Livin' for the Weekend

The O'Jays

About Livin' for the Weekend

"Livin' for the Weekend" is a song by American R&B vocal group The O'Jays, released as the second single from their 11th album, Family Reunion (1975). It spent two weeks at #1 on the R&B singles chart in the spring of '76. It was also successful on the pop charts, peaking at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100. The B-side of the single, "Stairway to Heaven," proved to be just as popular.


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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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The O'Jays

The O'Jays are an American R&B group from Canton, Ohio, formed in 1958 and originally consisting of Eddie Levert (born June 16, 1942), Walter Williams (born August 25, 1943), William Powell (January 20, 1942 – May 26, 1977), Bobby Massey and Bill Isles. The O'Jays made their first chart appearance with "Lonely Drifter" in 1963, but reached their greatest level of success once Gamble & Huff, a team of producers and songwriters, signed them to their Philadelphia International label in 1972. With Gamble & Huff, the O'Jays (now a trio after the departure of Isles and Massey) emerged at the forefront of Philadelphia soul with "Back Stabbers" (1972), and topped the Billboard Hot 100 the following year with "Love Train". Numerous other hits followed thro… more »

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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.
Year of Release
The song was released in 1975.
Album
It belongs to the album "Family Reunion," which is the seventh album by the American R&B group, The O'Jays.
Chart Performance
"Livin' for the Weekend" climbed to number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart in the summer of 1975.
Songwriters
The song was written by Cary Gilbert, Gene McFadden, and John Whitehead who were renowned songwriters and producers known for developing the Philadelphia soul subgenre.
Style
The O'Jays were well-known for their unique Philadelphia soul style, and "Livin' for the Weekend" showcases this stylistic technique.
Popular Culture
The song's enduring popularity has led to its inclusion in several movie soundtracks, such as "The Fighting Temptations" and "Punch-Drunk Love."
Reworked versions
Several other artists and musicians have been influenced by "Livin' for the Weekend" and have created covers, remixes, or samples of the song.
Significance
The song captures the working-class ethos and the anticipation for the weekend's relief, which resonated with many listeners.
Group members
During the recording of "Livin' for the Weekend," The O'Jays comprised of founding members Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, and newer member William Powell.
Critical Acclaim
The song garnered positive reviews from music critics, praising its narrative lyrics and the energetic delivery of the group.
Legacy
Over 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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