I Call Your Name Online

: While seemingly a standard song of longing, Paul McCartney has speculated that the lyrics—"I call your name but you're not there"—might subconsciously reflect Lennon’s feelings about his parents. 2. The Mamas & the Papas’ Cover (1966)

: It is notable for its raw emotional edge and an unexpected shift into a ska-inspired rhythm during the middle-eight. I Call Your Name

: Lennon first gave the song to Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas in 1963, where it served as a B-side. Dissatisfied with their version, The Beatles recorded it themselves for The Beatles' Second Album in the U.S. and the Long Tall Sally EP in the UK. : While seemingly a standard song of longing,