Country Singer Sammy Sadler Releases New Single “I Can’t Get Close Enough”

Sammy has had more than his share of adversity and has found a way to persevere and keep believing in his dream of making music. We, Exile, are honored that he has recorded our song and that he asked us to sing harmony vocals as well. Sammy, you’ve done us proud!” – Sonny LeMaire of EXILE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country singer Sammy Sadler continues to honor the legacy of ’80s and ’90s country with the release of his latest single, “I Can’t Get Close Enough.” Originally written by J.P. Pennington and Sonny LeMaire and recorded by Exile, the song became the group’s tenth No. 1 hit in 1987, spending fourteen weeks on the country charts. Sadler’s new version pays tribute to that timeless sound while featuring a special appearance from Sonny LeMaire, J.P. Pennington, and Les Taylor of Exile, who appear on the track courtesy of Clear Water Records. Premiered by Country Evolution and spotlighted on Whiskey Riff’s New Music Friday playlist, the single bridges generations of country fans with its authentic throwback feel and unmistakable harmonies.

“Recording ‘I Can’t Get Close Enough’ has been such a special experience for me,” shares Sadler. “This song reflects the classic sounds of the ’80s and ’90s that I grew up on and have always loved. If you listen closely, you’ll even hear some very familiar voices—Sonny LeMaire, JP Pennington, and Les Taylor of EXILE—who graciously appeared on this recording courtesy of Clear Water Records. To have their support on a remake of one of their own hits makes this single even more meaningful.”
“I Can’t Get Close Enough” Lyrics
Anything, I would give anythingIf I could only show youHow strong my passion is for youBut every time I’ve tried to tell youI can’t find the right words to sayNo matter how hard I keep tryingI just haven’t found a way
ChorusI can’t get close enough, I can’t get close enough to youJust holding you tight, all night, doesn’t seem to doI can’t get near enough, I can’t get near enough of youBut you know that, it’s a good kind of thing I’m going through

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Sadler’s previous single, “If I Had A Cheating Heart,” was an original Top 10 hit for Mel Street in 1978, the song was later re-recorded by Ricky Lynn Gregg in 1993, reaching the Top 40. Written by Wayland Holyfield (Anne Murray, Don Williams, Ronnie Milsap) and Al Turney (Mel Street, Don Williams), “If I Had a Cheating Heart” has become a favorite among country traditionalists. Sadler’s take on the classic track proves that his timeless style continues to resonate with fans of authentic country music. The single was premiered by Dillon Weldon and The Drifting Cowboy Podcast. Visit the links below to view the premiere of “If I Had A Cheating Heart” by Dillon Weldon and Drifting Cowboy on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
With a career shaped by determination and raw talent, Sammy Sadler has carved out a story all his own in Nashville. He first gained national attention in 1989 with his charting rendition of Aaron Neville’s “Tell It Like It Is,” followed by “You Made It Easy.” But his momentum was cut short when he was seriously wounded in the same shooting that took the life of Cash Box chart director Kevin Hughes—an incident that became known as the “Murder on Music Row.” After several years away from the spotlight, Sadler returned with ‘Hard On a Heart’ in 2004, earning recognition in Texas and internationally. He continued his comeback with ‘Heart Shaped Like Texas’ in 2009. Sadler is excited to be doing select shows with singer-songwriter Dave Gibson (Tanya Tucker, Alabama, Joe Diffie) on their ‘Hits & History Tour.’
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Over the years, Sadler has scored four Top 15 hits on the Texas Music Chart and was named Male Vocalist of the Year in Dallas-Fort Worth in 1993. He revisited his story in the 2019 memoir ‘A Hit With A Bullet’ and released the acclaimed album ‘1989’ in 2021, featuring T. Graham Brown, Marty Raybon of Shenandoah, and Larry Stewart of Restless Heart and The Frontmen. Sadler is currently in the studio working on his latest album, with new music coming soon. Over the years he has toured with artists Jeff Carson, Ken Mellons, Doug Stone, and currently with legendary songwriter Dave Gibson on their ‘Hits & History Tour.’ For more, visit sammysadler.com.