Mike Clifford (born November 5, 1943) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is known for his 1962 pop hit “Close to Cathy,” which reached #12 on the US Pop chart. == Early life == Clifford was born in Los Angeles, California, to Cal Clifford, a professional trumpet player. He began performing at school and community events at a young age and, by 15, was entertaining in local nightclubs around Los Angeles. In 1959, Clifford signed with Liberty Records... [more on Wikipedia]