Saturday Night
Suede
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Today she's been working she's been talking she's been smoking but it'll be alright 'cause tonight we'll go dancing we'll go laughing we'll get car sick and it'll be okay like everyone says it'll be alright and ever so nice We're going out tonight out and about tonight. Oh whatever makes her happy on a Saturday night Oh whatever makes her happy whatever makes it alright. Today she's been sat there sat there in a black chair, office furniture, but it'll be alright, 'cause tonight we'll go drinking we'll do silly things, and never let the winter in, And it'll be okay like everyone says, it'll be alright and ever so nice, We're going out tonight, out and about tonight. Oh, whatever makes her happy on a Saturday night, Oh, whatever makes her happy, whatever makes it alright. We'll go to peepshows and freak shows, We'll go to discos, casinos, We'll go where people go and let go oh whatever makes her happy
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Written by: Brett Anderson, Richard Oakes
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10 facts about this song
Band Origins"Saturday Night" was created by the British band Suede, also known as London Suede in North America. This rock band was formed in London in 1989.
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Song Composition"Saturday Night" was written by the band's lead vocalist Brett Anderson and guitarist Bernard Butler.
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Album PlacementThe song is the third single from the band's second album "Dog Man Star", released in 1994.
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Chart SuccessAfter its release in January 1995, "Saturday Night" peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Saturday Night" riff off romanticized views of city life, with Brett Anderson's serenade set against a backdrop of urban scenery in London.
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Video ConceptThe song's music video was directed by Pedro Romhanyi and features a mini drama about various characters getting ready to go out on a Saturday night.
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Song Recognition"Saturday Night" is one of the signature songs of Suede. It received notable critical acclaim and is usually highlighted in the band's discography.
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Post-Release HistoryThe song has frequently been performed in the band's live sets. In 2010, during a reunion performance, the classical percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie joined the band on stage for a performance of "Saturday Night".
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Cover Versions"Saturday Night" has been covered by various artists, including Kaiser Chiefs and Graham Coxon.
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Retrospective ReceptionIn retrospective reviews, the song is often praised for its evocative lyrics and lush instrumentation. NME, a British music journalism website, placed "Saturday Night" at number 719 in their list of "The 1,000 Songs Everyone Must Hear".
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