634-5789

Otis Redding

About 634-5789

"634-5789 (Soulsville, U. S. A.)" is a soul song written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper. It was first recorded by Wilson Pickett on his 1966 Atlantic Records album The Exciting Wilson Pickett with backing vocals by Patti LaBelle and the Blue Belles. The single reached number 1 on the US "Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles" chart and number 13 on the "Pop Singles" chart. The song has also been recorded by Otis Redding, Ry Cooder, Johnny Van Zant, Tower of Power, and country singer Trace Adkins. Bruce Springsteen has played the song live on many occasions; on his Wrecking Ball Tour, it was usually included in the set list as part of the "Apollo Medley". Eddie Floyd, Wilson Pickett, and Jonny Lang appeared in the 1998 movie Blues Brothers 2000 and performed "634-5789". Floyd and Pickett played the proprietors of "Ed's Love Exchange" which, according to the storyline in the movie, could be reached at 1-900-634-5789 (a reference to phone sex lines). The phone number 634-5789 is a reference to the 1962 hit Beechwood 4-5789 


Year:
2017

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

1, 2, 6, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9

If you need some good loving
Just call on me, Lord have mercy
If you want some good kissing, yeah
Call on me, ha, Lord have mercy

No more lonely nights
You are gonna spend alone
All you gotta do is pick up your telephone and dial that
634-5789
That's my number, ho

If you need some good kissing
Call on me, ha, all you gotta do right now
If you want some good hugging, yeah
Just call on me, Lord have mercy

I'll be right here at home
All you gotta do is pick up your telephone and dial that
634-578
That's my number, ho

I'll be right there, honey
Just as soon as I can, but, huh
If I'll be a little bit late
I hope you can understand, baby, yeah
Alright, yeah

If you need good loving, yeah
Just call on me, ah, Lord have mercy
If you want, yeah, some good kissing, yeah
Just call on me
All you got to do, now, ha

Oh, I'll be right here at home, not gonna move
Just call me on the telephone
That number is
634-578, honey
That's my number

Alright, alright
I'm calling out loud, baby
You knew I'd call it out loud, girl
Baby, I've got the 634-5789
I've got the 634-5789
Just call me at 634-5789

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer


Otis Redding

Otis Ray Redding, Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer and songwriter, record producer, arranger, and talent scout. Considered one of the major figures in soul music and rhythm and blues, and one of the greatest singers in the history of popular music, his singing style influenced other soul artists of the 1960s, and he helped to craft the short-living and powerful style of R&B that formed the basis of the Stax Sound. After appearing at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, he wrote and recorded "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" with Steve Cropper, which became the first posthumous number-one record on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts after his death in a plane crash. The Dock of the Bay reached number one on the UK A… more »

2 fans

Written by: STEVE CROPPER, EDDIE FLOYD

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


8 facts about this song

Eddie Floyd
Eddie Floyd originally wrote the song "634-5789" (in 1966) for Wilson Pickett. - This song became the first number-one single on the R&B chart for Floyd as a songwriter.
Otis Redding
Otis Redding, the iconic soul musician, covered "634-5789" on his live album, "In Person at the Whisky a Go Go".
Ry Cooder
"634-5789" was covered by American musician Ry Cooder on his 1979 album "Bop Till You Drop." - Ry Cooder's version of the song had a decidedly different flavor, bringing in elements of blues and rock.
Tower of Power
The Bay Area-based band, Tower of Power, famous for their funky soul sound also covered "634-5789". - Their version was included on their 1991 album “Monster on a Leash.”
Trace Adkins
Country music artist Trace Adkins covered "634-5789" on the 2013 soundtrack album for the film "The Thing Called Love".
Wilson Pickett
As the primary artist, Pickett released "634-5789" as part of his album "The Exciting Wilson Pickett" (1966). - His recording of the song reached #1 on the US Billboard R&B chart and peaked at #13 on the pop listings. - "634-5789" remains one of Wilson Pickett's best-known hits.
General
The song "634-5789" is a classic soul tune, and its title refers to a fictitious phone number. - Many artists from different music genres have covered it, highlighting its timeless appeal. - The song was co-written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper, a notable figure in the "Memphis soul" sound.
Song Influence
Even though the actual phone number in the song doesn't exist, some fans reportedly tried to call 634-5789, leading to some unintended consequences for those who happened to have this phone number. - "634-5789" has been sampled in numerous other tracks over time, demonstrating its far-reaching influence in the music world.

Discuss the 634-5789 Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "634-5789 Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 26 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/34524896/Otis+Redding/634-5789>.

    Missing lyrics by Otis Redding?

    Know any other songs by Otis Redding? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    634-5789

    17,253
    219     16

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    "I was getting kinda used to being someone you loved..."
    A Olly Murs – Moves
    B Dua Lipa – Don't Start Now
    C Anne-Marie – Birthday
    D Lewis Capaldi - Someone You Loved

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss Otis Redding's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    Otis Redding tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!

    Movies soundtrack

    634-5789

    »