Saturday Night at the Movies
The Drifters
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Well Saturday night about eight o'clock I know what I'm gonna do I'm gonna pick my baby up And take her to the picture show Everybody in the neighborhood Is dressing up to be there too And we're gonna have a ball Just like we always do [Chorus] Saturday night at the movies Who cares what picture you see When you're hugging with your baby in last row in the balcony Well there's technicolor and Cinemascope Just out of Hollywood And the popcorn from the candy stand Is all tasting twice as good There's always lots of pretty girls With figures they don't try to hide But they never can compare To the girl sittin' by my side [Chorus]
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Written by: BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song's Origin and Composition"Saturday Night at the Movies" is a song by American vocal group The Drifters. It was written by the successful songwriting team Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil.
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Release DateIt was released in 1964 as a part of their sixth studio album "Under the Boardwalk."
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Genre ClassificationThe song is commonly classified under the genre of Rhythm and Blues (R&B), Doo-Wop, and Soul.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, the song did well in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 19 in 1964. It didn't appear on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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The Song's ThemeIt describes the excitement and magic of going to a 'picture show' or movie on a Saturday night, a common social activity at the time.
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Song's Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by a number of artists including Robson & Jerome, who took their version to number one on the UK charts in 1996.
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AI FactorThe use of "Saturday Night at the Movies" in film and TV soundtracks has increased its exposure and popularity. It featured in the 1998 movie "Now And Then" and an episode of the popular UK TV series "Heartbeat."
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The Drifters' LineupThe line-up of The Drifters had changed multiple times since the group's inception in 1953. By the time "Saturday Night at the Movies" was recorded in the early '60s, the line-up included Johnny Moore, Charlie Thomas, Eugene Pearson, and John Terry.
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Re-release of the SongThe song was re-released as a single in the UK in the '70s, where it reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Song ReceptionThe tune is widely recognised as a classic of its genre and is known for its nostalgic imagery, catchy refrain, and upbeat tempo. It continues to receive airplay on oldies and R&B stations to this day.
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