George McCrae (born October 19, 1944) is a Soul and Disco singer. McCrae wa… Read Full Bio ↴George McCrae (born October 19, 1944) is a Soul and Disco singer. McCrae was born in West Palm Beach, Florida. He formed his own singing group, the Jivin' Jets, before joining the United States Navy in 1963. Four years later, he reformed the group, with his wife Gwen joining the line-up, but soon afterwards they decided to work as a duo, recording for Henry Stone's Alston record label. Gwen then won a solo contract, with George acting as her manager as well as doing some singing on sessions and in clubs.
He was about to return to college to study law enforcement, when Richard Finch and Harry Wayne Casey of KC and the Sunshine Band invited him to sing the lyrics for a song that they had recorded for the band, but could not reach the high notes that were required for the song. In fact the original intention was that Gwen, his wife, should record it, but she was late for the session and George recorded alone. It suited his high-pitched voice to the extent that the song, "Rock Your Baby", became one of the first hits of the disco era in 1974, selling an estimated eleven million copies worldwide, topping the charts in the U.S., UK, and eighty other countries.
The song was so successful that Rolling Stone magazine voted it the #1 song of the year in 1974. McCrae received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male R&B Vocalist the following year. Two further single releases, "I Can't Leave You Alone" (U.S. R&B #10 and U.S. Pop #50) and "It's Been So Long" also reached the UK Singles Chart Top 10, but he had much less success with follow-ups in the US although his 1975 single "I Get Lifted" reached the #8 on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart and #37 on the Billboard Hot 100. He continued to record with, and manage, his wife until their divorce in 1976. McCrae's fortunes slipped as the decade progressed. McCrae continued to record and tour through the 1980s in his own right, particularly in Europe, where he remained popular.
The indie rock band Yo La Tengo covered the song "You Can Have It All" on their 2000 album, And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out.
He was about to return to college to study law enforcement, when Richard Finch and Harry Wayne Casey of KC and the Sunshine Band invited him to sing the lyrics for a song that they had recorded for the band, but could not reach the high notes that were required for the song. In fact the original intention was that Gwen, his wife, should record it, but she was late for the session and George recorded alone. It suited his high-pitched voice to the extent that the song, "Rock Your Baby", became one of the first hits of the disco era in 1974, selling an estimated eleven million copies worldwide, topping the charts in the U.S., UK, and eighty other countries.
The song was so successful that Rolling Stone magazine voted it the #1 song of the year in 1974. McCrae received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male R&B Vocalist the following year. Two further single releases, "I Can't Leave You Alone" (U.S. R&B #10 and U.S. Pop #50) and "It's Been So Long" also reached the UK Singles Chart Top 10, but he had much less success with follow-ups in the US although his 1975 single "I Get Lifted" reached the #8 on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart and #37 on the Billboard Hot 100. He continued to record with, and manage, his wife until their divorce in 1976. McCrae's fortunes slipped as the decade progressed. McCrae continued to record and tour through the 1980s in his own right, particularly in Europe, where he remained popular.
The indie rock band Yo La Tengo covered the song "You Can Have It All" on their 2000 album, And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out.
Dancin' On A Saturday Night
George McCrae Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Dancin' On A Saturday Night' by these artists:
Barry Blue Hey, little girl get your dancin' shoes Your gold satin jack…
Blue Barry Hey little girl get your dancing shoes. Your gold sation jac…
We have lyrics for these tracks by George McCrae:
Baby Baby Sweet Baby Woman, take me in your arms Rock your baby Woman, take me…
I Ain't Lyin' I ain't lyin'. I ain't lyin'. No, no, no, I ain't lyin'. Whe…
I Can't Leave You Alone Baby it happens when you''re close to me My heart starts bea…
I Can't Leave You Alone (I Keep Holdin' On) Baby It happens when you're close to me My heart starts beat…
I Get Lifted Brothers and sisters sing a happy song Brothers and siste…
It's Been so Long It's been so long since I've seen you come over…
Its Been So Long It's been so long since I've seen you come over,…
Knockin‘ On Heavens Door Uhh Uhh Mama take this badge for my Y can't used it…
Rock in your baby Sexy mama Woman, take me in your arms Rock your baby Wo…
Rock Your Baby Woman, take me in your arms Rock your baby Woman, take me…
Rock Your Baby - Sexy mama Woman, take me in your arms Rock your baby Woman,…
Sing a Happy Song Brothers and sisters sing a happy song Brothers and sisters…
You Can Have It All If you want, want my love Take it baby If you want,…
You Don't Know It's been so long since I've seen you come over,…
You Treat Me Good I ain't lyin'. I ain't lyin'. No, no, no, I ain't lyin'. …
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Glenn Hoddle
Released 50 years ago and reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
Hearing this again makes me wanna go roller skating !
Steve Luberda
This song was always on at the roller rinks back in the day. Great times.
MistyLiffey
Second night out in a long time can't believe I still get excited for Saturday nights love this
bradley Dalgairns
My favourite song from the legend 70"s Barry blue Fabulous song love love it
Christine Vicker
Still listening haven't heard in awhile❤❤❤❤😮
Yc Tang
I really like to sing this song & dance on a Saturday night, timeless dancing song !
Joyce Wilson
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Lynne Nish
Loved this
Donal Casey
Fab song written by Lynsey de Paul and that Greek vibe was class 👍
Angela Jane m
This was a damn good song!!!!