One More Saturday Night
Grateful Dead
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I went down to the mountain, I was drinking some wine, Looked up in the heavens Lord I saw a mighty sign, Writt'n fire across the heaven, plain as black and white; Get prepared, there's gonna be a party tonight. Uh, Hey! Saturday Night! Yeah, uh uh one more Saturday night, Hey Saturday night! Everybody's dancin' down the local armory With a basement full of dynamite and live artillery. The temperature keeps risin', everybody gittin' high; Come the rockin' stroke of midnite, the whole place gonna fly. Uh uh, Hey! Saturday Night! Yeah, uh uh one more Saturday night, Hey Saturday night! Turn on channel six, the President comes on the news, Says, "I get no satisfaction, that's why I sing the blues." His wife say "Don't get crazy, Lord, you know just what to do, Crank up that old Victrola, put on them rockin' shoes." Uh uh, Hey! Saturday Night! Yeah, uh uh one more Saturday night, Hey Saturday night! Then God way up in heaven, for whatever it was worth, Thought He'd have a big old party, thought He'd call it planet Earth. Don't worry about tomorrow, Lord, you'll know it when it comes, When the rock and roll music meets the risin' sun.
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Written by: BOB WEIR
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"One More Saturday Night" was written by band member Bob Weir. He reportedly completed the song while the band was staying in a French hotel during their European tour in 1972.
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Album InclusionThe song was first released on Weir’s solo album "Ace" which debuted in May 1972, but it quickly became a Grateful Dead staple and was performed frequently at their concerts.
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GenresThe song spans several genres, including rock and roll, country rock, and psychedelic rock.
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Cultural Influence"One More Saturday Night" has remained culturally relevant. For instance, in 1992, the song was used in a popular commercial for Budweiser.
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Live PerformancesThis track was performed over 400 times by the Grateful Dead, making it one of the most regularly performed in the band's repertoire. The song was played for the last time by the Grateful Dead in their final concert at Soldier Field in Chicago in July 1995.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered the song over the years, including Ratdog, Further, and Dead and Company, often as a nod to the Grateful Dead's role in shaping rock music.
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Music StyleThe song is upbeat and energetic, often getting audiences up and dancing during concerts. It’s known for its memorable guitar riff, lively tempo, and catchy lyrics.
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Song LengthWhile the studio recording of the song is around 4 minutes, live versions can often be more extended, sometimes reaching 8 to 10 minutes in length with extensive instrumental solos.
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Positive Reception"One More Saturday Night" has often been applauded for its ability to encapsulate the quintessential "Grateful Dead experience" with its exuberant rhythm and celebratory lyrics.
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Song LegacyEven after the disbandment of the Grateful Dead, "One More Saturday Night" continues to be played by cover bands and at jam-band festivals, proving the enduring popularity of the track.
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