Friday Night Fever
George Strait · Strait Country [Universal] [1981]
(Dean Dillon - Blake Mevis - Frank Dycus)
I love the sound of a jukebox playing
So I sit here while she's staying home
Watching Dallas on TV
I love the taste of whiskey straight
But the strongest thing she ever takes is a sip
From a small glass of Chablis.
Though birds of a different feather
Our love keeps us together
And she knows what's wrong with me tonight.
I've got that Friday night fever
Sometimes a man just needs a breather
She knows I love her and I need her
And I'm no cheater
I've just got that Friday night fever.
She wouldn't change me if she could
So I wouldn't change her, she's too good
Sometimes a man just needs a change of pace
I've heard all those come-on lines
But I go home at closing time
I know no one could ever take her place
Now she's taking down her hair
She knows I'll soon be there
To give her the love she needs tonight.
I've got that Friday night fever
Sometimes a man just needs a breather
She knows I love her and I need her
And I'm no cheater
I've just got that Friday night fever.
I got that Friday night fever
Sometimes a man just needs a breather
She knows I love her and I need her
And I'm no cheater
I've just got that Friday night fever...
I love the sound of a jukebox playing
So I sit here while she's staying home
Watching Dallas on TV
I love the taste of whiskey straight
But the strongest thing she ever takes is a sip
From a small glass of Chablis.
Though birds of a different feather
Our love keeps us together
And she knows what's wrong with me tonight.
I've got that Friday night fever
Sometimes a man just needs a breather
She knows I love her and I need her
And I'm no cheater
I've just got that Friday night fever.
She wouldn't change me if she could
So I wouldn't change her, she's too good
Sometimes a man just needs a change of pace
I've heard all those come-on lines
But I go home at closing time
I know no one could ever take her place
Now she's taking down her hair
She knows I'll soon be there
To give her the love she needs tonight.
I've got that Friday night fever
Sometimes a man just needs a breather
She knows I love her and I need her
And I'm no cheater
I've just got that Friday night fever.
I got that Friday night fever
Sometimes a man just needs a breather
She knows I love her and I need her
And I'm no cheater
I've just got that Friday night fever...
Friday Night Fever
George Strait's "Friday Night Fever" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery within the Texas country and honky-tonk genres. Recorded for the 1981 compilation "Strait Country," the track exemplifies the smooth, rhythmic delivery that defined his early career and established him as a leading figure in the genre. The song captures the essence of late-night social gatherings and country music's enduring appeal to working-class audiences. With its characteristic acoustic guitar work and Strait's signature vocal style, the recording remains a staple of his discography, reflecting the timeless themes of camaraderie and celebration found in his body of work from the early 1980s.