Call Me
Blondie
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Color me your color, baby Color me your car Color me your color, darling I know who you are Come up off your color chart I know where you're comin' from Call me (call me) on the line Call me, call me any, anytime Call me (call me) my love You can call me any day or night Call me Cover me with kisses, baby Cover me with love Roll me in designer sheets I'll never get enough Emotions come, I don't know why Cover up love's alibi Call me (call me) on the line Call me, call me any, anytime Call me (call me) oh love When you're ready we can share the wine Call me Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, he speaks the languages of love Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, amore, chiamami, chiamami Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, appelle-moi mon cherie, appelle-moi Anytime, anyplace, anywhere, any way Anytime, anyplace, anywhere, any day-ay Call me (call me) my love Call me, call me any, anytime Call me (call me) for a ride Call me, call me for some overtime Call me (call me) my love Call me, call me in a sweet design Call me (call me), call me for your lover's lover's alibi Call me (call me) on the line Call me, call me any, anytime Call me (call me) Oh, call me, oh, oh, ah Call me (call me) my love Call me, call me any, anytime
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Written by: Deborah Harry, Giorgio Moroder
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Chart Success"Call Me" was a massive hit for Blondie, reaching #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart in 1980.
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Collaboration with Giorgio MoroderThe song was the result of an amazing collaboration between Blondie and famed Italian producer Giorgio Moroder, who is known as a pioneer of Italo disco and electronic music.
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Movie SoundtrackThe track was a part of the soundtrack for the film "American Gigolo," starring Richard Gere.
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Grammy NominationIn 1981, "Call Me" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
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Multi-language VersionsThe bridge of the song was sung in Italian by Debbie Harry. There are also versions of the song in Spanish and French.
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Covers and SamplingBesides Blondie's own versions, "Call Me" has been covered by numerous artists and bands such as In This Moment, Skye Edwards, Franz Ferdinand and reportedly sampled by a number of other artists.
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LongevityDespite its age, "Call Me" continues to receive significant radio airplay and is frequently used in films, television shows and commercials, testifying to its enduring appeal.
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Original TitleOriginally, the song was named "Man Machine" before it was changed to "Call Me."
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Rolling Stone RankingRated at #283 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Album RecognitionAlthough it was part of the "American Gigolo" soundtrack, it was not included on any of Blondie's studio albums until a 1993 compilation album.
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Sales AchievementThe song achieved Gold certification for sales of over a million copies in the United States.
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Long Run"Call Me" spent six consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980, making it one of the biggest hits of the year.
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