1. The Call were a San… Read Full Bio ↴There are three bands with the name The Call.
1. The Call were a San Francisco Bay Area-based rock band originally formed in Santa Cruz in 1980 by vocalist/guitarist Michael Been, Scott Musick, and Tom Ferrier. Despite support from such luminaries as Peter Gabriel, Robbie Robertson, and Jim Kerr, the band never achieved the success they deserved.
The eponymous premiere album was recorded in England, and Michael Been later recalled that the band was in an exploratory phase at this point. Been noted in a 1988 interview, "The Call was a compassionate album, but it probably came out as anger." Peter Gabriel liked the band so much that he asked them to open for him during his 1982 "Shock the Monkey" tour.
The next album, Modern Romans, was notable for its political content. Been later stated, "There was a great deal happening politically - Grenada, Lebanon, or the government saying the Russians are evil and the Russian government probably saying the same about us. That kind of thinking inspired me to write the last lines of 'Walls Came Down'."
This was followed by Scene Beyond Dreams. Been has referred to it as The Call's "metaphysical" album. With a strong poetic sense to the lyrics and a change in instrumentation, the change in sound is notable. Garth Hudson of The Band played keyboards on these first three records.
Reconciled was recorded during the summer of 1985. At this point, the band had not had a recording contract for two years, due to what Been describes as "legal bickering" between The Call's former record label and their management company. However, once the deal was signed with Elektra Records, the band resumed playing and produced their most commercially successful album to date. Peter Gabriel, Simple Minds's Jim Kerr, and Hudson and former Band mate Robbie Robertson all guested the album which was released in 1986. Several tracks from the album became hits on the Mainstream Rock Chart, and one of these tracks, "I Still Believe" was re-recorded by Tim Capello and appears on the soundtracks of the 1986 Movie The Whoopee Boys and the 1987 movie The Lost Boys.
Next came the band's 1987 release Into The Woods, which Been has referred to as his favorite album.
In 1989 they released Let the Day Begin, whose title track reached #1 on the US Mainstream Rock chart. Red Moon, which included background vocals by U2's Bono, was released in 1990.
During the next few years, Been branched out creatively. He participated in composing and performing the music to Paul Schrader's 1992 film Light Sleeper. The film also features two of his songs, To Feel This Way and World On Fire. In 1994, he recorded a solo album, On the Verge of a Nervous Breakthrough
In 1996, Warner Bros. Records. released The Best of The Call, which featured a selection of old favorites and few new songs. Two of the songs, Us and To Feel This Way, were different versions of tracks later to be seen on Been’s solo album, and in the case of "To Feel This Way", the "Light Sleeper" soundtrack as well.
In 1997 To Heaven and Back, was released by Fingerprint Records. This was followed by a live album, Live Under the Red Moon, in 2000.
The band is not currently touring. The band had a fan club called "Notified" and the information contained in their newsletters is in the file section of the Yahoo! groups list.
Al Gore used "Let The Day Begin" as his campaign song in the 2000 U.S. Presidential Election and Tom Vilsack used it as his song during his brief 2008 U.S. Presidential Election campaign.
Michael Been has appeared as a sideman in bands fronted by actor Harry Dean Stanton; Stanton having played harmonica on "Let The Day Begin" track "For Love". He played the apostle John in Martin Scorsese's 1988 feature film The Last Temptation of Christ and has some film credits.
Been's son, Robert Levon Been, is the frontman for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Michael Been is heavily involved in BRMC, as their sound engineer, and can be found on tour with them.
Michael Been died on August 19th 2010 on a Belgian festival (Pukkelpop) during his work for BRMC.
2. The Call are a black metal band from France.
3. The Call are band from Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK
4. The Call was a Lo-fi project from Czech Republic, visit http://bandzone.cz/thecall
Sanctuary
The Call Lyrics
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Known to all who hear the sound
The call of morning rising
You're in a mystic space
Can't you feel the force embrace, the chill of the wind
As it names you
Oh, can't you see the lies in front of you
Spins round and round you
Now you cry give me sanctuary
You scream but no one listens
Again you cry give me sanctuary
Until the end I'll fight and die, to be free
Oh! No sanctuary
You're walking halfway in
But crawling halfway out
There's a void in your mind that you cling to
You feel lost in time, you've got no words to rhyme
No more charms, no more spells to protect you
Oh can't you see the lies in front of you
Your journey ends so far, and still the distance
Spins round and round you
Now you cry give me sanctuary
You scream, but no one listens
Again you cry give me sanctuary
Until the end I'll fight and die
Oh I've got to be free
The song "Sanctuary" by The Call is a deeply introspective and somewhat melancholic exploration of inner conflict and a search for meaning and purpose in life. The opening lines speak of a transcendent feeling that is somehow inextricably connected to the sounds of morning rising. The feeling is described as a mystic space, and the lyrics suggest that it is something that is known to all who hear the sound. However, despite this connection to the natural world, there is a sense of unease and uncertainty that permeates the text.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is struggling to find their place in the world. There is a sense of transition, a journey that has been ongoing for some time, yet with no clear end in sight. The refrain "give me sanctuary" is repeated throughout the song, echoing the singer's desperate need for a safe space in which to take refuge. This cry for help, however, seems to fall on deaf ears as the world around them continues to spin and swirl, indifferent to their pain.
Overall, "Sanctuary" is a poignant and deeply emotional song that speaks to the universal human experience of struggling to find meaning and purpose in life. The lyrics are haunting and evocative, capturing a sense of inner turmoil that many of us can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a certain feeling
A unique emotion or vibe exists
Known to all who hear the sound
Recognizable to those who listen
The call of morning rising
The sound of the morning is signaling something
You're in a mystic space
You are in a mysterious and intriguing place
Can't you feel the force embrace, the chill of the wind
Can't you sense the power enveloping you, the cold wind against your skin
As it names you
As it identifies or acknowledges you
Oh, can't you see the lies in front of you
Can't you perceive the falsehoods before you
Your journey ends so far, and still the distance
Your trip has been long, but still seems far away
Spins round and round you
Circling and surrounding you
Now you cry give me sanctuary
Now you plea for a place of safety
You scream but no one listens
You shout but no one pays attention
Again you cry give me sanctuary
Once more you ask for a haven
Until the end I'll fight and die, to be free
I'll struggle and possibly perish for eventual freedom
Oh! No sanctuary
There is no safe haven
You're walking halfway in
You're partially committed
But crawling halfway out
But also hesitant or uncertain
There's a void in your mind that you cling to
You're holding onto a mental emptiness
You feel lost in time, you've got no words to rhyme
You're disoriented and lacking creative expression
No more charms, no more spells to protect you
No longer any magic or charm to guard you
Oh can't you see the lies in front of you
Oh, can't you see the deceptions directly ahead
Your journey ends so far, and still the distance
Your voyage thus far has been long and yet the distance remains
Spins round and round you
Whirls around and surrounds you
Now you cry give me sanctuary
Now you beg for a haven
You scream, but no one listens
You cry out, but no one hears
Again you cry give me sanctuary
Once again you ask for a place of safety
Until the end I'll fight and die
I'll struggle and possibly perish until the end
Oh I've got to be free
Oh, I must be free
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: MICHAEL BEEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jimmybonifacio6734
what happened to my life
what happened to my ego
i left so much behind
now where do we go
ive walked the hard road
ive walked the long way
(welcome this new lair)
far from my family
were all the same here
you and i
i thank you from my heart
you worked for my safety
sworn a thousand times
id never regret this
now i feel the (sting)
i long for my homeland
never to return
its more than i can stand
were all the same here
you and i
life takes you over the ground
they (reel of vengeance)
the only life i know
lies burning behind me
it can happen to you tomorrow
knocks at your door
they press you for the truth
another day of war
then you walked the hard road
you walked the long road
brothers until the end
welcome to my home
were all the same here
you and i
@antonioprez7789
Absolutely one of the best song ever written, by the best band in the world... RIP Michael, keep up the good work to Robert.
@RoyAH.
Killer groove! So grateful for you posting this!
@scotthopkins5753
I was in a local band in the Philly area called Hidden Faces. One of my best memories was opening for The Call at the 23 East Cabaret in Ardmore on November 2, 1990
@jimmybonifacio6734
what happened to my life
what happened to my ego
i left so much behind
now where do we go
ive walked the hard road
ive walked the long way
(welcome this new lair)
far from my family
were all the same here
you and i
i thank you from my heart
you worked for my safety
sworn a thousand times
id never regret this
now i feel the (sting)
i long for my homeland
never to return
its more than i can stand
were all the same here
you and i
life takes you over the ground
they (reel of vengeance)
the only life i know
lies burning behind me
it can happen to you tomorrow
knocks at your door
they press you for the truth
another day of war
then you walked the hard road
you walked the long road
brothers until the end
welcome to my home
were all the same here
you and i
@tardis1972
The Call is going on the road again for a limited tour in 2017 / 2018. The March On! Tour is a call to action to encourage people on both sides to get out and vote in 2018 and fix the mess this country is in. The Call believes in equality for all and voting in new government to right that which is broken! They are playing all of their greatest songs with the same passion as ever with a great guest vocalist. Go to FB and look for March On! One confirmed date is Cain's Ballroom Tulsa, OK April 20th, 2018. Others to come shortly. The pilot show happened April 22nd this year in New Orleans, LA! Keep your eyes open for more info on the shows across the U.S. Best of all many of the shows will be FREE!
@taffysaur
Encourage people on both sides to vote out Trump..? Yeah, that’s not the way you’re going to win this.
@CharlesCCRidesChandler
We're all the same!!!...etc...:)O(:...
@toddbarrier8307
you and I . Why did this band never get the respect that they deserve.....just cuz Bean was lost... really? I loved these guys...
@tardis1972
The Call is going on the road again for a limited tour in 2017 / 2018. The March On! Tour is a call to action to encourage people on both sides to get out and vote in 2018 and fix the mess this country is in. The Call believes in equality for all and voting in new government to right that which is broken! They are playing all of their greatest songs with the same passion as ever with a great guest vocalist. Go to FB and look for March On! One confirmed date is Cain's Ballroom Tulsa, OK April 20th, 2018. Others to come shortly. The pilot show happened April 22nd this year in New Orleans, LA! Keep your eyes open for more info on the shows across the U.S. Best of all many of the shows will be FREE!
@CharlesCCRidesChandler
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