Call Me (Come Back Home)

Al Green

About Call Me (Come Back Home)

"Call Me (Come Back Home)" (known as simply "Call Me") is a song by Al Green, released in 1973 as a single from his album Call Me. It peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the R&B singles chart. It was certified gold by the RIAA.


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1975
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Call me
Call me
Call me

What a beautiful time we had together,
Now it's getting late and we must leave each other, yeah
Just remember the time we had,
And how right I tried to be,
It's all in a day's work,
Call me

Losing your love, acting foolishly, hey
Go on and take your time,
'Cause you're already losing me,
Love is a long ways from here,
Tell you it's all in the way you feel,
If love is real, come to me.

Call me
Call me
Call me
(Come back home)

The best thing I can do, is give you your love, (Is give you your love)
That you're going away, feeling as free as a dove,
And if you find you're a long ways from home,
And if somebody's doin' you wrong,
Just call me baby and come back home

Call me
Call me
Call me
(Come back home, come back home, come back home)

Ain't things going right.
It's all in a day's work
Call me, (ah)
You can call me, when you're feelin' sad, baby

Yeah, it's all in a day's work,
Come back home
Call me, call me
Call me
Come back home

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Al Green

Albert Greene (born April 13, 1946), better known as Al Green or Reverend Al Green, is an American gospel and soul music singer. He reached the peak of his popularity in the 1970s, with hit singles such as "You Oughta Be With Me", "I'm Still In Love With You", "Love and Happiness", and "Let's Stay Together". In 2005, Rolling Stone named him No. 66 in their list of the '100 Greatest Artists of All Time'. The nomination stated that "people are born to do certain things, and Al was born to make us smile." The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted Green in 1995, referring to him as "one of the most gifted purveyors of soul music." Green has sold more than 20 million records. more »

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Written by: DWIGHT MYERS, JEAN CLAUDE OLIVIER, JOHN JACKSON, JOHN DAVID JACKSON, SAMUEL J BARNES

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Call Me (Come Back Home)" is a song by Al Green, an American soul singer and songwriter heralded as one of the greatest vocalists of all time.
Release date
This song was released in February 1973 as part of Al Green's album "Call Me."
Chart Performance
The song reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the R&B chart in the United States, showcasing Al Green's mainstream appeal.
Songwriting Credits
Al Green co-wrote "Call Me (Come Back Home)" with his longtime producer Willie Mitchell and Al Jackson Jr., who also served as his drummer.
Album Success
The album "Call Me" which this track comes from is considered one of Green's best albums and was also his third consecutive album to top Billboard's Soul LPs chart in the US.
Cover versions
Various artists, including Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross, have covered "Call Me (Come Back Home)," showing how influential and respected Green's music is in the industry.
Iconic Performance
The song is well-known for Green's impassioned vocal performance and soulful arrangements.
Legacy
"Call Me (Come Back Home)" has been sampled by numerous hip-hop artists, a testament to its lasting legacy and resonance in popular culture.
Lyrics Meaning
The song lyrics depict a plea for a loved one to return, portraying Al Green's ability to convey emotional intensity and vulnerability in his music.
Critical Acclaim
Rolling Stone magazine included the album "Call Me" in their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list, indicating the significant cultural impact of Green's music, with "Call Me (Come Back Home)" as one of its standout tracks.

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