The track hit #1 in the UK, Germany, France, and Ireland.
The story of Eric Prydz's "Call on Me" is one of the most fascinating tales in dance music—a track that launched a legendary career while simultaneously becoming the one thing the artist spent 20 years trying to escape. The Origin Story
It became a viral sensation long before social media, even catching the attention of then-British Prime Minister Tony Blair , who joked that he "nearly fell off his rowing machine" when it first came on. [2004] Prydz, Eric - Call on Me
Released in September 2004, "Call on Me" was originally a raw club tool. It is based on a replayed sample of . Interestingly, the track was inspired by a similar, unreleased version played in DJ sets by the French duo Together (composed of Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter and DJ Falcon). When Together declined to officially release their version, Ministry of Sound reportedly approached a young Eric Prydz to create his own. A Literal Re-Recording
Unlike many sample-heavy tracks that rely on old masters, "Call on Me" features a unique collaboration. Steve Winwood liked Prydz’s take so much that he specifically for the track to ensure the highest quality for the higher-tempo house rhythm. The Notorious Video The track hit #1 in the UK, Germany, France, and Ireland
The video was subject to censorship in several countries due to its suggestive content and was later named one of the "worst music videos" by NME for its perceived "lowest-common-denominator" appeal. The 20-Year Silent Treatment
It notably returned to the UK #1 spot with only 23,519 sales—one of the lowest-selling #1s at the time, as it faced the early transition to digital downloads. Released in September 2004, "Call on Me" was
In 2025, Billboard named it the 57th-greatest dance song of all time.