Cheatham then signed for MCA Records as a solo singer. He worked with Al Hudson of the band One Way on his first album, The Boss. His first chart success came in 1983 with "Get Down Saturday Night", co-written by Cheatham and One Way's Kevin McCord, which reached no.37 on the Billboard R&B chart, and also reached no.38 on the UK singles chart. The album, Saturday Night, produced by Al Perkins, was released the same year. In 1986, he moved to the Critique label, and had further success in the US with the singles "S.O.S." (R&B chart no.35), and "Celebrate (Our Love)". Other Cheatham singles included "Mama Said," "Put a Little Love in Your Heart," "Things to Make U Happy," and "Wish on a Star." After moving to the New York-based Warlock label, he recorded "Turn Out the Lights" and "Mindbuster" with Jocelyn Brown. He spent much of the 1990s working as a backing singer with artists including Leo Sayer, and released his final album, Stand for Love, in 2002.
He returned to the charts in 2003, when he was featured in Room 5's UK #1 single, "Make Luv", which sampled "Get Down Saturday Night", though Cheatham re-recorded his vocal parts for later releases. The track was featured on a commercial for Lynx deodorant on British TV. Its success in the UK led Cheatham to relocate to Surrey, England, and he recorded in London for the Native Soul record label.
Elements of "Get Down Saturday Night" were also used in Michael Gray's 2004 hit, "The Weekend", and the track was sampled for Daft Punk's song "Voyager." It also featured in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
Cheatham died on November 29, 2013, at the age of 65, following a heart attack in his sleep.
Get Down Sat
Oliver Cheatham Lyrics
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Saturday night, saturday night
Get down, it's saturday night
Saturday night, saturday night
Saturday morning,
Friday's at an end
Housework is calling,
Kids are out of school,
Trying to find a friend
Everybody's busy,
Can't wait for the night to begin
You work all week long,
You work your fingers to the bone
Friday's at an end,
I can't wait for saturday to begin!
Get down it's Saturday night, it's Saturday night, Saturday night
Gonna be alright, Saturday night
Make love until the morning come
(Get down it's Saturday night)
Gonna have myself some fun fun fun fun
(It's gonna be alright, Saturday night)
Make love until the morning come
I like to party, yes I do
Everybody does
You can't wait for the weekend no no
See what you get into
But you've got to get down down down down
Even if you stay at home (oh lord)
Make love and listen to the music
You've got to let yourself go go go go go
You work all week long,
You work your fingers to the bone
Friday's at an end, yeah
I can't wait for saturday to begin!
(Get down it's Saturday night)
Gonna have myself some fun fun fun fun
(Gonna be alright, Saturday night)
Make love until the morning come
(Get down it's Saturday night)
Gonna have myself some fun fun fun fun
(Gonna be alright, Saturday night)
Make love until the morning come
In New York, in Detroit
London, Chicago and LA
Atlanta, Florida, down to LA
I can't wait for Saturday to begin
I can't wait for Saturday to begin
I can't wait for Saturday to begin
I can't wait for Saturday to begin
Saturday!
You work all week long,
You work your fingers to the bone
Friday's at an end, yeah
I can't wait for Saturday to begin!
Get down it's Saturday night, it's Saturday night, Saturday night
Gonna be alright, Saturday night
Me, my baby (till morning come)
(Get down it's Saturday night)
Gonna have myself some fun fun fun fun
(It's gonna be alright, Saturday night)
Make love until the morning come
Get down it's Saturday night, it's Saturday night, Saturday night
Some like the dance
Some like to make romance
Some like to think, some like to drink
Some is on the blink
Get down it's Saturday night, it's Saturday night, Saturday night
Gonna be alright, Saturday night
Till morning come
Get down it's Saturday night, it's Saturday night, Saturday night
Gonna be alright, Saturday night
Get down it's Saturday night, it's Saturday night, Saturday night
Gonna be alright, Saturday night
Till morning come
Get down it's Saturday night, it's Saturday night, Saturday night
Gonna be alright, Saturday night
Get down it's Saturday night, it's Saturday night, Saturday night
Gonna be alright, Saturday night
Make love until the morning come
Get down it's Saturday night, it's Saturday night, Saturday night
Gonna be alright, Saturday night
Get down it's Saturday night, it's Saturday night, Saturday night
Gonna be alright, Saturday night
Till morning come
The song "Get Down Saturday Night" by Oliver Cheatham celebrates the joy and excitement of Saturday night, the start of the weekend. The song begins by acknowledging the responsibilities and duties of everyday life, such as housework and school, but highlights the anticipation and eagerness of people to start their weekend activities. The central message of the song is to let loose and enjoy oneself during the weekend, with lyrics encouraging partying, making love, and listening to music. The song also suggests that people in various cities, including New York, Detroit, London, Chicago, LA, Atlanta, and Florida, are all united in their love for Saturday and its promise of fun and excitement.
One interpretation of the song is that it is a reflection of the disco movement of the late 70s and early 80s, which emphasized dancing and having fun as a way to escape the stresses of everyday life. The song's catchy beat, upbeat melody, and easily memorable lyrics all contribute to its popularity as a classic disco hit. The song also incorporates funk and soul elements with its use of brass and percussion instruments, contributing to the song's lasting appeal and popularity.
Line by Line Meaning
Get down, it's saturday night
Saturday night is here, time to have fun
Saturday morning,
The weekend has started
Friday's at an end
The work week is over
Housework is calling,
Need to start cleaning
But where to begin
Not sure where to start
Kids are out of school,
The children are free from school
Trying to find a friend
Looking for someone to hang out with
Everybody's busy,
Everyone is occupied with tasks
Can't wait for the night to begin
Excited for the night and the partying to start
You work all week long,
Toiling for the entire work week
You work your fingers to the bone
Working very hard
I can't wait for saturday to begin!
Excited for the weekend
...make love until the morning come
Intending to have romantic time all night long
You've got to get down down down down
Must have fun, even if staying at home
Make love and listen to the music
Enjoying music and intimacy
In New York, in Detroit...
Listing cities to show its universal appeal
Some like the dance
Some people enjoy dancing
Some like to make romance
Others like intimacy
Get down it's Saturday night
Emphasizing that it's a fun night
...till morning come
Going to party all night long
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEVIN DUANE MCCORD, OLIVER CHEATHAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I thought Make Luv was a Jamiroquai song before I found this 😂
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