Saturday Night Special
Conway Twitty
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I was there to buy a pistol. She was there to hock her ring. The broker in that pawnshop deals in almost anything. He'll pay you for your misery or he'll sell you someone's pain, And that twinkle in his greedy eyes says your loss will be his gain. She stood back in the shadows as the broker dealt with me. Her eyes were dark and desperate from some private misery. His word was so prophetic when he said, You've got a steal. I said, "Throw in one bullet, and you've got yourself a deal." A Saturday night special is an easy thing to buy. All you've got to be is 21, or 15 if you lie. Just hand the man the money, and if someone's got to die, The broker in the pawnshop won't even blink an eye. He handed me the pistol, and I was almost to the door, When I heard him tell the lady, "Seven dollars, nothing more." The lady started crying as he took her wedding band. My hand was in my pocket, and the gun was in my hand. I had planned to use that bullet on myself, to end my life. I was once somebody's husband. She was once somebody's wife. I usually mind my business but I could not walk away, His dollars just weren't making sense, and I knew I had to stay. The broker's face turned pasty when he caught my icy stare. It would never leave my pocket, but he knew the gun was there. I asked him what his life was worth, and he opened up that drawer. For a simple golden wedding band, he paid two thousand more. That Saturday night was special even though it wasn't planned. As we walked down the sidewalk, she reached and took my hand. We crossed a bridge, and I took that gun and sailed it through the air. I said, "Ever been to Texas?" she said, "I think I'd love it there." A Saturday night special is an easy thing to buy, All you've got to be is 21, or 15 if you lie. The broker in that pawnshop used to deal in everything, But you can't buy a pistol there, you can't hock your wedding ring
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Written by: DEWAYNE BLACKWELL, LARRY BASTIAN
Lyrics © Major Bob Music, Inc. / Rio Bravo Music, Inc. / Castle Bound Music, Inc. / Hanna Bea Songs, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Genre - ClassificationA country music song, "Saturday Night Special" falls under the genre of twangy tunes and heartfelt ballads, characteristic of the country music scene of its time.
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Release Date - Classification"Saturday Night Special" was released in 1988 as part of Conway Twitty's album, "Still in Your Dreams."
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Album Information - ClassificationThe album "Still in Your Dreams" did well commercially and reached the 38th position on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Chart Performance - Classification"Saturday Night Special" was also a chart favorite and peaked at Number 51 on the Cash Box country singles charts.
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Songwriter - ClassificationThe song was written by Troy Seals and Max D. Barnes, both prominent country songwriters who have penned many hits for other artists.
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Song Themes - ClassificationThe song deals with typical country themes like love, heartache, and small-town life, marking it as a quintessential Conway Twitty ballad.
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Music Video - ClassificationThe music video for "Saturday Night Special" adds a visual storytelling aspect to the song, transporting viewers into the world of the song's narrative.
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Critical Assessment - ClassificationCritics often term it as one of Twitty's more underrated songs, appreciating its lyrical depth and Twitty's passionate vocal delivery.
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Conway Twitty - ClassificationAt the time of the song's release, Conway Twitty was an established country star, known for his emotive ballads and smooth singing style.
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Legacy - Classification"Saturday Night Special" has continued to have cult popularity among country music fans, thanks to Twitty's enduring appeal and the song's engaging narrative. It is frequently included in playlists and compilations of Twitty's best tracks.
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