Long Distance Call

Muddy Waters

About Long Distance Call

"Long Distance Call" is a song by American blues musician Muddy Waters. It was first released as a single in 1951 by Chess Records (#1452), with "Too Young To Know" on the B-side. The single reached #8 on the US R&B chart. It was later released on the greatest hits album The Best of Muddy Waters (1958), and is hailed as a classic modern blues song; Waters's singing is cited as an excellent example of blue notes.


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2012
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You say you love me, darling
Please, call me on the phone sometime
You say you love me, darling
Please, call me on the phone sometime
When I hear your voice
Ease my worried mind

One of these days
I'm gonna show you how nice a man can be
One of these days
I'm gonna show you just how nice a man can be
I'm gonna buy you a brand new Cadillac
If you only speak some good words about me

Hear my phone ringing
Sound like a long-distance call
Hear my phone keep ringing
Sound like a long-distance call
When I picked up my receiver
The party said "another mule kicking in your stall"

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Muddy Waters

McKinley Morganfield (April 4, 1913 – April 30, 1983), known as Muddy Waters, was an American blues musician, generally considered the "father of modern Chicago blues". He was a major inspiration for the British blues explosion in the 1960s, and was ranked No. 17 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. more »

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Written by: MC KINLEY MORGANFIELD

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Long Distance Call" by Muddy Waters is generally classified under the genres of Blues and Chicago Blues.
Album Release
The song was first released as part of the album "His Best: 1947 to 1955," which came out in 1951.
Traditional Blues Format
Like many of Muddy Waters' works, "Long Distance Call" adheres to the traditional 12-bar blues format.
Recording Label
"Long Distance Call" was produced and released under the famous American blues record label, Chess Records.
Song Influence
Known as one of Waters' classics, "Long Distance Call" has influenced numerous artists within the blues genre, including Eric Clapton and Johnny Winter.
Billboard Ranking
Although it didn't reach the heights of the pop charts, it enjoyed moderate success in the Billboard R&B chart.
Live Performances
One of the notable performances of "Long Distance Call" was at the Newport Folk Festival in 1960, where Muddy Waters played it as part of his set. A live recording from this festival was later released in an album.
Instrumentation
The song displays the distinct, electric, amplified version of the blues that Muddy Waters was known for.
Induction into Hall of Fame
In 2010, "Long Distance Call" was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame as a Classic of Blues Recording.
Song Theme
The lyrics to "Long Distance Call" depict a man pleading over the phone to a woman, reflecting a common theme of longing and heartache amidst the backdrop of the blues narrative.
Song Cover
"Long Distance Call" has been covered by several artists, showing its continued relevance and influence in contemporary blues.

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