Saturday Nite
Earth, Wind & Fire
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One, two One, two, three, four It was Saturday night, the moon was bright shining Saturday night Shining down It was Saturday night, the moon was bright Shining down, it's harvest light Music all around to hear, set the stage and atmosphere Many dress to suit their taste Participate in the ego race Tonight's the night, for you to be Biggest man in history Saturday night's your curtain call You found your place after all I saw a face now in the crowd Sayin' nothin', yet talking loud Life is just a day Living games we play London Bridge is fallin' down Do what Simon says Doing what you feel Games can be unreal Humpty-dumpty when you fall There be no one here to call Life is still your mystery You see, you see, you see Many friends, who gather 'round In hope, to feel safe and sound We emphasize, to make it clear Our stumbling nation's atmosphere While looking through the looking glass Our vision show, a stormy past When you gonna wake, and see the sun Stop wasting time and having fun, yeah Life is just a day Daily games you play London Bridge has fallen down You did what Simon said Doing what you feel Games are so unreal Humpty-dumpty why'd you fall You see there's no one here to call Now we've solved this mystery You see, you see, you see Doing what you feel be unreal life is just a day Life is still a mystery daily game we play Saturday night, tonight's the night Participate, Saturday night What you gonna do when the night is blue When the cloud is gone and your dream is true, ooh yeah Saturday night, tonight's the night Participate, Saturday night, yeah
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Written by: PHILIP BAILEY, PHILIP JAMES BAILEY, AL MCKAY, MAURICE WHITE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Saturday Nite" was released by Earth, Wind & Fire in 1976, as a part of their album "Spirit".
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Chart PerformanceIt managed to rank at #4 on the U.S. R&B chart and #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, thus giving the band their eighth Top 10 R&B hit and fourth Top 40 pop hit.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Maurice White, Philip Bailey and Al McKay, all members of Earth, Wind & Fire.
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Music Genre"Saturday Nite" falls under the genre of R&B and funk, both of which Earth, Wind & Fire helped popularize in the 1970s.
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Musical ElementsIt features prominent use of horns and vocals, which adds contrast and depth to the rhythmic complexity of the song.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is a delightful celebration of the weekend, embodying the joy and freedom that Saturday night has historically symbolized in pop culture.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Saturday Nite" shows the band performing on a colorful stage with a vibrant crowd dancing and enjoying the performance, which vividly encapsulates the lively spirit of the song.
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Legacy"Saturday Nite" has been covered and sampled by various artists over the years, thus affirming its enduring significance in popular music.
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Live PerformancesEarth, Wind & Fire often include "Saturday Nite" in their concert setlists, due to its enduring popularity and uplifting energy.
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Single ReleaseBesides being featured on the "Spirit" album, "Saturday Nite" was also released as a single. The B-side of the single featured another Earth, Wind & Fire song, "Departure".
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