Call Your Mom Explained

Call Your Mom
Type:single
Artist:Noah Kahan and Lizzy McAlpine
Album:Stick Season (Forever)
Length:4:38
Label:
Producer:
Chronology:Noah Kahan
Prev Title:Dial Drunk
Prev Year:2023
Next Title:She Calls Me Back
Next Year:2023

"Call Your Mom" is a song by American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan, included on the expanded edition of his studio album Stick Season (2022), subtitled We'll All Be Here Forever, released on June 9, 2023. A duet version of the track, with American singer-songwriter Lizzy McAlpine, was released through Mercury Records and Republic Records on September 15, 2023, as the second single from Stick Season (Forever), another edition of the record.

Background

Before the announcement of the duet version, Noah Kahan invited Lizzy McAlpine to join him in performing the track live in Los Angeles,[1] at this 2023–2024 concert tour, in which the song was included.[2] [3] Explaining that it is a "tough one" to take on during his shows, the singer stated: "For those asking about 'Call Your Mom' live just know that it is difficult for me to perform that one live every night. I'm hoping I learn to perform it with more composure but for now it’s very much a work in progress".

Months after the release of the duet of "Dial Drunk" with Post Malone,[4] Kahan teased a joint song via social media in September 2023, with a video snippet and a caption that said: "The most special voice on a song that means a whole lot to me".[5] The remix was announced on September 12, along with its release date.[6]

Critical reception

Described as a "hard-hitting" song, its "grim and melancholy lyrics" were praised, as well as McAlpine's feature.[7]

Charts

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Peak
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New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 14

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Koscelnik . Julia . V's New Music Roundup: SZA, Noah Kahan, Maren Morris, and more . V Magazine . February 17, 2024 . September 15, 2023.
  2. Web site: Mower . Maxim . Noah Kahan 2023 Concert Tour Setlist . Holler . February 17, 2024 . September 5, 2023.
  3. Web site: Jolley . Ben . Noah Kahan in London: rising folk-pop superstar graduates to arenas . NME . February 17, 2024 . February 15, 2024.
  4. Web site: Noah Kahan releases new version of "Call Your Mom" featuring Lizzy McAlpine . 105.7 The Point . February 17, 2024 . September 15, 2023.
  5. Web site: Mower . Maxim . Noah Kahan to Release New Version of 'Call Your Mom' with Lizzy McAlpine . Holler . February 17, 2024 . September 13, 2023.
  6. Web site: Noah Kahan teases single release featuring Lizzy McAlpine . Hot Press . February 17, 2024 . September 13, 2023.
  7. Web site: Alyssa . Osorio . Noah Kahan and Lizzy McAlpine Come Together on 'Call Your Mom' . Music Daily . February 17, 2024 . September 18, 2023.
  8. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart . . September 25, 2023 . February 17, 2024.