Another Saturday Night
Sam Cooke · Keep Movin On [2003]
I got some money 'cause I just got paid
How I wish I had someone to talk to
I'm in an awful way
Dig this
I got in town a month ago
I seen a lotta girls since then
If I could meet 'em I could get 'em but as yet I haven't met 'em
That's why I'm in the shape I'm in
Here another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody
I got some money 'cause I just got paid
How I wish I had someone to talk to
I'm in an awful way
Now another fella told me he had a sister who looked just fine
Instead of being my deliverance
She had a strange resemblance to a cat named Frankenstein
Here's another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody
I got some money 'cause I just got paid
How I wish I had some chick to talk to
I'm in an awful way
Yeah
Here it is another weekend and I ain't got nobody
Man if I was back home I'd be swinging two chicks on my arm
Aww
Yeah
Listen to me huh
It's hard on a fella when he don't know his way around
If I don't find me a honey to help me spend my money
I'm gonna have to blow this town
Here it's another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody
I got some money 'cause I just got paid
How I wish I had some chick to talk to
I'm in an awful way
Everybody singing
Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody
I got some money 'cause I just got paid
How I wish I had someone to talk to
I'm in an awful way
Another Saturday Night
Sam Cooke's 'Another Saturday Night' stands as a quintessential example of his smooth, soulful vocal style, blending R&B sensibilities with gospel-inflected phrasing. Recorded for the 2003 compilation Keep Movin On, the track showcases Cooke's signature ability to convey deep emotion through melody rather than complex arrangement. The song reflects the mid-1960s era where Cooke was transitioning from his earlier work with The Soul Stirrers to a more solo, pop-oriented sound that would define his later career. As a staple of his discography, the recording captures the warmth and accessibility that made him a pioneer of soul music, offering listeners a glimpse into the intimate, conversational tone he brought to his performances. It remains a timeless piece that highlights his contribution to the genre's evolution.