Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week)

Frank Sinatra

About Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week)

"Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night in the Week)", also known as "Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week)", is a popular song published in 1944 with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Sammy Cahn. Although it has been interpreted as referring to the separation of romantic partners during wartime, Cahn said that song actually refers to show business people who are not working on Saturday night. Charted versions in 1945 were by Frank Sinatra (recorded November 14, 1944, released by Columbia Records as catalog number 36762, (#2 in the charts), Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra (vocal by Nancy Norman) (#6), Frankie Carle and His Orchestra (vocal by Phyllis Lynne) (#8), Woody Herman and His Orchestra (vocal by Frances Wayne) (#15) and by The King Sisters (#15). Sinatra also sang the song in the short The All-Star Bond Rally (1945). 


Year:
1996
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Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week
'Cause that's the night that my sweetie and I
Used to dance cheek to cheek
I don't mind Sunday night at all
'Cause that's the night friends come to call
And Monday to Friday go fast
And another week is past

But Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week
I sing the song that I sang for the memories I usually seek
Until I hear you at the door
Until you're in my arms once more
Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week

Mmmm...Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week
I sing the song that I sang for the memories I usually seek
Until I hear you at the door
Until you're in my arms once more
Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week

Until I hear you at the door
Until you're in my arms once more
Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week

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Frank Sinatra

Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra, /sɨˈnɑːtrə/, (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and film actor of Italian origin. more »

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Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week)" was written by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn. This formidable duo was known for creating some of the most iconic songs of the 20th century.
Performers
The song was performed by Frank Sinatra. Sinatra was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century, often referred to as the "voice of the century". - The song was later covered by Sammy Kaye, an American bandleader and songwriter, famous for his 'swing and sway' style.
Release Information
"Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week)" was released in 1945. This was during a period of time when Sinatra was slowly becoming one of America's top singing stars.
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success, reaching position No. 3 on Billboard's Best-Selling Popular Retail Records chart.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week)" deals with the sadness and melancholy often felt on Saturday nights, especially by those who are lonely or missing a loved one.
Sammy Cahn's Role
Sammy Cahn, one of the song's writers, was a prolific American lyricist who was often tasked with writing songs for Frank Sinatra. He famously said that he wrote songs "not for the singer, but for the actor", showcasing his unique approach to songwriting.
Short Film Feature
The song was featured in a short film titled "The House I Live In" in 1945. This film was a ten-minute short featuring Frank Sinatra, who is teaching a group of young boys about the importance of racial and religious tolerance.
Movie Feature
"Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week)" has since been used in movie soundtracks, including "Mafia II" and "Swing Kids".
Signature Style
"Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week)" fits into Sinatra's signature style, characterized by a strong and clear baritone voice, phrasing and timing that exuded warmth and honesty.
Album Inclusion
The song was included on the album "The Columbia Years 1943–1952: The Complete Recordings", a compilation of Frank Sinatra's songs during his time with Columbia Records. In this album, you can see the transition of Sinatra's music style from crooner to a more mature, jazz-influenced performer.

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