One More Saturday Night

Grateful Dead

About One More Saturday Night

"One More Saturday Night" is a song written by Bob Weir and performed by the Grateful Dead, of which he was a member. The song had been performed in concert by the Grateful Dead starting in 1971, but it first appeared on record on Weir's debut solo album Ace in 1972. It subsequently appeared on several Grateful Dead live albums.


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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.

Uhuh, Hey! Saturday Night!
Yeh, uhuh 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.

Uhuh, Hey! Saturday Night!
Yeh, uhuh 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."

Uhuh, Hey! Saturday Night!
Yeh, uhuh 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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Grateful Dead

The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, California. The band was known for its unique and eclectic style, which fused elements of rock, folk, bluegrass, blues, reggae, country, improvisational jazz, psychedelia, and space rock, and for live performances of long musical improvisation. "Their music," writes Lenny Kaye, "touches on ground that most other groups don't even know exists." These various influences were distilled into a diverse and psychedelic whole that made the Grateful Dead "the pioneering Godfathers of the jam band world." They were ranked 57th in the issue The Greatest Artists of all Time by Rolling Stone magazine. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and their Barton Hall Concert at Cor… more »

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Written by: BOB WEIR

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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.
Album Inclusion
The 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.
Genres
The song spans several genres, including rock and roll, country rock, and psychedelic rock.
Cultural Influence
"One More Saturday Night" has remained culturally relevant. For instance, in 1992, the song was used in a popular commercial for Budweiser.
Live Performances
This 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.
Cover Versions
Various 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.
Music Style
The 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.
Song Length
While 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.
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.
Song Legacy
Even 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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