I Call Your Name Apr 2026
Written by John Lennon at age 16, this track predates the official formation of The Beatles.
The phrase "I Call Your Name" is most famously associated with a 1964 song by The Beatles primarily written by John Lennon. It is often confused with the similarly titled novel and film Call Me By Your Name . 1. The Beatles’ Original (1964) I Call Your Name
: While seemingly a standard song of longing, Paul McCartney has speculated that the lyrics—"I call your name but you're not there"—might subconsciously reflect Lennon’s feelings about his parents. 2. The Mamas & the Papas’ Cover (1966) Written by John Lennon at age 16, this