the nearness of you - laufey (Hoagy Carmichael cover)

New single "Silver Lining" Out Now! Listen here:

My rendition of the "Nearness of You" by Hoagy Carmichael and Ned Washington! Added some harmonieeees!

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[sambutterfieldmusic]

I’ve discovered my new favourite artist.

[xeryusx]

She's like...Chet mixed with Lady Day mixed with Ella mixed with angels singing songs up in the sky. What a refreshing talent.

[UaYXxB]

I won't draw any analogies, or say anything cliche ... I just like what she does.

[camilagomez]

Lyrics
It's not the pale moon that excites me
That thrills and delights me, oh no
It's just the nearness of you

It isn't your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation, oh no
It's just the nearness of you

When you're in my arms
And I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true

I need no soft lights to enchant me
If you'll only grant me the right
To hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night
The nearness of you

[johnpaulsulla]

This is where my soul belongs after a pretty f*cked up day. Thankyou. This makes me forget about the cruel world💓

[johnhelm]

I'm left speechless. A devotion to standards is always to be applauded. I still think developing the craft of songwriting is the key to establishing your own standards.😉

[charles]

Stuck on an island forever with only one performer to hear - LAUFEY all the way.

[danielliu]

I loved that the penultimate guitar arpeggio was the same that starts Someone New! Really makes it feel like the two songs are connected and this one leads into the next... SO COOL

[NIKONGUY]

Part Ella Fitzgerald, Part Sarah Vaughn. I grew up with those voices blasting through the stereo thanks to my mother. I have an insanely deep appreciation for the female voice. You have joined that exclusive list I keep. Dang.

[dep]

She needs to rise in popularity. Too underrated. People dont know what good quality music is.

[Scruffers]

This young lady should get on one of those talent shows. She is absolutely stunning, beautiful and sultry and uber-talented. Her genre of music is also so refreshing, innocent and from the heart.

[danrodgers]

Please never stop doing music. Talent like yours doesn't come around often.

[bluesdog]

Beautiful, what an incredible voice, so warm.

[alphayangmusic]

thanks for making me feel like i'm in 1950. that talent be timeless tho

[elijahmercader]

I still come back to this and her christmas music even after she's blown up so big. even if I dont keep up with the newest stuff she'll always be in my musical lil heart lol mabuhay ka laufey

[vietvet]

In Victoria Australia we have just gone into a 7 day lockdown and having PTSD issues due to my Vietnam service, I suffer from depression. I now have a look at this video and it is better than medication. Thank you for sharing your god given gift with me.

[thermann]

I just found out about you today and I'm mesmerized. You're singing songs from 80 years ago and have completely captured the vibe and vocal subtleties, perfectly.

[nuclearmusic]

It must be like a dream to have someone as beautiful as you. Takes you into a whole new world - a world where you kiss in the rain and dance under the stars.

[sosi]

Dear Laufey, I came from your instagram cover of "the sunny side of the street" and I absolutely adored it! 😍 I love listening to your music with my mom. We don't really share a lot so your music means the world to me.
Would you consider uploading "the sunny side of the street" on youtube? That would be so awesome! ❤️

[Armis]

All my favorite songs you sing! Happy to find you in YT beautiful!