The group released their self-titled first album in 1994 on Okeh/Epic, a subsidiary of Sony Music. On the strength of the single "Cold Beverage", in part due to MTV rotation, the album nearly went gold. After which, trying to capitalize on the success of the album, the group toured heavily, eventually landing a spot on the H.O.R.D.E. tour.
In 1995 they released their follow up album Coast to Coast Motel. Though it did not sell as well as the first album, it is generally considered among critics as the stronger of the two albums.
On tour following the release of the second album the group nearly broke up, due to bickering about finances. Deciding on a hiatus the three members went their separate ways, working on various side projects.
By October 1997 the group had reconciled their differences and released their third album, Yeah, It's That Easy, which along with their own work, showcased their collaboration with several other bands and musicians, including All Fellas Band, Philly Cartel, King's Court, and Dr. John. This soul-influenced album was more similar to their debut album than their previous release.
Soon after G. Love & Special Sauce set out on another world tour, returning to Philadelphia in 1999 for the release of their fourth album, Philadelphonic. Philadelphonic was followed up with Electric Mile in 2001, an album that shows the wide-ranging influences of the group, incorporating hip-hop, funk, psychedlia, blues, and soul in equal and ambitious measure. Ever the road band, the release of "Electric Mile" was followed by extensive touring.
By 2004 and The Hustle, G. Love (with the help of his bandmates and others) went solo and had eased up a little on the kitchen sink approach, offering instead a cohesive, dry groove reminiscent of his earliest efforts. Hustle was also the first G. Love release under Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records banner; the two had been pals at least since Philadelphonic, which Johnson had been a guest on.
Special Sauce did a series of shows in 2004 with Jack Johnson and fellow Brushfire artist Donavon Frankenreiter, and the trio also found time to issue a brief live EP, titled Some Live Songs.
In the summer 2005, the band was featured (along with the less well known Philly local Chuck Treece of 80's skate-rock band McRad) in an advertisement for the launch of Coca-Cola Zero, featuring the groups own unique version of the noted Coca-Cola advertising song I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing.
G. Love's 2nd electrical solo release Lemonade also included Special Sauce on some tracks. Jack Johnson, Tristan Prettyman, Ben Harper, Jasper, and Blackalicious also contrbuted.
G. Love still continues to tour with the Special Sauce in the meantime.
Friday Night
G. Love & Special Sauce Lyrics
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I was laughing with some friends
I saw you turn your head
I was checking you instead
I asked you if you would like to dance
I really wasn't trying to get into your pants
Not to say that you're not a beautiful young lady
But I drive a chevy nova
Soon enough though
We were allured
Bumping and grinding out on the dance floor
With the system so loud
The vibrations so pulsing
You whispered in my ear
But I couldn't hear nothing
Steered me over in the corner
And kissed me on the neck
That's when I decided ok what the heck
I put my hands on your hips
And I kissed you right back
You kissed me like a shark
That's sniffing on a snack
And then you said "my boyfriend never kissed me like that"
I said "boyfriend" you didn't say he was around
On this Friday Friday night
When I came and rocked your town
On this Friday night
When the feeling's alright
Rockin rock steady grooves
In the middle of the night
Everything is heated up
And nobody's standing still
With my arm around my girl
And a hundred dollar bill
The song was over
So we headed for a drink
And whatta you think
She gave another guy a wink
Who came over for a kiss
And asked the girl "who's this? "
She said "that's g. love you know g. and special sauce? "
Then he said "I'm getting louie kid you better get lost"
I asked the girl "who's louie? "
And she said "that's my man"
Women women I just can't understand
Then I says "I don't want to hear about girl problems
And if you got a problem babydoll I can solve them"
But I feel you're gonna get me in trouble
So c'mon let's leave this bar
And go out clubbing on the double
Girl's putting me in a trance
All because she wants to dance
And get down with the man
Who brought the sound
On this Friday Friday night
When I came and rocked your town
On this Friday night
When the feeling's alright
Rockin rock steady grooves
In the middle of the night
Everything is heated up
And nobody's standing still
I'm chilling with my girl
And a hundred dollar bill
I can just tell
A girl like you's a deadend
Pressing up against me
Talking about I got a boyfriend
Now here he comes looking for you
On the dance floor
While you're pusing on my knee
Talkin' 'bout I love you more
I'm new in town
Bout I'm no stranger to this
I'm not trying to exit
With a hit and run fix
I get my lvoing on the run
And I like having fun
But I don't sneak around
And I don't gotta gun
Now give me three steps
Like the boy lynyrd skynrd
There's more drama in this room
Than a soap so I figured
Maybe I'll get your digits
And maybe I will call
And maybe we'll slip
Into the backroom down the hall
Or maybe I'll get jacked up
By your angry boyfriend louie
'cause his eyes are getting redder
While his anger's busy stewing on the fire
The little trick in your brought out
On this Friday Friday night
When I came and rocked your town
On this Friday night
Everything is alright
Rock steady grooves
In the middle of the night
Everything is heated up
And nobody's standing still
I chillin' with my girl
And a hundred dollar bill
The lyrics to G. Love & Special Sauce's "Friday Night" tell the story of a night out on the town. The singer meets a woman at a bar and they dance together. Though at first, he does not seem particularly interested in pursuing anything more, things change when they kiss, and he puts his hands on her hips. Once they leave the bar, however, things become complicated when another man appears, claiming to be the woman's boyfriend. Throughout the song, the singer is torn between wanting to stay and wanting to leave before things get any more complicated.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you at the bar
I noticed you at the bar
I was laughing with some friends
I was enjoying myself with friends
I saw you turn your head
I observed you looking at me
I was checking you instead
I was also admiring you
I asked you if you would like to dance
I politely invited you to dance
I really wasn't trying to get into your pants
I did not have ulterior motives
Not to say that you're not a beautiful young lady
I think you're attractive
But I drive a chevy nova
I don't have a fancy car
And I thought you liked mercedes
I assumed you preferred luxury vehicles
Soon enough though We were allured
We were enticed by each other's company
Bumping and grinding out on the dance floor
We were dancing intimately
With the system so loud The vibrations so pulsing
The music was loud and the bass was strong
You whispered in my ear But I couldn't hear nothing
You said something to me softly but I couldn't hear you
Steered me over in the corner And kissed me on the neck
You led me to a more private area and kissed me
That's when I decided ok what the heck
I felt spontaneous and decided to go with the flow
I put my hands on your hips And I kissed you right back
I kissed you back and held onto your hips
You kissed me like a shark That's sniffing on a snack
You kissed me passionately like you really wanted me
And then you said "my boyfriend never kissed me like that"
You mentioned having a boyfriend but compared my kiss to his
I said "boyfriend" you didn't say he was around On this Friday Friday night When I came and rocked your town
I was surprised because you didn't mention that he was there
On this Friday night When the feeling's alright Rockin rock steady grooves In the middle of the night Everything is heated up And nobody's standing still With my arm around my girl And a hundred dollar bill
It was a Friday night and everyone was dancing to great music with excitement and energy. I was there with my girl and some extra cash.
The song was over So we headed for a drink And whatta you think She gave another guy a wink
The music ended so we went to get a drink, but you flirted with another guy
Who came over for a kiss And asked the girl "who's this? " She said "that's g. love you know g. and special sauce? " Then he said "I'm getting louie kid you better get lost"
The other guy came over and asked who I was. You introduced me and he felt threatened, telling me to leave.
I asked the girl "who's louie? " And she said "that's my man" Women women I just can't understand Then I says "I don't want to hear about girl problems And if you got a problem babydoll I can solve them"
I asked who Louie was and you said he's your boyfriend. I was frustrated with women's complicated relationships and offered to help with your problems.
But I feel you're gonna get me in trouble So c'mon let's leave this bar And go out clubbing on the double
I was worried that your boyfriend would start a fight, so I suggested we leave the bar and go to another club.
Girl's putting me in a trance All because she wants to dance And get down with the man Who brought the sound On this Friday Friday night When I came and rocked your town
You were captivating me with your dancing and we were having a great time. I was the one who brought the music to the town that night.
On this Friday night When the feeling's alright Rockin rock steady grooves In the middle of the night Everything is heated up And nobody's standing still I'm chilling with my girl And a hundred dollar bill
It was a hot Friday night and everyone was dancing with incredible passion. I was there with my girl and some extra cash.
I can just tell A girl like you's a deadend Pressing up against me Talking about I got a boyfriend Now here he comes looking for you On the dance floor While you're pusing on my knee Talkin' 'bout I love you more
I could sense that you were trouble, even as you were flirting with me and telling me about your boyfriend. He then confronted us on the dance floor while you were still being physical with me.
I'm new in town Bout I'm no stranger to this I'm not trying to exit With a hit and run fix I get my lvoing on the run And I like having fun But I don't sneak around And I don't gotta gun
I was new to this town but not to this kind of situation. I wasn't just looking for a one-night stand and I don't resort to violence.
Now give me three steps Like the boy lynyrd skynrd There's more drama in this room Than a soap so I figured Maybe I'll get your digits And maybe I will call And maybe we'll slip Into the backroom down the hall
I referenced a Lynyrd Skynyrd song and realized there was too much drama between you, me, and your boyfriend. I then asked for your phone number, hoping we could continue this conversation in private.
Or maybe I'll get jacked up By your angry boyfriend louie 'cause his eyes are getting redder While his anger's busy stewing on the fire The little trick in your brought out On this Friday Friday night When I came and rocked your town
On the other hand, your boyfriend could easily become violent and attack me. He was already showing signs of increased anger. I regret getting involved with you on such a tumultuous night.
On this Friday night Everything is alright Rock steady grooves In the middle of the night Everything is heated up And nobody's standing still I chillin' with my girl And a hundred dollar bill
Despite everything that happened, it was still a fun night of dancing and music. I was there with my girl and some extra cash.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GARRETT DUTTON, JAMES H PRESCOTT
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