1989 Indigo Girls – Closer To Fine (US:#52)
“Closer To Fine” is a song by American folk rock duo Indigo Girls. The song, written by Emily Saliers, who sang lead vocals, was released as the first single from their eponymous second album in 1989. The song primarily speaks to the search for meaning in life. “Closer to Fine” was reviewed favorably, and although it was only a modest hit initially, it went on to become the duo’s signature song and remained popular, notably appearing prominently in the 2023 comedy Barbie, over 30 years after its release.
Album
Indigo Girls is the second studio album and first major label release by American folk rock duo the Indigo Girls. It was originally released in 1989 by Epic Records, and reissued and remastered in 2000 with two bonus tracks. Upon its release, the album received mostly positive reviews from critics, went gold after six months […]
Muscians
| Guitar | Amy Ray |
| Guitar | Emily Saliers |
| Mandolin | Peter O’Toole |
| Tin Whistle | Fiachna O’braonain |
| Bodhran | Liam Ó Maonlaí |
| Percussion | Paulinho Da Costa |
| Background Vocals | Liam Ó Maonlaí |
| Background Vocals | Peter O’Toole |
| Background Vocals | Fiachna O’braonain |
| Background Vocals | Luka Bloom |
| Vocals | Amy Ray |
| Vocals | Emily Saliers |
Produced By
Scott Litt
Songwriters
Emily Saliers
Charts
US:#52
UK:# –