dennis Quaid

[@BucksDaughter]

Nice!! I, personally, have always loved Aaron Neville's voice. It sends goosebumps up my spine. Thanks for sharing this.

[@dogfishale4988]

awesome groove Mr Quaid trust!!

[@terrybuckalew6874]

Dennis is one of the best actors in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rosedyer-v4f]

Love Love Love this

[@johnrmcentyre3814]

This video is great but the soundtrack features an absolutely killer sax solo that amplifies Dennis' passion.

[@androlibre9661]

We need an HD version of this

[@cinderella0307]

Thank you so much!!! I've been searching this for a long time ...

[@rosiwounn4587]

Sou do Brasil...maravilhoso! Musica única, linda, excelente, tocante...vozes lindas ainda mais a do Dennis🥰🥰👏👏

[@denboy49]

Anybody notice Buckwheat Zydeco on accordian? One of my favorite movies, one of my favorite venues

[@vandalnonesuch8274]

Yep. that was him. He just recently passed, sept. 24th this year.

[@lindabphoenix]

What a treat! Thanks for posting this!

[@lindamcghee6668]

bloody hell love this xx

[@bigdeal6852]

Love it ! 😊

[@rwwood48]

Now there is a talented group you don't see together very often ! I loved this song in the movie. The sax part verson in the movie was better.

[@dogfishale4988]

damn i love this groove

[@marylingo5966]

dogfish ale sway music.

[@warrenposternack8392]

He is Damn Good!!!!

[@joegonzalez4468]

Damm! This is epic!

[@danwhitlock1946]

Ah, the 80's, so close yet so far away.

[@azche24ify]

This one combines my likes: Good-looking young singer, red-haired woman, extraordinary voice of Aaron + fine slide guitar.

[@MsAshley1323]

NEVER HEARD DENNIS QUAID SING BEFORE. LIKED IT. AND, OF COURSE, BONNIE AND AARON...ARE YOU SERIOUS? uM, uM, uM!

[@MrCaribbean]

sweet music!, love it!

[@kimberlyj.sullivan9304]

This was around the same time when he starred in Great Balls Of Fire.

[@sde5]

Thank you for sharing this video! I really love this song. Thanks again!

[@san5sparkle]

first time I ever saw this! wow

[@JArleneJ]

Wonderful. Thank you.

[@hushketty]

i rewinded that vhs so may times to get every word,the bug easy,to cool, my most watched movie in my life,hea, were you at,,,

[@gloangela]

isn´t he sexy????? he´s so cute thank you so much to share this video

[@marthaklatik889]

first time i heard this i love it

[@val91201]

You spelled it right and this is a great song.

[@hovercraft1232]

"wrapped in your loving arms"

[@edranetz]

I finally realized Dennis Quaid is a very good singer with this song. He is more handsome when he dyes his hair blonde too. I never really liked him singing "Great Balls of Fire".

[@androlibre9661]

I need this in HD

[@liquidcreator]

I met him in Hollywood. Seems like a nice guy

[@julieann287]

Gosh just to know this happened is just so exciting!

[@hotternfyr]

Superb!!!

[@KATLABELLE1]

Have you seen the film "The Big Easy", guyz ? ... Give it a try ... Fantabulous !! this song's in it ...

[@zindy29]

i'm impressed, I believe Dennis even wrote the song.

[@shellbells5142]

john zindler he did indeed.

[@suzywilliams244]

Dennis Quaid is the hottest man that ever walked!!

[@aliray1868]

Not anymore.

[@hihoremy3940]

Would love to know what he whispered in her ear :)

[@Tawnyashogue]

That's Charles Neville on the saxophone. Saw them in New Orleans a few times and met him in Cincinnati...and to the person who said Aaron Neville ruins this song...?!? Guess you don't like N'awlins music...

[@judytriggs481]

one of my favorite song

[@jjsterman]

No one noticed, that's Art Neville on the saxophone! HE is the JOINT! I think my favorite Neville Brother!

[@NessaDaBesta]

YA DAM SKIPPY HONEY -- BUT FLAWS--- WHAT FLAWS ? FROM A LOUISIANA GIRL!!!!!

[@dogfishale4988]

smooth baby

[@sissiesmith7859]

Closer to you ( I love you my darling )

[@TCgirl]

Oh baby...

[@peggyweaver5526]

Best sexiest song & performance ever

[@peggyweaver5526]

Aaron & bonnie ♥️

[@lindabphoenix]

WOW!

[@NueBlotes]

nice, nice!

[@loveyhowell1]

u need to watch the big easy movie.. he sings it in that... great flick !!!

[@jamescomeaux8207]

sande its from the movie' the big easy" enjoy !!!

[@keithlhiker]

@pollygirl06 Me too. She looks back at him likes she's pissed at him for saying it.

[@carolaynstewartraitt9954]

Si este es el chico que salía en el videoclip de "Thing Called Love" que estaba embobaíto mirando a Bonnie Raitt!!! :)

[@larrykirby6051]

too good

[@danaordane]

How does Bonnie do that Magic thing with her guitar??

[@jamesday5636]

Im a man I dig dancing !

[@pattimilton]

Damn, is there anything sexier than this man in a red shirt with that gorgeous blonde hair!? I'll answer that for you. No. No there isn't.

[@rainiersdaughter1947]

After he made the movie, he changed. Got religious.

[@minniehenry4155]

good song

[@envyedern]

Can’t find this song on iTunes 😢

[@Jocoll76]

aaron neville in the song too

[@MsAshley1323]

tHANKS FOR THE HEADS UP!!!!

[@holliechristopher6946]

🌞

[@Hoolyweed13]

Świetny

[@diuga1]

It's from THE BIG EASY soundtrack.

[@RollingOrmond]

Dennis the 'coked to the gills' years. Pale and tense...