Calling All Angels

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About Calling All Angels

"Calling All Angels" is a 2003 song by American rock band Train. It was included on the band's third studio album, My Private Nation, and produced by Brendan O'Brien. The song was the first to be released from My Private Nation in 2003 and peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also spent three weeks atop the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart that same year. It features Greg Leisz on pedal steel guitar. "Calling All Angels" was nominated for two Grammy Awards at the ceremony held in February 2004. In the category Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group; it lost out to "Disorder in the House" by Bruce Springsteen and Warren Zevon. In the category Best Rock Song, the winner was "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes. The song has also been prominent in pop culture, appearing in several television shows including One Tree Hill, and as the theme song in the intro for the short lived medical drama 3 lbs. Train also performed the song at the 2006 Pepsi Super Bowl Smash.  


Year:
2003
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I need a sign to let me know you're here
All of these lines are being crossed over the atmosphere
I need to know that things are gonna look up
'Cause I feel us drowning in a sea spilled from a cup

When there is no place safe and no safe place to put my head
When you feel the world shake from the words that are said

I need a sign to let me know you're here
'Cause my TV set just keeps it all from being clear
I want a reason for the way things have to be
I need a hand to help build up some kind of hope inside of me

And I'm calling all angels
I'm calling all you angels

When children have to play inside so they don't disappear
And private eyes solve marriage lies cause we don't talk for years
And football teams are kissing Queens
And losing sight of having dreams
In a world that what we want is only what we want until it's ours

I'm calling all angels
I'm calling all you angels

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Train

Train is an American pop rock band from San Francisco, California. The band currently consists of a core trio of Pat Monahan (vocals), Jimmy Stafford (guitar), and Scott Underwood (drums). more »

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Written by: James Stafford, Scott Underwood, Pat Monahan, Charles Colin

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10 facts about this song

Release and Album
"Calling All Angels" is a song by the American rock band Train. It was first released as the lead single from their third studio album, 'My Private Nation' in 2003.
Songwriting
The song was written by band members Pat Monahan and Charlie Colin, who also wrote numerous other notable Train tracks together.
Chart Performance
Following its release, "Calling All Angels" peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Train's most significant hits.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Francis Lawrence, intersperses clips of the band performing with scenes conveying human struggles and faith, aligning with the song's themes.
Grammy Nomination
"Calling All Angels" received a nomination for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 46th Grammy Awards in 2004.
Commercial Usage
Notably, the song was used in commercials for the CBS TV series 'Clubhouse' in 2004 and for the Major League Baseball's promotional advertisements in the same year.
Lyrics Content
The song's lyrics are a reflection on contemporary society, with themes of moral decay, spiritual skepticism, and a plea for divine intervention or signs.
Combined Selling
As of 2009, the song alone had sold over a million digital copies and played a major part in the album 'My Private Nation' earning platinum status.
Recognition
BMI, a popular music rights organization, awarded "Calling All Angels" for its achievements in the 'rock song' category in 2004.
Audience Response
The song has remained popular within the fan base and continues to be performed frequently during Train's live performances.

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