Livin' for the Weekend
The O'Jays
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Let me just sit down And relax a minute Let me tell you about it Aha, it's Friday Oh ho, thank God, it's Friday And I just got paid Going across town Gonna pick up my lady Have a little bit of fun Just ain't no telling Where I might end up You might see me on the east side Ha, the west side I'm even going cross the bridge 'Cause I, 'cause I, 'cause I hear They really get down over there (Well, well, I) Owe it to myself (Well, well, I) Gonna party (Well, well, I) Gonna party (Well, well, I, well, well, I) I owe it to myself (Well, well, I) Oh, party, party I'm just living, yeah (Living for the weekend) Woo hoo, said I'ma (Living for the weekend) I said right now, I'm (Living for the weekend) I said this evening (Living for the weekend) For the next two days (Living for the weekend) Gonna have a real good time (Living for the weekend) Gonna have a real, real Real good time (Living for the weekend) Gonna party hard, hard Come on, y'all Let's go downtown Come on, y'all Let's groove, hey, hey Monday to Thursday I'm dead on my feet Most of the time too tired to eat When I try to read the paper I fall fast asleep But as soon as Friday rolls around I lay all my weekly burdens down I put on my glad rags And paint the town (Living for the weekend) Friday night alive (Living for the weekend) Said, I'm living for the weekend (Living for the weekend) Don't stop when I party down Party hard, party down Party hard, party down Soon as on Monday Rolls around again I got to put all that Partying to an end Got to solve that same old grind With those five day week Sometimes, I get frustrated Through the day, take off early And a cut in pay At the time, I don't really care Because I done took All that I can bear (Living for the weekend) (Living for the weekend) (Living for the weekend) That's when I party down Party hard, party down
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Written by: CARY GRANT GILBERT, KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Livin' for the Weekend" is a soul song, which is a blend of rhythm and blues, gospel and jazz music.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was released in 1975.
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AlbumIt belongs to the album "Family Reunion," which is the seventh album by the American R&B group, The O'Jays.
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Chart Performance"Livin' for the Weekend" climbed to number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart in the summer of 1975.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Cary Gilbert, Gene McFadden, and John Whitehead who were renowned songwriters and producers known for developing the Philadelphia soul subgenre.
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StyleThe O'Jays were well-known for their unique Philadelphia soul style, and "Livin' for the Weekend" showcases this stylistic technique.
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Popular CultureThe song's enduring popularity has led to its inclusion in several movie soundtracks, such as "The Fighting Temptations" and "Punch-Drunk Love."
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Reworked versionsSeveral other artists and musicians have been influenced by "Livin' for the Weekend" and have created covers, remixes, or samples of the song.
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SignificanceThe song captures the working-class ethos and the anticipation for the weekend's relief, which resonated with many listeners.
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Group membersDuring the recording of "Livin' for the Weekend," The O'Jays comprised of founding members Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, and newer member William Powell.
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Critical AcclaimThe song garnered positive reviews from music critics, praising its narrative lyrics and the energetic delivery of the group.
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LegacyOver the years, "Livin' for the Weekend" has become a signature song for The O'Jays and is frequently included in the group's live performances, demonstrating its enduring appeal and the group's ongoing popularity.
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