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"Calling America"
Song
B-side"Caught in a Trap"
"Destination Unknown" (12" only) (UK)

"Calling America" is a song by the rock music group Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) released as a single from their 1986 (see 1986 in music) album Balance of Power. The single reached number 28 in the UK and peaked at number 18 on the Billboard singles chart, making it their 20th and final Top 40 hit single in the United States.

Overview

The song is, like most of the songs on Balance of Power, musically upbeat and bright but lyrically darker, concerning a dishonest lover. This was similar to earlier ELO songs with similar themes, such as "Turn to Stone," "Don't Bring Me Down," and "Yours Truly, 2095."

There was also a UK 12 inch EPIC 3 Track version with "Destination Unknown" as the B-side.

Track listing

All songs written by Jeff Lynne.

7"
  1. "Calling America" – 3:28
  2. "Caught in a Trap" – 3:43
US 12"
  1. "Calling America" – 3:28
  2. "Caught in a Trap" – 3:43
  3. "Endless Lies" – 2:54
UK 12"
  1. "Calling America" – 3:28
  2. "Caught in a Trap" – 3:43
  3. "Destination Unknown" – 4:10

Chart positions

Chart (1986) Peak
Position
Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart 47
Austrian Ö3 Austria Top 40 22
French SNEP Singles Chart 10
German Media Control Singles Chart 31
Irish Singles Chart 16
Polish Singles Chart 2
UK Singles Chart 28
US Billboard Hot 100 18
US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks 22
US Billboard Adult Contemporary 20
US Cash Box Top 100 Singles 26
US Radio & Records (R&R) 20

Video

The video was shot in Paris and contains shots of Centre Georges Pompidou; the band plays in front of Pompidou.

References

  1. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  2. "Discographie Electric Light Orchestra". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  3. "charts.de - Electric Light Orchestra". charts.de. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  4. "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". Irishcharts.ie. Archived from the original on 3 June 2009. Retrieved 6 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help) Enter Electric Light Orchestra in the Search by Artist field, then click Search.
  5. Hawtin, Steve. "Song artist 171 - Electric Light Orchestra". Tsort.info. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  6. "Electric Light Orchestra". Offfical Charts Company. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  7. ^ "Electric Light Orchestra - Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  8. ELO
  9. Charts!

External links

Electric Light Orchestra
Studio albums
Live albums
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Compilations
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Videography
Tours
Touring members
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