Call of the Wild
Deep Purple
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Operator I'm looking for a girl You've got to help me get through I don't know much about her So I'm relying on you She got rhythm but no sense of timing She likes living but she's got no address Operator you've got to get me out of this mess Let me tell you about her She ain't got a face She ain't got a name She ain't got a leg to stand upon She's out of touch But not out of mind And I've got to see again that gypsy child Operator this is the call of the wild She's a hitch hiker never gets a ride But you can bet she's on time She's always around but so hard to find She causes trouble she never takes offense Dirty mind a heart of gold Operator don't you put me on hold She ain't got a face She ain't got a name She ain't got a leg to stand upon She's out of touch But not out of mind And I've got to see again that gypsy child Operator this is the call of the wild She ain't got a face She ain't got a name She ain't got a leg to stand upon She's out of touch But not out of mind And I've got to see again that gypsy child Operator this is the call of the wild She ain't got a face She ain't got a name She's out of touch But not out of mind She ain't got a face She ain't got a name She's out of touch But not out of mind
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Written by: RITCHIE BLACKMORE, IAN GILLAN, ROGER DAVID GLOVER, JON LORD
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11 facts about this song
Album Context"Call of the Wild" is a song by the English rock band Deep Purple. It appears on their album "The House of Blue Light," which was released in 1987.
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Song CompositionThe song is written by the band's members Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice. These are the same members credited on the band's classic albums, marking the group's reunion in the 80s'.
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Chart Performance"Call of the Wild" charted in the UK, where it reached a peak position of #92, indicating a mild commercial success.
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Video ReleaseA music video for "Call of the Wild" was produced and aired on MTV at the time of the album's release.
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Album Reception"The House of Blue Light," the album on which "Call of the Wild" features, received mixed reviews from critics. Despite this, it managed to reach the top ten in several European countries including the UK.
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Band Line-UpThe line-up of Deep Purple at the time of recording "Call of the Wild" is often referred to as 'Deep Purple Mark II'. This specific line-up is considered by many fans as the classic line-up of the band.
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Song Style"Call of the Wild" showcases the band's hard rock style fused with elements of prog rock, which is particularly prominent in the work of keyboardist Jon Lord and guitarist Ritchie Blackmore.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being one of the band's biggest hits, "Call of the Wild" has been played live by Deep Purple, specifically during their gigs in the late 80s'.
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Interesting Fact - EquipmentFor the recording of the album "The House of Blue Light," including "Call of the Wild," Ritchie Blackmore used a scalloped fretboard on his Fender Stratocaster, which is a significant part of his signature sound.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics touch on themes of alienation and longing for freedom, consistent with common themes in the band's music.
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Frequency on Concert SetlistsDespite its lukewarm initial reception, "Call of the Wild" has become a fairly regular addition to Deep Purple's concert setlists over the years.
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