Puerto Rican singer Yolandita Monge recorded a Spanish cover of the song, titled "Por Ti" for her 1988 album Vivencias. It became an instant hit and was remixed by DJ Pablo Flores to become a club anthem in Puerto Rico and USA. Yolandita also made a music video to accompany this song. Spanish singer Soraya Arnelas also recorded a cover version of the song and released it as the second official single from her second studio album Ochenta's. The song was also covered by New Zealand band The Fan Club in 1988.
This single was a greater success than the previous one, "Easy Lady". It reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and number three on the Irish Singles Chart. The single reached number five in South Africa and the top five of the other European countries. In France, it started at number 40 on 25 April 1987 and reached the top ten four weeks later. It peaked at number four and remained in the top 10 for seven weeks. The single appeared on the chart for 21 weeks. The same year, it earned a Silver disc.
On the Swiss Singles Chart (Top 30), "Call Me" featured for 13 weeks from March 29, peaking at number seven for two weeks.The single was #8 on September 30 on the Swedish Singles Chart, while it reached number four on the Norwegian Singles Chart in the 37th week of 1987. "Call Me" made also a short appearance on the Austrian Singles Chart for three weeks, peaking at number 12. In Germany, the single peaked for two weeks at number ten in June 1986. A year later, the single entered the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play (U.S.) in a remixed version, and was ranked #13 on April 2.
Call Me
Spagna Lyrics
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Hey hey hey how long can I stay without your touch I wonder
You you you you tell me you can ever know oh loneliness
Hey my love no no don't leave me on my own please
Call me call me
Baby baby call me now
Call me call me
Hey I can wait but I beg you babe don't lose my number
I tell you babe call me now 'cause I'm losin' slumber
I'll you you you use all my fantasy to dream about you
Hey my love I can't resist here all alone please
Call me call me
Baby baby call me now
Call me call me (baby, baby)
D-d-do it baby please
Call me call me
Baby baby call me now
Call me call me (baby, baby)
D-d-do it baby please
Baby call me now I'm all alone
Talk to me darlin' all night long
Call me call me baby when you want
Uh when you want baby please
Call me call me
Baby baby call me now
Call me call me (baby, baby)
D-d-do it baby please
Call me call me
Baby baby call me now
Call me call me (baby, baby)
D-d-do it
D-d-do it
D-d-do it baby please
The song "Call Me" by Italian singer Spagna is a love song that expresses the singer's desire to be with her love, the need for touch, and the fear of loneliness. The lyrics speak about waiting for a tender love, the feeling of losing sleep without being together, and the use of fantasy to dream about the love interest. It is also a plea for the love interest to call her, to not lose her number, and to not leave her alone. The repetition of the phrase "Call me" emphasizes the urgency and the passion that the singer is feeling.
The song has a simple melody that is easy to sing along to, with a catchy chorus that is easy to remember. The use of synthesizer and electronic drum beats gives the song a strong '80s pop-dance vibe. The song is sung in English with Spagna's slight Italian accent adding a unique touch to the song. The English language was used to be more accessible to international audiences.
Overall, the song "Call Me" is a romantic song that captures the feeling of longing and the desire to be with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey how long I've been waitin' for a love so tender
I have been waiting for someone who will love me with tenderness for a long time
Hey hey hey how long can I stay without your touch I wonder
Without your touch, I wonder how long I can last
You you you you tell me you can ever know oh loneliness
Loneliness is something that is hard to understand if you haven't experienced it yourself
Hey my love no no don't leave me on my own please
Please don't leave me alone, my love
Hey I can wait but I beg you babe don't lose my number
I can wait for you, but please don't forget about me
I tell you babe call me now 'cause I'm losin' slumber
I am losing sleep over not hearing from you, so please call me now
I'll you you you use all my fantasy to dream about you
You are the subject of my fantasies and dreams
Hey my love I can't resist here all alone please
I can't help but feel helpless and alone without you here
Call me call me Baby baby call me now
I am urging you to call me right now
Call me call me D-d-do it baby please
Please, I am begging you to call me
Baby call me now I'm all alone Talk to me darlin' all night long
I am alone and I need you to talk to me throughout the night
Call me call me baby when you want Uh when you want baby please
Please call me whenever you want, my love
Call me call me D-d-do it baby please
Please, I am begging you to call me
Call me call me Baby baby call me now
I am urging you to call me right now
Call me call me (baby, baby) D-d-do it baby please
Please, I am begging you to call me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: DWIGHT MYERS, JEAN CLAUDE OLIVIER, JOHN JACKSON, JOHN DAVID JACKSON, SAMUEL J BARNES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marcot8106
Who's still thinking that this song is absolutely amazing in 2022?
@kipsigeingetich4466
Still on September 2023
@hahhousetown9292
Anyone listing 2023 ?
@neverquit2470
Me 😊
@noeliamendez714
2023 y toda la vida 💞
@philyerboots3215
Saw an old girl in her 60's at the shopping mall the other day, her hairdo had me instantly think of Spagna 😂
Was born in '78, so remember a lot but not all of the 80's.
@Brodersen82
Me too👍
@alexandrebaymasilva4076
Agora em 2024😂
@Truthseeker1515
As an 80s teen, I can say this. This absolutely killed it on the dance floor. We went all insane.
@eightiesboy
House parties when the parents went away, booze everywhere....someone being sick in a bedroom upstairs......good times 😅