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The Call — Let the Day Begin
Album: The Best of The Call
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Released: 1989
Length: 3:43
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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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No apologies necessary for this fine rocking song! Let the day begin, my loves!
Posted 4 days 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 1 week ago by Wisconsinrob    [ Reply ]
Let the Day Begin! Every day, logical.
Posted 2 weeks ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
 iloveradio wrote:

RP = best Streaming sound on the internet



If there are aliens they are listening!
Posted 3 weeks 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 3 weeks ago by k3rmit    [ Reply ]
 Stetsonman wrote:

trite meaningless american crap.
keep it up yer arses



and like all opinions....
Posted 3 weeks ago by asilbuch    [ Reply ]
 Stetsonman wrote:

trite meaningless american crap.
keep it up yer arses



Trite and meaningless aptly describes your assessment. 
Posted 1 month ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
trite meaningless american crap.
keep it up yer arses
Posted 1 month ago by Stetsonman    [ Reply ]
Sounds like something Pete Townsend would write.  . 

To me anyway. Well minus the slide guitar.
Posted 2 months 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 months ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
I set my morning wake up alarm for this song. Seems appropriate.
Posted 2 months 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.
Posted 3 months 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 3 months ago by roadie    [ Reply ]
A lovely part of _The Lost Boys_ soundtrack.
Posted 3 months ago by ArrayMac    [ Reply ]
tie your mother down intro?...
Posted 3 months 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 3 months ago by Stetsonman    [ Reply ]
This song is excellent. That's really all you can say about it. 
Posted 4 months 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 4 months 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 5 months ago by Wisconsinrob    [ Reply ]
Love, love, love it when Bill programs BRMC next to The Call
Posted 5 months 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 8 months ago by Chwkbud    [ Reply ]
 Montreal_Mort wrote:

Anyone else notice how much he sounds like Pete Townsend?

No. 

Posted 9 months 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 9 months ago by EdEastridge    [ Reply ]
Anyone else notice how much he sounds like Pete Townsend?
Posted 11 months 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 11 months ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
Here's to The Call.
Posted 11 months 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 1 year ago by Rob57    [ Reply ]
Fantastic segue, Bill and Rebecca
Son and Father
I LOVE RP
Posted 1 year ago by wildredsea    [ Reply ]
Why the heck had I given this a 4? Must have been in a bad mood. Upped to 7.
Posted 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
This is a great way to start any day!

RIP Michael Been.
Posted 1 year ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
Here's to never hearing this piece of crud again
Posted 1 year 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 1 year ago by cely    [ Reply ]
 Edm23Rocha wrote:
First the son, now the father!!! BRMC + The Call!!!!! Brilliant songs!!!!!!!
 
Sometimes repeat playlists really are wonderful.
Posted 1 year ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
Gooooood Morning!
Posted 1 year ago by sjmorrison2    [ Reply ]
All these years... I thought this was Tom Robinson...
Posted 1 year ago by meanderer    [ Reply ]
OBRIGADO Jon Bokenkamp · Richard D'John Debney


Posted 1 year 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 1 year ago by tadeuluciano39    [ Reply ]
First the son, now the father!!! BRMC + The Call!!!!! Brilliant songs!!!!!!!
Posted 1 year ago by Edm23Rocha    [ Reply ]
 DrLex wrote:
This rocks. It just rocks.
 
Certainly does, and BRMC's version does too
Posted 1 year ago by SnapDragon66    [ Reply ]
This rocks. It just rocks.
Posted 2 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 2 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 2 years ago by TLynneHenry    [ Reply ]
Here's to Radio Paradise for bring such joy to our ears!
Posted 2 years ago by jamesshoemark    [ Reply ]
Perfect for this wintry morning in isolation ... nicely uplifting !  
Posted 2 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 2 years ago by annieb63    [ Reply ]
A really great song, and apparently the only one from The Call.
Posted 2 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this one, Bill. Healthy dose of optimism as my day starts.
Posted 2 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 2 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 2 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
BRMC also did a great cover of this. 8 for me.
Posted 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 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 2 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
this was ruined for me by the beer commercial
Posted 2 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 2 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 2 years ago by moocray    [ Reply ]
What a great song thanks bill
Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Great way to start the morning!  Thanks, Bill..
Posted 2 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 2 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
here is to kill me any corner please
Posted 2 years ago by zaebb    [ Reply ]
Here's to the cliches of the pop singers/Now let the song please end
Posted 3 years ago by cely    [ Reply ]
Let the day begin little Loves!!!    
Posted 3 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 3 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Turn it up!!!
Posted 3 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 3 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 3 years ago by Lindo525    [ Reply ]
RP = best Streaming sound on the internet
Posted 3 years ago by iloveradio    [ Reply ]
Ghostbusters!
Posted 3 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 3 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
this is so goood
Posted 3 years ago by Shipp    [ Reply ]
 jmkate wrote:
I love this song. that's all. {#Daisy}
 
"With blessings from above!"
Posted 3 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 3 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 3 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
WOW!!! Two of my #10's in a row-"Ride My See-saw" was before this!!!
Posted 3 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 3 years ago by palatin8    [ Reply ]
 jmkate wrote:
I love this song. that's all. 
{#Daisy}
 

Posted 3 years ago by Sbed    [ Reply ]
I love this song. that's all. {#Daisy}
Posted 3 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Am I the only one to hear a bit of Abba - Mama Mia in this?
Posted 3 years ago by andy.ormsby955    [ Reply ]
Can't say it enough...

BRMC followed by The Call...

the acron fell from a mighty oak and grew to be a dang good tree itself.
Posted 3 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
AAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhwwwwwwwwwwwwwww this is beyond beyond STELLAR. 
Posted 4 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
 oldman wrote:

Yes, Michael Been  the vocalist, is the father of the bass player for BRMC.
 

 
Michael Been died running sound for BRMC, at a show in Holland.
Posted 4 years ago by CyrusPaul    [ Reply ]
Never get tired of this.
Posted 4 years ago by Tesseract    [ Reply ]
 Thin_Air wrote:
Rarely do covers outshine the original but Simple Minds' has in the case of this already quite likeable song.

 
Wow. I looked this up and that version was painful to hear. His vocals were strained and he looked bored in the video. Ouch. 
Posted 4 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Guilty pleasure.
Posted 4 years ago by kylieh    [ Reply ]
This Buds for you?
Posted 5 years ago by onerb    [ Reply ]
 Art_Carnage wrote:
Such a completely over the top rock anthem, that it's practically a parody of itself. Never has a song screamed so loudly, "Someone make a beer commercial out of me!"

 

Yes.


Posted 6 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Rarely do covers outshine the original but Simple Minds' has in the case of this already quite likeable song.
Posted 6 years ago by Thin_Air    [ Reply ]
To me this song is a celebration. 
Posted 6 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
"Here's to the closing of an age..." 

R.I.P. to the 80's
Posted 6 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
 ppopp wrote:
Horrible song to have to listen to. Cynical bullshit.

 

Hmm, your comment really confuses me.  I don't think it is cynical.  It's a blessing that with all the difficulties in life and the goodness that exists that the "little one" have a wonderful day.  I personally like that sentiment.
Posted 6 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
My Coo Ca Choo for grown ups
Posted 6 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:

Is one of this 4 guys not the father of one of the BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB members...?

MUSIC IS ABSOILUTELY TERRIBLE, if you ask me!
Why no melody? 

 
Yes, Michael Been  the vocalist, is the father of the bass player for BRMC.
 
Posted 6 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
Horrible song to have to listen to. Cynical bullshit.
Posted 6 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
I always though it would be easier for them to list the people that they're not toasting. Not sure what that lyric would be. something like "screw you you lousy bastard don't bother getting out of bed"
Posted 7 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
 Rick_V wrote:
Looove this song! Listening to this song before heading out into the cold world is like tonic for the soul.

 
Nice post and a great, positive song.  
Posted 7 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 ppopp wrote:
Corny lyrics.

 
The Call's music is about resistance to fascism, understanding,  love and revolution.  If you try giving them another listen with this context in mind, it might not seem corny at all.  
Posted 7 years ago by Michael_Dean    [ Reply ]
 robertomiller wrote:
What a great song to wake up to, and start-up the editing system…!! 
 

 
Always enjoyed blasting this song first thing in the morning to get going!!  
Posted 7 years ago by sbegf    [ Reply ]
Corny lyrics.
Posted 7 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
Here's to radio paradise!
Posted 7 years ago by Muddyman3019    [ Reply ]
Excellent Album. That's right, I said album. 1985 goodness.

Posted 7 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
This Bud's for you?
Posted 7 years ago by onerb    [ Reply ]
Absolutely brilliant, only sorry I hadn't heard it before.
Posted 7 years ago by Beastie    [ Reply ]
 loop6719 wrote:
One of my favorite cassettes from the 90's, very underrated band.

 
Is one of this 4 guys not the father of one of the BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB members...?

MUSIC IS ABSOILUTELY TERRIBLE, if you ask me!
Why no melody? 
Posted 7 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite cassettes from the 90's, very underrated band.
Posted 8 years ago by loop6719    [ Reply ]
What a great song to wake up to, and start-up the editing system…!! 
 
Posted 8 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
 BlueBerryKush wrote:
Oh good song.  Good song.  
 

 
I'll third that and raise you one;  a really really good song!!
Posted 8 years ago by Highspirits    [ Reply ]
Oh good song.  Good song.  
 
Posted 8 years ago by BlueBerryKush    [ Reply ]
Looove this song! Listening to this song before heading out into the cold world is like tonic for the soul.
Posted 8 years ago by Rick_V    [ Reply ]
I thought the next song after ths might well be from BRMC.... a father-to-son segue... and so it was. Lose Yourself. Poignant.
Posted 8 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
E' Festa (Celebration) - (Mussida, Pagani)
Premiata Forneria Marconi 1972
 
Posted 8 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
lyrics alone + hot band....{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 8 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Cynaera wrote:
This is the song I want to be roused from sleep with, because it's positive, energetic, and pretty powerful.  I love it. It would probably cause me to leap out of bed. (The next scene would be me crouching in pain because my knees refused to acknowledge the positivity of the song, based on their age and infirmation , and sent me to the floor.)

Still - this is a very invigorating song, and in a few weeks, I'll be able to leap out of bed, do ten push-ups, stride to the kitchen and mix a strawberry/banana/flax-seed smoothie in the blender, toss it back, and tackle the day like a soldier off to war.

Yeah, this song just does that to me. It might be the death of me, but if that happens, at least it wouldn't be the death of me because I was sprawled across the davenport of despair (to quote the late Warren Zevon.)

I frellin' LOVE this song.

 

Yes. 
Posted 8 years ago by bev    [ Reply ]
 Art_Carnage wrote:
Such a completely over the top rock anthem, that it's practically a parody of itself. Never has a song screamed so loudly, "Someone make a beer commercial out of me!"

 

I completely agree.
Posted 8 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Never heard this before, Iike it, the singer sounds a lot like Pete Townsend.
Posted 8 years ago by norvell    [ Reply ]