"Do You Call My Name" is a song by American

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band Ra. The song was released as the first single from the band's debut album '' From One''. A live and acoustic version of the song was released as a standalone single in 2012.

Background and overview

An earlier version of "Do You Call My Name" appeared on the band's debut EP ''

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'', released in 2000. The song has been featured and used in various other media and is one of the band's most popular songs. The song's intro features influences from

Middle Eastern music The various nations of the region include the Arabic-speaking countries of the Middle East, the Iranian traditions of Persia, the Jewish music of Israel and the diaspora, Kurdish music, Armenian music. Azeri Music, the varied traditions of Cyp ...

Music video

A music video was created for the song and was directed by Clay Patrick McBride. The video shows the band performing the song, primarily focusing on Sahaj.

Track listing

Chart positions

Personnel

Sahaj Ticotin Ra is an American alternative metal band originally from New York City, taking their name from the Ra, Egyptian sun god, Ra. The band was formed in 1996, and took off around 2002, when their song "Do You Call My Name" from their album ''From O ...

– lead vocals, guitar *Ben Carroll – guitar *Sean Corcoran – bass, backing vocals *Skoota Warner – drums

References

{{Ra (American band) Ra (American band) songs 2002 songs 2003 debut singles Republic Records singles Universal Music Group singles Songs written by Sahaj (musician)