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It's a Saturday Night

from Songs of Wanderlust by The Ram

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Years ago I read Bobby Key’s memoir “Every Night’s a Saturday Night”, shortly after enjoying Keith Richards’ “Life”. My friend Doug visiting from Denver left the book with me, which I recommend to all fans of the Stones. Bobby Keys was from Texas, where they live and breathe the philosophy of giving it everything you’ve got, regardless of what night of the week it is. It’s a blue collar way to look and the world, and it’s how I was raised. Pensyl-texas, Pennsyl-tucky, well shit there you have it. Doing your best, giving 100% is all that’s required when doing anything. The unwritten part of it, is being true to your word. It’s what makes our work sacred. It’s what makes the stage sacred.

As a performer, I used to dread stepping up onto stage. Almost paralyzing fear and anxiety came right before each and every gig. It came out of nowhere, I guess from the fear of being under prepared. This fueled incessant practice and woodshedding, because the only way to defeat fear is hard work. These days, I prepare as much as I can, but I try to enjoy the musicians I’m working with. If you think about it too much, messing up becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. When I surf, its pure joy, I’m not thinking about anything, just laughing my ass off.

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Out of bed in the evening
Just as city folks are leaving
See 'em heading back home from their nine to five
My pretty baby says
Why you always got to tease me
Always in the mood afternoon delight
(Get up and get over here)

Steam from the shower
Brings me back to my senses
I take a deep breath and open my eyes
She's got me feeling so good
Just like a man on a mission
Livin' every single day like it's a Saturday night

Every single day, every single day
Every single day like it's a Saturday night

Nights like these
Are one in a million
Doesn't have to end, we can watch the sunrise
I just want to say
Thank you and I love you
Always make me feel so so good inside
(So good inside)

What's your pleasure
On this finest evening
Tell me your dreams, we can bring them to life
You've got me feeling so good
Just like a man on a mission
Livin' every single day like it's a Saturday night

Every single day, every single day
Every single day like it's a Saturday night

Like everything that's good
This must come to an ending
Leaving everything I've got up on this stage tonight
When the lights come back on
Party people take their leave and
I hope you make it home safely and satisfied

I want to say it once again
Thank you and I love you
Always make me feel so so good inside

You've got me feeling so good
Just like a man on a mission
Livin' every single day like it's a Saturday night

Every single day, every single day
Every single day like it's a Saturday night

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from Songs of Wanderlust, released October 20, 2023

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The Ram is a traveling singer-songwriter based out of North County San Diego, CA. Part of traveling means we play with musicians from all walks of life and exposure to all sorts of different genres, styles, and instrumentation. It's the pure freedom a songwriter needs to pivot, working with a collective of musical talent as opposed to managing a working band in a specific genre or class of music. ... more

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