Here's_a_Quarter_(Call_Someone_Who_Cares)

Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)

Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)

1991 single by Travis Tritt


"Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Travis Tritt. It was released in May 1991 as the lead-off single to his album It's All About to Change. It peaked at number 2 in both the United States[1] and Canada. This is one of Tritt’s most popular songs. When he would perform the song live, members of the audience would often throw actual quarters on stage, many striking Tritt.

Quick Facts Single by Travis Tritt, from the album It's All About to Change ...

Content

The narrator speaks of a former significant other who regrets leaving him, and now wants to include herself in his life once again. However, the narrator no longer trusts her because of her actions.

In response, he gives her a quarter (in 1991, the common price for a local pay telephone call) and tells her to phone someone else who cares to listen.

Music video

The music video was directed by Gerry Wenner. The woman playing the role of the woman wanting the narrator of the song back is Leighanne Wallace, the future wife of Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell.

Personnel

The following musicians play on this track:[2]

Chart positions

More information Chart (1991), Peak position ...

Year-end charts

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References

  1. Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 353.
  2. It's All About to Change (CD booklet). Travis Tritt. Warner Bros. Records. 1991. 26589.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 1598." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. August 17, 1991. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  4. "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1991". RPM. December 21, 1991. Retrieved August 16, 2013.



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