Call of the Wild

Deep Purple

About Call of the Wild

"Call of the Wild" is a song by British hard rock band Deep Purple. It appeared as the third track on their 1987 album The House of Blue Light. The song was released as a single later that year, and made it onto the UK Singles Chart at #92.


Year:
1992
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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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Deep Purple

Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members claimed that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre. They were once listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as "the globe's loudest band", and have sold over 100 million albums worldwide, including 7.5 million certified units in the US. Deep Purple were ranked number 22 on VH1's Greatest Artists of Hard Rock programme. more »

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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.
Song Composition
The 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'.
Chart Performance
"Call of the Wild" charted in the UK, where it reached a peak position of #92, indicating a mild commercial success.
Video Release
A music video for "Call of the Wild" was produced and aired on MTV at the time of the album's release.
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.
Band Line-Up
The 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.
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.
Live Performances
Despite 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'.
Interesting Fact - Equipment
For 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.
Lyrics Theme
The song's lyrics touch on themes of alienation and longing for freedom, consistent with common themes in the band's music.
Frequency on Concert Setlists
Despite 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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