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Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting

Elton John · 1973

9 min · 3 tracks · pop rock · R&B · soft rock

A vibrant blend of glam rock energy and pop sensibility ignites anthemic exuberance and rebellious spirit.

Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting is a single by Elton John, released in 1973. A vibrant blend of glam rock energy and pop sensibility ignites anthemic exuberance and rebellious spirit. This album features the hit title track that reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, further establishing Elton John's place in pop culture. Its raw energy and themes of youthful rebellion resonated with listeners, influencing subsequent artists in the glam rock scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting sound like?

A vibrant blend of glam rock energy and pop sensibility ignites anthemic exuberance and rebellious spirit. Rooted in pop rock and R&B.

What makes Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting by Elton John notable?

This album features the hit title track that reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, further establishing Elton John's place in pop culture. Its raw energy and themes of youthful rebellion resonated with listeners, influencing subsequent artists in the glam rock scene. Released as Elton John's sixth studio album, 'Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting' followed his commercially successful 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.' At this point in his career, he was consolidating his status as a leading figure in glam rock, with a burgeoning reputation for energetic live performances.

How many songs are on Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting?

Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting has 3 tracks, running approximately 9 minutes.

Tracklist

3 tracks·9:35

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting Standout 4:55
  • 2 Jack Rabbit Standout 1:50
  • 3 Whenever You’re Ready (We’ll Go Steady Again) Standout 2:50

Release Date

January 1, 1973

Genre

pop rock, soft rock

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

9 min 35 sec