634-5789
Wilson Pickett
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If you need a little lovin' Call on me all right If you want a little huggin' Call on me baby, mmmmmm Oh I'll be right here at home All you got to do is Pick up your telephone And dial 634-5789 (What's my number) 634-5789 If you need a little huggin' Call on me That's all you got to do now If you want some kissin' Call on me baby, all right No more lonely nights Will you be alone All you got to do is Pick up your telephone And dial 634-5789 (What's my number) 634-5789 Oh I'll be right there Just as soon as I can And if I be a little bit late now I hope that you'll understand Oh yeah all right Mmmmmmmm If you need a little lovin' Call on me Lord have mercy If you want some kissin' Call on me baby That's all you got to do now No more lonely nights Will you be alone All you got to do is Pick up your telephone And dial 634-5789 (What's my number) 634-5789 Call me on the telephone 634-5789 No more will you be alone 634-5789 (What's my number) 634-5789 (That's my number) 634-5789
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Written by: STEVE CROPPER, EDDIE FLOYD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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8 facts about this song
Eddie FloydEddie Floyd originally wrote the song "634-5789" (in 1966) for Wilson Pickett.
- This song became the first number-one single on the R&B chart for Floyd as a songwriter.
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Otis ReddingOtis Redding, the iconic soul musician, covered "634-5789" on his live album, "In Person at the Whisky a Go Go".
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Ry Cooder"634-5789" was covered by American musician Ry Cooder on his 1979 album "Bop Till You Drop."
- Ry Cooder's version of the song had a decidedly different flavor, bringing in elements of blues and rock.
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Tower of PowerThe Bay Area-based band, Tower of Power, famous for their funky soul sound also covered "634-5789".
- Their version was included on their 1991 album “Monster on a Leash.”
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Trace AdkinsCountry music artist Trace Adkins covered "634-5789" on the 2013 soundtrack album for the film "The Thing Called Love".
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Wilson PickettAs the primary artist, Pickett released "634-5789" as part of his album "The Exciting Wilson Pickett" (1966).
- His recording of the song reached #1 on the US Billboard R&B chart and peaked at #13 on the pop listings.
- "634-5789" remains one of Wilson Pickett's best-known hits.
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GeneralThe song "634-5789" is a classic soul tune, and its title refers to a fictitious phone number.
- Many artists from different music genres have covered it, highlighting its timeless appeal.
- The song was co-written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper, a notable figure in the "Memphis soul" sound.
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Song InfluenceEven though the actual phone number in the song doesn't exist, some fans reportedly tried to call 634-5789, leading to some unintended consequences for those who happened to have this phone number.
- "634-5789" has been sampled in numerous other tracks over time, demonstrating its far-reaching influence in the music world.
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