Founde… Read Full Bio ↴The Frank and Walters are a pop/rock band from Cork, Ireland.
Founded in 1990 the group (named in honour of two eccentric Cork characters) are Paul Linehan (vocalist/bassist), his brother Niall Linehan (guitar) (replaced by Kevin Pedreschi in 2004) and Ashley Keating (drums).
Signing to the Setanta label in 1991, the group debuted with album EP1, and the lead track "Fashion Crisis Hits New York" became an indie hit. The follow-up album EP.2 was quickly forthcoming.
Shortly after signing to the Go! Discs label, The Franks partnered with producer Edwyn Collins to record the Happy Busman EP. Success in the UK was not far away, and following a tour in support of Carter USM, an Ian Broudie remix of the LP track After All reached the top twenty in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 11.
After a long sabbatical, the group returned with Grand Parade (with contributions from Gus Dudgeon), and the Indian Ocean EP in 1997. This was followed with Beauty Becomes More Than Life in 1998 and Glass in 2000. Setanta released a well received "Best of" in 2002.
In 2004 Niall Linehan left the band and was replaced by a friend of the band, Kevin Pedreschi. The band signed a new deal with FIFA Records in Ireland, and released a B-sides triple album, Souvenirs, in October 2005.
The band released a new album, Renewed Interest In Happiness, on October 27th 2006 possibly their most complete work to date.
Saturday Night
The Frank and Walters Lyrics
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'Cause that's the night that my sweetie and I
Used to dance cheek to cheek
I don't mind Sunday night at all
'Cause that's the night friends come to call
And Monday to Friday go fast
And another week is past
I sing the song that I sang for the memories I usually seek
Until I hear you at the door
Until you're in my arms once more
Saturday night is the loneliest night of the week
Saturday night is the loneliest night of the week
I sing the song that I sang for the memories I usually seek
Until I hear you at the door
Until you're in my arms once more
Saturday night is the loneliest night of the week
Until I hear you at the door
Until you're in my arms once more
Saturday night is the loneliest night of the week
The song "Saturday Night" by The Frank and Walters paints a picture of a lonely Saturday evening. The lyrics express how Saturday night can be the loneliest night of the week when one finds themselves without their loved one to dance with. The singer reminisces about dancing cheek to cheek with their sweetie and how they miss them, making it a bittersweet song. They sing a song for the memories they usually seek, comforting themselves in the absence of their loved one. However, when they hear their loved one knocking at the door and are reunited, their loneliness subsides, and they can dance again cheek to cheek, making the sense of loneliness dissipate.
The song conveys the power of music and memories to ease loneliness, even if it's only temporary. The tune captures the essence of heartbreak and loneliness, and the melodies evoke feelings of longing and yearning. Saturdays are traditionally a day of fun with friends and loved ones, but that's not always the case, and this song portrays that perfectly. It's a reminder that, even on the loneliest nights, there's always hope, and love can transcend the distance of time and space.
Line by Line Meaning
Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week
Saturday night reminds me that I'm alone without my sweetie, who I used to dance with cheek to cheek
I don't mind Sunday night at all
Sunday night is fine because my friends come to visit and keep me company
Cause that's the night friends come to call
Sunday night is when my friends come to visit and spend time with me
And Monday to Friday go fast
The weekdays fly by quickly
And another week is past
Before I know it, another week has gone by
I sing the song that I sang for the memories I usually seek
I find myself singing a song that reminds me of the memories I miss
Until I hear you at the door
Until I hear your arrival at my door, I feel incomplete
Until you're in my arms once more
When I'm holding you, I feel complete and happy again
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Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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