"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 and Canada. This is one of Tritt’s most popular songs.
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: Sam Bacco — percussion, timpani Richard Bennett — electric guitar, second solo Mike Brignardello — bass guitar Larry Byrom — acoustic guitar John Cowan — background vocals Wendell Cox — electric guitar, first solo Terry Crisp — steel guitar Stuart Duncan — fiddle Bernie Leadon — electric guitar Phil Madeira — Hammond B-3 organ Tim Passmore — background vocals Matt Rollings — piano Jimmy Joe Ruggiere — harmonica Russell Smith — background vocals Steve Turner — drums Billy Joe Walker Jr. — electric guitar
Chart positions Chart (1991)Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (1991)Position Canada Country Tracks (RPM) 22 US Country Songs (Billboard) 23
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