Oliver Cheatham (February 24, 1948 – November 29, 2013) was an American sin… Read Full Bio ↴Oliver Cheatham (February 24, 1948 – November 29, 2013) was an American singer who is best remembered for his 1983 hit "Get Down Saturday Night". Cheatham was born in Detroit, Michigan. He was encouraged to sing by his mother, and joined several local groups including The Young Sirs, Mad Dog And The Pups and Gaslight before releasing a single, "Hard Times" on the Tier record label. He then joined another group, the Sins of Satan, the group later being renamed as Roundtrip. They finally took his name and recorded two albums as Oliver.
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.
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.
S.O.S.
Oliver Cheatham Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Oliver Cheatham:
get down Get down, it's saturday night Saturday night, saturday nigh…
Get Down Sat Get down, it's saturday night Saturday night, saturday nig…
Get down saturday nigh Get down, it's saturday night Saturday night, saturday nigh…
Get Down Saturday Night (Club Version) [Remastered] Get down, it's Saturday night Saturday night, Saturday night…
Get Down Saturday Night (Radio Edit) Get down, it's saturday night. saturday night, saturday nigh…
Get Down Saturday Night (Radio Version - Remastered) Get down, it's Saturday night Saturday night, Saturday night…
Make Luv I like to party Everybody does Make luv and listen to the…
Mindbuster Coming home and everywhere Crime and drugs in the streets No…
On Broadway They say the neon lights are bright On Broadway They say…
Saturday Get down, it's saturday night Saturday night, saturday nigh…
Somebody Else's Guy I can't get off my high horse and I can't…
Through It All You are forever in my life You see me through the…
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@Mikesierrabravo
This is the best song from Chatham!!! Thank GOD for gave us the 80's!!!!
@rjjcms1
It didn't realise it came from Kent.
@mrmace5120
This was a massive tune on holiday in Lloret in 1986
@rudieloraine
I agree, Saturday Night is the night that most of us really enjoy, he made it so special and meaningful.
@knightflightvideo
What a great song. Brings back good memories of the 80's. RIP Oliver...your music is timeless.
@geraldobarbosa461
"Rest In Peace" Oliver.. Thank you....Great postagem!
@wissamatchi6833
Greatest hit funky groove RIP Oliver cheatam
@Dont_stay_long_k077
Those 80s Bass riffs were excellent!
@Martin280967
1986! Nice summer, nice music and very nice memories. Greetings from Amsterdam!
@katinka5468
Been away for such a long time....i love this song. Er verkörpert mein Lebensgefühl in den Achtzigern...