who wrote they long to be close to you
(They Long to Be) Close to You "(They Long to Be) Close to You" is a popular song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, most notably recorded and performed by the Carpenters.
As Long as You Love Me (Backstreet Boys song) "As Long as You Love Me" is a song by American boy band Backstreet Boys. It was released as the second single from their debut album in the United States and Backstreet's Back internationally. It was released in September 1997 internationally and in October of the same year in the United States. It is one of the bands' largest hits and considered one of their signature songs.