Demon Records Singles club are delighted are introduced a reissue of the club anthem "Closer Than Close" by Rosie Gaines. Beginning her career in 1985 recording and performing with The Curtis Ohlson Band, Rosie Gaines came to notoriety when she became a member of Prince & The New Power Generation. After the release of her fifth album, "Closer than Close" in 1995 she was dropped from Motown Records yet two years later, a remix of the title track from the album was released as a single by Big Bang Records, after it had appeared on bootlegs. Newly remastered, this single features mixes from the creator of house music himself Frankie Knuckles and legendary house & garage producer Tuff Jam.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: This one takes me back! Big hit in the mid 90s (with video typical of the era to match!) Rosie's got such a distinctive voice. And the skippy, almost Shelter-esque instrumental is as infectious as hell. Full set with remixes. Essential!
TRACK LISTING
A1. Closer Than Close (Mentor Original Radio Edit)
A2. Closer Than Close (Mentor Club Mix)
B1. Closer Than Close (Tuff Jams 'Even Closer' Mix)
B2. Closer Than Close (Frankies Classic Club Mix)