Call on Me
Evelyn "Champagne" King · 1980
40 min · 8 tracks · rhythm and blues
Funky grooves and soulful melodies intertwine, creating an uplifting disco anthem that pulses with vibrant energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Call on Me — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its infectious chorus and dynamic production, making it a standout dance floor anthem.
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Let’s Get Funky Tonight — This opening track sets a lively tone for the album, blending funky rhythms with playful lyrics that invite listeners to let loose.
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I Need Your Love — With its heartfelt lyrics and smooth instrumentals, this song showcases King's emotional range and ability to convey deep longing through her voice.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid grooves and vocal arrangements but lacks standout compositions that elevate it further.
What we noticed
- Each song features layered vocal harmonies, often with King’s lead vocals accompanied by backing singers that enhance the soulful feel.
- Several tracks incorporate brass instrumentation, adding a vibrant energy that complements the disco elements.
- The album maintains a consistent tempo, with only slight variations in pace across its eight tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- energetic dance floor vibes
- uplifting, feel-good moments
- smooth, soulful grooves
- inviting sing-along choruses
- vibrant party atmosphere
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Call on Me' was released in 1980, Evelyn 'Champagne' King had already established herself with her hit debut album, 'Smooth Talk,' which featured the chart-topping single 'Shame.' This sophomore effort solidified her presence in the disco and R&B scenes, showcasing her vocal prowess and versatility as she transitioned into a more mature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· Donna Summer· Thelma Houston
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let’s Get Funky Tonight 3:36
- 2 Your Kind of Loving 3:51
- 3 Call on Me 5:15
- 4 I Need Your Love 6:18
- 5 Talk Don’t Hurt Nobody 6:43
- 6 Just a Little Bit of Love 3:40
- 7 Bedroom Eyes 4:41
- 8 Universal Girl 6:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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