Heart of Saturday Night
Tom Waits
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Well you gassed her up Behind the wheel With your arm around your sweet one In your Oldsmobile Barrelin' down the boulevard You're looking for the heart of Saturday night And you got paid on Friday And your pockets are jinglin' And you see the lights You get all tinglin' cause you're cruisin' with a 6 And you're looking for the heart of Saturday night Then you comb your hair Shave your face Tryin' to wipe out ev'ry trace All the other days In the week you know that this'll be the Saturday You're reachin' your peak Stoppin' on the red You're goin' on the green 'Cause tonight'll be like nothin' You've ever seen And you're barrelin' down the boulevard Lookin' for the heart of Saturday night Tell me is the crack of the poolballs, neon buzzin? Telephone's ringin'; it's your second cousin Is it the barmaid that's smilin' from the corner of her eye? Magic of the melancholy tear in your eye. Makes it kind of quiver down in the core 'Cause you're dreamin' of them Saturdays that came before And now you're stumblin' You're stumblin' onto the heart of Saturday night Well you gassed her up And you're behind the wheel With your arm around your sweet one In your Oldsmobile Barrellin' down the boulevard, You're lookin' for the heart of Saturday night Is the crack of the poolballs, neon buzzin? Telephone's ringin'; it's your second cousin And the barmaid is smilin' from the corner of her eye Magic of the melancholy tear in your eye. Makes it kind of special down in the core And you're dreamin' of them Saturdays that came before It's found you stumblin' Stumblin' onto the heart of Saturday night And you're stumblin' Stumblin onto the heart of Saturday night --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Written by: Thomas Alan Waits
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10 facts about this song
Artist Information"Heart of Saturday Night" is a classic song by American singer-songwriter and musician Tom Waits. Waits is highly respected for his distinctive fusion of jazz, blues, and rock to create a unique musical style.
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AlbumThe song is the title track of Tom Waits' second studio album, "The Heart of Saturday Night". This album was released in 1974.
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Music StyleThe album, including the title track, features a blend of folk, blues, jazz, and lounge music. This eclectic mix became the signature sound for Waits throughout his career.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Heart of Saturday Night" reflect Waits' early style of deeply thoughtful, urban storytelling. Its poignant lyrics paint a vivid picture of a nocturnal, romantic, and somewhat mysterious atmosphere.
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Critical AcclaimWhile the albums weren’t commercial hits initially, they were critically acclaimed. "The Heart of Saturday Night", in particular, was praised for its lyrical sophistication and emotional depth.
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InspirationWaits stated that the song was inspired by Jack Kerouac’s novel of the same name.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists across different genres, highlighting its universal appeal. Notable covers include those by Shawn Colvin, Madeleine Peyroux and Phil Harris.
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Album ArtworkThe artwork of the album is a homage to the 1965 Frank Sinatra album "Sinatra-Basie: An Historic Musical First". This shows Waits' admiration for Sinatra.
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In Popular CultureThe song is often associated with Saturday nights, human feelings, desires and the nighttime atmosphere of American cities, making it an enduring favorite in popular culture and numerous movie soundtracks.
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LegacyThe Heart of Saturday night is widely regarded as the work in which Waits found his unique musical voice, setting the stage for his future successes.
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