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{{Short description|1999 single by Barenaked Ladies}}
{{about|the song|the musical pattern|Call and response (music)|other uses|Call and response (disambiguation)}}
{{About|the song|the musical pattern|Call and response (music)|other uses|Call and response (disambiguation)}}
{{Original research|date=December 2007}}
{{Original research|date=December 2007}}
{{Infobox song
{{Infobox single | <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Songs -->
| Name = Call and Answer
| name = Call and Answer
| Cover = CAAsingle.jpg
| cover = CAAsingle.jpg
| Artist = [[Barenaked Ladies]]
| alt =
| from Album = [[Stunt (album)|Stunt]]
| type = single
| Released = July 13, 1999
| artist = [[Barenaked Ladies]]
| Format = [[Compact disc|CD]]
| album = [[Stunt (album)|Stunt]]
| Recorded = 1998
| released = July 13, 1999
| recorded =
| Genre = [[Alternative rock]]
| studio =
| Length = 5:48 (Album)<br/>4:09 (Radio Mix)
| venue =
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| Label = [[Reprise Records|Reprise]]
| length =
| Writer = Steven Page, Stephen Duffy
* 5:48 (album)
| Producer = [[Barenaked Ladies]],<br/>[[David Leonard (producer)|David Leonard]],<br/>[[Susan Rogers]]
* 4:09 (radio mix)
⚫
| Last single = "[[It's All Been Done]]"<br/>(1998)
⚫
| label = [[Reprise Records|Reprise]]
| This single = "'''Call and Answer'''"<br/>(1999)
| writer =
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| Next single = "[[Get in Line]]"<br/>(1999)
* Steven Page
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| Misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|w3AmY5HXzgA|"Call and Answer"}}}}
* Stephen Duffy
| producer =
* Barenaked Ladies
* [[David Leonard (producer)|David Leonard]]
* [[Susan Rogers]]
⚫
| prev_title = [[It's All Been Done]]
| prev_year = 1998
⚫
| next_title = [[Get in Line]]
| next_year = 1999
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| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|w3AmY5HXzgA|"Call and Answer"}}}}
}}
}}


"'''Call and Answer'''" is a song by the [[Canada|Canadian]] group [[Barenaked Ladies]]. It was the third single from their highly successful 1998 album ''[[Stunt (album)|Stunt]]'' (the song "Alcohol" had been previously released to radio stations, but was not sold commercially as a single). When released as a single, the song was both remixed and edited into a radio mix which cut from the second verse to the third chorus, skipping a chorus, an instrumental break and the third verse. The remix was a slight adjustment of EQ and levels, and not a comprehensive remix involving adding or replacing musical elements. The song was also included on the soundtrack for the film '''[[EdTV]]'''.
"'''Call and Answer'''" is a song by Canadian musical group [[Barenaked Ladies]]. It was the third single from their 1998 album ''[[Stunt (album)|Stunt]]''. For its release, the song was both remixed and edited into a radio mix that cut from the second verse to the third chorus, skipping a chorus, an instrumental break and the third verse. The remix was a slight adjustment of EQ and levels; not a comprehensive remix involving adding or replacing musical elements. This version was also included on the soundtrack for the film ''[[EdTV]]''.


The song was written by [[Steven Page]] and his longtime collaborator, [[Stephen Duffy]]. All of the vocals in the song are performed by Page; this includes overlapping vocals, harmonies and octaves, and a [[Call and response (music)|call-and-response]] chorus. This, in addition to a long ad-lib outro makes the song a showcase of Page's vocal abilities. In live performances, the backing vocals were performed by bandmates [[Ed Robertson]] and [[Jim Creeggan]]. The song seems to be about the reconciliation of a tumultuous relationship.
The song was written by [[Steven Page]] and his longtime collaborator, [[Stephen Duffy]]. All of the vocals in the song are performed by Page; this includes overlapping vocals, harmonies and octaves, and a [[Call and response (music)|call-and-response]] chorus. This, in addition to a long ad-lib outro makes the song a showcase of Page's vocal abilities. In live performances, the backing vocals were performed by bandmates [[Ed Robertson]] and [[Jim Creeggan]]. The song seems to be about the reconciliation of a tumultuous relationship.
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==Music video==
==Music video==
The video for the song used the radio mix version, and involved the band living in a world of duplicates. All the houses look the same, all the cars are white [[Volkswagen Beetle]]s, and there are several "copies" of each band member. Notably, there are multiple Stevens that sing the multiple vocal lines he sings on the song. Steve is the main band member seen in the video, and the other band members are only in a few shots. Steve is paired with a female character in the video.
The video for the song utilized the shorter, radio mix version, and involved the band living in a world of duplicates. All the houses look the same, all the cars are white [[Volkswagen New Beetle]]s, and there are several "copies" of each band member. Notably, there are multiple Stevens that sing the multiple vocal lines he sings on the song. Steve is the main band member seen in the video, and the other band members are only in a few shots. Steve is paired with a female character in the video. It was shot in the Valencia section of [[Valencia, Santa Clarita, California|Santa Clarita, California]]. A second version of the video includes scenes from the film ''[[EdTV]]''. The video was an Easter egg on the install disc for Mac OS 9-9.2, along with the video for Static X's "Push It".

The video was shot in the Valencia section of [[Valencia, Santa Clarita, California|Santa Clarita, California]]. A second version of the video includes scenes from the film ''[[EdTV]]''.

The video for the song was an Easter egg on the install disc for Mac OS 9-9.2, along with the video for Static X's "Push It".


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
* [[Steven Page]] - lead and backing vocals
* [[Steven Page]] – lead and backing vocals
* [[Ed Robertson]] - acoustic and electric guitars
* [[Ed Robertson]] – acoustic and electric guitars
* [[Jim Creeggan]] - double bass, cello
* [[Jim Creeggan]] – double bass, cello
* [[Kevin Hearn]] - piano, synthesizer
* [[Kevin Hearn]] – piano, synthesizer
* [[Tyler Stewart]] - drums, percussion
* [[Tyler Stewart]] – drums, percussion

==Charts==
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}


==Chart positions==
===Weekly charts===
===Weekly charts===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
!Chart (1998)
!Chart (1998)
!Peak<br>position
!Peak<br/>position
|-
|-
{{single chart|Canadaadultcontemporary|6|chartid=8369|rowheader=true|access-date=December 15, 2023}}
|[[Canadian Singles Chart]]
|align="center"|10{{cn|date=September 2017}}
|-
|-
{{single chart|Canadatopsingles|10|chartid=8373|rowheader=true|access-date=December 15, 2023}}
|[[UK Singles Chart]]
|align="center"|52{{cn|date=September 2017}}
|-
|-
{{single chart|Scotland|32|date=19990724|rowheader=true|access-date=December 15, 2023}}
|U.S. ''Billboard'' [[Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles]]
|align="center"|21{{cn|date=September 2017}}
|-
|-
{{single chart|UK|52|date=19990724|rowheader=true|access-date=December 15, 2023}}
|U.S. ''Billboard'' Top 40 Adult Recurrents
|align="center"|14{{cn|date=September 2017}}
|-
|-
{{single chart|Billboardbubbling100|21|artist=Barenaked Ladies|rowheader=true|access-date=December 15, 2023}}
|U.S. ''Billboard'' [[Adult Top 40]]
|align="center"|17{{cn|date=September 2017}}
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|-
|U.S. ''Billboard'' [[Top 40 Tracks]]
|align="center"|40{{cn|date=September 2017}}
|-
|-
{{single chart|Billboardadultpopsongs|17|artist=Barenaked Ladies|rowheader=true|access-date=December 15, 2023}}
|}
|}
{{col-2}}


===Year-end charts===
===Year-end charts===
{|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
{|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
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!Chart (1999)
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!Position
|-
|-
!scope="row"|Canada Top Singles (''RPM'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/image.aspx?Image=nlc008388.9952&URLjpg=http%3a%2f%2fwww.collectionscanada.gc.ca%2fobj%2f028020%2ff4%2fnlc008388.9952.gif&Ecopy=nlc008388.9952|title=RPM 1999 Top 100 Hit Tracks|magazine=RPM|via=[[Library and Archives Canada]]|date=December 13, 1999|access-date=December 15, 2023}}</ref>
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!scope="col"|Chart (1999)
|76
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!scope="col"|Position
|-
|-
!scope="row"|Canada Adult Contemporary (''RPM'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/image.aspx?Image=nlc008388.9964&URLjpg=http%3a%2f%2fwww.collectionscanada.gc.ca%2fobj%2f028020%2ff4%2fnlc008388.9964.gif&Ecopy=nlc008388.9964|title=RPM 1999 Top 100 Adult Contemporary|magazine=RPM|via=Library and Archives Canada|date=December 13, 1999|access-date=December 15, 2023}}</ref>
|Canada Top Singles (''[[RPM (magazine)|RPM]]'')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?brws_s=1&file_num=nlc008388.9952&type=2&interval=24&PHPSESSID=4lb2f3212lul9fv87af0br49o5
|42
|title=Top Singles - Volume 70, No. 8, December 13, 1999|work=RPM|date=December 13, 1999|accessdate=November 21, 2017}}</ref>
⚫
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|76
!scope="row"|US Adult Top 40 (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Most Played Adult Top 40 Songs of 1999|magazine=Airplay Monitor|volume=7|issue=52|page=47|date=December 24, 1999}}</ref>
|45
|}
|}
{{col-end}}


==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


{{Barenaked Ladies}}
{{Barenaked Ladies}}
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[[Category:1999 singles]]
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[[Category:Barenaked Ladies songs]]
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[[Category:Reprise Records singles]]
[[Category:Songs written by Stephen Duffy]]
[[Category:Songs written by Stephen Duffy]]
[[Category:Songs written by Steven Page]]
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Latest revision as of 19:54, 28 May 2024

This article is about the song. For the musical pattern, see Call and response (music). For other uses, see Call and response (disambiguation).
"Call and Answer"
Single by Barenaked Ladies
from the album Stunt
ReleasedJuly 13, 1999
Length
  • 5:48 (album)
  • 4:09 (radio mix)
LabelReprise
Songwriter(s)
  • Steven Page
  • Stephen Duffy
Producer(s)
Barenaked Ladies singles chronology
"It's All Been Done"
(1998) 		"Call and Answer"
(1999) 		"Get in Line"
(1999)
Music video
"Call and Answer" on YouTube

"Call and Answer" is a song by Canadian musical group Barenaked Ladies. It was the third single from their 1998 album Stunt. For its release, the song was both remixed and edited into a radio mix that cut from the second verse to the third chorus, skipping a chorus, an instrumental break and the third verse. The remix was a slight adjustment of EQ and levels; not a comprehensive remix involving adding or replacing musical elements. This version was also included on the soundtrack for the film EdTV.

The song was written by Steven Page and his longtime collaborator, Stephen Duffy. All of the vocals in the song are performed by Page; this includes overlapping vocals, harmonies and octaves, and a call-and-response chorus. This, in addition to a long ad-lib outro makes the song a showcase of Page's vocal abilities. In live performances, the backing vocals were performed by bandmates Ed Robertson and Jim Creeggan. The song seems to be about the reconciliation of a tumultuous relationship.

The song was performed on CBC Radio as a tribute to Peter Gzowski on his death in 2002. It was also performed as a duet with Alanis Morissette in 2004 during the co-headlining Au Naturale Tour.

Music video

[edit]

The video for the song utilized the shorter, radio mix version, and involved the band living in a world of duplicates. All the houses look the same, all the cars are white Volkswagen New Beetles, and there are several "copies" of each band member. Notably, there are multiple Stevens that sing the multiple vocal lines he sings on the song. Steve is the main band member seen in the video, and the other band members are only in a few shots. Steve is paired with a female character in the video. It was shot in the Valencia section of Santa Clarita, California. A second version of the video includes scenes from the film EdTV. The video was an Easter egg on the install disc for Mac OS 9-9.2, along with the video for Static X's "Push It".

Personnel

[edit]

Charts

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 8369." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 8373." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  3. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  4. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  5. ^ "Barenaked Ladies Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  6. ^ "Barenaked Ladies Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  7. ^ "RPM 1999 Top 100 Hit Tracks". RPM. December 13, 1999. Retrieved December 15, 2023 – via Library and Archives Canada.
  8. ^ "RPM 1999 Top 100 Adult Contemporary". RPM. December 13, 1999. Retrieved December 15, 2023 – via Library and Archives Canada.
  9. ^ "Most Played Adult Top 40 Songs of 1999". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 7, no. 52. December 24, 1999. p. 47.
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