After collaborating on Cerrone's debut album Love In C Minor (1976), Costandinos assembled Love and Kisses in early 1977, and shortly after the group released their first album, which contained just two songs - and so was also classed as a double A-side single. These were "Accidental Lover" and "I Found Love (Now That I Have Found You)", which combined orchestral sounds, classical influences and a disco arrangement. The single charted at #1 for three weeks on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.
The following year saw the release of their second album entitled How Much, How Much I Love You, (title track covered side one, "Beauty and the Beast" completed side two) utilizing the same basic formula. Both songs became top five disco hits. This was followed closely by the group's biggest hit, "Thank God It's Friday", the theme song from the film of the same name. It peaked at #23 R&B, #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 for six weeks on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. The soundtrack, which featured Donna Summer's "Last Dance" and the Commodores "Too Hot Ta Trot", was nominated for several Grammy Awards.
Their third and final album, You Must Be Love was released in 1979, but met with less success. Shortly thereafter the group disassembled.
thank god its friday
Love And Kisses Lyrics
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(Thank God it's) Friday
Friday
(Thank God it's) Friday, Friday, Friday, Friday
Hey,
Put a smile on your face,
Things are coming your way,
(It's the right time and place).
I saw you baby,
For the very first time,
Couldn't take my eyes off you,
Girl you just had to be mine.
You're the key I'm dreamin' of,
For it just had to be you,
Girl I know this time
I'll make all my dreams come true.
Hey,
See the stars in his eyes,
And that music in you,
Tells you how you can find
(Your way to paradise)
Friday
(Thank God it's) Friday
Friday
(Thank God it's) Friday, Friday, Friday, Friday
Hey,
Put a smile on your face,
Things are coming your way,
Out there somewhere tonight
(It's the right time and place)
Hey,
See the stars in his eyes,
Tells you how you can find love
The song "Thank God It's Friday" by Love and Kisses is an upbeat disco track that celebrates the joys of Friday and the possibilities that the weekend brings. The lyrics encourage listeners to put a smile on their face and look forward to good things that are coming their way. The song also touches on themes of love and romance, with the singer describing how they first saw their love interest and how they hope to make their dreams come true.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Thank God it's Friday" four times, emphasizing the excitement and anticipation that many people feel as the workweek comes to a close. The verses use imagery of starry eyes and music to create a sense of magic and possibility, suggesting that anything can happen on a Friday night.
The song's upbeat tempo and disco influences reflect the popularity of disco music in the late 1970s, when the song was released. It was also featured in the cult classic film "Thank God It's Friday" which was centered on the disco scene of the 1970s.
Line by Line Meaning
Friday
The end of the workweek and beginning of the weekend
(Thank God it's) Friday
Expressing relief and gratitude for the arrival of Friday
Friday
Repeat of line 1
(Thank God it's) Friday, Friday, Friday, Friday
Emphasizing the excitement and joy of Friday's arrival
Hey,
Addressing someone and getting their attention
Put a smile on your face,
Encouraging the person to be happy and positive
Things are coming your way,
Promising good things are going to happen
Out there somewhere tonight,
Implying that something good is waiting to be found
(It's the right time and place).
Assuring that the timing and location are perfect for something great to happen
I saw you baby,
Referring to seeing someone for the first time
For the very first time,
Emphasizing the novelty and significance of the first meeting
Couldn't take my eyes off you,
Expressing strong attraction and captivation with the person
Girl you just had to be mine.
Declaring that the person is wanted as a romantic partner
You're the key I'm dreamin' of,
Suggesting that the person is the missing piece to fulfill a dream or desire
For it just had to be you,
Implying that the person is uniquely suited for the role
Girl I know this time
Confidently expressing a belief
I'll make all my dreams come true.
Declaring the intention to achieve a goal with the person's help
See the stars in his eyes,
Noticing a sense of wonder or excitement in someone's gaze
And that music in you,
Recognizing a quality or talent in someone
Tells you how you can find
Implying that the person's talent can lead them to success in their passion
(Your way to paradise).
Suggesting that pursuing one's passion can lead to happiness and fulfillment
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LYRICS:
Friday
(Thank God it's) Friday
Friday
(Thank God it's) Friday, Friday, Friday, Friday...
Hey,
Put a smile on your face,
Things are coming your way,
Out there somewhere tonight,
(It's the right time and place).
I saw you baby,
For the very first time,
Couldn't take my eyes off you,
Girl you just had to be mine.
You're the key I'm dreamin' of,
For it just had to be you,
Girl I know this time
I'll make all my dreams come true.
Hey,
See the stars in his eyes,
And that music in you,
Tells you how you can find
(Your way to paradise)
Friday
(Thank God it's) Friday
Friday
(Thank God it's) Friday, Friday, Friday, Friday...
Hey,
Put a smile on your face,
Things are coming your way,
Out there somewhere tonight
(It's the right time and place)
Hey,
See the stars in his eyes,
Tells you how you can find love...
poggimusic
awesome ! great arrangement and the voices are very cool
❤️Best Friendship Is A Rare Gem❤️
Perfect meaning! TGIF!! I work all week, so Friday is special. I need this tune on my iPhone. Thanks for sharing!
I STAN Kim Jong-Un but Can't STAND Trump
I want this whole damn soundtrack on Spotify!
Astrophotography UK
I've got this album on Vinyl and still get it out for a play every now and then. I always used to play this track every Friday night as I was getting ready to go out and boogie the night away at the local discotheques.... Ah the memories ;-)
Sandi Armenta
I saw the movie and I really love listening to this song
Abel Gomez
Great tune solid gold disco
Marquis Williams
Alec Constindinos was a disco beast..... The strings, the funk, and R&B at the same time....I wonder how many artists sample his music.
supertrouper
This is a great disco song. The man who says the phrase, "thank god it's Friday" sounds like Don Cornelius.
nowatout
Yep...lol
Ruben Delgadillo
Casablanca Records released the best disco hits in the 70's!