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"Call My Name"
Song
B-side"Make You Go"
"Telescope"

"Call My Name" is a song by English recording artist Cheryl Cole, taken from her third studio album, A Million Lights (2012). The track was written and produced by Calvin Harris, and released as the lead single from the album on 18 May 2012. Although singer Rita Ora revealed that it was offered to her instead of Cole, Harris denied such allegations. "Call My Name" is a dance track that borrows similarities to previous songs produced by Harris and is noted for being a departure from Cole's previous works. It received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who deemed it as catchy, yet generic when compared to other radio songs.

"Call My Name" was a commercial success, reaching the top spot of the charts in Ireland, Scotland and the United Kingdom. An accompanying music video was directed by Anthony Mandler, and features Cole performing an elaborate dance routine with backup dancers. The release of it was promoted with two teasers, until the full video premiered on 2 May 2012. As part of promotion for the song, Cole performed the track on The Graham Norton Show, The Voice UK, and also at Capital FM Summertime Ball on 9 June 2012.

Background and composition

"Call My Name"
A 21-second sample of the song's chorus features Cole singing over a dance background which borrows similarities to Rihanna's "We Found Love" (2011) and Scissor Sisters' "Only the Horses" (2012).[1]
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On March 2012, critics speculated that Calvin Harris and Cole were collaborating on a track following a Twitter discussion between them both.[2] When asked if he would like to work with Cole, Harris said, "I'd love to work with somebody like Cheryl Cole, she would be great."[2] The following month, it was confirmed that the track was titled "Call My Name", and it would be released as the lead single from Cole's third studio album, A Million Lights, on 10 June 2012.[3] The song was written and produced by Harris, and was initially offered to singer Rita Ora, who reportedly turned it down after she decided it wasn't her style of music.[4] Although this was subsequently denied by Harris, who claimed on Twitter that it was never optioned to Ora.[5] The track had its radio premiere on Capital FM's breakfast show on 20 April 2012.[6]

"Call My Name" borrows similarities to Rihanna's "We Found Love" (2011) and Scissor Sisters' "Only the Horses" (2012), tracks that were also produced by Harris.[1] Brogan Driscoll of The Huffington Post speculated that the "dance anthem" title, "Call My Name", could be linked Cole's recent decision to drop her married name from her professional career.[7] Sarah Deen of Metro stated that the track features a "typical Calvin Harris beat and singalong chorus", and considered it a departure from Cole's previous works, namely "Fight for This Love" (2009) and "Promise This" (2010),[8] while Marie Claire columnist Eleanor Young described "Call My Name" as a "fast paced party track".[9] When Peter Robinson of Popjustice compared the song to "We Found Love" during an interview with the singer, she responded, "that's going to be natural because it's Calvin. They're both Calvin-produced songs. So naturally you're going to think that. But if you play them side by side they don't sound the same. Although you might naturally think that, because it's the same producer. It's not a bad thing."[10] She also said that the lyrics of the song don't have a meaning, but they do have a feeling: "I think it's quite a sexy lyric? Um… It's really not that deep. We're not saving the world with lyrics or anything."[10] Cole's vocal range in the song spans from the note of C♯4 to the high note of C♯5.[11]

Critical reception

"Call My Name" received mostly positive reviews from music critics. Bill Lamb of About.com explained that, after many believed that rejecting her judge role on The X Factor US in 2011 would be a career setback, the release of the "hot, current dance pop" track proved them wrong.[12] Writing for the same website, DJ Ron Slomowicz stated that, despite being "a little generic" when compared to mainstream tracks, "there's still something undeniably catchy about the track."[13] Robert Copsey of Digital Spy rated "Call My Name" four out of five stars, and added: "unsurprisingly, is a ballsy dance anthem about an elusive lover complete with a foot-stomping trance section that becomes more addictive with each listen."[14] Copsey also added that it isn't the "greatest song of all time, nor the most original you'll hear this year, but the feeling we get from it more than makes up for it."[14] Robbie Daw of Idolator said that, despite not being innovative, the song has catchy hooks and melodies that "manage to grab you from the first listen, no matter how familiar they might sound."[1]

NME reviewer Issy Sampson explained that the track is so addictive after a few listens that "you’ll find yourself driving to Cheryl’s house, at 4.35am on a Tuesday, crying uncontrollably and muttering something about HER calling YOUR name."[15] Entertainment Wise reviewer Wil Jones also thought that "Call My Name" wasn't innovative, and compared it to other productions by David Guetta, saying, "a bit of a drop there, the same old floor-to-the-floor beat here, a big synth-y chorus that’s meant to be anthemic but isn’t really, over-produced, bland vocals. 'Call My Name' is isn’t by no means terrible, it’s just very blah."[16] Similarly, Jenn Selby of Glamour noted that "Call My Name" bears resemblance to other productions by Harris, yet admitted that she was surprised with the result of their collaboration,[17] while Elena Gorgan of Softpedia said that the song has everything to become the summer's hottest anthem.[18] The Guardian critic Alexis Petridis gave the song a mixed review, criticizing it for being generic and adding that it lacks "the spark that powered Rihanna's We Found Love."[19]

Chart performance

Hours after its official release on iTunes Store, "Call My Name" reached the top position of the UK store's chart.[20] With only three days of release, the track sold a total of 97,000 units in the United Kingdom alone.[21] After a full week of sales, "Call My Name" sold a total of 152,001 digital copies in the country, becoming 2012's fastest selling number one single on the Official Charts Company.[22] "Call My Name" also debuted and peaked at number one in Ireland and Scotland.[23][24] On its second charting week, the track fell to number two in place of Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa's "Payphone"—having sold 70,640 copies.[25]

Music video

File:Cheryl Cole Call My Name Capture.jpg
Cole in a glamour shot in her music video.

The music video for "Call My Name" was directed by Anthony Mandler in Los Angeles, California.[26] A 15-second teaser was unveiled on 25 April 2012, followed by an extended version five days later.[27] The music video officially premiered on 2 May 2012.[28] It starts with a quote from philosopher Marquis de Sade that reads, "The only way to a woman's heart is along the path of torment."[29] This is followed by scenes of Cole strutting down a deserted tunnel that is strewn with graffiti before meeting with her dancers and performing an elaborate dance routine in a neon yellow bra, There was also some offseens which featured Cheryl Cole Posing In The London Eye, These shots was taken before California filming took place.[30] Beauty shots of Cole admiring herself in a mirror and scenes of the singer driving a car on the streets of Los Angeles are also intercollated throughout the video.[31] It received mixed reviews from critics. Jo Usmau of the Daily Mirror said that the video "doesn't disappoint", and, regarding the dance sequences, stated that "she can really really dance", adding: "Check. Out. Her. Stomach. no wonder she's number two on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World list which was released today."[29] Robbie Daw of Idolator commented that the song itself is better than the video, and added the one thing he learned from it: "when you don’t have a huge budget, spend what you can on clothing, makeup and wigs, and make the most out of the artist’s ample curves."[32]

Live performances

On 26 May 2012, it was reported that Cole would perform "Call My Name" with live vocals on The Voice UK, following allegedly pre-recorded performances that occurred the previous year on The X Factor UK. It was also reported that The Voice executives always edit the vocals for every artist on the show, and they would "provide some finishing touches to her singing prior to it being broadcast."[33] As the performance began, Cheryl swan-dived onto her backing dancers before they performed a highly ellaborated routine.[34] Following the broadcast, Cole received mixed comments from viewers, with a few who accused the singer of lip synching, while others, including pop singers Emma Bunton and will.i.am, praised the performance.[34] In an interview with BBC News, Cole addressed the negative comments, and said that "if you think my live vocal sounds so good it must be mimed, I'm happy, I take it as a compliment."[35] She performed the track again on The Graham Norton Show on 8 June 2012, and was also accused of lip synching.[36] Cole also performed "Call My Name" at Capital FM Summertime Ball on 9 June 2012 in front of 80,000 fans at the Wembley Stadium, she was a surprise artist.[37] During the energetic performance, the singer sported an outfit designed by Pam Hogg, and was accompanied by 12 backing dancers.[38] Colette Fahy of the Daily Mail accused Cole of lip synching and stated that "it was evident to the crowd that [Cole] was miming."[38]

Track listings

Digital download[39][40][41]
No.TitleLength
1."Call My Name"3:28
Digital EP[42]
No.TitleLength
1."Call My Name"3:28
2."Make You Go"3:29
3."Call My Name (Wideboys Remix)" (radio edit)3:11
4."Telescope"2:31

Credits

"Call My Name" was recorded in two parts: the melody was recorded at Fly Eye Studios, London whilst the vocals were recorded at Henson Recording Studios, Hollywood. The credits were adapted from the album booklet.[43]

Charts and certifications

Release history

Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom[6] 20 April 2012 Premiere Polydor Records
Australia[39] 18 May 2012 Digital download Universal Music
Brazil[55]
Malaysia[40]
Brazil[56] 7 June 2012 Digital EP
Philippines 8 June 2012
United Kingdom[57] 10 June 2012 Polydor Records

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