The reason for the strange heading for this review is to convey the fact that this gem and another wonderful track on this single were written and produced by Mike 'Womble' Batt.

I first heard this song on the Royal Variety Show a week ago and was immediately hooked by the ladys voice and this wonderful song. I'd never heard of Katie Melua before but she deserves the kind of widespread recognition that say Dido enjoys.

The style is mainly acoustic based plaintive vocals. The two other tracks are not on the album making this purchase essential. Mike Batts 'Thank you stars' is on a par with the title track. Where has he been all these years and thank goodness he teamed up with this talented young artist.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Closest Thing To Crazy, 3 Nov 2003

By	"jg9999" - See all my reviews

Katie Melua is knockout - her voice - the lyrics are just amazing. I cannot recommend the song enough. Her voice will make you have goosepimples, and stop-in your-tracks to listen. She is going to be a worldwide star, this young woman has the most wonderful voice. ORDER IT NOW!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Music Has Come Home, 28 Nov 2003

By	John Bolton - See all my reviews

Katie Melua is a breath-taking artist and deserves all the success in the world. This song, like her debut album, is a delight from start to finish. Criticisms of her voice are absurd. She's absolutely a star!

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2.0 out of 5 stars Disapointed
I was disappointed with this purchase as it was my first and I wasn't too good on the UK pricing so I didn't realise that this was only a 2 track CD. Read more

Published 2 months ago by J. Rochester

5.0 out of 5 stars Appeals to all generations.
The 'Closet Thing To Crazy' has to list as one of the greatest love songs, especially as sung by Katie Melua. Read more

Published on 27 Nov 2005 by Robert Park

3.0 out of 5 stars okay, If you like that sort of thing........
Well, its okay but I boguht this cd through recommendation and well, I dont really like her voice, its nice and soft(some think its relaxing and it is for 2 or 3 songs but then it... Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Question
Am I the only person who thinks she sounds exactly like Cerys Matthews? Which is praise indeed, don't get me wrong.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The closest thing to celestial!
I must have played this thousands of times now - even my kids talk of Katie as if she were a family member. It certainly eased my otherwise explosive 40th crisis! Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice relaxing music
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5.0 out of 5 stars Total perfection
I am 55 years old and have never heard such a completely perfect record.

Mike Batt's composition is genius. Read more

Published on 9 Feb 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful.
It is quite simply a wonderful song.

Do yourself a favour and buy the album (Call Off The Search). More great tracks.

Published on 13 Dec 2003 by Steve

5.0 out of 5 stars Xmas number 1
It sounds fab. Tell your firends. Tell the world. Lets make it Xmas no 1. Come to think of it perhaps I'm the Closest thing to Crazy!

Published on 29 Nov 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars great song - grate vocals
Wonderful song, brilliant lyrics and beautiful arrangement - I can't help listening to it over and over but I find aspects of Katie's vocals haunting (not completely pleasingly)... Read more

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