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For two decades, Prydz distanced himself from the track, calling it "super lazy" and refusing to play it during his live sets. This refusal was so legendary that he once faced an angry crowd in Canada who threw bottles at his decks when he wouldn't play it.

In 2025, Billboard named it the 57th-greatest dance song of all time.

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 [2004] Prydz, Eric - Call on Me

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.

The song's legacy is inseparable from its aerobics-themed music video. Directed by , it featured instructor Deanne Berry leading a provocative workout class. For two decades, Prydz distanced himself from the

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 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 Released in September 2004, "Call on Me" was

The track hit #1 in the UK, Germany, France, and Ireland.