He was born F Lamonte-Smith; or Lamotte Smith in 1957 in Sacramento, California.
Sherrick was given his professional break by Raynoma Gordy (née Singleton), former wife of Motown founder Berry Gordy. Sherrick was the lead singer of the Motown group, Kagny, who recorded a song for the Motown movie, The Last Dragon. He also had two solo singles in the UK Singles Chart in 1987. These were "Just Call" (#23) and "Let's Be Lovers Tonight" (#63) on Warner Bros. Records. In addition his album, Sherrick reached #27 in the UK Albums Chart the same year.
He died in Los Angeles, California in January 1999, at the age of 41. He is survived by his widow, Lynne Conner-Smith and his three children, Kiriandra, Paris and Chance Smith.
Just Call
Sherrick Lyrics
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That wish would be
That somehow you'd choose - to come back to me
You're not to blame for how you feel
I threw away a love that was so real
Can you find it in your heart to forgive me
I know I've got to be - the one you call your guy
Baby just call Any old time at all
Pick up the telephone baby - and give me ring
If I can't have your love - I don't want anything
It was nothing you did wrong
I was the one who left you all alone
Can you find it in your heart to forgive me
I know I've got to be - the one you call your guy
Baby just call Any old time
It was nothing you did wrong
I was the one who left you all alone
Can you find it in your heart to forgive me
I know I've got to be - the one they call your guy
Baby just call Any old time
Pick up the telephone baby - just call Call me what you wanna baby, but call, ooh baby
Ooh baby just call Anytime you want to, oh
They say its the next best thing to being there
Call me baby
The song "Just Call" by Sherrick is about a man who regrets breaking up with his partner and wants her back. He admits to being the one who caused the relationship to fail and wants to make amends by being the partner that she deserves. The song is an emotional plea to his former lover, asking her to give him another chance to make things right.
The lyrics are filled with regret and desperation as the singer realizes the mistake he has made by letting his love go. He acknowledges the love that they once had and expresses his willingness to do whatever it takes to rebuild their relationship. The chorus asks the girl to call him anytime she wants, emphasizing his eagerness to hear from her.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could have one wish come true
I desire only one thing
That wish would be
I long for
That somehow you'd choose - to come back to me
I hope you would return to me
You're not to blame for how you feel
Your emotions are not your fault
I threw away a love that was so real
I destroyed a real love
Can you find it in your heart to forgive me
Can you pardon me
I know I've got to be - the one you call your guy
I ought to be the one you name as your partner
Baby just call Any old time at all
Simply request me whenever you want
Pick up the telephone baby - and give me ring
Answer the phone and call me
If I can't have your love - I don't want anything
If I cannot have your affection, I don't care for anything else
It was nothing you did wrong
You didn't make any mistake
I was the one who left you all alone
I was the cause of your loneliness
It was nothing you did wrong
You didn't make any mistake
Can you find it in your heart to forgive me
Can you pardon me
I know I've got to be - the one they call your guy
I must be the one you call your partner
Baby just call Any old time
Just call me whenever
Pick up the telephone baby - just call Call me what you wanna baby, but call, ooh baby
Just dial my number and call me whatever you want, darling, but call me, oh baby
Ooh baby just call Anytime you want to, oh
Oh darling, simply call me whenever you desire
They say its the next best thing to being there
It's said to be the best alternative to being present
Call me baby
Request me, darling
Contributed by Oliver W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kevincwatson6922
Easily, one of the 80s' best R&B songs!!!!
Sherrick was the precursor to Christopher Williams.
@househead67
#facts
@storm6051
Keith Washington
@ericcain138
I’m sorry but Christopher Williams is no where near close this guy vocally.
@ichabodcrane2487
I see him on the level of Vandross and O'neal.
@CyclopsTG
I just love how classy and Black this video is. The way they incorporated the back up singers/dancers 🔥🔥🔥
@chocmilk10
Black excellence!!
@Its_Michelle_and_A_Movie
I know, right?🤗👊🏾🥰
@cklundskow92821
This was my jam! The don’t make songs like this anymore! Rest easy Sherrick!😇🙏🏾
@aj1257
Such an underrated song! Still listening to this in 2021. I hate I can’t find this song on Spotify 😡😤