Awesome Studio Version Of SRV’s “Close To You”
“Close to You” is a track from Stevie Ray Vaughan’s fifth studio album, “The Sky Is Crying.” It was released on November 5, 1991 — about a year after his death. It contains several unreleased tracks which were compiled by SRV’s brother, Jimmie Vaughan. It was rated four stars by AllMusic.
This particular song was recorded in The Power Station in New York and produced by SRV, Chris Layton, Tommy Shannon, Richard Mullen, and Jim Capfer. The other songs also speak of SRV’s influences such as blues rock music from Jimi Hendrix.
Personnel:
Stevie Ray Vaughan – guitars, vocals
Chris Layton – drums
Tommy Shannon – bass guitar
Reese Wynans – keyboards