Saturday Nite

Earth, Wind & Fire

About Saturday Nite

"Saturday Nite" is a song by R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire which was issued as a single in 1976 by Columbia Records. The song reached numbers 4 and 21 on Billboard Hot Soul Songs and Hot 100 charts, respectively. "Saturday Nite" also rose to No. 17 on the UK Singles chart - their first hit in the United Kingdom.


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2010
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One, two
One, two, three, four
It was Saturday night, the moon was bright shining
Saturday night
Shining down
It was Saturday night, the moon was bright
Shining down, it's harvest light
Music all around to hear, set the stage and atmosphere
Many dress to suit their taste
Participate in the ego race
Tonight's the night, for you to be
Biggest man in history

Saturday night's your curtain call
You found your place after all
I saw a face now in the crowd
Sayin' nothin', yet talking loud

Life is just a day
Living games we play
London Bridge is fallin' down
Do what Simon says
Doing what you feel
Games can be unreal
Humpty-dumpty when you fall
There be no one here to call
Life is still your mystery
You see, you see, you see

Many friends, who gather 'round
In hope, to feel safe and sound
We emphasize, to make it clear
Our stumbling nation's atmosphere
While looking through the looking glass
Our vision show, a stormy past
When you gonna wake, and see the sun
Stop wasting time and having fun, yeah

Life is just a day
Daily games you play
London Bridge has fallen down
You did what Simon said
Doing what you feel
Games are so unreal
Humpty-dumpty why'd you fall
You see there's no one here to call
Now we've solved this mystery
You see, you see, you see

Doing what you feel be unreal life is just a day
Life is still a mystery daily game we play
Saturday night, tonight's the night
Participate, Saturday night
What you gonna do when the night is blue
When the cloud is gone and your dream is true, ooh yeah
Saturday night, tonight's the night
Participate, Saturday night, yeah

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Earth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire is an American band that has spanned the musical genres of soul, disco, R&B, funk, jazz and rock. They are one of the most successful and critically acclaimed bands of the twentieth century.Rolling Stone has described them as "innovative, precise yet sensual, calculated yet galvanizing" and has also declared that the band "changed the sound of black pop". more »

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Written by: PHILIP BAILEY, PHILIP JAMES BAILEY, AL MCKAY, MAURICE WHITE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Saturday Nite" was released by Earth, Wind & Fire in 1976, as a part of their album "Spirit".
Chart Performance
It managed to rank at #4 on the U.S. R&B chart and #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, thus giving the band their eighth Top 10 R&B hit and fourth Top 40 pop hit.
Songwriters
The song was written by Maurice White, Philip Bailey and Al McKay, all members of Earth, Wind & Fire.
Music Genre
"Saturday Nite" falls under the genre of R&B and funk, both of which Earth, Wind & Fire helped popularize in the 1970s.
Musical Elements
It features prominent use of horns and vocals, which adds contrast and depth to the rhythmic complexity of the song.
Cultural Impact
The song is a delightful celebration of the weekend, embodying the joy and freedom that Saturday night has historically symbolized in pop culture.
Music Video
The music video for "Saturday Nite" shows the band performing on a colorful stage with a vibrant crowd dancing and enjoying the performance, which vividly encapsulates the lively spirit of the song.
Legacy
"Saturday Nite" has been covered and sampled by various artists over the years, thus affirming its enduring significance in popular music.
Live Performances
Earth, Wind & Fire often include "Saturday Nite" in their concert setlists, due to its enduring popularity and uplifting energy.
Single Release
Besides being featured on the "Spirit" album, "Saturday Nite" was also released as a single. The B-side of the single featured another Earth, Wind & Fire song, "Departure".

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    Top Hot 100 Songs 1977

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