Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting
Elton John
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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
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Written by: Elton John, Bernard Taupin
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" was released on June 16, 1973.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the famous songwriting duo Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
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Album NameIt appeared on Elton John's seventh album named "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road."
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Song LengthThe song runs 4 minutes and 55 seconds.
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Music GenreIt is categorized under the genres of Hard Rock and Glam Rock.
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Scored PositionUpon its release, the song reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart and number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Frequent Usage in MediaThis song has been widely used in films, commercials, and television series such as "The Simpsons", "Kingsman: The Golden Circle", and "Rocketman."
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by Elton John and Bernie Taupin's experiences in the pubs of their youth.
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Early Demo VersionA very early demo version of the song appeared in the 1995 reissue of Elton John's self-titled second studio album.
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Concept in LyricsThe 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.
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Band CoversNumerous bands have covered "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting," including The Who, Flotsam and Jetsam, and Nickelback.
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Different Playing SpeedInterestingly, 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.
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Notable MusiciansAn interesting fact about the song is that Davey Johnstone, Elton John's guitarist, played a sitar in the track, contributing to its distinctive sound.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
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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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