Teddy Pendergrass – Close The Door

“Close the Door” – Single by Teddy Pendergrass from the album Life Is a Song Worth Singing. B-side: “Get Up, Get Down, Get Funky, Get Loose”. Released on May 4, 1978.

“Close the Door” is a hit song written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.

The song spent two weeks at number one on the R&B chart and peaked at number twenty-five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It became a gold record. In the UK, “Close the Door” was a double-sided release along with Only You, it peaked at #41.

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The song features Pendergrass’ signature smooth and soulful vocals over a slow, romantic melody. The lyrics are seductive and intimate, with Pendergrass urging his lover to “close the door” and get lost in the moment. The song’s lush instrumentation, including strings and horns, adds to its romantic atmosphere. “Close the Door” is a perfect example of Pendergrass’ ability to create slow jams that are both sensual and emotionally powerful.

The song became a major hit for Pendergrass, reaching number one on the R&B charts in 1978 and cementing his status as a leading figure in the genre. Even today, “Close the Door” remains a beloved classic and a go-to slow jam for romantics everywhere.