When I Call Your Name

Vince Gill

About When I Call Your Name

"When I Call Your Name" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Vince Gill. It was released in May 1990 as the third single and title track from the album When I Call Your Name. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was written by Gill and Tim DuBois. Patty Loveless performed backing vocals on the song. Session veteran Barry Beckett played piano on the track. The Common Linnets performed a cover of the song to celebrate 50 years of the CMA Awards.  


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I rushed home from work like I always do
I spent my whole day just thinking of you
When I walked through the front door my whole like was changed
Cause nobody answered when I called your name

A note on the table that told me goodbye
It said you'd grown weary of living a lie
Your love has ended but mine still remains
But nobody answers when I call your name

Oh the lonely sound of my voice calling
Is driving me insane
And just like rain the tears keep falling
Nobody answers when I call your name

Oh the lonely sound of my voice calling
Is driving me insane
And just like rain the tears keep falling
Nobody answers when I call your name
Oh nobody answers when I call your name

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Vince Gill

Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a vocalist and musician have placed him in high demand as a guest vocalist, and a duet partner. Gill has recorded more than 20 studio albums, charted over 40 singles on the U.S. Billboard charts as Hot Country Songs, and has sold more than 22 million albums. He has been honored by the Country Music Association with 18 CMA Awards, including two Entertainer of the Year awards and five Male Vocalist Awards. Gill has also earned 20 Grammy Awards, more than any other male… more »

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Written by: TIM DUBOIS, VINCE GILL

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"When I Call Your Name" is prominently known as a melodic country song, blending in elements of pop music.
Release Information
The song "When I Call Your Name" was released by Vince Gill on November 17, 1989.
Album Association
It is the title track from his third studio album "When I Call Your Name."
Chart Performance
This song peaked at the number 2 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Grammy Awards
The song won the 1991 Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance, giving Vince Gill his first Grammy victory.
Songwriting Production
The song was co-written by Vince Gill and Tim DuBois.
Music Video Recognition
The music video directed by Bill Pope and produced and edited by Glenn Sweitzer, won the Country Music Association's Video of the Year award in 1990.
Collaborations
Patty Loveless provided backup vocals for the song, adding emotional depth.
Historical Impact
"When I Call Your Name" is credited with helping to establish Gill's career as a solo artist after his previous efforts had not been as successful.
Legacy
It's considered one of Vince Gill's most iconic songs and a cornerstone of 90s country music.

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