Closer than Close is the fourth album by American singer Rosie Gaines, released on June 13, 1995. The album's title track was remixed and released as a single in 1997, reaching number four on the UK Singles Chart. "I Want U" was also released as a single, reaching number 70 in the UK.[6] Prince provides backing vocals on the track "My Tender Heart".
Track listing
All tracks are written by Rosie Gaines, Francis Jules and Dana Bailey; except where noted.
American edition| Title | Writer(s) |
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| 1. | "I Want U (Inner City Blue)" (Earth Mama Version) | Prince, Rosie Gaines | 6:34 |
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| 2. | "Are You Ready" | | 5:49 |
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| 3. | "Closer than Close" | | 5:09 |
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| 4. | "Googaga" | | 3:55 |
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| 5. | "Turn Your Lights Down Low" | Bob Marley | 4:29 |
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| 6. | "My Tender Heart" | Prince, Gaines | 5:10 |
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| 7. | "I Almost Lost You" | | 2:37 |
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| 8. | "Slowman" | | 5:33 |
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| 9. | "Can You Handle It" | | 5:13 |
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| 10. | "Concrete Jungle" | Marley | 7:48 |
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| 11. | "Get the Ghetto off Your Mind" | | 5:52 |
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| 12. | "December 25th" | | 3:56 |
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| 13. | "I Want U" (Purple Version) | Prince, Gaines | 3:36 |
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| Total length: | 1:05:41 |
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- Note: Tracks 4-7 and 11 are reworked versions from the then-unreleased album Concrete Jungle.
International version| Title |
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| 1. | "I Want U" (Purple Version) | 3:36 |
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| 2. | "Are You Ready" | 5:49 |
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| 3. | "Closer than Close" | 5:09 |
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| 4. | "Googaga" | 3:55 |
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| 5. | "Ooh La La" | 4:41 |
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| 6. | "Turn Your Lights Down Low" | 4:29 |
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| 7. | "My Tender Heart" | 5:10 |
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| 8. | "I Almost Lost You" | 2:37 |
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| 9. | "Slowman" | 5:33 |
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| 10. | "Can You Handle It" | 5:13 |
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| 11. | "Concrete Jungle" | 7:48 |
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| 12. | "Get the Ghetto off Your Mind" | 5:52 |
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| 13. | "December 25" | 3:56 |
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| 14. | "Bubbly World" (bonus track) | 5:05 |
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| 15. | "Do What U Wanna Do" (bonus track) | 3:11 |
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| Total length: | 1:12:04 |
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References
- ^
"Closer Than Close - Rosie Gaines". AllMusic. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
- ^ Robertson IV, Gil L. (June 3, 1995). "Urban" (PDF). Cash Box. p. 11. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
- ^ Ehrlich, Dimitri (9 June 1995). "Closer Than Close". Entertainment Weekly.
- ^ "Reviews: Albums" (PDF). Music Week. November 4, 1995. p. 32. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ Springer, Jacqueline (January 1996). "Rosie Gaines: Closer Than Close" (PDF). Muzik. No. 8. p. 90. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 2, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ "ROSIE GAINES - full Official Chart History - Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
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