SONG OF THE DAY

“Call Me” by Aretha Franklin (This Girl’s In Love With You, Atlantic Records, 1970). Written by Aretha Franklin.

INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia)

– “Call Me” is a song recorded and written by American Soul singer Aretha Franklin.

– The song was co-produced by Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd and Arif Mardin.

– Franklin came up with the idea for the song after she saw a young couple engaged in deep conversation on New York’s Park Avenue. Before they parted, Franklin heard them say to each other, “I love you, call me”.

– With the exception of Franklin on piano, musical backing for “Call Me” was handled by members of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section.

– The song spent two weeks at #1 on the US R&B Singles chart while reaching #13 on the Pop chart.

– Diana Ross’ rendition of the song for her 1971 album “Everything Is Everything” was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Female R&B Vocal Category.

In 1991, R&B singer Phil Perry recorded a version of this song for his album, The Heart of the Man. It also reached #1 on the Hot R&B Singles Chart.