Artist: The Carpenters Originally written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, "Close To You" was one of the most beloved songs in the '70s. The lyrics depict unrequited love — a longing to be close ...

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From Marvin Gaye to Stevie Wonder, here's a list of some of the hottest R&B songs that was released in the '70s.