(They Long To Be) Close To You by Isaac Hayes from Black Moses

[@mahlasela37]

This is a classic. Only the Black Jesus could deliver a classic in the most imaginative way. Heaven is by far the most enjoyable place to have this spirit. We miss you Ike!!!

[@tonyrobertson498]

When I came across Isaac Hayes in the early 1970s I was hooked; I still am. His covers are brilliant and often much better than the originals. This song is beautiful.

[@fabmack1961]

C'mon show some kindness to Karen Carpenter RIP.

[@Mingo579]

To be fair we were not discussing her here but since you brought it up, May I? Yes, she is phenomenal and one of the sweetest voices I ever heard. 'Close To You, Rainy Days and Mondays, We've Only Just Begun' and many others by the Illustrious Karen Carpenter have brightened many a dark day for me​. Comparing musicians is hard: Nina Simone vs Michael Jackson? The Beatles vs Bach? Karen Carpenter stands on her own. Peace to you🎉@@fabmack1961

[@gudollar704]

January 1st 2025 Still some of the best music in existence

[@LarryCooper-rp5mm]

I am 72 years old, this a classic, Went to Stax Music Hall, in Memphis, Tennessee, and so all the great performers who played there.

[@ismaelrasul9421]

I BOUGHT THIS ALBUM IN 1971, FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL. IT'S A DOUBLE ALBUM. I PUT THE ALBUM COVER ON MY WALL IN MY BEDROOM, IT OPENED UP LIKE A CROSS. THE WHOLE THING, BOTH ALBUM'S IS FANTASTIC, IT'S A CLASSIC. ISAAC HAYES IS THE MAN, BLACK MOSES AIN'T NO JOKE, IT'S 2021 AND I'M STILL JAMMING IT UNTIL THE WHEELS FALL OFF. BLACK MOSES WE MISS YOU, THANK YOU FOR ALL THE FUNKY BEAUTIFUL MUSIC YOU LEFT US🎤👑

[@evelynmarzan-morales8052]

Couldn't write this any better. Thank you!!

[@bananabana6630]

INDEED 🙏

[@bodhibaby5371]

OMG....im soo there with u...wow!! Xo

[@veronicamitchell4479]

Me too u sho ain't lying love me some Black Moses!! Double Album.1971👍👍

[@cristyluv1205]

It’s been over a year since this post!!! Are you still jamming this classic??? I play this at WORK….lol. I catch even the “stuffy” ones bobbin’ their heads 🥰

[@haroldturner7667]

Oboes, Flutes, French Horns, Violins, Brass, just basically a whole freaking orchestra. What an arrangement.

[@cristyluv1205]

A whole ORCHESTRA!!!…..Talk about food for the soul….. my god😫

[@davinityt.741]

It was an orchestra!!

[@jameschamp7128]

That's How Ike Got Down!

[@bob201175]

Sou brasileiro e fiquei pasmo com tanta qualidade musical msm antes dos ano 80 nos EUA vcs são top no Black music

[@daverowe2404]

Yea man so true😊

[@kengordon7462]

Black Moses is a Tour De Force for Issac Hayes. The arrangements, the strings, the backup singers and the other musicians are incredible.

[@nineduse9519]

isaac hayes is the only man in his era to do music like this there will never be another like him one of akind

[@John-el5oq]

❤MY DAD SHOWED ME THE WAY TO ISSAC HAYES..THANKS DAD🎉❤❤❤❤LOVE

[@bendavies2129]

Hands down the best version Ike always has the best arrangements. A genuis

[@monkesociety1698]

Fuck it. This song literally perfect

[@johnrivers7297]

The Man feels and projects the human desire to be complete and balanced

[@garymelnyk7910]

That’s a particularly fine comment John! The truth so simply put! I hear you!

[@mercmercuccio]

RIP BURT BACHARACH, LEGEND, RIP ISSAC ❤

[@dupreevilakazi626]

A lifetime classic. Isaac Hayes rendition of this song surpasses many who have recorded it.

[@sactiger2817]

Isaac "Black Moses" Hayes cannot be TOUCHED on this one!!

[@cristyluv1205]

Who can touch “Moses”? 🥰

[@Gitarookefka]

it's a cover

[@sactiger2817]

@@Gitarookefka Yeah... so?

[@glynnpichon2114]

This composition can never be duplicated. One of the greatest renditions of song ever.

[@Oohpoopahdoo65]

My Mother played this album over and over! I certainly understand why! 1971! The bomb! It’s 2020, sure sounds good. Timeless! Legendary

[@malachimaxxel]

Quality never dies almost 50 years this is still a great song ..Todays music dont even come close to this

[@cristyluv1205]

Do you still this gem??? I play this song at work of all places…. Lol, Usually on Friday. I chuckle inside when I catch the uptight ones bobbing their heads🥰

[@malachimaxxel]

@@cristyluv1205 Yes i do mainly by myself relaxing

[@johnstasichin9506]

@@malachimaxxel Yes quality really doesn't, but don't say all new artists. Theres plenty of artist out there sadly most the ones on social media mainstream suck. You should look in to some new artist. Frank Ocean is a great artist to get into many people consider his album "Blond" one of the best albums of all time.

[@anitasmith4559]

It's a masterpiece on all levels.

[@malachimaxxel]

@@anitasmith4559 indeed it is

[@dajonbradford]

Isaacs Hayes influence on music, movies, culture can not be overstated.

[@ellisisland1374]

So true!🙂

[@malachimaxxel]

Over 40 years and this is is still a hot song quality never dies

[@malachimaxxel]

@bruno guzzo YES !!!!

[@romeroenrique]

50 yrs!😁

[@malachimaxxel]

@@romeroenrique How many years this post been up ?

[@slimbell5195]

Simply marvelous...still listening to one of the greatest artists of our time...

[@annannetta957]

He said "all the guys in town follow you around"..(.that used to be me)...the memories.. YEP. 🙃 Awesome!😍😍😍😍

[@donzell_jones]

Thank you Kendrick for bringing me back here

[@anitasmith4559]

Isaac Hayes: this love is eternal. I bought this album when it was released and was so amazed at its clarity -- especially in "Close to You." The background singers -- Hot, Buttered and Soul? -- voices seemed to cascade from the heavens -- absolutely majestic -- especially in the closing vamp. Isaac Hayes was a genius.

[@jimbersmcimbers]

The production on this album is divine!

[@jkbzz]

I love this album. This man could sing. His rendition of Going in circles is crazy!!!

[@cliffordlewis1417]

Yes!!! I totally agree!!!

[@whatilovebest]

My babe just dedicated this song to me. 4-18-2023 9:06am❤ Thank you David. I love u 2💙❤🎶

[@dr.patgabrielforney290]

Best album of 1971. I love the long intros..Nobody like Black Moses. The entire album is one of my best classics. RIHP

[@hermanredden2418]

Summer of 1971 I was introduced to this song. 15 yr. Old 49 years ago. Still a classic

[@michaelpessin7233]

Nice... cool remember "when man"

[@mcrazza]

This is the smoothest version I've ever heard.

[@kaydee1322]

Still here listening to this in 2023….such a beautiful soulful song! And the background singers❤🙌🏼. I was born in’72 but remember my Dad playing this and it never left me…it’s a real vibe listening at night with a good drink or some 💨 💨💨

[@CharlesWilliams-nb7yz]

I Love his (MUSIC)! 😅😅😊😅

[@xcalibur1011]

i had the distinct honor to meet Sir Isaac Hayes at the Sony Store at 57th & Madison Avenue in New York City in 1972.

[@goldmccray-ko2mx]

Wow! I was in the area and missed him😢. But happy😊 to know I was close by ❤ him!

[@joegreer4658]

I listen to Isaac Hayes in the 70s as a young man getting ready to experience a whole lot of things in life that I did not foresee and remembering all the fun I had I still feel the emotions of that time

[@ericaward702]

🙏❤️🙏

[@stephenalbury582]

I really like the background vocals!

[@cherellecalhoun]

Me 2!! 😃 😃

[@darrellwilliams9850]

That’s Hot Butterd and Soul the ladies in the background

[@waynejohnson9286]

I Couldn't Agree More 👍🏿

[@d.t.1990]

I’m 58 yrs old and Black Moses by Isaac Hayes is so divine, I literally can’t think of a better album. I grew up on this album, and to this day, I’ve never heard one better. It’s spiritual…soul anchoring…transcendental. 🔥🎯🔥

[@ΒαγγέληςΒαβουδακης]

A truly masterpiece

[@greenelockhart6359]

I love this version of close to you brother Isaac Hayes did it his way a classic

[@PokeWill75]

I remember this as a kid. My dad loved Isaac Hayes! I still have my late father's copy of Black Moses. Rip, you legend!

[@cristyluv1205]

I discovered this gem in 1988…. I was 7. In my fathers office with an entire floor to ceiling wall….of albums. Talk about a kid in a candy store🥰

[@PokeWill75]

@@cristyluv1205 my dad always listened to Isaac and Peter Tosh. He had great taste in music. And that sounds like music heaven, in your case!

[@Matrakz216]

I play this everyday I wake up and it makes everything better for me even when it's NOT. Thank you Mr. Isaac Hayes for your GOD gifted musical talent on helping me and many others. We need more hits like this 9 minutes long in a 24 hour day.

[@ekahiway]

I went searching for some Bacharach/David songs that were favorites of mine way back when. Found this dbl LP, it was a XMas gift from my girlfriend (now wife) in 1971. Real Music! 🙂

[@kapo3088]

Heaven :-) Pure pleasure listening to Mr Hayes and the ladies in the back.

[@robertmoore3146]

Karen and Richard Carpenter must have been very proud of this Isaac Hayes cover of this great song ! I know I was the first time I heard it in '71 ! Just can't beat the musicianship/background vocals ! WOW !

[@AndE667]

Not their song. The song was written by Burt Bacharah and Hal David

[@robertmoore3146]

@@AndE667 Of course, however, these were the artists performing/re-creating and bringing it to life ! :))

[@Chelsie-qy6gj]

​@@AndE667True. This song was composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Burt had a hit on his hands when the Carpenters did it but the original composer (Burt) gave Isaac kudos with this rendition

[@crystalbqueen4341]

The man’s range is transformational !!!!! When men were not afraid of loving with vulnerability, out loud in a song!

[@eoleol4750]

One of the best 9 minutes ever

[@jamesswanson3276]

Wish it was 9 more

[@eoleol4750]

@@jamesswanson3276 I'm witcha you, my Brother!!!!

[@gilbertgarland9596]

Issac Hayes ,Black Moses Album, ranks up there with some of greatest song albums created like Marvin Gayes,"What's Going On and Earth Wind and Fires, Head To The Sky. One Bad. Brother , RIP

[@TheGayStoic]

His artistry is like a banana peanut butter sandwich on a light buttery toast. Simply can't get enough.

[@michaelpessin7233]

Personally I'd have to agree with strawberries jelly all dripping down my sandwich with those bananas and that peanut butter, but I feel ya.... Ya know. .. ya know what - This guy was one of the worlds most Under-rated soulful infusionary futuristic type of dudes... Any way.... Mp

[@cristyluv1205]

@@michaelpessin7233 “Underrated”??? 😳🤣…. When? Where?? …..Dude was MEGA

[@theronedawson3236]

I am going to try that sandwich. Sir Isaac was the man back in the day.

[@jamesswanson3276]

What a way to express an everlasting love. Isaac Hayes did this for guys back then when we didn’t have the words.

[@sherriemusik8394]

King of the cover versions!!!... even out classing the originals...this is soooo dam smooth.. I wanna slide in it all the way to the end!!!...omg..I love the way he closes out his songs in repeat mode....mind blowing!!!

[@ЗаурБорлаков-щ5г]

Powerful

[@dwaynerose9315]

One of The Best at His craft, music for any decade, truly missed.

[@brendasinegal3130]

So smooth n black n beautiful his music love him talented he's my ❤️

[@nasrallahsalaam7087]

This brings back memories of my first and only real love JoJo..1971❤

[@sergiopolis1070]

An excellent talent ... song , music arrangements, Mr Isaac Hayes RIP you are a genius

[@bobsradio6025]

This is great, as was all of his music. My favorite is "By the time I get to Phoenix." He spent a lot of time setting it up before starting to sing, and the song took one whole side of the album.

[@jerant8907]

That is one of the best classics from him . I still listen to it alllllllllllll the way through.

[@mrs6968]

He brought the groove to the carpenters I'm so glad for this man gracing the world with his talents recorded on audio and film for all of time his art has made him immortal

[@roberttaylor9113]

Words can't explain or describe what this music arranged by this artist, AWESOME❤️!

[@gregorybrowne2796]

Magnificent

[@muhammadal-hashimi2487]

One of my favorite tunes from Isaac Hayes. I really like the way he hooked up the background vocals. And I really appreciate his changing the lyric line "eyes of blue" to a lyric line that is inclusive of all women! The man was a genius!

[@michaelthomas4230]

Yes I couldn't agree more 😅😊❤

[@ct5943]

Awesome Isaac Hayes at his best!! The background singers are so smooth...His voice so dreamy....Great arrangement. Isaac is still playing and moving in spirit. A legend into the next generations......

[@ethelsteele-robbins337]

Black Moses was the best 2 Albums ever!!!!

[@kkennedy3466]

I have this on the original vinyl pressing. Still sounds great. That along with the Shaft soundtrack.

[@ThePhrozenPhoenix]

Agreed, it’s my favorite album by him

[@christimberlake8549]

What a .....cannot even speak/type...Ode to The Carpenters Classic. The Background Singers take this song to WAY OTHER LEVEL R.I.P Mr. Hayes

[@nataliewilliams7980]

I pretty sure it’s the Emotions singing background

[@andreagriffin8437]

@@nataliewilliams7980 They are Hot..Buttered..and Soul. That were their names. His backup singers 🎤

[@nataliewilliams7980]

@@andreagriffin8437 m my thank you Sounding like Angels❤️

[@michaelcerrato3571]

Isaac had the best studio drummer ever...never gets in the way..tight..Geez....

[@ethelsteele-robbins337]

Still listening I love his music ! Background singers Killin it!

[@tahishahudson9821]

issac took this song to a new level, and made his.........

[@jeffreythompson208]

This song takes me back 1977 fell in love for the first time ❤❤❤❤❤

[@marcusjames3814]

I love ❤️ this jam right here by black Moses himself issac hayes

[@barbaradarrell657]

Another one of my favorites so smooth love me some ISAAC HAYES R.I.P.🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️

[@michaelpessin7233]

Amen Amigo! ! ! ! Mp

[@donnayoung1057]

Issac Hayes. Definitely knew the Assignment on this. Rip Sir!!!!!!

[@slockmaster5430]

RIP Chef, whatta great voice on sir Isaac Hayes

[@mysticman9331]

What drives a man to be this creative with a song. Is it something he ate on that day. Is it something he smoked. What is it? Wow!! Thanks Black Moses for this masterpiece. In my 49 years I have only started hearing this song in 2023. Thanks Ernest Pillay (My local radio dj).

[@gwendolynsmith6423]

Great, smooth version of “”Close to You.”💥😊Nature demands respect. This rocks.🔥❤️💫Stars have fell.

[@lindajones684]

Isaac was a Bad Boy and a Genius ❤!!!

[@jackrampou]

...the first time I heard this song was by The Carpenters. Loving The Black Moses even more: So soulful and me...

[@nameinkorean]

Miss you Black Moses

[@Dr_Fangaz334]

This reminds my of Isaac Hayes song “Close To You”

[@adrienemery4300]

absolutely beautiful. i cant describe it any other way. ♡

[@michaelpessin7233]

Sometimes less is So So so much more... ya know...

[@francescarroll5306]

A great star

[@mmacklin3614]

The 70's musician will eat EVERY era of music...🤴🏾👸🏽

[@GTTg-kr2xh]

His best album to me. Hot Buttered Soul is good but the talking By the Time I get to Arizona track drug it down. This is nothing but bangers. Arrangements are amazing.

[@loreneaustin5304]

One of my favorites.

[@josephinecochran4683]

I had never this adaption of this song. FANTASTIC

[@duwanblack6583]

Wow!!!! Hayes was a great 👍🏽 artist of music.

[@sharonbrandon322]

I just love me some Issac Hayes.

[@evelynmarzan-morales8052]

Yessssssss

[@ericrobinson1789]

My favorite Isaac Hayes album. This whole joint was fire 🔥.

[@KB_theauthentic]

so much love in this….oozing with energy….it sounds like a beautiful woman

[@rolandjones1788]

1 of my favorites from the black MOSES . " Just like me , everybody wanna be , so very close 2 " . Sounds so good I' m going 2 play this 1 back .

[@picconni]

Amazing Song!!

[@GoldenGod69]

Isaac Hayes is simply amazing

[@PriscilaMozer-pg4xs]

O coração dispara, que melodia, que música, que voz, isso é música de qualidade!

[@AlessandroTartacca]

Pure magic

[@charlottemcleod3108]

🎉🎉😊😊😊THERE NEVER BE ANOTHER REST WELL MY BROTHER 💯💯💥💥👊👊💪💪🥰🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@tommieballard2051]

This was blasting on my wife’s floor model stereo combo Magnavox regularly after we met….immemorial love!

[@waynedix327]

I think of my daughter when i hear this song. She was born on Christmas eve 71. The Angels got together and decided to create a dream so they sprinkled moon dust in your hair. I was in Ft. Sill, Ok all the fellows want to be close to yo

[@teamimpact3415]

Thanks, Dad! Love you!

[@donnaharvey6202]

B EXPRESS RECORDED THIS BUT ISSAC HAYES TOOK IT WHERE IT WAS SUPPOSED 2 GO MY ALL TIME FAVORITE 👍👍👍

[@ralphsearcy9648]

that's the best remake of that song I've heard...

[@betsyp500]

IT'S JULY 2020, I BEEN HEARING THIS SONG IN MY EAR, LOVE IT, SO 70S

[@MrBling67]

Real music

[@mysticman9331]

This has to be one of the most soulful tracks ever.

[@malachimaxxel]

This is that hard butter relaxing ,whatever type of song .RIP ISSAC HAYES

[@ricosanchez3756]

True legend 2024

[@deborahs.lawton1783]

I enjoy this song.

[@Deloris-b7m]

Isaac & I where one of neb, for short time, one of his homes in L.A. Rip brother I'm enjoying your music, the 70's you did it. ❤

[@PriscilaMozer-pg4xs]

O soul tem poder na minha vida, amo demaissssss❤❤❤.