In 1997, at the age of 15, he released his major-label debut, 'Lie to Me'. Though it picked up mixed critical reviews, the album served as a commercial breakthrough, with single "Lie to Me" particularly receiving much airplay and earning the #12 slot on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. That blues rock track continues to be beloved by Lang's fan-base.
Lang followed with 'Wander This World', released on October 20, 1998. Broadening his sound somewhat with influences from classic soul and modern rock, the release experienced widespread success. His singles, "Wander This World" and "Still Rainin'", did particularly well, the latter tune reaching the #8 slot on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.
Several releases and constant touring later, Lang's latest work is 'Fight For My Soul', released on September 2, 2013. The album has received critical acclaim from publications such has Allmusic, with the reviewers remarking that Lang "dives headfirst into classic soul and R&B, its elastic, funky grooves allowing the guitarist plenty of space to solo". It also hit the #20 slot on Billboard's 'Top Rock Albums' chart, selling extremely well.
Part of his success has been due to a voice that sounds somewhat like that of a 40-year-old blues veteran, containing what fans have seen as a harshness tempered by a fine falsetto that has taken prominence in his newest albums. Another part of his success is his scorching, electrifying guitar solos, which display a prodigious natural talent honed by years of practice and playing. Whatever the secret to his success, the youngster has quickly become a fixture in the blues world, drawing crowds wherever he goes.
Lang has drawn deeply from the wellspring of influences from the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Luther Allison, and Albert Collins. Many blues artists have also been encouraged to pick up the guitar from his example. As he becomes more confident in his role as a musical veteran instead of a boy wonder, one can see the possibilities he has yet to share with his fans.
634-5789
Jonny Lang Lyrics
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Call on me all right
If you want a little huggin'
Call on me baby, mmmmmm
Oh I'll be right here at home
All you got to do is
Pick up your telephone
(What's my number)
634-5789
If you need a little huggin'
Call on me
That's all you got to do now
If you want some kissin'
Call on me baby, all right
No more lonely nights
Will you be alone
All you got to do is
Pick up your telephone
And dial 634-5789
(What's my number)
634-5789
Oh I'll be right there
Just as soon as I can
And if I be a little bit late now
I hope that you'll understand
Oh yeah all right
If you need a little lovin'
Call on me
Lord have mercy
If you want some kissin'
Call on me baby
That's all you got to do now
No more lonely nights
Will you be alone
All you got to do is
Pick up your telephone
And dial 634-5789
(What's my number)
634-5789
Call me on the telephone
634-5789
No more will you be alone
634-5789
(What's my number) 634-5789
(That's my number) 634-5789
In Jonny Lang's song "634-5789," the singer offers his availability to a lover in need. He promises to be there for her whenever she needs some loving or hugging by simply calling his phone number. The number is repeated throughout the song, encouraging the lover to memorize it and never be lonely again.
The song's lyrics suggest a desire for a physical relationship without any emotional attachment. The singer is willing to be available to the lover but does not want to go beyond that. The repetition of the phone number is a clever marketing strategy, making it easy for listeners to remember the number and perhaps even call it.
Line by Line Meaning
If you need a little lovin',
If you require affection and care,
Call on me all right
You can count on me to help you out with no hesitation.
If you want a little huggin',
If you desire a warm embrace,
Call on me baby, mmmmmm
You can call me and I'll be there for you, honey.
Oh I'll be right here at home
I'll be waiting for your call in my place.
All you got to do is
It's as simple as
Pick up your telephone
Lift your phone receiver
And dial 634-5789
And type the numbers six-three-four-five-seven-eight-nine.
(What's my number)
(Do you know my number?)
634-5789
The digits six-three-four-five-seven-eight-nine.
If you need a little huggin',
If you require a warm embrace,
Call on me
Hit me up
That's all you got to do now
It's effortless
If you want some kissin',
If you desire sweet smooches,
Call on me baby, all right
Just give me a call, and we'll make it happen.
No more lonely nights
You won't feel isolated anymore
Will you be alone
Since you now have me, you won't be lonely.
Oh I'll be right there
I'll come to you right away.
Just as soon as I can
As quick as possible,
And if I be a little bit late now
If I arrive after a while,
I hope that you'll understand
I expect you to grasp my situation and accept it.
Oh yeah all right
Oh yes, okay
Lord have mercy
Oh, my goodness
If you want some kissin'
If you desire sweet smooches,
Call on me baby
Give me a call, babe
That's all you got to do now
It's easy, trust me.
No more lonely nights
You won't feel isolated anymore
Will you be alone
Now that you have me, you won't be an outcast.
Call me on the telephone
Phone me up
634-5789
The digits six-three-four-five-seven-eight-nine.
No more will you be alone
You won't feel lonely anymore.
(What's my number) 634-5789
(Do you know my number?) The digits six-three-four-five-seven-eight-nine.
(That's my number) 634-5789
(It's my number) The digits six-three-four-five-seven-eight-nine.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVE CROPPER, EDDIE FLOYD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jadeblues357
I think getting Jonny Lang gave it a lot of credence too and of course John Goodman‘s performance was exceptional! Somehow I think Jake would’ve been proud! 😎🎤🎼
@olivepoola9153
Absolutely he'd be proud!!
@BBQ1953
I’m watching Blues Bros 2000 for the first time and I see and hear classic Johnny Lang guitar solo and then he started singing and man did it take me back to when I first him play and sing in Texas back in 1993. A little nostalgia in 2020 is a good thang!
@hammurds
He was playing when he was 12?
@BBQ1953
So, I went and looked up the first DVD I bought by him. I thought I got it in 1995. Apparently, I bought it in 1997 or later. Even so, like Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Derek Trucks, Lang picked up the guitar early and got good fast at playing and singing. While I’m at it, there are a couple of other notables in that genre: Megan and Rebecca Lovell of Larkin Poe; they’ve been playing musical instruments since they were 5 and 3, respectively.
@hammurds
@Brett Bryant that’s some good info. My dad introduced me to Johnny, because he is from North Dakota and my dad had some kind of pride for that
@prudencemayes6938
Ahhhhhh! I Love Johnny Lang! The Blues Brothers 2000 is AMAZING! Pretty close 2 the 1st 1!! John Goodman did an outstanding job!!
@SwingRiots
Eddie Floyd has to be one of the most charasmatic performers in the world.
@martingoodwin8884
Jhonny Lang at 16 years old was a beast
@yoyo.1957
A classic ❤