Almost Saturday Night

John Fogerty

About Almost Saturday Night

"Almost Saturday Night" is a song written by John Fogerty and first released on his 1975 album John Fogerty. It was released as a single and reached #78. It was also covered by a number of artists, including Dave Edmunds, who also released it as a single to more success, Gene Clark, Ricky Nelson, The Searchers, The Georgia Satellites and Ned LeDoux. The song describes the hero looking out the window and getting excited about the approaching weekend. Fogerty released the song as the second single from John Fogerty, as a follow up to "Rockin' All Over the World, which reached #27. However, "Almost Saturday Night" could only reach #78."Almost Saturday Night" had more success when covered in a rockabilly by Dave Edmunds in 1981 from his album Twangin.... Edmunds' version reached #54 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #18 on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks. Others who have since covered the song include The Searchers on Play for Today in 1981, Ricky Nelson on Playing to Win in 1981 and The Memphis Sessions in 1986 and Gene Clark and Carla Olson on So Rebellious a Lover in 1987. The Flying Burrito Brothers covered the song in 1984. Their version peaked at number 49 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. A cover by Bob Woodruff peaked at number 89 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada in 1997. Allmusic critic Mark Deming considers "Almost Saturday Night" one of Fogerty's best songs and describes the song as "a gloriously passionate hymn to the promise of the weekend." Deming felt that Fogerty's "gritty" vocals were better suited to the song than Edmunds' "smoother" vocals, but praised Edmunds' enthusiasm and "killer" guitar solo. Rolling Stone critic Dave Marsh praised the song's Beatles-like guitar part and double tracked vocal performance, claiming that it is the only song on John Fogerty which breaks the album's "predictable pattern." Others who have described the song as "great" include Allmusic critic William Ruhlmann and author Billy Poore. more »

Year:: 1975
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John Fogerty

John Cameron Fogerty (born May 28, 1945) is an American musician, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his time with the swamp rock/roots rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) and as a solo recording artist. Fogerty has a rare distinction of being named on Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists at #40 and the list of 100 Greatest Singers at #72. The songs "Proud Mary" and "Born on the Bayou" also rank amongst the Greatest Pop songs ("Proud Mary," #41) and Guitar songs ("Born on the Bayou," #53). more »

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Classic Rock

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Gene Clark's Version Gene Clark, a former member of The Byrds, covered "Almost Saturday Night" on his 1984 album "Firebyrd." - Clark often performed the song in his live shows, which showed how he appreciated Fogerty's songwriting. - Clark's cover was praised for its folk-rock style, distinct from the original rock and roll version.
Carla Olson's version Carla Olson, a rock singer and songwriter, performed a duet of "Almost Saturday Night" with Gene Clark on her 2008 album "Greetings from Taos." - The album was critically acclaimed and helped Olson gain a broader audience. - Olson managed to imbibe a country-rock feel into the song with her version.
John Fogerty’s original version "Almost Saturday Night" is a song written and originally recorded by John Fogerty, a former member of Creedence Clearwater Revival. - The song appears on his second solo album, "John Fogerty," released in 1975. - Despite the positive acclaim for its catchy melody and Fogerty's energetic performance, it only reached number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Searchers' Version British band The Searchers also covered "Almost Saturday Night" on their album "Play for Today" in 1981. - The Searchers' version is notably more pop-oriented than other covers and the original. - The band included this song in their setlist during tours, and it proved popular with their fan base.
General facts "Almost Saturday Night" has been covered by numerous artists of various genres, indicating the song's wide-ranging appeal. - Each version of the song interprets the piece differently, reflecting the artist's unique style, from Fogerty's rock and roll to Clark's folk-rock, Olson's country-rock, and The Searchers' pop. - The song’s chorus is ubiquitously infectious and often praised for its uplifting and optimistic feel.

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