The 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
Album Information"The Heart of Saturday Night" is the title track of Tom Waits' second studio album, released in 1974.
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Songwriting CreditsTom Waits wrote "The Heart of Saturday Night" himself, showcasing his abilities as a songwriter.
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Musical StyleThe song represents a blend of folk, jazz, and beat poetry, a style Waits became renowned for.
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Track Length"The Heart of Saturday Night" runs for 2 minutes 54 seconds, making it one of Waits' shorter compositions.
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Personal TouchTom Waits was greatly influenced by poet and novelist Jack Kerouac, and this song is an ode to that influence, offering a romantic image of city nightlife.
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Album ArtworkThe album’s cover consists of a sketch of Waits by the renowned movie poster artist, Struzan, adding more allure to its mystique.
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Critical ReviewsOver time, the song has received positive reviews, with critics often pointing out its poignant lyricism and Waits' unique vocal style.
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Song Theme"The Heart of Saturday Night" portrays story-telling at its finest, presenting snapshots of city life and chronicling the anticipations and activities of what Waits describes the 'Saturday night fever'.
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Album ReceptionThe album, in general, marked the introduction of Waits' unique style to a wider audience and is often considered one of his definitive works.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by various artists in different styles, indicating its versatility and enduring popularity. For example, Shawn Colvin covered the song for her album "Cover Girl". It was also performed by Jo Sullivan on her album "Images in Blue".
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