Saturday in the Park
Chicago
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Saturday in the park, I think it was the Fourth of July Saturday in the park, I think it was the Fourth of July People dancing, people laughing A man selling ice cream Singing Italian songs Everybody is another Can you dig it (yes, I can) And I've been waiting such a long time For Saturday Another day in the park I think it was the Fourth of July Another day in the park I think it was the Fourth of July People talking, really smiling A man playing guitar And singing for us all Will you help him change the world Can you dig it (yes, I can) And I've been waiting such a long time For today Slow motion riders fly the colors of the day A bronze man still can tell stories his own way Listen children all is not lost, all is not lost, oh no, no Funny days in the park Every day's the Fourth of July Funny days in the park Every day's the Fourth of July People reaching, people touching A real celebration Waiting for us all If we want it, really want it Can you dig it (yes, I can) And I've been waiting such a long time For the day, yeah yeah Hoo hoo oh Hmm hmmm Hmm hmmm
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Written by: Robert William Lamm
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Saturday in the Park" was released on July 28, 1972, as part of Chicago's fifth album "Chicago V".
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US, making it one of the band's highest-charting songs.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by the band member Robert Lamm's experience of a real-life event in Central Park.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Robert Lamm, the keyboardist and singer of the band Chicago.
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Genre"Saturday in the Park" is a pop-rock song with elements of jazz and symphonic pop.
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Recurring ThemeThe song is famous for its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia and happiness, describing a perfect Saturday in the park.
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High Sales"Saturday in the Park" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, recognizing sales of over one million units in the U.S.
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Worldwide CoverageThe song was huge not just in the USA, but also garnered attention worldwide. It reached No. 9 in Canada and had substantial airplay in various countries.
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Song StructureThe song features a contrasting song structure, with an upbeat, joyful verse contrasting with a more melancholic and contemplative bridge.
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Use in Media"Saturday in the Park" is still popular today and has been used in several TV series and movies for its light, nostalgic sound.
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Iconic LyricsThe lyric "I've been waiting such a long time, for Saturday" is one of the most recognized lines from the song and is often cited in discussions about best weekend-themed lyrics.
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InstrumentationThe song is noted for its diverse instrumentation. In addition to the traditional rock setup of guitar, bass, and drums, it also prominently features horns—a key element of Chicago's distinctive sound.
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Timeless HitDespite being almost 50 years old, the song continues to be a favorite on classic rock radio stations today.
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics describe different scenes and characters in a park, evoking a sense of shared community and humanity.
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Distinctive SoundThe song is still considered an example of the distinctive "Chicago" sound characterized by a rock and roll band enhanced with a horn section.
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