Maceo Parker (born February 14, 1943) is a noted African-American funk and … Read Full Bio ↴Maceo Parker (born February 14, 1943) is a noted African-American funk and soul jazz saxophone player, best known for his contributions to James Brown's distinct sound. He was born in Kinston, North Carolina in a musically-rich environment. His mother and father sang in a church and both his brothers are accomplished musicians (drums and trombones).

He and his brother, Melvin Parker, joined James Brown in 1964; in his book Brown says that he originally wanted Melvin as his drummer but agreed to take Maceo under his wing as part of the deal. Maceo, Melvin and a few of Brown's band members left to found Maceo & All the Kings Men which toured for two years. In 1973 Maceo returned to James Brown's band. In 1975 Maceo and some of Brown's band members, including Fred Wesley, left to join George Clinton's Parliament.

Maceo once again joined James Brown from 1984 to 1988. In the 1990s he finally embraced a successful solo career. He has released seven solo records and plays 250 tour dates per year. It's also worth noting that his average play time on stage is more than two and a half hours.

In the late 1990s, Maceo began contributing semi-regularly to recordings by Prince and accompanying his band (The New Power Generation) on tour.

His current tour band includes bassist Rodney Skeet Curtis and several other talented musicians. They have been billed as "The greatest little funk orchestra on earth".

His latest album "Roots & Grooves" with the WDR Big Band is a tribute to Ray Charles whom Parker cites as one of his most important influences.

His gear consists of a Selmer Mark VI (alto) Saxophone together with a Selmer Brilhart 'Ebolin' #5 mouthpiece to create the funky sound he's famous for.

The Closer I Get To You
Maceo Parker Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'The Closer I Get To You' by these artists:

Asia I can't begin to make no sense of it all Maybe…
BeyoncÃ©/Luther Vandross The closer I get to you The more you make me…
Beyoncé (duet with Luther Vandross) The closer I get to you The more you make me…
Beyoncé - Dangerously In Love The closer I get to you The more you make me…
Beyonce Feat. Luther Vandross The closer I get to you The more you make me…
Beyoncé ft. Luther Vandross The closer I get to you The more you make me…
Beyoncé Knowles Luther Vandross The closer I get to you The more y…
Beyoncé Knowles Feat. Luther Vandross The closer I get to you The more you make me…
Beyoncé Luther Vandross The closer I get to you The more you make me…

Co-E-sion I'll get by As long as I have you Though there be…
Donny Hathaway The closer I get to you The more you make me…
Fourplay The closer I get to you, the more you make…
Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra I'll get by As long as I have you Though there be…
Graham BLVD Whoa! I feel good, I knew that I would, now I…
Luther Vandross The closer I get to you The more you make me…
Luther Vandross & Beyonce Knowles The closer I get to you The more you make me…
Luther Vandross - Beyoncé The closer I get to you The more you make me…
Luther Vandross / Beyonce Knowles The closer I get to you The more you make me…
Luther Vandross Beyoncé The closer I get to you The more you make me…
Luther Vandross featuring Beyonce The closer I get to you The more you make me…
Luther Vandross featuring Beyonce Knowles The closer I get to you The more you make me…
M. Y. M. P. (Juris %26 Chin) Drag your left foot In front of your right one Along…
M. Y. M. P. (Juris & Chin) The closer I get to you The more you'll make me…
M.Y.M.P. (Make Your Momma Proud) The closer I get to you The more you'll make me…
M.Y.M.P. (Make Your Momma Proud) Juris & Chin The closer I get to you The more you'll make me…
Make Your Momma Proud The closer I get to you The more you'll make me…
Mariah Jean Come a little closer Let me whisper in your ear ′Cause I…
MYMP The closer I get To You The more you'll make me…
Nina The closer I get to you The more you'll make me…
Patricia Lewis You say You're falling in love And it's written all over you…
Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack The closer I get to you The more you make me…
Phil & Brenda Nicholas Like the sweet morning dew, I took one look at…
R&B Unlimited I really wanna get to know you Get to know you…
Roberta Flack The closer I get to you The more you make me…
Roberta Flack with Donny Hathaway The closer I get to you The more you'll make me…
Roberta Flack [feat. Donny Hathaway] The closer I get to you The more you make me…
SuperStar See you walking down the street you look so snappy Come…
Tom Jones The closer I get to you The more you'll make me…
Tom Jones & Stephanie Mills The closer I get to you The more you'll make me…
Ultravox My obsession Your desire Come let me lead you To the fire Sh…
Vandross Luther and Knowles Beyonce The closer I get to you The more you make me…
♪ Beyonce The closer I get to you The more you make me…

We have lyrics for these tracks by Maceo Parker:

02. Sing A Simple Song Sing a simple song Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah,…
ABC A buh-buh buh buh-buh A buh-buh buh buh-buh You went…
Addictive Love All I wanna do is just explain Why that we…
Born To Wander There's nothin' you can do girl, There's nothin' you can say…
Coin Toss Coin Toss, flip it up Heads or tail Which side am I? I'll…
Come By And See One Hide and seek True love is weak Heath to greet It′s time…
Do Right Woman Do Right Man Take me to heart and I'll always love you And nobody…
Elephant Wow! killing the day not knowing what to do i'm gonna…
Elephant's Foot Wow! killing the day not knowing what to do I'm gonna…
Elephant's Foot Wow! killing the day not knowing what to do i'm gonna…
Georgia on My Mind Georgia, Georgia, the whole day through Just an old sweet so…
Got to Get U I got to get you I got to get you I got…
Got To Get You I got to get you I got to get you I got…
I Your day breaks, your mind aches You find that all the…
I Got You Whoa-oa-oa! I feel good, I knew that I would, now I…
I Got You (I Feel Good) Wo! I feel good, I knew that I wouldn't of I…
I Want To Sing I don't want nobody To give me nothing Open up the door I…
Inner City Blues Dah, dah, dah, dah Dah, dah, dah, dah, dah, dah, dah Dah,…
Knock On Wood I don't want to lose the good thing that I've…
Lady Luck Oh Lady Luck turned your back on me Now I'm full…
Lady Luck Reprise Oh Lady Luck turned your back on me Now I'm full…
Let I've been really tryin', baby Tryin' to hold back this feeli…
Over the Rainbow Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high There's a land that…
Pass the Peas Hey Bobby, why do you like soul food? Because it makes…
Saxman Rain is pouring down Bills are pourin' in Talk is gettin' ch…
Show and Tell These are the eyes that never knew how to smile Till…
Sing a Simple Song Sing a simple song Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah,…
Tell Me Something Good You ain't got no kind of feeling inside I got something…
To be or Not to be What now? I am Shortie I be 4'11" (I am, I be, I…
Uptown Up Начнем уже! Музыка, это моя жизнь Господа забейте на всё Пр…

What a Wonderful World Don't know much about history Don't know much biology Don't …

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