634-5789
Trace Adkins
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If you need a little loving call on me If you want a little hugging call on me You know I'll be right here at home All you got to do is pick up your telephone And dial now 634-5789 634-5789 If you need a little kissing call on me If good love is what you've been missing girl call on me No more lonely nights will you be at home All you got to do is pick up your telephone And dial now 634-5789 634-5789 I'll be right there girl just as soon as I can But if I'm just a little bit late I hope you'll understand I'll be right there baby just as soon as I can But if I'm just a little bit late I hope you'll understand Call me at 634-5789 634-5789
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Written by: STEVE CROPPER, EDDIE FLOYD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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8 facts about this song
Eddie FloydEddie 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.
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Otis ReddingOtis Redding, the iconic soul musician, covered "634-5789" on his live album, "In Person at the Whisky a Go Go".
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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.
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Tower of PowerThe 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.”
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Trace AdkinsCountry music artist Trace Adkins covered "634-5789" on the 2013 soundtrack album for the film "The Thing Called Love".
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Wilson PickettAs 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.
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GeneralThe 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.
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Song InfluenceEven 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.
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