Call My Name
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
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You see the new sensation, I heard it call your name. You're running 'round in circles, You're making right again. (The) telephone keeps ringing, Your head is in the sand, (The) future is unfolding, But it's not what you had planned. No matter what you do, There's no escape for you. You say they've gone too far, (You) said I'd take my car. So it always ends the same, And there's no one else to blame... But I'd die If you would call my name. Caught between two evils, I should've stayed at home. To wish upon, and hold the phone, When in love you want... Oh yes, I'd die, If you would call my name.
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Written by: ANDREW MC CLUSKEY, LLOYD MASSETT, STUART KERSHAW
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14 facts about this song
General Information"Call My Name" is a song written and recorded by the British indie pop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD).
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Album ReleaseIt was released as the second single from their sixth studio album, "Sugar Tax," in June 1991.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 50 on the UK Singles Chart and number 10 on the US Dance Club Songs chart.
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RemixesMultiple remixes of "Call My Name" were created, including a 12" mix and a club mix - demonstrating the song's popularity in the dance music scene.
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Music VideoThe song's music video depicts the band performing in a shadowy, blue-toned environment.
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Song WriterAndy McCluskey, the lead vocalist and bass guitarist of OMD, took responsibility for writing "Call My Name."
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Musical StyleThe song presents a more dance-pop oriented style, a departure from OMD's early synth-pop sound.
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Critical ReceptionReviews of "Call My Name" were generally positive, with critics citing its catchy refrain and danceable rhythm as strengths.
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Live PerformancesOMD regularly plays "Call My Name" in their live concerts, demonstrating the song's enduring popularity among their fanbase.
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Release Format"Call My Name" was released on a variety of formats, including 7" and 12" vinyl, CD single, and cassette single.
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B-sidesThe single release of "Call My Name" included several B-sides, such as "Walk Tall" and "La Femme Accident."
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Album Contribution"Call My Name" was one of the tracks that helped "Sugar Tax" reach number 3 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Transition PeriodThe song was released during a period of transition for OMD, as members Paul Humphreys, Martin Cooper, and Malcolm Holmes had departed in 1989. This left McCluskey as the sole member.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Call My Name" are from the perspective of a character expressing desire for a love interest to recognize their feelings.
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