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Marty McCall
Marty McCall was a duo formed in the late 1990s by Michael Murphy and Carlisle Vern. They worked with producer Mark Ellis on their debut album 'Lost in...
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Marty McCall was a duo formed in the late 1990s by Michael Murphy and Carlisle Vern. They worked with producer Mark Ellis on their debut album 'Lost in Translation,' which included the song 'Whatever Your Name.' That track became their most recognizable work, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Murphy handled lead vocals and songwriting, while Vern played guitar and sang harmonies. The band's rhythm section included bassist Rob Evans and drummer Tom Carter. Their music drew from folk, rock, and pop elements, with lyrics that often dealt with personal themes.
After 'Lost in Translation,' they released albums like 'The Fragility of Beauty' in 2003 and 'Echoes of the Past' in 2007. Their sound developed across these records while maintaining a focus on melodic songcraft and vocal arrangements.
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