Get Close to My Love
Jennifer Holliday · 1987
39 min · 8 tracks · house music
A blend of soulful melodies and dance rhythms that intertwine with emotional depth and powerful vocal performances.
Top tracks — play these first
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He Ain't Special (He's Just the One I Love) — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and relatable lyrics about love and devotion, perfectly showcasing Holliday's vocal range and emotional delivery.
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Get Close to My Love — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's themes of longing and intimacy while blending dynamic instrumentation with Holliday's powerhouse vocals.
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Givin' Up — This eight-minute ballad highlights Holliday's ability to convey deep emotion through her voice, featuring a compelling narrative about heartbreak and resilience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional exploration throughout
- infectious grooves for dancing
- uplifting anthems for celebration
- reflective moments of love
- for late-night gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek complex, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Jennifer Holliday's third studio album, Get Close to My Love followed her acclaimed breakthrough with 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' from the Broadway musical Dreamgirls. At this point in her career, Holliday was transitioning from theater to a more mainstream pop and R&B sound, aiming to broaden her audience while showcasing her vocal prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· Tina Turner· Kathy Sledge
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New at It 4:55
- 2 He Ain't Special (He's Just the One I Love) 4:04
- 3 Get Close to My Love 4:56
- 4 Read It in My Eyes 4:43
- 5 Ain't It Just Like Love 3:49
- 6 Heart on the Line 4:34
- 7 I Never Thought I'd Fall in Love Again 3:38
- 8 Givin' Up 8:21
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