I Call Your Name

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About I Call Your Name

"I Call Your Name" is a song by A-ha. The second single from their album East of the Sun, West of the Moon was written by Paul Waaktaar Savoy and Magne Furuholmen.


Year:
1998
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A-ha (stylized a-ha; Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈɑːhɑ]) was a Norwegian pop band formed in Oslo in 1982. The band was founded by Morten Harket (vocals), Magne Furuholmen (keyboards), and Pål Waaktaar (guitars). The group initially rose to fame during the mid-1980s after being discovered by musician and producer John Ratcliff and had continued global success in the 1990s and 2000s. more »

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11 facts about this song

Song History
"I Call Your Name" is a song by the Norwegian pop-band a-ha.
Album Detail
It's from their second studio album "Scoundrel Days" which was released in 1986.
Songwriter
The song was written by the band members themselves - Magne Furuholmen and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy.
Single Release
"I Call Your Name" was released as a single in 1986, and it also had a music video.
Music Video
The music video for "I Call Your Name" was directed by Steve Barron, who also directed the music video of a-ha's biggest hit "Take on Me."
Chart Performance
The song topped at #48 on the UK Single Chart and #46 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play.
Unique Sound
The song is recognized for its unique melodic opening sequence.
Remix Version
A remix version of the song was produced by John Hudson and released in Europe and Japan.
International Appeal
Despite not reaching the top of any chart, the song solidified the band's following in European and other international markets.
Cover Version
Multiple artists including Guadalcanal Diary and Rozalla have done covers of the song.
A-ha Style
This song is often noted as an example of the band's ability to mix catchy pop music with emotional depth and substance.

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