

“Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)” rose to #7 in the U.K.

“Saturday Night’s Alright” was the lead single released from the record.Īs songwriter Bernie Taupin explained, the song is his “first attempt to write a rock and roll song that was totally English.” It describes his years growing up in England and hanging out at dance clubs where fights often broke out. Saturday songs – Songs About Days Of The Week: “Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)” by Elton JohnĮlton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” is regarded as one of the best rock albums of all time and includes four hit singles. “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” by Katy PerryĦ.This poppy diversion from The Cure’s usual fare earned them their second-biggest hit after “Lullaby.” “Friday I’m In Love” peaked at #6 in the U.K. People think we’re supposed to be leaders of some sort of ‘gloom movement.’ I could sit and write gloomy songs all day long, but I just don’t see the point,” he explained to Spin magazine. It’s so out of character-very optimistic and really out there in happy land. “ a dumb pop song, but it’s quite excellent actually, because it’s so absurd. Robert Smith and The Cure broke the mold with “Friday I’m In Love.” The band’s lead singer, known for his goth persona and dark, moody music, takes an upbeat and optimistic approach with the song.

Wednesday songs – Songs About Days Of The Week “Waiting For Wednesday” by Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories Billboard Hot 100 and #3 in the U.K., and ranks among Rolling Stone magazines’ 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. And for a songwriter, hey, break his heart and he’ll come up with a good song.” It’s one of those songs that are easiest to write because you’re really right there and you really sort of mean it. And all you’ve got left is the piano and the guitar and a pair of panties. Richards explained the song’s origin,” That’s one of those things-some chick you’ve broken up with. According to legend, a split between the band’s guitarist Keith Richards and his girlfriend Linda Keith inspired the song. The Stones’ fourth #1 hit in the United States, “Ruby Tuesday,” tells the tale of a broken relationship and heartbreak. Tuesday songs “Ruby Tuesday” by The Rolling Stones “Rainy Days And Mondays” by the CarpentersĢ.

