Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)
Sheena Easton
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I've been away from you for far too long Too much chances make my heart go frantic I want to tell you what's been goin' on, Operator give me Trans Atlantic I sit alone as the night goes by Stare at the phone and wait for your reply Long long distance love affair, I can't find you anywhere I call you on the telefone, but you're never home I gotta get a message to you, I want to tell you what I'm going through What in the world's comin' over you How come you're acting like a total stranger I try to reach you but I can't get through I got this feeling that my heart's in danger I got your letter it was perfectly clear Havin' a ball, and wishin' you are here Long long distance love affair, I can't find you anywhere I call you on the telefone, but you're never home I gotta get a message to you, I want to tell you what I'm going through What in the world's comin' over you Premonition is a funny thing, a familiar kind of pain and easy Like knowin' when the phone is gonna ring Too many times and it'll drive you crazy I hear your echo in the longer hall Call out your name, but no-one's there at all Long long distance love affair, I can't find you anywhere I call you on the telefone, but you're never home Long long distance love affair, I can't find you anywhere I call you on the telefone, but you're never home
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Written by: GREGORY MATHIESON, VEITCH TREVOR
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15 facts about this song
Release Year"Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)" was released in the year 1983.
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Album AssociationThe song is a part of Sheena Easton's fifth studio album called "Best Kept Secret."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA, making it Easton's fifth Top 10 single.
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Gold StatusIn Canada, "Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)" achieved Gold status.
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Grammy Nomination"Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)" was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 26th Grammy Awards in 1984.
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Song CompositionThe song is a synthpop and dance-pop track.
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Cover VersionThe song has a cover version by Filipino singer and actress, Regine Velasquez.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song is futuristic, set in a space station and features Easton sporting a dark-haired look instead of her usual blonde hair.
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Song TopicsThe song talks about a woman who is in a long-distance relationship with her lover on the other side of town and is waiting for his call.
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International SuccessApart from its success in the US and Canada, the song also became a Top 20 hit in Australia and a Top 40 hit in the United Kingdom.
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Song WritersThe song was written by Greg Mathieson and Trevor Veitch. Professional songwriter Mathieson has written and produced songs for a variety of artists including Bette Midler, Michael McDonald, and David Foster among others.
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Music ProducerThe track was produced by Grammy winner Greg Mathieson.
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New ImageThe song and its respective album "Best Kept Secret" marked a shift in Easton's image from a wholesome and clean-cut figure to a more sultry and provocative persona.
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TV PerformanceEaston performed the song live on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, helping its exposure and popularity.
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Sign of TimesThe song's title and narrative highlight the growing popularity of telecommunication and the increasing number of long-distance relationships during the 1980s.
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