This Is a Call

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"This Is a Call"
Single by Foo Fighters
from the album Foo Fighters
Released	June 19, 1995
Format	CD
Recorded	?
Genre	Alternative rock
Length	11:06
Label	Roswell/Capitol
Producer(s)	Foo Fighters, Barrett Jones
Foo Fighters singles chronology
	"This Is a Call" (1995)	"I'll Stick Around" (1995)

"This Is a Call" is the first major single released by the Foo Fighters from their self titled debut album Foo Fighters. It was released in 1995. It is one of the few songs off of the debut album that the band still plays live. No video was made for the song.

Dave Grohl said about the song: "The chorus says 'This is a call to all my past resignation.' It's just sort of like a little wave to all the people I ever played music with, people I've been friends with, all my relationships, my family. It's a hello, and in a way a thank you."

[edit] Track listing

1. "This Is a Call" (Grohl) - 3:52
2. "Winnebago" (Grohl, Turner) - 4:11
3. "Podunk" (Grohl) - 3:03

[edit] Chart positions

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1995	This Is a Call	Official UK Singles Chart	No. 5
1995	This Is a Call	Modern Rock Tracks (US)	No. 2
1995	This Is a Call	Mainstream Rock Tracks (US)	No. 6
1995	This Is a Call	Official Australian Singles Chart	No. 10
1995	This Is a Call	Official New Zealand Singles Chart	No. 11
1995	This Is a Call	Official Irish Singles Chart	No. 16
1995	This Is a Call	Official Holland Singles Chart	No. 32
1995	This Is a Call	Canadian National Airplay Chart	No. 35

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Discography
Albums: Foo Fighters | The Colour and the Shape | There Is Nothing Left to Lose | One by One | In Your Honor
Singles: "This Is a Call" | "I'll Stick Around" | "For All the Cows" | "Big Me" | "Monkey Wrench" | "Everlong" | "My Hero" | "Walking After You" | "Learn to Fly" | "Stacked Actors" | "Generator" | "Breakout" | "Next Year" | "The One" | "All My Life" | "Times Like These" | "Low" | "Have It All" | "Best of You" | "DOA" | "Resolve" | "No Way Back/Cold Day in the Sun"
EPs: Five Songs and a Cover
Live albums: Skin and Bones
Live DVD's: Everywhere But Home | Skin and Bones
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