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
“It should play on a permanent loop at the entrance of the National Gallery, for this is the real art of the people.” VICE · 10 years ago [2004] Prydz, Eric - Call on Me
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. Unlike many sample-heavy tracks that rely on old
The song's legacy is inseparable from its aerobics-themed music video. Directed by , it featured instructor Deanne Berry leading a provocative workout class. This refusal was so legendary that he once
It notably returned to the UK #1 spot with only 23,519 sales—one of the lowest-selling #1s at the time, as it faced the early transition to digital downloads.