So Close (Dina Carroll song)

"So Close" is a song by British singer and songwriter Dina Carroll, released in November 1992 by A&M Records and 1st Avenue as the third single from her debut album by the same name (1993). The song was written by Carroll with its producer, Nigel Lowis, and peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, it charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100, peaking at numbers 95 and 79. The accompanying music video was directed by German feature film director and producer Marcus Nispel, featuring Carroll performing in Apollo Theatre.

Critical reception
Larry Flick from Billboard described the song as a "plush ballad". He noted that Carroll's "rich and appealing alto is cushioned by soft keyboard lines and warm backing harmonies." Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report complimented "this tastefully-produced, rhythmic ballad". In his weekly UK chart commentary, James Masterton said, "Yep, it's Christmas alright which means that disco divas such as Ms Carroll can follow up club classics like "Ain't No Man" and "Special Kind of Love" with a ballad without any loss of crediblity." A reviewer from Music Week called it "soulful", and a "mature, shimmering, polished ballad on a par with some of Lisa Stansfield's finest work". Pop Rescue stated that Carroll's vocals "are so rich and warm whilst it gently plods along, but you can just tell that she's building up to something wonderful in the chorus – and her vocals really don’t let you down." Phil Shanklin of ReviewsRevues picked it as "one of the highspots" from the album, declaring it as "a stylish ballad" with elements of Phyllis Nelson's 1985 song "Move Closer".

Track listings

 * 12-inch single, UK (1992)
 * 1) "So Close"
 * 2) "Why Did I Let You Go?"
 * 3) "Ain't No Man" (Brothers in Rhythm remix)
 * 4) "Special Kind of Love" (A Kinda Love mix)


 * CD single, UK (1992)
 * 1) "So Close" (radio mix) — 3:53
 * 2) "Why Did I Let You Go?" (EP edit) — 3:28
 * 3) "Ain't No Man" — 7:08
 * 4) "Special Kind of Love" (A Kinda Love mix) — 6:40