5 Facts About Philadelphia International Records' "Closer Than Close"
- The song was released in 1981 on Philadelphia International Records.
- It was a single from the album “Closer Than Close,” the group’s second studio release.
- The track features the signature Philadelphia soul sound, blending lush strings with funk rhythms.
- It reached number 11 on the Billboard R&B chart, becoming one of the group’s biggest hits.
- The song has been sampled by later artists, including in hip-hop and house music.