I Call Your Name

Roxette

About I Call Your Name

"I Call Your Name" is a song by Swedish pop music duo Roxette, released on 20 January 1988 by EMI as the fourth and final single from their debut album, Pearls of Passion (1986). It features album track "Surrender" as its b-side, along with an extended remix of "Soul Deep", which is taken from their 1987 remix album Dance Passion. The single was only issued in Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and The Netherlands. A music video was also created for the song, directed by Jeroen Kamphoff. Several different versions of the track exist. The 1988 single remix, created by Frank Mono, differs from the original album version in that it is more rock-orientated, incorporating heavier guitars and drumming. The album version of the song was also included as a b-side on their 1992 single "Church of Your Heart". When the Pearls of Passion album was remastered and reissued in 1997, a new version of the song was issued as a promotional single in Spain. "I Call Your Name '97" peaked at number 25 on the Spanish Airplay Chart. 


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1986
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It's a madman's situation,
Reminiscing in the rain,
And I've lost your love again,
I call your name.

And I don't want to think about it
When I go to sleep at night,
Can you hear it in the wind?
I call your name.

I call your name...
And I close the door behind me,
I turn the lights all down,
There's no-one there beside me,

I call your name.
And I don't want to think about it
But I wind up all the same,
Nothing'll ever change,

I call your name.
I call your name...
Lie awake under the stars,
Lie awake under the stars.

I call your name...

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Roxette

Roxette is a Swedish pop rock duo, consisting of Marie Fredriksson (vocals) and Per Gessle (vocals and guitar). Formed in 1986, the duo became an international act in the late 1980s, when they released their breakthrough album Look Sharp!. Their third album Joyride, which was released in 1991, became just as successful as its predecessor. Roxette went onto achieve nineteen UK Top 40 hits and several US Hot 100 hits, including four US number-ones with "The Look", "Listen to Your Heart", "It Must Have Been Love", and "Joyride". Other hits include "Dangerous", "Fading Like a Flower", "Dressed for Success" and "The Centre of the Heart". more »

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Written by: Per H�kan Gessle

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"I Call Your Name" by Roxette is primarily classified under the Pop Rock and Synthpop genres.
Release Details
The song was released in 1987 as a single from Roxette's debut album "Pearls of Passion."
Chart Performance
Although not one of their top-charting hits internationally, "I Call Your Name" still did reasonably well on the charts, reaching No. 20 on the Swedish charts, one of Roxette's home countries.
Video Release
An official music video directed by Doug Freel was released for the song, showcasing the band's members, Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle.
Song Composition
"I Call Your Name" was written by Per Gessle, one of the band members of Roxette.
Significant Remix
The song was issued in Canada in early 1988 with a different and extended remix, which was later included on Roxette's 1995 "Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus!" album.
Flip Side
In many countries, the song "Surrender" was included as the 'B' side or flip side of the record.
Live Performances
"I Call Your Name" was often performed live by Roxette during their concerts and made it onto their live album "Joyride", released in 1992.
Album Contribution
Despite not being their most popular song, "I Call Your Name" added to the overall success of the "Pearls of Passion" album, which eventually achieved platinum status in Sweden.
Legacy
The song, while not as well-known as some other Roxette hits, has remained in rotation on various '80s and classic pop/rock radio stations globally.
Cover Versions
Although not extensively covered, the song has seen some reinterpretations by other artists and fans, showcasing its continued relevance.
Music Style
The song demonstrates Roxette's characteristic blend of catchy pop hooks and rock-style instrumentation, a fusion that defined the band's style and gained them international fame.

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