Mike Clifford is an American pop singer, best known for his hit single, "Close to Cathy," which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. His musical style is characterized by melodious, soft pop arrangements typical of the early 1960s. Despite his relatively short-lived peak in popularity, Clifford's work is representative of the transitional period between the rock and roll of the 1950s and the emerging pop sounds of the 1960s. His music was influenced by the smooth vocal styles of crooners like Perry Como and Frank Sinatra.