"Calling Your Name" is a 1996 song recorded by Swedish musician known under the pseudonym of E-Type. It features backing vocals by Swedish singers Nana Hedin and Jessica Folcker. The single are produced by E-Type and Kristian Lundin, and was released as the second single from his second album, The Explorer. It was a hit in several countries, particularly in Sweden where it reached number 4. The song stayed on the Swedish chart for 8 weeks, from 23 November to 25 January.[1]
In the UK, "Calling Your Name" was the first single release reaching the top ten in the Club charts. And in the US, the video of the song aired on MTV and the track peaked at number 17 on the US Dance Club Play chart. The music video featured Swedish actor Per Oscarsson, who plays a priest.
Music & Media wrote about the song: "The Swedish E-Type comes up with a midtempo dance track. The original radio edit is reminiscent of Ace of Base, whereas The Antiloop Garage radio edit delivers more drive."[3]
Music video
The music video is filmed in a church. E-Type plays as the bridegroom that is going to be married. He stands by the altar, by a priest (played by renowned Swedish actor Per Oscarsson), waiting for his bride to arrive at the church. The bride arrives and walks down the aisle holding hands with her father. The church is crowded. When the priest asks the man if he wants to marry his bride, E-Type changes his mind and runs out of the church. The bride is left in shock by the altar, crying by the priest.