Long Distance Call
Muddy Waters
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You say you love me darling, Please, call me on the phone sometime. You say you love me darling, Please, call me on the phone sometime. When I hear your voice, Ease my worried mind. One of these days, I'm gonna show you how nice a man can be. One of these days, I'm gonna show you just how nice a man can be. I'm gonna buy you a brand, new Cadillac, If you only speak some good words about me. Hear my phone ringing, Sound like a long distance call. Hear my phone keep ringing, Sound like a long distance call. When I picked up my receiver, The party said another mule kicking in your stall.
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Written by: MC KINLEY MORGANFIELD
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Long Distance Call" by Muddy Waters is generally classified under the genres of Blues and Chicago Blues.
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Album ReleaseThe song was first released as part of the album "His Best: 1947 to 1955," which came out in 1951.
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Traditional Blues FormatLike many of Muddy Waters' works, "Long Distance Call" adheres to the traditional 12-bar blues format.
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Recording Label"Long Distance Call" was produced and released under the famous American blues record label, Chess Records.
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Song InfluenceKnown as one of Waters' classics, "Long Distance Call" has influenced numerous artists within the blues genre, including Eric Clapton and Johnny Winter.
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Billboard RankingAlthough it didn't reach the heights of the pop charts, it enjoyed moderate success in the Billboard R&B chart.
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Live PerformancesOne of the notable performances of "Long Distance Call" was at the Newport Folk Festival in 1960, where Muddy Waters played it as part of his set. A live recording from this festival was later released in an album.
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InstrumentationThe song displays the distinct, electric, amplified version of the blues that Muddy Waters was known for.
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Induction into Hall of FameIn 2010, "Long Distance Call" was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame as a Classic of Blues Recording.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics to "Long Distance Call" depict a man pleading over the phone to a woman, reflecting a common theme of longing and heartache amidst the backdrop of the blues narrative.
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Song Cover"Long Distance Call" has been covered by several artists, showing its continued relevance and influence in contemporary blues.
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