Calling Out to Carol
Stan Ridgway
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Calling out to carol She could really twist the screws What'cha doin' monday And are you back on the booze? Now, I've been dooin' some thinkin' About colorado springs A dirty denim jacket And a seven-dollar ring Well, I've been keepin' busy I've got lots of pots boiling on the stove Who's that in the background I'm sorry that I asked¨c¨ci guess I should have known [Chorus] Callin' out to carol on the telephone call Message on a wire comin' through a wall Talk about old times but not too long ago Carol was the girl that everybody got to know When'd you change your number? hey, carol! It's different than you had Have you got protection? I know some police are bad But that's not why I called you up, now You know I quit that scene I told ya 'bout your pictures I guess I'll buy that magazine And I still remember All those days we spent alone You went one way while I went the other Sometimes, I guess, that's the way things go [Chorus: x2] When they called me in the morning And told me that she'd gone I didn't want to hear it So I just hung up the phone Callin' out¨c¨ccallin' out to carol Callin' out¨c¨ccallin' out to carol Callin' out¨c¨ccallin' out to carol Callin' out to carol Callin' out to carol on a telephone call Message on a wire comin' through a wall Is this line in service¨c¨coperator says no But carol was a girl that everybody got to know
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Written by: STANDARD RIDGWAY FUNSTEN
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13 facts about this song
Song Origin"Calling Out to Carol" is a song by American singer-songwriter, Stan Ridgway.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in Stan Ridgway's second solo studio album, “Mosquitos”, released in 1989.
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Songwriting CreditsStan Ridgway himself wrote the song "Calling Out to Carol" and holds exclusive songwriting credits to it.
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Genre and StyleThe song falls within the genre of Alternative Rock and incorporates elements of Western, Indie Rock, and Folk.
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Song ThemeThe song reportedly delves into the theme of longing and has a narrative style, typical of Ridgway’s songwriting style, that intertwines urban blues vibes with engaging storytelling.
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Reception and CriticsThe song enjoyed moderate success and was well-received by the critics at the time of its release, being praised for its narrative richness and distinctive sound.
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Performer FactsStan Ridgway began his musical career in the band Wall of Voodoo, renowned for their hit song "Mexican Radio". After the success of the band, Stan Ridgway opted for a solo career where he wrote songs like "Calling Out to Carol".
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Live PerformancesStan Ridgway has frequently included "Calling Out to Carol" in his concert set lists, where it is typically met with a positive reaction from the crowd.
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Song InspirationThough not officially confirmed, the song seems to be a reflection of Ridgway's storytelling style, where he creates interesting characters and scenarios, such as 'Carol', a figment of his vivid narration.
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Not Featured in SoundtracksDespite its moderate success, "Calling Out to Carol" has not been featured in any film or TV show soundtracks.
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No Music VideoNo official music video was released for "Calling Out to Carol."
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No Awards"Calling Out to Carol" did not win any awards nor was it nominated for any.
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DurationThe song has a runtime of 4:06 minutes.
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