Calling All Girls

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About Calling All Girls

"Calling All Girls" is a song by the British rock band Queen. It is the eighth track on the album Hot Space and it was written by Roger Taylor. It was the fourth single from the album. It was released as a single in the summer of 1982 in the US, Canada and Poland, where it peaked at #60, #33 and #6 respectively. "Calling All Girls" was the first Roger Taylor-penned song to be released as a single, although it was only released in certain countries, including the US, Australia and Canada, but not the UK. Taylor composed the song on guitar, playing feedback noises during the break. There is also the notable use of record-scratching. The song was never performed in Europe, but a 1982 live recording in Japan is available on the Queen on Fire - Live at the Bowl DVD. 


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1982
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Calling all boys calling all girls
Calling all people on streets
Around the world
Take this message a message for you
This message is old yeah
This message is true this message is
This message is this message is this message is

Love take a message of love
Far and near
Take a message of love for all to hear
For all to hear

Some sleepless nights in wait for you
Some foreign presence you feel
Comes seeping through
Some stream of hope
The whole world through
Spread like some silent disease
You'll get yours too
This message is this message is
This message is this message is

Love take a message of love
Far and near
Take a message of love for all to hear
For all to hear

Love take a message of love
Far and near
Take a message of love for all to hear
For all to hear

Calling all boys calling all girls
Calling all boys calling all girls
Calling all girls

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Queen

Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of the late Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. After the late and great Freddie Mercury died, Queen continued to tour with multiple acts including Paul Rodgers, and currently, Adam Lambert. more »

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Written by: ROGER TAYLOR

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11 facts about this song

Album Fact
"Calling All Girls" is a song by the British rock band Queen from their 1982 album "Hot Space."
Writer Fact
The song was written by Roger Taylor, the drummer of the band. This makes it the first song on the album "Hot Space" to be written solely by him.
Music Video Fact
The music video for "Calling All Girls" was the first Queen video directed by Brian May.
Influence Fact
The music video was heavily influenced by the dystopian themes of George Lucas' 1971 film, "THX 1138."
Genre Fact
The song fits into the genre of Rock and New Wave music, indicating a departure from Queen's earlier sound.
Chart Performance Fact
Despite being one of the popular songs on the album, it was not a strong chart performer. "Calling All Girls" only reached number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Release Fact
The song was released as a single only in certain countries, including the United States and Canada. It was not released as a single in the UK.
Live performance Fact
Despite its popularity, "Calling All Girls" was not often performed live by Queen.
Variations Fact
The song went through several lyric and title changes before it became "Calling All Girls."
Recording Fact
The tune was originally recorded during sessions for the band's 1980 album "The Game," but it didn't make the cut until the "Hot Space" album.
Soundtrack Inclusion Fact
Although not a major hit, "Calling All Girls" was included in the soundtrack of the 1982 movie "Diner," directed by Barry Levinson.

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