Saturday Night at the Movies

The Drifters

About Saturday Night at the Movies

Saturday Night at the Movies is a song written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, and recorded by The Drifters from the United States with Johnny Moore as vocalist, released as a 1964 single, peaking at #18th position at the Billboard Hot 100. The song first charted in the UK as a double A-side with "At The Club" in April 1965, peaking at #35 at the UK Singles Chart. A March 1972 re-issue of the same double A-side peaked at #3 in the UK.


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Saturday night at eight o'clock 
I know where I'm gonna go, 
I'm gonna pick my baby up,
And take her to the picture show.
Ev'rybody in the neighborhood 
Is dressin' up to be there too, 
And we're gonna be a ball 
Just like we always do. 
 
A' Saturday night at the movies, 
Who cares what picture you see 
when you're huggin' with your baby i
n the last row in the balcony?
 
There's Technicolor and Cinemascope, 
A cast out a Holly wood, 
And the popcorn from the candy store, 
Makes it all seem twice as good. 
There's alway lots of pretty girls 
With figures they don't try to hide,
But they never can compare  
To the girl sittin' by my side.
 
A' Saturday night at the movies, 
Who cares what picture you see 
when you're huggin' with your baby 
in the last row in the balcony?
 
Movies are better than ever, 
And just as dark as before, 
And Saturday night when you're with your baby,
Who could ask for anything more?
 
A' Saturday night at the movies, 
Who cares what picture you see 
when you're huggin' with your baby 
in the last row in the balcony?
 

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The Drifters

The Drifters are a long-lived American doo-wop and R&B/soul vocal group. They were originally formed to serve as backing group for Clyde McPhatter (of Billy Ward & the Dominoes) in 1953. more »

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Written by: BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL

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10 facts about this song

Song's Origin and Composition
"Saturday Night at the Movies" is a song by American vocal group The Drifters. It was written by the successful songwriting team Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil.
Release Date
It was released in 1964 as a part of their sixth studio album "Under the Boardwalk."
Genre Classification
The song is commonly classified under the genre of Rhythm and Blues (R&B), Doo-Wop, and Soul.
Chart Success
Upon its release, the song did well in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 19 in 1964. It didn't appear on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
The Song's Theme
It describes the excitement and magic of going to a 'picture show' or movie on a Saturday night, a common social activity at the time.
Song's Cover Versions
The song has been covered by a number of artists including Robson & Jerome, who took their version to number one on the UK charts in 1996.
AI Factor
The use of "Saturday Night at the Movies" in film and TV soundtracks has increased its exposure and popularity. It featured in the 1998 movie "Now And Then" and an episode of the popular UK TV series "Heartbeat."
The Drifters' Lineup
The line-up of The Drifters had changed multiple times since the group's inception in 1953. By the time "Saturday Night at the Movies" was recorded in the early '60s, the line-up included Johnny Moore, Charlie Thomas, Eugene Pearson, and John Terry.
Re-release of the Song
The song was re-released as a single in the UK in the '70s, where it reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart.
Song Reception
The tune is widely recognised as a classic of its genre and is known for its nostalgic imagery, catchy refrain, and upbeat tempo. It continues to receive airplay on oldies and R&B stations to this day.

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