"So Close" is a song by British singer Dina Carroll, released as the third single from her album by the same name (1993) in November 1992. Produced by Nigel Lowis, it peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart.

Critical reception

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'' described the song as a "plush ballad". He noted that Carroll's "rich and appealing

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is cushioned by soft keyboard lines and warm backing harmonies." Dave Sholin from the ''

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'' complimented "this tastefully-produced, rhythmic ballad". In his weekly UK chart commentary,

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" 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 "

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Music video

A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by German feature film director and producer Marcus Nispel. It features Carroll performing in Apollo Theatre.

Track listings

Charts

References

{{Authority control Dina Carroll songs 1990s ballads 1992 singles 1992 songs A&M Records singles First Avenue Records singles Music videos directed by Marcus Nispel Songs written by Dina Carroll Songs written by Nigel Lowis