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Here is a great classic song by roberta flack. this video is an out of the country live performance of roberta singing her hit song…the closer i get to you. in this performanc she is accompanied by the great peabo bryson. on the original recording it was donny hathaway singing with roberta. “The Closer I Get to You” is a 1978 song written by keyboardist James Mtume and guitarist Reggie Lucas, who were members of Miles Davis’ band and also members of Flack’s band. the song was onFlack’s album, Blue Lights in the Basement and became a major hit. It was two weeks at number one in April, 1978. this certified gold hit was one of the most familiar of all robertas duets.