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| "Call Me" | ||||
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| Single byAnna Vissi | ||||
| from the albumNylon | ||||
| Released | October 2004 | |||
| Recorded | Bi Kay Studios | |||
| Genre | Pop, Dance | |||
| Length | 4:22 (Original Version) | |||
| Label | Vanilla/Moda Records, Sony BMG Greece/Columbia(Greece & Cyprus) | |||
| Songwriter | Nikos Karvelas | |||
| Producer | Nikos Karvelas | |||
| Anna Vissi singles chronology | ||||
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| Alternative covers | ||||
 Remixes cover | ||||
"Call Me" is a song by Greek Cypriot singerAnna Vissi, originally released in 2003 inGreek as "Ise" (You Are). Written byNikos Karvelas, "Call Me" was released in October 2004 as a promo track for radio stations in the U.S. and DJs by Nicky Kalliongis on his record labelModa Records. It was later released in April 2005 during its Billboard success as a digital download. After its Billboard success, it was released in Greece and Cyprus as a CD single.
"Call Me" was originally released inGreek as "Ise" (You Are) on Vissi's 2003 albumParaksenes Eikones. After Anna Vissi flew to New York to play a few songs for Nicky Kalliongis, he suggested that they release Ise in the US with English lyrics. In late 2004, Vissi signed with Nicky Kalliongis and his record labelModa Records in New York City for the release of "Call Me". Under the guidance of Nicky Kalliongis and with him overseeing the production and remixes it reached the #1 position on the Billboard Hot Club Play Chart and #2 on the Billboard Hot Dance Airplay Chart. It was also added to popular American retailerAbercrombie & Fitch's store playlist nationwide.[1] In February 2005, Moda Records released "Call Me" as a digital download, including the original mix and many DJ mixes.[2] Some of the remixes available with the downloaded included remixes by DJs Valentine, Chris Cox, Friscia & Lamboy, Georgia, Lee Cabrera, Mike Cruz, Riddler, and more.[2][3] Around the same time, the song also peaked at number 1 on theBillboard Dance Charts. To further promote the track, Vissi went on a mini club tour aroundUnited States andCanada.
After the success on the Billboard charts,Sony BMG Greece released it as a CD single in Greece and Cyprus in June 2005. The CD single also included a new English song called "Lie". The single peaked at number 1 on the Greek singles chart, and was certified Gold status in Greece.[4]
The music video was directed by Manolis Tzirakis. Among the young men that act in the video isKostas Martakis, who would go on to participate inDream Show the following year and become a singer.
Below all the Official remixes of "Call Me".
| Region | Date | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | October 2004 | Moda Records | Mainstream radio |
| February 1, 2005[2] | Digital download | ||
| Greece | June 2005 | Sony BMG/Columbia | CD single,Digital download |
| Cyprus |
| Chart | Peak position | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Singles Chart[4] | 1 | Gold[4] |
| US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart[5] | 1 | - |
| US Billboard Hot Dance Airplay Chart[6] | 2 | - |
