"The Call" is a song written by Gene MacLellan. MacLellan originally released a version the song in 1970 that reached #15 on the Canadian Country chart and #91 on the Canadian Top Singles chart.

Anne Murray recording Anne Murray recorded her first version on her 1970 album, Honey, Wheat and Laughter. In 1975, she recorded a different version of the song, produced by Tom Catalano.Anne Murray, "The Call" Retrieved August 18, 2013 The song reached #5 on the Canadian country chart, #6 on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart,"The Call" chart positions Retrieved April 17, 2013 and #13 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart in 1976. The song appeared on her 1975 album, Together.Anne Murray, Together Retrieved August 18, 2013

Chart performance Gene MacLellan Chart (1970)PeakpositionCanadian RPM Country Tracks15Canadian RPM Top Singles91

Anne Murray Chart (1976)PeakpositionCanadian RPM Country Tracks5Canadian RPM Top Singles52Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary13US Hot Country Singles19Billboard Hot 10091

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