He signed to Bell Records in the early 1970s, but by the end of the decade his popularity had declined. His final Top 40 hit in the UK Singles Chart occurred in October 1974, when "Hot Shot" climbed to Number 23. Although he never matched the commercial heights of his rivals such as The Sweet, Gary Glitter, David Bowie or T Rex, Barry Blue has continued to work in the pop music business, mostly as a producer for other artists. Blue's compilation album, Greatest Hits was released on Repertoire Records in 2002.
Blue's song "Escaping" has been recorded by Margaret Urlich (1989), Asian Blue (1992) and most commercially successfully by Dina Carroll in 1996.
Dancing on a Saturday Night
Barry Blue Lyrics
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Your gold sation jacket, and the silvery blues.
And it'll be alright
Dancing on a Saturday night.
Well, the jukebox a-playing like a one man band.
It's the only kind of music, girl, we both understand.
We're gonna be alright
Well the roller coaster
Gotta make the most and dance.
Dance
Dance the night away.
Helter skelter maybe I can help her dance.
Dance
Dance the night away.
(Ooo-wee) My blue jean baby,
She's the queen of them all.
She's the only one who makes me wanna rock and roll.
Don't wanna say good night
Dancing on a Saturday night.
Well the roller coaster...
(Ooo-wee...)
I wanna hold her tight,
Dancing on a Saturday night.
I'm gonna hold her tight
Dancing on a Saturday night.
(Ooo, watch her dancing
watch her dancing)
I wanna hold her tight
Dancing on a Saturday night
(Watch her dancing
oh, watch her dancing)
Blue jean baby (watch her dancing)
Blue jean baby (watch her dancing)
Dance dance dance (watch her dancing)
Dance dance dance (watch her dancing)
Blue jean baby (watch her dancing)
Barry Blue's song "On A Saturday Night" is a fun and upbeat track that describes a couple's night out on a Saturday. The lyrics begin by addressing a girl and asking her to get her dancing shoes and her gold satin jacket with the silvery blues, suggesting that they are going out to dance. The focus of the song, then, is on the couple's enthusiastic dancing, which appears to be the only thing that they both understand and enjoy equally. Despite the potential for stress and uncertainty, the song suggests that everything will be alright if they can just dance on a Saturday night.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that the only music that the couple wants to hear is the kind that comes from the jukebox, which is described as playing like a one-man band. They are willing to dance the night away, and they will make the most of the roller coaster ride that is life. The last verse suggests that the couple has developed a close bond and that the singer feels empowered by holding his blue jean baby tight while they dance together on a Saturday night. The repetition of the phrase "watch her dancing" suggests that the singer finds his partner's moves to be mesmerizing and captivating.
Overall, "On A Saturday in" is a fun and catchy song that celebrates the joy and freedom that can be found on a night out with someone you love. Through its lively, upbeat tune and its lively celebration of dancing, the song lifts the listener's spirits and invites them to share in the energy and vitality of the couple's Saturday night.
Fact 1: "On A Saturday Night" was written by Barry Blue and Lynsey de Paul and was released in 1973.
Fact 2: The song was a hit in the UK, where it reached #2 on the charts.
Fact 3: Barry Blue originally recorded a demo of the song with Lynsey de Paul, but it was ultimately recorded by him alone.
Fact 4: The song was covered by a number of artists in the years after its release, including David Essex and Showaddywaddy.
Fact 5: Blue also produced and wrote a number of other hits for other artists, including Brotherhood of Man's "Save Your Kisses For Me."
Fact 6: Blue's work helped spearheaded a theatrical revolution in the UK in the 1970s by introducing pop music into musical theater.
Fact 7: Blue's real name is Barry Green and was born in London in 1950.
Fact 8: The song was used in a popular ad campaign for Shake 'n Vac, a carpet cleaning product in the UK in the 1980s.
Fact 9: In 2015, the song was used in the movie Cobain: Montage of Heck.
Fact 10: The chords for "On A Saturday Night" are Am, G, F, and E.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey little girl, get your dancing shoes.
The singer is addressing a girl and instructing her to wear her shoes for dancing.
Your gold sation jacket, and the silvery blues.
The singer also instructs her to wear some specific clothing items.
And it'll be alright
The singer is reassuring the girl that everything will be okay.
Dancing on a Saturday night.
The singer is emphasizing the importance of dancing on a Saturday night.
Well, the jukebox a-playing like a one man band.
The singer is describing the music that's playing on the jukebox.
It's the only kind of music, girl, we both understand.
The singer and the girl share a mutual love for the type of music playing on the jukebox.
We're gonna be alright
The singer assures the girl again that everything will be fine.
Dancing on a Saturday night.
The singer reiterates the importance of dancing on a Saturday night.
Well the roller coaster
The singer is introducing a metaphor for the emotions and experiences of dancing all night long.
Gotta make the most and dance.
The singer is urging the girl to have fun and take advantage of the opportunity to dance.
Dance
The singer repeats the word 'dance' as a way to emphasize its importance.
Dance the night away.
The singer encourages the girl to dance throughout the entire night.
Helter skelter maybe I can help her dance.
The singer may suggest that he could assist the girl in her dancing.
My blue jean baby,
The singer uses a personal and affectionate way to describe the girl.
She's the queen of them all.
The singer describes the girl as the best at dancing.
She's the only one who makes me wanna rock and roll.
The singer admits that the girl is the only one who can make him feel that way.
Don't wanna say good night
The singer does not want the night to end.
Dancing on a Saturday night.
The singer repeats the importance of dancing on a Saturday night.
I wanna hold her tight,
The singer expresses the desire to hold the girl in a loving way.
Dancing on a Saturday night.
Once again, the singer repeats the importance of dancing on a Saturday night.
(Ooo, watch her dancing
watch her dancing)
The singer adds an Ooo sound and repeats how amazing it is watching the girl dance.
I'm gonna hold her tight
Dancing on a Saturday night.
The singer concludes with the desire to hold the girl tightly while they dance on a Saturday night.
(Watch her dancing
oh, watch her dancing)
The singer emphasizes the wonder of watching the girl dance again.
Blue jean baby (watch her dancing)
The singer repeats his affectionate description of the girl and mentions watching her dance again.
Blue jean baby (watch her dancing)
The singer repeats Blue jean baby and emphasizes watching her dance again.
Dance dance dance (watch her dancing)
The singer repeats the word 'dance' three times while emphasizing watching the girl dance again.
Dance dance dance (watch her dancing)
The singer repeats 'dance' three times and emphasizes watching the girl dance again.
Blue jean baby (watch her dancing)
The song ends as the singer repeats Blue jean baby and inviting the listener to watch her dance again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY GREEN, LYNSEY DE PAUL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Shell6424
Always loved this awesome song!!! Just can’t help foot tapping along to the chorus. Good to see this video!!!
@renatodeguzman-xr5sb
😅
@ozzydoop1473
Love this tune : so catchy
@helenlogan6481
I remember my dad bringing this single home from the music shop. Happy memories
@lyncarter9424
Love this ❤
@88TOPSYTURVY
Love it
@ianreader611
Excellent 70s🕺 pop tune !
@carolh1988
Brilliant memories
@munners123
One of my faves growing up in Wolverhampton during the 70’s
@paulaldridge4389
My wedding song,brilliant.