Callin' Baton Rouge
The Oak Ridge Boys · Room Service [1978]
I spent last night in the arms
Of a girl in Louisiana
And though I'm out on the highway
My thoughts are still with her
A strange combination of a woman and a child
A strange situation stoppin' every twenty miles
Callin' Baton Rouge
A replay of last night's events
Roll through my mind
Except a scene or two
Erased by sweet red wine
And I see a truck stop sign ahead
So I change lanes
I need a couple cups of coffee
And a couple dollars change
Callin' Baton Rouge
Operator get me on through
I gotta send my love down to Baton Rouge
Hurry up won't you put her on the line
I want talk to that girl one more time.
Hello Samantha dear, I hope you're feelin' fine
It won't be long until I'm with you all the time
Until then I'll spend my money up right down to my last dime.
Callin' Baton Rouge.
Of a girl in Louisiana
And though I'm out on the highway
My thoughts are still with her
A strange combination of a woman and a child
A strange situation stoppin' every twenty miles
Callin' Baton Rouge
A replay of last night's events
Roll through my mind
Except a scene or two
Erased by sweet red wine
And I see a truck stop sign ahead
So I change lanes
I need a couple cups of coffee
And a couple dollars change
Callin' Baton Rouge
Operator get me on through
I gotta send my love down to Baton Rouge
Hurry up won't you put her on the line
I want talk to that girl one more time.
Hello Samantha dear, I hope you're feelin' fine
It won't be long until I'm with you all the time
Until then I'll spend my money up right down to my last dime.
Callin' Baton Rouge.
Callin' Baton Rouge
The Oak Ridge Boys deliver a vibrant gospel-rock anthem on their 1978 album Room Service. This track exemplifies the group's signature style, blending traditional Southern gospel harmonies with the electric energy of rock instrumentation. The song features the distinctive four-part vocal arrangement that defined the Oak Ridge Boys' career, showcasing their ability to fuse religious themes with contemporary musical trends of the late 1970s. Recorded during a period when the group was expanding their audience beyond strictly religious venues, the track stands as a testament to their versatility and enduring appeal in the gospel and country genres.