I Can't Get Close Enough
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"I Can't Get Close Enough" is a 1987 single by Exile
. "I Can't Get Close Enough" was written by then-lead singer J.P. Pennington
and bass player Sonny LeMaire and was Exile's tenth and final number one country hit. The single went to number for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart.
Exile (American band)
Exile, originally known as The Exiles, is an American band founded in Richmond, Kentucky by J.P. Pennington. They started by playing local clubs which led to touring with Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars opening shows and providing backup for major rock artists of the period.Their name was shortened...
. "I Can't Get Close Enough" was written by then-lead singer J.P. Pennington
J.P. Pennington
James Preston "J.P." Pennington is an American musician, known primarily as a founding member of the country pop band Exile. Pennington was the founding member and lead singer of the group until departing in 1990. After his leaving Exile, he signed to MCA Records as a solo artist. There, he...
and bass player Sonny LeMaire and was Exile's tenth and final number one country hit. The single went to number for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart.
Chart performance
| Chart (1987–1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |