Wanderley started playing the piano at age 5, taking a year of theory at 12, and well before he was out of his teens, he moved to São Paulo and got a recording contract. Juxtaposing American hits and Afro-Cuban dance music, he built a following in Brazil during the 1950s, and by the early-'60s, he was immersed in the emerging bossa nova field, recording with Joao Gilberto in 1961 and on his own. Encouraged by Tony Bennett, among others, Wanderley finally took off for New York in 1966, where Creed Taylor recorded him for Verve. His first album, Rain Forest, yielded a smooth-sailing Top 30 hit single, "Summer Samba," peaking at No. 26 and proving that bossa nova was far from a spent force in 1966. Settling in Los Angeles, Wanderley went on to make four more albums for Verve and two for A&M, and other material was issued on World Pacific, Philips, Tower and Canyon. He continued to work at a lower profile after bossa nova went into eclipse in the '70s - and by the time of his death from cancer in 1986, he was virtually a forgotten man. But when the lounge movement discovered him, the values of his out-of-print albums suddenly skyrocketed.
BORN: May 12, 1932 (Recife, Brazil)
DIED: September 4, 1986 (San Francisco, CA)
LIVED IN: the San Francisco area after coming to the U.S.
Call Me
Walter Wanderley Lyrics
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There's a service I can render
Tell the one who loves you only
I can be so warm and tender
Call me, don't be afraid, you can call me
Maybe it's late, but just call me
Tell me, and I'll be around
There's somebody thinking of you
I'm the one who'll never hurt you
Maybe that's because I love you
Call me, don't be afraid, you can call me
Maybe it's late, but just call me
Tell me, and I'll be around
Now don't forget me
Cause if you let me
I will always stay by you
You've got to trust me
That's how it must be
There's so much that I can do
If you call I'll be right with you
You and I should be together
Take this love I long to give you
I'll be at your side forever
Call me, don't be afraid, you can call me
Maybe it's late, but just call me
Tell me and I'll be around
The lyrics to Walter Wanderley's song "Call Me" seem to convey a message of comfort and support to someone who may be going through a difficult time. The singer acknowledges that the listener may be feeling "sad and lonely" and offers their services to "render" help. The listener is encouraged to "call" the singer and to not be afraid to do so. The singer reminds the listener that they are not alone, and that there is always someone who loves them and cares for them. There is a sense of urgency in the lyrics, as the singer tells the listener that they will be there for them even if it is "late". The lyrics reassure the listener that they can trust the singer to always be there for them, to never desert them, and that they can rely on the singer's love and support.
The lyrics of "Call Me" seem to embody a sense of hope and optimism in the face of difficulty. The message of comfort and support is conveyed through simple and straightforward language, emphasizing the importance of human connection and the power of love to help heal emotional wounds. The use of repetition in the lyrics ("Call me, don't be afraid, you can call me...") reinforces the message of the song, and adds a sense of urgency to the message. The song could be interpreted as a reminder to always reach out for help when needed, and to remember that there is always someone out there who cares.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're feeling sad and lonely
In case you're feeling upset and without company
There's a service I can render
I can provide a helpful service for you
Tell the one who loves you only
Inform the person who only loves you
I can be so warm and tender
I can be affectionate and caring
Call me, don't be afraid, you can call me
Don't hesitate, it's safe to call me
Maybe it's late, but just call me
Even if it's late, you can still reach out to me
Tell me, and I'll be around
Tell me what's going on and I'll be there to help
When it seems your friends desert you
When it feels like your friends have abandoned you
There's somebody thinking of you
There's someone who cares about you
I'm the one who'll never hurt you
I'm someone you can trust not to harm you
Maybe that's because I love you
My love for you may be the reason for that
Now don't forget me
Now be sure not to forget about me
Cause if you let me
Because if you allow me
I will always stay by you
I'll always be there for you
You've got to trust me
You must have faith in me
That's how it must be
That's the way it should be
There's so much that I can do
I have a lot to offer and can help in many ways
If you call I'll be right with you
If you reach out to me, I'll be there for you immediately
You and I should be together
You and I should be in a relationship
Take this love I long to give you
Accept the love I have to offer
I'll be at your side forever
I'll always be by your side
Call me, don't be afraid, you can call me
Don't be scared, you can always call me
Maybe it's late, but just call me
Even if it's the middle of the night, call me
Tell me and I'll be around
Inform me and I'll come to your aid
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KIMBERLY JONES, TODD SHAW, STUART JORDAN, RANDY MULLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
L.Russell Brown
Walter always takes me away from all the madness of this world!
Jorge Mario Rodas
Very good organ player, he plays this melody, actually a song of the time in a very nice instrumental version. Really worth to hear and enjoy.
John Fernandes - jfmax2000
Oh Yeah.... The One and Only Mr Wanderly..Ya Gotta Love it :)
Chris Petrillo
Hippest instrumental ever!
Sergpie
Find a payphone and CALL ME
Branflakes
Silva, you just made my listen to elevator music.
Kitty Love
L.Russell Brown what about divertimento k.136 in D major presto
Kitty Love
Or spongebob music
L.Russell Brown
You might consider listening to Waldo Des Los Rios
Mozart 40th symphony
L.Russell Brown
Right
Unlike rap witch will never be played in and elevator or doctors office
The soothing sounds of Wanderly will be around longer than you will.
You just inadvertently advanced your musical horizons
Who knows
Maybe you might be listening to Mozart soon!!