I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night
George Jones, Gene Pitney
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(Hey) well, I've been a-working hard the whole week long And I'm a-gonna have some wine, women and song I gotta work next week but that's alright I got five dollars and it's Saturday night A-music and dancin', flirtin' and fun It's gonna go on till way past one I'm a-gonna go where the lights are bright I got five dollars and it's Saturday night I'm gonna have fun tonight Gonna get right tonight Everything will be alright 'Cause tonight is Saturday night (hey) Well, other folks a-wonderin' what the future may bring I'm a-gonna have fun and feel no pain My pants are ragged but that's alright I got five dollars and it's Saturday night A-music and dancin', flirtin' and fun It's gonna go on a-way past one I'm a-gonna go where the lights are bright I got five dollars and it's Saturday night Gonna have fun tonight Gonna get right tonight Everything will be just right Tonight is Saturday night (hey) Let other folks a-wonder what the future may bring I'm a-gonna have fun and feel no pain My pants are ragged but that's alright I got five dollars and it's Saturday night
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11 facts about this song
Song's Release"I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night" was recorded and released by Gene Pitney in the year 1965.
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Original ArtistThe song was originally composed and performed by "Faron Young" in 1956 and was a big hit on the country charts. It was then covered by numerous artists including Gene Pitney and George Jones.
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GenreIt's categorized in Country Music, showing the musical direction where both Gene Pitney and George Jones contributed.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the original charted at number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs in 1956, Gene Pitney's version also had a fair amount of success.
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AlbumThe song was included in George Jones' album "My Favorites Of Hank Williams" released in 1962.
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George Jones VersionKnown for his rich voice and expressive singing, George Jones' rendition of "I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night" gathered considerable acclaim.
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Musical StyleThe song embodies the traditional country & western style prevalent in the mid-50s to 60s, with upbeat rhythms and a straightforward lyrical theme about having a good time.
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CollaborationsAlthough both Gene Pitney and George Jones recorded versions of "I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night", they didn't perform or record this song together.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics depict a common narrative in country music, that of a working-class person looking forward to the weekend when they can let loose and enjoy themselves.
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PopularityThe song remains popular in the canon of classic country music and is frequently covered by contemporary country artists paying homage to the genre's history.
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Notable CoverCountry artist "Aaron Tippin" also covered it for his album "Stars & Stripes" in 2002, demonstrating the song's enduring resonance in country music.
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