"Call Me" is a song recorded and produced by the American-based group

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. It was released by

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as the fourth single of the group's third studio album, ''

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'' (1994), and their sixth and final single to reach the number one position on the US ''

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'' dance chart, during the week ending February 4, 1995.

Critical reception

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from ''

'' described it as "a hardcore club offering that places more emphasis on the act's talent for hearty beats than its quirky persona." He added, "

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's vamps are always a pleasure, but DJs are more likely to dig the double-pack of mixes that dabble in a wide variety of trendy vibes, ranging from pop/house to trance and tribal. Deserves immediate attention." Richard Smith from ''

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'' complimented the song as "quite good".

Formats and track listings

* US CD maxi single # Call Me (Sampladelic Mix) 3:52 # Call Me ( Ralphi's Extended LP Mix) 5:06 # Call Me (Ralphi's Intense Dub Mix) 4:50 # Call Me (

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* 69 Mix) 6:30 # Call Me (Method One Jungle Remix) 5:50 # Apple Juice Kissing (Album Version) 3:14)

References

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Critical reception

Formats and track listings

See also

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