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Last Call (Lee Ann Womack song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Last Call'" is a song written by Erin Enderlin and Shane McAnally, and recorded by American country music artist Lee Ann Womack. It was released in June 2008 as the lead-off single from Womack's album 'Call Me Crazy', which was released in October 2008. In December the song reached number 14 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs chart, becoming Womack's first Top 20 hit in three years.
Content
The song is a country ballad that begins with the female narrator noticing her phone ringing, and refusing to answer it because she recognizes the number. The woman is aware that the male character is most likely in a bar and drinking alcohol. Therefore, she refuses to answer her phone because she knows that she is always his "last call". This is a play on the bartending term "last call", which refers to the last round of alcohol served before the bar closes for the night.
Critical reception
"Last Call" was well received by critics, being met with several positive reviews and was nominated for two awards.
Allmusic reviewer Thom Jurek called the song " a classic example of what makes Womack such a fascinating and emotionally resonant singer." Country Universe gave it an A rating, and considered that "Last Call" was reminiscent of her 2005 hit, "I May Hate Myself in the Morning". The song received a "thumbs up" review from Engine 145 reviewer Brady Vercher, who also compared the song to "I May Hate Myself in the Morning" and said that "although the lyric doesn't accentuate the emotional conflict, Womack's vocal dips with indecision as she delivers a splendid performance." This song was number 52 on 'Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008."[https://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/24947047/the_100_best_singles_of_2008/13 The 100 Best Songs of 2008] ". 'Rolling Stone' (December 25, 2008). Retrieved 2008-12-25 Editors at 'Billboard' wrote, "Haunting single Last Call is song-of-the-year material on a number of levels: songwriting, vocal performance and production."K.T. 'Billboard' album review (October 27. 2008) Chuck Arnold of 'People Magazine' listed the song as a hot download and wrote, "Lee Ann Womack will have you busting out the hankies with the touching breakup ballad "Last Call."Arnold, Chuck. "HOT DOWNLOADS." People 70.4 (2008): 48. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 6 June 2011.
In December 2008, the song received a Grammy award nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. "Last Call" also received a nomination for Female Video of the Year in the 2009 CMT Music Awards.http://www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/nominees.jhtml
Music video
A music video directed by Trey Fanjoy was released for "Last Call." The video is done entirely in black and white, and was shot in New York City. In it, Womack is seen strolling down the street and standing on a balcony of a skyscraper, while scenes of a man drinking in a bar follows the song's lyrics. He attempts to call Womack, which prompts her to examine her phone and not answer. Singer Clayton Stroope of the band Thriving Ivory is featured as Womack's lover in the video.
Chart performance
"Last Call" debuted at number 56 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs chart in July 2008. The song reached a peak of number 14 in February 2009, after spending 36 weeks on the chart.
References
Category:2008 singles
Category:Lee Ann Womack songs
Category:Music videos directed by Trey Fanjoy
Category:Song recordings produced by Tony Brown (record producer)
Category:Country ballads
Category:MCA Nashville Records singles
Category:Songs written by Shane McAnally
Category:Songs written by Erin Enderlin
Category:2008 songs
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