Call Your Mom

"Call Your Mom"
Single by Noah Kahan and Lizzy McAlpine
from the album Stick Season (Forever)
ReleasedSeptember 15, 2023 (2023-09-15)
Length4:38
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Noah Kahan singles chronology
"Dial Drunk"
(2023)
"Call Your Mom"
(2023)
"She Calls Me Back"
(2023)
Lizzy McAlpine singles chronology
"Ceilings"
(2023)
"Call Your Mom"
(2023)
"You Could Start a Cult"
(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

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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".[4]

Months after the release of the duet of "Dial Drunk" with Post Malone,[5] 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".[4] The remix was announced on September 12, along with its release date.[6]

Critical reception

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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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Chart performance for "Call Your Mom"
Chart (2023–2024) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 68
Ireland (IRMA)[9] 32
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 14
UK Singles (OCC)[11] 83
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[12] 5
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[13] 9

Certifications

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Certifications for "Call Your Mom"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[14] Platinum 80,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[15] Silver 200,000
United States (RIAA)[16] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Koscelnik, Julia (September 15, 2023). "V's New Music Roundup: SZA, Noah Kahan, Maren Morris, and more". V Magazine. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  2. ^ Mower, Maxim (September 5, 2023). "Noah Kahan 2023 Concert Tour Setlist". Holler. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  3. ^ Jolley, Ben (February 15, 2024). "Noah Kahan in London: rising folk-pop superstar graduates to arenas". NME. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Mower, Maxim (September 13, 2023). "Noah Kahan to Release New Version of 'Call Your Mom' with Lizzy McAlpine". Holler. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  5. ^ "Noah Kahan releases new version of "Call Your Mom" featuring Lizzy McAlpine". 105.7 The Point. September 15, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  6. ^ "Noah Kahan teases single release featuring Lizzy McAlpine". Hot Press. September 13, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  7. ^ Alyssa, Osorio (September 18, 2023). "Noah Kahan and Lizzy McAlpine Come Together on 'Call Your Mom'". Music Daily. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  8. ^ "Noah Kahan Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  9. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  10. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 25, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  11. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  12. ^ "Noah Kahan Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  13. ^ "Noah Kahan Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  14. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Noah Kahan – Call Your Mom". Music Canada. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  15. ^ "British single certifications – Noah Kahan – Call Your Mom". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  16. ^ "American single certifications – Noah Kahan – Call Your Mom". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 6, 2024.