The Call-Let The Day Begin

Released in 1989 on The Calls "Let The Day Begin" album. The Call is one of the most underated bands of the 1980s if not in history.
I have no rights to this song or video. This is purely for entertainment purposes.

[@whiteboyfunk1]

If you can't get up for this song, you can't get up.

[@pbheaven665]

I still get chills when I hear this song. Sheer genius. R.I.P. Michael.

[@Willysmb44]

One of my favorite songs of all time. It's a great song to listen to when you've gotten up too early for work and are driving to the office, almost as good as a cup of coffee!

[@Taranau]

some songs transcend the decades they came from. This is one of those songs.

[@Layerboyz]

I agree-undoubtedly one of the most underated bands of the 1980's. This was one of my favorite songs as a teenager. Thanks for posting this nugget of forgotten gold.

[@Bohimen]

Praise to the Lord for giving us Michael Been and The Call even if it was for too short a time. Rest in peace Michael and thank you.

[@zepploid]

This song should be re-released....way ahead of it's time

[@wayahbk]

I can't agree with you more. Michael had a wonderful voice, and his songs were just superb. I fell in love with The Call when I heard this song on the radio back in '89. Of course, I had to get this CD. I'm so sorry that Michael passed away so young. His passing was a great loss both for his family and for the world of music. RIP Michael.

[@AnnoGlobus]

Like to thank the team I belonged to for letting me play this music way back in the 80's and surprisingly the people who recognized the band. This song still can play in the 21st century!

[@Shooby52]

Here's to Michael and The Call. Bless you Michael and RIP.

[@pbheaven665]

Very inspirational. I loved this song the very first time I heard it.

[@hippo805]

Always loved this song!! Great!!!! Wish we could hear it every morning on the radio to start the day with....

[@elpman001]

This is a fabulous blast from the past. A truly underrated and beautiful song. Thanks for posting.

[@mstzeedirt]

100% agreed, the Call in such an underated band, I share them w/ as many as I can to enjoy their mastery!

[@TheFranksantana]

Here's to you my beloved 80's!

[@bcbakery]

Being someone who has worked many early mornings this one of my favorite songs.

[@TWBD716]

here's to U!!! thank U for posting....i listened to this song,on vinyl,over and over and over and could never listen to it too much...it still lifts my spririt!!!!!!!

[@bzzzzap]

This song sends chills up my spine.

[@Beauacadian]

This song is perfect.There are few as good and none better.

[@stvkvnmccLXVI]

1st and blessed by the vision and the lyrics and faith of Michael Been. Check out all of the Call and Michael's solo music! God bless all. Thank you for uploading this treasure.

[@dpflanagan]

A brilliant band for sure. I loved their music and still do today.

[@dumbgroofy2151]

definitely in the top ten of any list, along with 'the walls came came down'. I listen to it over and over again. truly, a song for the ages. "here's to the wall that bears their name". Michael, you did make an impression; and the piano is 'killer'. LOL

[@wayahbk]

I absolutely agree with you on that. I first heard them on the radio with this song. After I heard it , I went out and bought the CD. When I heard the last song on that CD, Uncovered, that one just blew me away. It ranks right up there with the greatest songs ever written. We lost Michael, as we did alot of others, way too soon. RIP Michael. I'll be having the pleasure of meeting you in a few years.

[@Okalnins]

I agree. An outstanding song; one for the ages. RIP Michael Been.

[@BigDaddyDaveinKC]

thanks for posting the music video. been looking for it. Lyrics for our age. One of the most underated bands of their time RIP Michael

[@TheMichaelmc99]

Absolute GOLD from the Call. Love it !

[@artislife1970]

I love this song. I found an old cassette I forgot about so I looked them up on here an bingo...here they are :)

[@Quigggy]

Always loved this band. This song in particular has been a favorite since its release. Thank you for posting this as i had never seen the official video for it.

[@TheAlfsterino]

This takes me back - I remember getting it on 12". No idea where I heard it being in the UK and never heard of the band again until I had a look here. A great song.

[@magaranita]

1 person's day should not begin ( at least not happily) How could anyone dislike this awesome tune?

[@ExileKingofCroatia]

Too early in life for this great talent to leave us..R.I.P. michael

[@apple1895]

I love them...music still holds up.

[@srtx3]

Here's to the musicians from every walk of life...

[@bluemb1069]

Awesome song from the call. Thanks for posting. I have not heard this song for a long while. Great past times.

[@Yoshiiye]

Very beautiful song. Have always loved it.

[@TheAlfsterino]

Well done Sir, it is a song that deserves more air play.

[@DouglasJBender]

Absolutely fantastic song.

[@wayahbk]

I absolutely agree with you on that. I first heard them on the radio with this song. After I heard it , I went out and bought the CD. When I heard the last song on that CD, Uncovered, that one just blew me away. It ranks right up there with the greatest songs ever written. We lost Michael, as we did alot of others, way too soon. RIP Michael. I'll be having the pleasure of meeting you in a few years. You also posted this on my birthday. I just saw and favorited it a couple of days ago. Thanks.

[@ihawkeye1]

Brillant! The music and lyrics ......... perfection

[@MrRlg2010]

i miss music like this

[@efermi6092]

Holy cow, I didn't realize how hardcore 80s this song was. (Huge BRMC fan, love their cover of it)

[@gojump7]

Such an amazing song, ahead of its time!

[@amusingsbnl]

thank you! i needed this one this morning. sad that we lost michael been so early.

[@KJOCardinalFan]

Thanks for posting this video. A siren song from my past.

[@mydogis2lu]

Fabulous lyrics.... a wonder for all!

[@SuperMAYZO]

Great song, Great Lyrics and underated band. RIP Michael

[@kenm21804]

What an inspiring song

[@mickeymousebiker1]

A tune that's right up there with Fanfare For the Common Man (Aaron Copland). A great tune by a marvelous band.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Quarter million thumbs up.

[@aburtyboy]

Modern Romans tour, Lubbock TX Roxz nightclub $3 cover, open bar, and Michael Been and the call belting out every track from Modern Romans. whom ever was the lass in the tartan skirt that night i do still have visions of you my dear, a blessing from above. best concert of my life and i have seen a few...

[@soulkiss1001]

thanks for posting ive been looking for this

[@MsTheDoog]

One of my top 5 FAVE songs of all time !

[@iBudasan]

Best quality of this video i found on youtube, cheers mate

[@gewglesux]

this is priceless.. thanks for sharing....

[@Mr.Kitksy]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR PUTTING THIS!!!!!

[@RwBguardian]

"Great memeories w/ this song. Keep posting The Calls vids b/c Im loving em."

[@tutt55]

Been looking for this forever. Thanks!

[@tutt55]

Love this song. Thanks!

[@240ups]

BEAR IN THE WOODS! I do love their work! Great 80's reality sound!

[@mmsun44]

I LOVE this song, thank you for posting and here's to you!

[@Meag15]

I like this (: thank god for you your like the only one who uploaded stuff of The Call

[@apple1895]

I love them...music still hold up.

[@phiilyfan1]

Here's to you Tango and Cash for leading me to this song

[@rounkevin]

i really Like this Song and video..Heartfelt it is:)

[@TheJameslehr]

This is quite a Walt Whitmanesque song. Probably the most famous of this kind.

[@TheMysteryEntity]

Always loved this song and great to hear Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's amazing cover of it :)

[@jimhood81]

Love the Call sat at table nuber one right in front by the stage at Rockafellers in Houston The Call with the Graces as their opening act..........great show

[@OneWeirdDude]

I91FM (with their "million dollar music guarantee") always played this at 7 in the morning; I loved it.

[@pbheaven665]

Simply perfect.....

[@SuperMAYZO]

Great song, Great Lyrics nd underated band. RIP Michael

[@HDsrb]

I agree, one of the most under-rated bands of the 80's.

[@0menv0x]

here's to a good song!!

[@2110jacko]

fukin awesome, the man deserves a sainthood for throwing out tunes like this, proper driving music

[@Qoltar]

WOW!! Someonme posted what must have been the original Video!! Finally good audio. Tho I REALLY the 'Battlestar Galactica' version of the song. - The Music Loving Klingon

[@jmyou2]

THE call rock!!! Saw them at the Cains in Tulsa with the peregins!! frickin awesome!!

[@DarkSafire]

Awesome song..

[@doveteri3925]

WOULD be a great GRAD song for all! we are trying to get this in for my son's grad this year!

[@AnnoGlobus]

here's to the teachers in the croweded rooms? I grew up and went to college they packed us in up 100's in an auditorium where they had plays for money. Today they can have them filmed and put on youtube where a student can catch the lesson on youtube. and watch till their hearts delight.

[@anytownUSA]

it's Robert Been's father - Michael Been (not sure if I'd call it a cover as much as a homage to his Dad...

[@alesyawizard]

I concur... they rock!

[@high5en]

An 80's band that does not suck! I can hear their influence in BRMC as well...great tunes!

[@NORSKize]

Here's to the workers in the fields.

[@jack76700]

I agree they were underated. RIP Michael Been

[@dumbgroofy2151]

Michael Bean is to music, as Roberto Clemente is to baseball; and anyone whoever saw Roberto play , knows exactly what I mean. Never before, never since.

[@MyAlterEgoHere]

I loved this song when it came out. And I still love it. I never saw this video until today. I didn't realize how HOT the lead singer is! Wow! (But I understand that he's dead now. :-)

[@dumbgroofy2151]

here's to the wall that bears their names

[@dumbgroofy2151]

I am extremely torn between picking this song number 1 or number 2 on my all time list. You'll never guess the other song, but we'll save that for another posting. The piano is 'KILLER', and makes this song. (By the way, this is my first posting.) Anyway, I've been a fan of the CALL since I first heard this song, or "The Walls Came Down". Which ever came first. LOL Loved the late Eighties, early Nineties. And I will end with "Heres to the wall that bears their names".

[@willietheraildog]

VERY Underated, I agree!

[@ao5431]

Definitely one of the better bands of this era. The U.S. version of New Model Army. Band with tons of talent that came out the same time the commercial sell-outs did. Just corporate criminals...Playing with tanks...Aye ya ya ya ya ya ya

[@src248]

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club just put out a cover of this song.... and it's incredible!

[@Qoltar]

Really miss the "BSG" version of this song that used to be on KZbin.... - The Music Loving Klingon

[@BubbaZen10]

Love it too! Life is also art. :)

[@Mr.Kitksy]

R.I.P MICHAEL BEEN!!!

[@1985lsf]

Did you ever noticed how much the lead singer looks like Frank from American Pickers? LOVE this band!

[@panu7]

And now, BRMC, Michael's son band, is covering it!

[@ExileKingofCroatia]

R.I.P. Michael

[@dma221202]

Drinking song! We did a swallow of beer on every "here's to"-It was ugly. The good old days...

[@PeaveyPV20]

thanks for upload great tune. did the call ever tour the UK?

[@floridapmi]

R.I.P. Michael Been

[@stardaddyo9]

great band. never got the recogition they deserved