A Tribute to Michael Been

by The Call

Overview

The remaining members of acclaimed California new wave band the Call reunited in early 2013 to pay tribute to their fallen leader, Michael Been. Been, who formed the band in 1980, suffered a fatal heart attack in 2010 while working backstage as a sound engineer for his son Robert Levon Been's band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Throughout the '80s the Call released an impressive seven albums and were known for their passionate, literate, and often political music. The group disbanded in 2000 after the release of their Live Under the Red Moon concert album and Been became active during the following decade working behind the scenes with his son's band. It's fitting, then, that Robert Been would serve as his father's stand-in on this poignant tribute show, which was recorded in April 2013. Robert's moody vocals and steady bass complement the Call's work quite well, and the band turns in stirring renditions of 14 classic songs from its deep catalog. ~ Timothy Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	09/02/2014
Label:	Lightyear
UPC:	0085365495920

Tracks

1. Everywhere I Go
2. I Still Believe
3. I Don't Wanna
4. Floating Back
5. Into the Woods
6. Turn a Blind Eye
7. Oklahoma
8. You Were There
9. Red Moon
10. Let the Day Begin
11. Modern Romans
12. You Run
13. The Walls Came Down
14. Uncovered

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Call   Primary Artist
Robert Levon Been   Primary Artist,Bass,Vocals,Featured Artist,Guitar (Acoustic)
Scott Musick   Drums,Vocals (Background)
Tom Ferrier   Vocals (Background),Guitar
Peter Hayes   Guitar,Guest Artist
Jesse Russell   Percussion,Guest Artist
Jim Goodwin   Vocals (Background),Keyboards

Technical Credits

Michael Been   Composer
Dan Russell   Producer
Robert Levon Been   Producer
Masaki Liu   Engineer
The Call   Producer
Vanessa Ayersman   Associate Producer
Chuck Long   Executive Producer
Michael J. Pritzl   Mixing,Mastering
Jesse Russell   Photography,Associate Producer
Malia James   Photography
Allen Strand   Engineer
Amber Florest   Executive Producer
Glennis Russell   Executive Producer
Joel Strycharz   Design,Artwork,Associate Producer
Mark Popadic   Photography
Otis Russell   Executive Producer
Sandra Long   Executive Producer
Wic Coleman   Technical Support,Producer
Jim Goodwin   Composer