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"The Call" is a song written by Gene MacLellan and performed by Anne Murray. The song reached #5 on the Canadian country chart, #6 on the U. S. Adult Contemporary chart, and #13 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart in 1976. The song appeared on her 1975 album, Together. The song was produced by Tom Catalano. Murray recorded a different version on her 1970 album, Honey, Wheat and Laughter. Gene MacLellan originally released a version the song in 1970 that reached #15 on the Canadian Country chart and #91 on the Canadian Top Singles chart.  


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Morna Anne Murray CC ONS (born June 20, 1945) is a multiple award-winning Canadian singer in pop, country and adult contemporary music whose albums have sold over 54 million copies worldwide as of 2012. more »

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Artist Information
Canadian singer Anne Murray recorded "The Call." She is credited with paving the way for a roster of other Canadian female performers, with a successful career in country, adult contemporary, and pop music.
Release Year
"The Call" was released in the year 2008 as a single.
Album Details
It is from Anne Murray's 34th studio album titled "Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends." The album comprises 17 songs, of which "The Call" is one.
Collaboration
The song "The Call" is a duet between Anne Murray and fellow Canadian singer/songwriter, Johnny Reid.
Genre
This song falls under the genre of country music, a genre for which both Anne Murray and Johnny Reid are renowned.
Music Video
The song has a music video which was unveiled in 2008. The video features Anne Murray and Johnny Reid performing the song.
Album Recognition
The album "Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends" was certified Gold by Music Canada, indicating its popularity and success.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "The Call" are about the enduring nature of love, and how it compels us to persevere through life's more challenging moments.
Album Concept
The album "Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends" followed a particular concept – reimagining hits from Anne Murray's catalog as duets with many of her favorite female singers, among which "The Call" sung with Johnny Reid is an exception.
Performances
Sadly, due to Anne Murray's retirement from live performances in 2008, there were no live public performances of "The Call."

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