Move Closer

Move Closer by Phyllis Nelson was a UK number 1 hit on Saturday, May 4, 1985 spending 1 week(s) at the top of the UK charts. Nelson wrote this herself. She became the first black female artist to write and record her own UK #1. In 1994 this became a hit again for Nelson, reaching #34 after being featured in an advert for Soft & Gentle deodorant. This was the only UK chart topper of the year not to have a video.

Move Closer FAQs

Who sang Move Closer?

Move Closer was performed by Phyllis Nelson

What year did Move Closer get to the UK number 1 spot?

Move Closer first became a UK number 1 on Saturday, May 4, 1985

How long was Move Closer at number 1 in the UK?

Move Closer spent 1 week(s) at number 1 in the UK.