Call Me
pay-telephones
It's the anniversary of the first telephone call. On this date in 1876 Alexander Graham Bell spoke through his new invention to his assistant saying, "Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you." Since then phones and calls have popped up in countless songs. Share your favorites and we'll spin a set after 9am.
Here's what we played:
Shelby Lynne "Why Didn't You Call Me"
Macy Gray "Why Didn't You Call Me"
The Grateful Dead "Operator"
Aretha Franklin "Call Me"
The Marvelettes "Beechwood 4-5789"
The Nerves "Hanging On The Telephone"
The Black Angels "Telephone"
