Call Me
Ringo Starr · Goodnight Vienna [1974]
Call me if you still believe me
'Cause I'm not gonna hide
No, I'm not gonna hide from you
If you still think you need me
Like I do, I want you to feed me
With your love, I'll be strong
With your love, I'll be strong and carry on
Don't be hurt by what you've seen, dear
I know it's like a dream, dear
Remember, I slept too
Remember, I slept too with you
It's time that we both went through it
If we don't, then we know we'll blow it
'Cause we've gotta give it a try
(Gotta give it, give it a try)
Yeah, we've gotta give it a try, yeah, you and I
We tried
(We know that we tried)
But we didn't make it
(We tried, you know that we tried)
Now we don't
(We don't, you know that we don't)
Ever have to fake it
(We tried, you know that we tried)
Well, we'll go on our way
(Go on our way)
Yeah, we'll go on our way, it's a brand new day
Call me if you wanna see me
Call me
(Call me, call me)
If you wanna still be my friend
You can call me
(Call me, call me)
If you wanna see me again
Why don't you call me?
(We tried, you know that we tried)
You can call me
(We tried, you know that we tried)
If you wanna still be my friend
(We tried, you know that we tried)
We tried, you know that we tried, ah
We tried, you know that we tried
We tried
Call Me - Ringo Starr
Recorded in 1974, 'Call Me' appears on Ringo Starr's album Goodnight Vienna. As a member of The Beatles and a celebrated solo artist, Starr's work from this era reflects his transition into a distinct musical voice characterized by warm, melodic pop and rock. The track exemplifies his signature vocal style, blending gentle phrasing with a rhythmic precision that defines his solo discography. Released during a period where Starr was actively touring and performing solo concerts, the recording captures the intimate atmosphere of his live performances. It stands as a testament to his ability to craft accessible, emotionally resonant songs that appeal to both longtime Beatles fans and new listeners. The song remains a staple of his catalog, showcasing his enduring talent as a songwriter and performer in the rock and pop genres.