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The Call — Let the Day Begin
Album: The Best of The Call
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Released: 1997
Length: 3:46
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Here's to the babies in a brand new world
Here's to the beauty of the stars
Here's to the travellers on the open road
Here's to the dreamers in the bars

Here's to the teachers in the crowded rooms
Here's to the workers in the fields
Here's to the preachers of the sacred words
Here's to the drivers at the wheel

Here's to you my little loves with blessings from above
Now let the day begin
Here's to you my little loves with blessings from above
Now let the day begin, let the day begin

Here's to the winners of the human race
Here's to the losers in the game
Here's to the soldiers of the bitter war
Here's to the wall that bears their names

Here's to you my little loves with blessings from above
Now let the day begin
Here's to you my little loves with blessings from above
Let the day begin, let the day begin, let the day start

Here's to the doctors and their healing work
Here's to the loved ones in their care
Here's to the strangers on the streets tonight
Here's to the lonely everywhere

Here's to the wisdom from the mouths of babes
Here's to the lions in the cage
Here's to the struggles of the silent war
Here's to the closing of the age.

Here's to you my little loves with blessings from above
Now let the day begin
Here's to you my little loves with blessings from above
Let the day begin

Here's to you my little loves with blessings from above
Let the day begin
Here's to you my little loves with blessings from above
Now let the day begin, let the day begin, let the day start
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Sounds like Bruce Hornsby & the Range?
Posted 1 week ago by terryd    [ Reply ]
Excellent! I love the BRMC cover of this too. 
Posted 1 week ago by nevar23    [ Reply ]
such wonderful homage 🎸
Posted 2 months ago by neotrogg    [ Reply ]
 GarrySR07 wrote:


The Call lead Michael Been's son, Robert Levon Been, is the frontman for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Michael Been was heavily involved in BRMC as their sound engineer and toured with them.


did not know that -- but there's some mighty fine DNA action in those sounds
Posted 4 months ago by liveaudio608    [ Reply ]
Not one for me. Very wooden rhythym.
Posted 6 months ago by RodneyAjax    [ Reply ]
Just saw that they have some new stuff out or to be soon.
Had no idea.
Posted 6 months ago by KPC1    [ Reply ]
 frank.naessens wrote:

I thought this was a Back Rebel Motorcycle Cub original - Thanks for schooling me, RP!



The Call lead Michael Been's son, Robert Levon Been, is the frontman for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Michael Been was heavily involved in BRMC as their sound engineer and toured with them.
Posted 6 months ago by GarrySR07    [ Reply ]
hbs47 wrote: just keep listening and Bill will "school" you, as they would say in rural Georgia (US... not that one in Europe).
But there is a lot to learn there: think about bacteriophages, coming out from there! The answer for antibacteriotherapies in our elaborated west.
Posted 8 months ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
 cely wrote:

I had a grumpy post about them before because the lyrics seemed like a commercial, but this band does have chops.  When the Walls Fell Down is amazing.  Did anyone before them think of using the start of the major scale as a riff?  I can't think of anybody.   


The Walls Came Down
From the excellent album Modern Romans. Be glad you own a copy because it’s very difficult to come by and not available on any streaming service. 
Posted 10 months ago by DrMacDaddy    [ Reply ]
This track was perfectly placed in the Cosmic Consciousness episode of RP2050. I believe it was my beautiful wife Crystal who introduced Josh, the Audio Shaman, to The Call. They’re a favorite in this house. Actually, every track in that cosmic episode was transcendent. I wonder who introduced Josh to each of them?
Posted 10 months ago by DrMacDaddy    [ Reply ]
Great transition from the Jerry Garcia remix!
Posted 11 months ago by h0n0rb    [ Reply ]
I thought this was a Back Rebel Motorcycle Cub original - Thanks for schooling me, RP!
Posted 1 year ago by frank.naessens    [ Reply ]
What a lazily written song. 
Posted 1 year ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
excellent music by this band. Love this song. Easy yo play too just have to Rock it Truly. 
Posted 1 year ago by mgrazortx    [ Reply ]
 itsme_bygolly wrote:

How did Al Gore lose the presidency  with this song as an anthem? Oh that's right.  He didn't. The Supreme Court of the United States elected George W. Bush. The people mourning in foreign lands would have had nothing to do without Bush.



Some people don't like your comment but I give a 10!
Posted 1 year ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
They're so good they could be british! Seriously, this is a great song 10.
Posted 1 year ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
 GawgaBoy wrote:

just keep listening and Bill will "school" you, as they would say in rural Georgia (US... not that one in Europe).

I say the same thing about all of the European and English music that I have been introduced to on RP.  Porcupine Tree, Elbow, John Martyn, The Staves come to mind quickly.

 Bill and Rebecca do such a marvelous job.  There's no place like RP !



  
Posted 1 year ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
Holy crap, I have been listening to this song for years and have always assumed it was The Who or solo Pete Townsend. I can't be the only one.
Posted 1 year ago by swtobias508    [ Reply ]
GOOD MORNING WORLD!
Posted 1 year ago by meatmike    [ Reply ]
I agree too!
Posted 1 year ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
 norvell wrote:

Never heard this before, Iike it, the singer sounds a lot like Pete Townsend.



i agree!

i can't stay in a bad mood anytime i hear this song.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 roadie wrote:

In the sequence I heard, it was Black Rebel Motorcycle Club into The Call.  Robert Levon Been (the son) into Michael Been (the father).  I'm sure that wasn't an accident. 



that's pretty awesome. thanks for letting us know!
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
This confounded me. The Black Motorcycle Club… Yep.
Posted 1 year ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 year ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
 Hippostar wrote:

On the surface, this song contains a positive, non-cynical, non-political message. 

I assume this band typically has an otherwise politically-compliant message in order to be here though, yes?

Not at all.  Michael's wife (widow) is a minister and much of their music has a hopeful outlook.

Posted 1 year ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
How did Al Gore lose the presidency  with this song as an anthem? Oh that's right.  He didn't. The Supreme Court of the United States elected George W. Bush. The people mourning in foreign lands would have had nothing to do without Bush.
Posted 1 year ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Super song. All the best RP.
Posted 1 year ago by flozer68    [ Reply ]
I'm certain this observation's been made. This song is a great way to start the day.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
No. 



Yes, absolutely! Was thinking I was the only one until now who thought his voice sounded like Townsend.
Posted 2 years ago by clemnarnold    [ Reply ]
 Emperors_Spork wrote:

I guess some artists need to express deep and subtle thoughts and emotions. 
And some need to write political rally intros.
Talk about annoyingly redundant.



Here's to the trolls on the internet
Here's to the crap they rant....
Posted 2 years ago by MilidelEubanks    [ Reply ]
On the surface, this song contains a positive, non-cynical, non-political message. 

I assume this band typically has an otherwise politically-compliant message in order to be here though, yes?
Posted 2 years ago by Hippostar    [ Reply ]
I guess some artists need to express deep and subtle thoughts and emotions. 
And some need to write political rally intros.
Talk about annoyingly redundant.
Posted 2 years ago by Emperors_Spork    [ Reply ]
 jacopo777 wrote:

Sounds like something Pete Townsend would write.  . 

To me anyway. Well minus the slide guitar.




Great obesrvation...
Posted 2 years ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]
I keep boosting this one every time I hear it...
Posted 2 years ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]


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Posted 2 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
How ironic that every time this song comes on I can't listen to it because I'm about to walk out of the office and go home...  The day is ending.
Posted 2 years ago by bc    [ Reply ]
10 ---->11!
Posted 2 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
No apologies necessary for this fine rocking song! Let the day begin, my loves!
Posted 2 years ago by jmhimber    [ Reply ]
 Stetsonman wrote:

trite meaningless american crap.
keep it up yer arses



there are much better songs on the Call's Reconciled album: Everywhere I go, I Still Believe, Oklahoma...  This was on heavy rotation back in college circa 1988.
Posted 2 years ago by Wisconsinrob    [ Reply ]
Let the Day Begin! Every day, logical.
Posted 2 years ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
 iloveradio wrote:

RP = best Streaming sound on the internet



If there are aliens they are listening!
Posted 2 years ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
Had to turn it up a bit to realize it wasn't Huey Lewis & The News. But it was 1989, so, close enough.
Posted 2 years ago by k3rmit    [ Reply ]
 Stetsonman wrote:

trite meaningless american crap.
keep it up yer arses



and like all opinions....
Posted 2 years ago by asilbuch    [ Reply ]
 Stetsonman wrote:

trite meaningless american crap.
keep it up yer arses



Trite and meaningless aptly describes your assessment. 
Posted 2 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
trite meaningless american crap.
keep it up yer arses
Posted 2 years ago by Stetsonman    [ Reply ]
Sounds like something Pete Townsend would write.  . 

To me anyway. Well minus the slide guitar.
Posted 2 years ago by jacopo777    [ Reply ]
 Emperors_Spork wrote:

Text book definition of saccharin music. 
Perhaps good for a sporting event or pseudo-religious revival meeting. 

I understand the basic appeal, but it's far too repetitious for my tastes, like the Beatles All You Need is Love or maybe a Gregorian chant.


On the evidence presented your taste is in your ...
Posted 2 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
I set my morning wake up alarm for this song. Seems appropriate.
Posted 2 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
Text book definition of saccharin music. 
Perhaps good for a sporting event or pseudo-religious revival meeting. 

I understand the basic appeal, but it's far too repetitious for my tastes, like the Beatles All You Need is Love or maybe a Gregorian chant.

Plus, the song suggests he's telling people, "here's to you, laborer. You get a song. Now get to work!"
Posted 2 years ago by Emperors_Spork    [ Reply ]
In the sequence I heard, it was Black Rebel Motorcycle Club into The Call.  Robert Levon Been (the son) into Michael Been (the father).  I'm sure that wasn't an accident. 
Posted 2 years ago by roadie    [ Reply ]
A lovely part of _The Lost Boys_ soundtrack.
Posted 2 years ago by ArrayMac    [ Reply ]
tie your mother down intro?...
Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 Flying_Donut wrote:

This song is excellent. That's really all you can say about it. 



nah, its shit
Posted 2 years ago by Stetsonman    [ Reply ]
This song is excellent. That's really all you can say about it. 
Posted 2 years ago by Flying_Donut    [ Reply ]
Owned this on cassette tape... 
So of course no longer have it. Saw them live in Sacramento, CA, I was so drunk I don't remember a thing. Sigh. Missed opportunities. (And I'm sober now).
Posted 2 years ago by bahalana    [ Reply ]
 Edm23Rocha wrote:

First the son, now the father!!! BRMC + The Call!!!!! Brilliant songs!!!!!!!



love them both.  this album by The Call was heavy rotation back in college.  Jaysus that was a long time ago...
Posted 2 years ago by Wisconsinrob    [ Reply ]
Love, love, love it when Bill programs BRMC next to The Call
Posted 2 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
 Montreal_Mort wrote:

Anyone else notice how much he sounds like Pete Townsend?



heh...at first listen (without checking) Exactly 'who' I thought it was too...
Posted 3 years ago by Chwkbud    [ Reply ]
 Montreal_Mort wrote:

Anyone else notice how much he sounds like Pete Townsend?

No. 

Posted 3 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 hbs47 wrote:

It's amazing how I got to my age without hearing bands like this. Just how much else have I missed? 



I was lucky in that I first encountered The Call working their MTV New Music Tour show as a stagehand at an on-campus concert hall at the University of Louisville (Red Barn if anyone is curious) (yes, back when MTV played *music* (I know, right?!?)). The show had the distinction as probably the loudest I had ever worked. Their sound guy actually caused a brownout large enough to trigger alarms at the university's physical plant and public safety offices using the Telarc 1812 Overture for tweaking their PA. Good times, those.
Posted 3 years ago by eeastridge    [ Reply ]
Anyone else notice how much he sounds like Pete Townsend?
Posted 3 years ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
This guy will drink to anything. These days he might be called an enabler.
Here's to Michael Been. May he rest in peace. Cheers!
Posted 3 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
Here's to The Call.
Posted 3 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Such a great song, the definitive rock anthem. I'd love to have seen this performed live back in the day.
Posted 3 years ago by Rob57    [ Reply ]
Fantastic segue, Bill and Rebecca
Son and Father
I LOVE RP
Posted 3 years ago by wildredsea    [ Reply ]
Why the heck had I given this a 4? Must have been in a bad mood. Upped to 7.
Posted 3 years ago by andy.ormsby955    [ Reply ]
 ppopp wrote:
Horrible song to have to listen to. Cynical bullshit.
 
I'm really curious as to what this guy thinks "cynical" means... because these lyrics are nearly saccharine.
Posted 3 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 tadeuluciano39 wrote:
Quando Jordan, uma experiente telefonista do 190, atende a ligação de uma adolescente sendo sequestrada, descobre que o criminoso é um assassino que a traumatizou. Ela então decide assumir as rédeas do caso. OBRIGADO BRAD ANDERSON
 
Umm, WHAT?  (translated via Google:)

When Jordan, an experienced 190 operator, answers the call of a teenage girl being kidnapped, discovers that the criminal is a murderer who traumatized her. She then decides to take charge of the case. THANK YOU BRAD ANDERSON
Posted 3 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
This is a great way to start any day!

RIP Michael Been.
Posted 3 years ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
Here's to never hearing this piece of crud again
Posted 4 years ago by Stetsonman    [ Reply ]
I had a grumpy post about them before because the lyrics seemed like a commercial, but this band does have chops.  When the Walls Fell Down is amazing.  Did anyone before them think of using the start of the major scale as a riff?  I can't think of anybody.   
Posted 4 years ago by cely    [ Reply ]
 Edm23Rocha wrote:
First the son, now the father!!! BRMC + The Call!!!!! Brilliant songs!!!!!!!
 
Sometimes repeat playlists really are wonderful.
Posted 4 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
Gooooood Morning!
Posted 4 years ago by sjmorrison2    [ Reply ]
All these years... I thought this was Tom Robinson...
Posted 4 years ago by meanderer    [ Reply ]
OBRIGADO Jon Bokenkamp · Richard D'John Debney


Posted 4 years ago by tadeuluciano39    [ Reply ]
Quando Jordan, uma experiente telefonista do 190, atende a ligação de uma adolescente sendo sequestrada, descobre que o criminoso é um assassino que a traumatizou. Ela então decide assumir as rédeas do caso. OBRIGADO BRAD ANDERSON
Posted 4 years ago by tadeuluciano39    [ Reply ]
First the son, now the father!!! BRMC + The Call!!!!! Brilliant songs!!!!!!!
Posted 4 years ago by Edm23Rocha    [ Reply ]
 DrLex wrote:
This rocks. It just rocks.
 
Certainly does, and BRMC's version does too
Posted 4 years ago by SnapDragon66    [ Reply ]
This rocks. It just rocks.
Posted 4 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
 annieb63 wrote:
Have been socially isolating and this just came on and I danced with abandon around my apartment. Needed that release!  Lyrics seem appropriate for today.  Blessings to RP for keeping us sane. Stay well!  Let the Day Begin!
 
You wrote what I was about to. Here's to everyone for keeping us safe, educated, healthy, and supplied.
Posted 4 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
 Piranga wrote:
A really great song, and apparently the only one from The Call.
 
Don't forget "The Walls Came Down." Also an excellent tune. 
Posted 4 years ago by TLynneHenry    [ Reply ]
Here's to Radio Paradise for bring such joy to our ears!
Posted 4 years ago by jamesshoemark    [ Reply ]
Perfect for this wintry morning in isolation ... nicely uplifting !  
Posted 4 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
Have been socially isolating and this just came on and I danced with abandon around my apartment. Needed that release!  Lyrics seem appropriate for today.  Blessings to RP for keeping us sane. Stay well!  Let the Day Begin!
Posted 4 years ago by annieb63    [ Reply ]
A really great song, and apparently the only one from The Call.
Posted 4 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this one, Bill. Healthy dose of optimism as my day starts.
Posted 4 years ago by lucykellyandjoe892    [ Reply ]
 moocray wrote:

I already liked your comment. But I felt need to also reply. I don't have a reason why, but to quote somebody i heard once say, "I love this song, that's all."
 Ditto

Posted 4 years ago by scottfisheruk    [ Reply ]
Right On...  can't help but love the sentiment to this song...  so catchy... every time I hear it...   I feel love for God... for another day... and for Blessings from above...  !
Posted 4 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
BRMC also did a great cover of this. 8 for me.
Posted 4 years ago by SnapDragon66    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:


In this song his voice sounds more like Peter Townshend's than it does Daltrey's to me.
 
My ears hear Richard Thompson, like it a lot.
Posted 4 years ago by richardrv    [ Reply ]
 Triquel67 wrote:
this was ruined for me by the beer commercial
 
All the more reason to get rid of cable. No inundation of crap.
Posted 4 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
 poetdancer wrote:
Today is August 22, 2019, and Michael Been, the lead singer of the Call and the songwriter of this song, died almost exactly nine years ago today, on August 19, 2010. 
 
 I like to think  he recited this song when he passed.  It would be a fitting epitaph.
Posted 5 years ago by meatmike    [ Reply ]
 mrtuba9 wrote:

I don't that fact was lost on BillG.

Also, I can imagine Dr. Johnny Fever dancing in his chair in WKRP studio to this!
 

Absolutely!!!
Posted 5 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
Hey, BillG: The day began about 4 hours ago in Atlanta!  

Doesn't matter; sometimes the day truly begins at 6 pm with happy hour.
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
 poetdancer wrote:
Today is August 22, 2019, and Michael Been, the lead singer of the Call and the songwriter of this song, died almost exactly nine years ago today, on August 19, 2010. 
 
I don't that fact was lost on BillG.

Also, I can imagine Dr. Johnny Fever dancing in his chair in WKRP studio to this!
Posted 5 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
this was ruined for me by the beer commercial
Posted 5 years ago by Triquel67    [ Reply ]
Today is August 22, 2019, and Michael Been, the lead singer of the Call and the songwriter of this song, died almost exactly nine years ago today, on August 19, 2010. 
Posted 5 years ago by poetdancer    [ Reply ]
 jmkate wrote:
I love this song. that's all. {#Daisy}
 
I already liked your comment. But I felt need to also reply. I don't have a reason why, but to quote somebody i heard once say, "I love this song, that's all."
Posted 5 years ago by moocray    [ Reply ]
What a great song thanks bill
Posted 5 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Great way to start the morning!  Thanks, Bill..
Posted 5 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:


In this song his voice sounds more like Peter Townshend's than it does Daltrey's to me.
 
Agree.
Posted 5 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
here is to kill me any corner please
Posted 5 years ago by zaebb    [ Reply ]
Here's to the cliches of the pop singers/Now let the song please end
Posted 5 years ago by cely    [ Reply ]
Let the day begin little Loves!!!    
Posted 5 years ago by rezadent    [ Reply ]
 bluejay08003 wrote:
 Art_Carnage wrote:
Never has a song screamed so loudly, "Someone make a beer commercial out of me!"
 So loudly that it took a few decades for said commercial to be made...
 
It must have been that the band said "no" to all requests for those decades, cuz I thought this sounded like the perfect beer ad music probably the first time I heard it.
Posted 5 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Turn it up!!!
Posted 5 years ago by asilbuch    [ Reply ]
 Art_Carnage wrote:
Never has a song screamed so loudly, "Someone make a beer commercial out of me!"
 So loudly that it took a few decades for said commercial to be made...
Posted 5 years ago by bluejay08003    [ Reply ]
 ppopp wrote:
Horrible song to have to listen to. Cynical bullshit.
 
I wonder if you are bringing in your own "stuff" to that assessment. Personally never heard it that way...
Solid 8 for me. Uplifting. Optimistic. Genuine.
If music has power (And I believe it does...) We could use a little more of this kind  of message...
Posted 5 years ago by Lindo525    [ Reply ]
RP = best Streaming sound on the internet
Posted 5 years ago by iloveradio    [ Reply ]
Ghostbusters!
Posted 5 years ago by zurcronium    [ Reply ]
Bill did it!  BRMC followed by The Call. Thanks Bill.

I like to think Michael was feeling optimistic after becoming a father (though sonny was 11 when this was written).
Posted 5 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
this is so goood
Posted 5 years ago by Shipp    [ Reply ]
 jmkate wrote:
I love this song. that's all. {#Daisy}
 
"With blessings from above!"
Posted 5 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
 Baby_M wrote:
Best Roger Daltrey imitation ever.

(Honest.  I like it.  I really do.  The guy does sound like Daltrey, though.)
 

In this song his voice sounds more like Peter Townshend's than it does Daltrey's to me.
Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 andy.ormsby955 wrote:
Am I the only one to hear a bit of Abba - Mama Mia in this?
 
Yes, I think you are.
Posted 6 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
WOW!!! Two of my #10's in a row-"Ride My See-saw" was before this!!!
Posted 6 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
 CyrusPaul wrote:

Michael Been died running sound for BRMC, at a show in Holland.

 
^H at Pukkelpop Festival, Belgium, on August 19, 2010.
Posted 6 years ago by palatin8    [ Reply ]
 jmkate wrote:
I love this song. that's all. 
{#Daisy}
 

Posted 6 years ago by Sbed    [ Reply ]
I love this song. that's all. {#Daisy}
Posted 6 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]