Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting

Elton John

About Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting

"Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" (sometimes written "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)") is a song originally recorded by British musician Elton John. John composed it with his long-time songwriting partner Bernie Taupin. It was released on John's best-selling album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) and as the first single. The song is one of John's most critically and commercially successful singles, a No. 7 hit record in the United Kingdom. It has been covered by many artists and featured on motion picture, video game, and television soundtracks.  


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1990
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It's getting late have you seen my mates
Ma tell me when the boys get here
It's seven o'clock and I want to rock
Want to get a belly full of beer

My old man's drunker than a barrel full of monkeys
And my old lady she don't care
My sister looks cute in her braces and boots
A handful of grease in her hair

Don't give us none of your aggravation
We had it with your discipline
Saturday night's alright for fighting
Get a little action in

Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Gonna set this dance alight
`Cause Saturday night's the night I like
Saturday night's alright alright alright

Well they're packed pretty tight in here tonight
I'm looking for a dolly who'll see me right
I may use a little muscle to get what I need
I may sink a little drink and shout out "She's with me!"

A couple of the sound that I really like
Are the sounds of a switchblade and a motorbike
I'm a juvenile product of the working class
Whose best friend floats in the bottom of a glass

Don't give us none of your aggravation
We had it with your discipline
Saturday night's alright for fighting
Get a little action in

Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Gonna set this dance alight
`Cause Saturday night's the night I like
Saturday night's alright alright alright

Don't give us none of your aggravation
We had it with your discipline
Saturday night's alright for fighting
Get a little action in

Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Gonna set this dance alight
`Cause Saturday night's the night I like
Saturday night's alright alright alright

Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday,
Saturday night's alright

Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday,
Saturday night's alright

Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday,
Saturday night's alright

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Elton John

Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriter partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date. more »

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Written by: Elton John, Bernard Taupin

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" was released on June 16, 1973.
Songwriters
The song was written by the famous songwriting duo Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
Album Name
It appeared on Elton John's seventh album named "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road."
Song Length
The song runs 4 minutes and 55 seconds.
Music Genre
It is categorized under the genres of Hard Rock and Glam Rock.
Scored Position
Upon its release, the song reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart and number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Frequent Usage in Media
This song has been widely used in films, commercials, and television series such as "The Simpsons", "Kingsman: The Golden Circle", and "Rocketman."
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by Elton John and Bernie Taupin's experiences in the pubs of their youth.
Early Demo Version
A very early demo version of the song appeared in the 1995 reissue of Elton John's self-titled second studio album.
Concept in Lyrics
The lyrics of the song describe a night out at the pub and the raucous fun that ensues, encapsulating the traditional working-class pub culture of England.
Band Covers
Numerous bands have covered "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting," including The Who, Flotsam and Jetsam, and Nickelback.
Different Playing Speed
Interestingly, Elton John claimed he recorded the song at a slower pace and it was sped up during production to give it a more energetic sound.
Notable Musicians
An interesting fact about the song is that Davey Johnstone, Elton John's guitarist, played a sitar in the track, contributing to its distinctive sound.
Award Nomination
The song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
Live Performances
"Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" is one of the staple songs in Elton John's live performances. The high-energy track often creates a lively atmosphere at concerts.

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