I Call Your Name

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About I Call Your Name

"I Call Your Name" is a song recorded by the English rock band the Beatles and credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was written primarily by John Lennon, but Paul McCartney also worked on it. It was released in the US on The Beatles' Second Album on 10 April 1964 and in the UK on the Long Tall Sally EP on 19 June 1964.


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I call your name but you're not there
Was I to blame for being unfair
Oh, I can't sleep at night
Since you've been gone
I never weep at night
I can't go on

Don't you know I can't take it
I don't know who can
I'm not going to make it
I'm not that kind of man

Oh, I can't sleep at night
But just the same
I never weep at night
I call your name

Don't you know I can't take it
I don't know who can
I'm not going to make it
I'm not that kind of man

Oh, I can't sleep at night
But just the same
I never weep at night
I call your name
I call your name
I call your name
I call your name

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The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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10 facts about this song

Song Information
"I Call Your Name" is a song written primarily by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was released by the Beatles in the United Kingdom on their first EP, "Long Tall Sally".
Song Origin
The song was originally written by John Lennon for the group Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas, who were also managed by Brian Epstein.
Unusual Instrument
It is one of the few Beatles songs that features a cowbell, played by Ringo Starr.
Rare Recording
Before it was released by The Beatles, "I Call Your Name" was one of the rare songs recorded by the band that was initially given to another artist.
Unique Style
The song has a mix of styles—bluesy in parts, rock ‘n’ roll in others—which was somewhat unique for the band at that time.
Role of Other Band Members
Although the songwriting contribution of Paul McCartney is unclear, he did play the bass guitar for the song. George Harrison played the lead guitar and Ringo Starr was on drums.
Release Date
The Beatles' version of "I Call Your Name" was recorded in March 1964 and released in June of the same year.
Song Length
The song has a duration of 2 minutes and 9 seconds, typical for many songs of that period.
Album Entertainment Chart Position
"Long Tall Sally", the EP that "I Call Your Name" featured on, reached number one in the UK EP charts.
Later Coverage
The song has been covered by various artists over the years, including The Mamas & The Papas, who included a version on their self-titled second album.

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