Small Town Saturday Night
Hal Ketchum
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There's an Elvis movie on the marquee sign, We've all seen at least three times Everybody's broke, Bobby's got a buck Put a dollar's worth of gas in his pickup truck We're going' ninety miles an hour down a dead end road What's the hurry, son, where you gonna go? We're gonna howl at the moon, shoot out the light It's a small town Saturday night It's a small town Saturday night Lucy's got her lipstick on a little too bright Bobby's gettin' drunk and lookin' for a fight Liquor on his breath, trouble on his mind And Lucy's just a kid along for the ride Got a six-pack of beer and a bottle of wine Gotta be bad just to have a good time They're gonna howl at the moon, shoot out the light It's a small town Saturday night It's a small town Saturday night Bobby told Lucy: "The world ain't round Drops off sharp at the edge of town Lucy, you know the world must be flat 'Cause when people leave town, they never come back" They go ninety miles an hour to the city limits sign Put the pedal to the metal 'fore they change their mind They howl at the moon, shoot out the light It's a small town Saturday night Yeah, howl at the moon, shoot out the light Yeah, it's a small town Saturday night It's a small town Saturday night It's a small town Saturday night
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Written by: HANK DEVITO, PATRICK ALGER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Small Town Saturday Night" is a song by American country music artist Hal Ketchum. It was released in April 1990 as the lead single from his debut album "Past The Point Of Rescue."
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Chart PerformanceThis track peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, marking Ketchum's first number one single in his career.
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Songwriter CreditsThe song was written by Pat Alger and Hank DeVito. Pat Alger has co-written other country hits like "The Thunder Rolls" performed by Garth Brooks.
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Inspiration"Small Town Saturday Night" talks about country life and leisure, reflecting the enthusiasm and monotony in a small town’s nightlife.
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RecognitionIt is one of Hal Ketchum's most famous songs and it also helped him break into mainstream country music.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have recorded their covers of the song, highlighting its enduring popularity and influence.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Small Town Saturday Night" was directed by Marius Penczner, who has also directed several other notable music videos in the country genre.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been used in various movies and TV shows, further cementing its place in pop culture.
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Album SuccessThe success of this single played a significant role in the success of Hal's album "Past The Point Of Rescue," which was certified gold by the RIAA.
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Live PerformancesHal Ketchum often performed "Small Town Saturday Night" at live concerts, and it became one of his signature songs.
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Critical AcclaimAlong with being a commercial success, the song also received widespread critical acclaim from music critics for its lyrical depth and Ketchum's expressive vocals.
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