I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night

George Jones, Gene Pitney

About I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night

"I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night" is a song written by Ted Daffan and recorded by his band, Ted Daffan and His Texans in 1950. Faron Young recorded a version in 1956 that hit No. 4 on the Billboard country charts. George Jones released a version on his 1960 album, The Crown Prince of Country Music. The song is perhaps best known by a version that Jones recorded as a duet with pop singer Gene Pitney in 1965. When Jones signed with Musicor after leaving United Artists in 1965, he was paired with Pitney, who was also signed to Musicor, and they recorded two LPs' worth of duets, but "I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night" was their biggest hit, peaking at #16. Note that this is a different song than the song titled "I've Got Five Dollars" written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. 


Year:
2001
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(Hey) well, I've been a-working hard the whole week long
And I'm a-gonna have some wine, women and song
I gotta work next week but that's alright
I got five dollars and it's Saturday night

A-music and dancin', flirtin' and fun
It's gonna go on till way past one
I'm a-gonna go where the lights are bright
I got five dollars and it's Saturday night

I'm gonna have fun tonight
Gonna get right tonight
Everything will be alright
'Cause tonight is Saturday night (hey)

Well, other folks a-wonderin' what the future may bring
I'm a-gonna have fun and feel no pain
My pants are ragged but that's alright
I got five dollars and it's Saturday night

A-music and dancin', flirtin' and fun
It's gonna go on a-way past one
I'm a-gonna go where the lights are bright
I got five dollars and it's Saturday night

Gonna have fun tonight
Gonna get right tonight
Everything will be just right
Tonight is Saturday night (hey)

Let other folks a-wonder what the future may bring
I'm a-gonna have fun and feel no pain
My pants are ragged but that's alright
I got five dollars and it's Saturday night

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George Jones

George Glenn Jones (born September 12, 1931) is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette. more »

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Written by: Ted Daffan

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11 facts about this song

Song's Release
"I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night" was recorded and released by Gene Pitney in the year 1965.
Original Artist
The song was originally composed and performed by "Faron Young" in 1956 and was a big hit on the country charts. It was then covered by numerous artists including Gene Pitney and George Jones.
Genre
It's categorized in Country Music, showing the musical direction where both Gene Pitney and George Jones contributed.
Chart Performance
While the original charted at number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs in 1956, Gene Pitney's version also had a fair amount of success.
Album
The song was included in George Jones' album "My Favorites Of Hank Williams" released in 1962.
George Jones Version
Known for his rich voice and expressive singing, George Jones' rendition of "I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night" gathered considerable acclaim.
Musical Style
The song embodies the traditional country & western style prevalent in the mid-50s to 60s, with upbeat rhythms and a straightforward lyrical theme about having a good time.
Collaborations
Although both Gene Pitney and George Jones recorded versions of "I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night", they didn't perform or record this song together.
Lyrical Theme
The lyrics depict a common narrative in country music, that of a working-class person looking forward to the weekend when they can let loose and enjoy themselves.
Popularity
The song remains popular in the canon of classic country music and is frequently covered by contemporary country artists paying homage to the genre's history.
Notable Cover
Country artist "Aaron Tippin" also covered it for his album "Stars & Stripes" in 2002, demonstrating the song's enduring resonance in country music.

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