Calling America


"Calling America" is a song by the rock music group Electric Light Orchestra released as a single from their 1986 album Balance of Power. The single reached number 28 in the UK and peaked at number 18 on the Billboard singles chart, making it their 20th and final Top 40 hit single in the United States.

Overview

The song is like most of the songs on Balance of Power being musically upbeat and bright. Lyrically, it features a similar theme to ELO's earlier single "Telephone Line", where the narrator is longing for a lover from across the telephone.
There was also a UK 12 inch EPIC 3 Track version with "Destination Unknown" as the B-side.

Track listing

All songs written by Jeff Lynne.
;7"
  1. "Calling America" – 3:28
  2. "Caught in a Trap" – 3:43
;US 12"
  1. "Calling America" – 3:28
  2. "Caught in a Trap" – 3:43
  3. "Endless Lies" – 2:54
;UK 12"
  1. "Calling America" – 3:28
  2. "Caught in a Trap" – 3:43
  3. "Destination Unknown" – 4:10

    Chart history

Video

The video was shot in Paris and contains shots of Centre Georges Pompidou; the band plays in front of Pompidou.