Saturday's Child

The Monkees

About Saturday's Child

"Saturday's Child" is a popular song, written by David Gates and performed by The Monkees. The song is an electric guitar–based rock song. The song is now widely regarded as one of their best album tracks, with AMG critic Matthew Greenwald saying that it has a "proto-heavy metal guitar riff" and it is "one of the more interesting curios of the early Monkees catalog". The song still gets regular play on Oldies radio stations and has also been covered by several artists. The song is also featured on several "greatest hits" albums by The Monkees. The song was originally the second track on their self-titled debut album The Monkees with Micky Dolenz on lead vocals. The promotional video, which aired during the 26 September 1966 "Monkee vs. Machine" television show, features The Monkees playing around on the beach and having fun with five children (at any one time), in a dune buggy, on a swing set, on slides, on a jungle gym, on a horse, on unicycles, and on Honda Super Cub motorcycles, and hamming it up driving the Monkeemobile around Southern California. 


Year:
1966
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Monday had a sad child
Always feeling low down,
Tuesday had a dream child
She's always on the go
Now I'm in love with Saturday's child
She drives me wild
Gonna spend my time
Makin' sure that Saturday's child is mine.

If you love a Wednesday
You'll live your life apart now
And if you love a Thursday
She's gonna break your heart,
So I'm in love with Saturday's child
She drives me wild
Gonna spend my time
Makin' sure that Saturday's child is mine.

Seven days of the week made to choose from
But only one is right for me
I know that Saturday's got what it takes, babe.
I can tell by the way she looks at me

Friday likes the good life
She'll take you for a ride now
And Sunday makes a good wife
But she wants to be a bride
So I'm in love with Saturday's child
She drives me wild
Gonna spend my time
Makin' sure that Saturday's child is mine.

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The Monkees

The Monkees are an American pop band that released music under their original incarnation between 1966 and 1970, with subsequent reunion albums and tours in the decades that followed. Assembled in Los Angeles in 1965 by Robert "Bob" Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the American television series The Monkees, which aired from 1966–1968, the musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork, and Englishman Davy Jones. The band's music was initially supervised by producer Don Kirshner. more »

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Written by: DAVID GATES

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12 facts about this song

Songwriting
"Saturday's Child" was composed by David Gates, a prominent songwriter and musician known as the lead singer of the band Bread.
Album
The song was part of The Monkee's self-titled debut album, which was released in October 1966.
Genre
"Saturday's Child" has been classified under the genre of pop-rock music, showcasing The Monkees distinctive upbeat Pop/Rock sound.
TV Appearance
This song also appeared in the first season of The Monkees' TV show in the episode called "Royal Flush."
Instrumentation
It features distinct musical composition with vibrant guitars and keyboard playing.
Theme
As per the lyrics and the title of the song, it signifies the child of Saturday, suggesting a person who is free-spirited and enjoys life to the fullest.
Commercial Success
The Monkees original album was a huge commercial success, reaching #1 on the Billboard 200 for 13 weeks. Moreover, "Saturday's Child" was one of the popular tracks on the album.
Music Video
Despite the success of the album, no official music video was released specifically for "Saturday's Child." However, scenes from their TV show were frequently associated with the song.
Performances
"Saturday's Child" was seldom performed live by The Monkees during their concert tours.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists over the years, representing its enduring appeal.
Production
The Monkees' debut album, including "Saturday's Child," was produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, who were well-known music producers and songwriters in the 1960s.
Other Releases
"Saturday's Child" has been included in multiple compilation albums of the band over the years, indicating its significance in The Monkees' discography.

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