In the late 1960s he led a blues-rock trio called Love Sculpture, who scored a quasi-novelty hit by reworking Khachaturian's classical piece "Sabre Dance" as a speed-crazed rock number. "Sabre Dance" became a hit after garnering the enthusiastic attention of British DJ John Peel.
After Love Sculpture split, Edmunds had a number one single with "I Hear You Knocking", a Smiley Lewis cover. His only acting role followed, as a band member in the David Essex movie Stardust (1974 movie). After learning the trade of producer, culminating in a couple of singles in the style of Phil Spector, "Baby I Love You" and "Born To Be With You", he became linked with the pub rock movement of the early 1970s, producing Brinsley Schwarz, Ducks Deluxe, and also The Flamin' Groovies, using a stripped down, grittier sound.
His own solo LP from that era, Subtle As A Flying Mallet, was similar in style. In 1977, the Brinsley Schwarz connection brought about a collaboration with Nick Lowe under the name Rockpile, with Billy Bremner and Terry Williams. For contractual reasons they could not record as Rockpile until 1980, but contemporary solo LPs (such as Nick Lowe's Labour of Lust and Edmunds' own Repeat When Necessary) were in fact group recordings. Dave Edmunds had more hits during this time, including Elvis Costello's "Girls Talk", Nick Lowe's "I Knew The Bride", Hank DeVito's "Queen of Hearts" ), Graham Parker's "Crawling From The Wreckage", and Melvin Endsley's "Singing The Blues" (originally a hit for Guy Mitchell).
Unexpectedly, after Rockpile relased their first LP under their own name (1980's Seconds Of Pleasure), the band split, generally attributed to tensions between Edmunds and Lowe. Edmunds spent the 1980s collaborating with and producing an assortment of artists, from Paul McCartney to King Kurt, and from The Stray Cats to Status Quo. He recorded the soundtrack for Porky's Revenge, supplying the main theme, "High School Nights", and was the musical director for a television special starring Carl Perkins, with assorted guests including George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Rosanne Cash.
On his 1983 and 1984 releases, Information and Riff Raff, Edmunds collaborated on two songs with Jeff Lynne, the lead musician of Electric Light Orchestra. He recorded less frequently after the mid 1980s.
Edmunds now lives in Wales in semi-retirement, touring Scandinavia infrequently, after surviving a quadruple bypass several years ago.
Almost Saturday Night
Dave Edmunds Lyrics
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And I know that motor wagon gettin' ready to fly
’Cause it’s almost Saturday night
Bye-bye tomorrow judges gone to the rodeo
And you know some good old boy's gettin' ready to ride
’Cause it’s almost Saturday night
Let the music have its way
Let it steal my heart away
And you know I’m goin’
Outside they're ringin'
The night train is bringin’ me home
When you hear that locomotion get ready to ride
’Cause it’s almost Saturday night
Gonna push all the clouds away
Let the music have its way
Let it steal my heart away
'Cause you know I’m goin'
Outside they're ringin'
The night train is bringin’ me home
When you hear that locomotion get ready to ride
’Cause it’s almost Saturday night
(Outside my window, outside)
It's almost Saturday night!
(Outside the ringin', outside)
'Cause it's almost Saturday night
(Outside my window, outside)
Yeah, it's almost Saturday night
Dave Edmunds' "Almost Saturday Night" is a classic rock and roll ode to the upcoming weekend. The song starts with the singer hearing the radio and the sound of a car engine revving up, signaling that the weekend is almost here. He knows people are getting ready for a fun time, as evidenced by the fact that the judges are off to a rodeo and some good old boys are preparing to ride. The singer is excited to push all the clouds away with music and to let it take control of his heart. He's determined to make the most of the weekend and is looking forward to it already.
As the night wears on, the singer hears the night train outside his window, bringing him home. He once again reminds listeners to get ready to ride when they hear the locomotion, as the weekend is almost here. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, with the singer excitedly proclaiming that it's almost Saturday night.
Line by Line Meaning
Outside my window, I can hear the radio
I hear music playing outside my window
And I know that motor wagon gettin’ ready to fly
I hear a car engine revving up and getting ready to go fast
’Cause it’s almost Saturday night
It's the night before Saturday, so people are getting ready to have fun
Bye-bye tomorrow judges gone to the rodeo
Tomorrow there will be no work, the judges are gone to watch the rodeo
And you know some good old boy's gettin’ ready to ride
Some guy is preparing to ride a bull at the rodeo
Gonna push all the clouds away
I'm going to ignore any problems and just enjoy myself
Let the music have its way
I'm going to let the music control my mood and get lost in it
Let it steal my heart away
I want the music to capture my emotions completely
And you know I’m goin’
I'm excited and ready to join the festivities
Outside they’re ringin'
There's a commotion happening outside
The night train is bringin’ me home
I'm on a train, heading home at night
When you hear that locomotion get ready to ride
When you hear the train approaching, get ready to have fun
’Cause it’s almost Saturday night
It's the night before Saturday, when people party and have fun
It's almost Saturday night!
The exciting night is almost here
’Cause it's almost Saturday night
It's the night before Saturday, and people are gearing up for fun
Yeah, it's almost Saturday night
It's almost time for the weekend festivities
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FOGERTY
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Big Guy’s 45’s
Peaked as high as No. 54 on the USA Billboard Hot 100 Charts in 1981. A really fine tune.
Wombat Willy
Best version of this!
birdiehop
Agreed!
Keith Sanderson
Dave Edmonds is so great me and my girlfriend danced the first time we listened John Fogerty was the original writer of this song but Dave Edmonds did a great cover of course both artists are great songwriters.
Luis Spacecowboy Petrillo
I didn't listen this song since 1982. Has been 40 years!! I'm very happy!!
Mistertbones
Love Dave's version, and I also love John's original version.
Grant Wood
Long live Dave Edmund's!
David Hubach
Dave Edmunds is THE BEST!
mws755
No that would be John
sean curran
@mws755 On this one, yes. Fogerty.