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Weekend (Mick Jackson song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Weekend'" is a song written by English singer-songwriter Mick Jackson and Tommy Mayer, and released in 1978 on Jackson's 'Weekend' album. It was then covered in 1979 by the American group Wet Willie where it peaked at number 29 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot 100 during the summer of the year.'Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-1990' - Jackson's version charted in the United Kingdom, reaching #38.
"Weekend" was the first release from their album, 'Which One's Willie?' The song was their final top 40 single under the group's name before their rebranding under the name of the lead singer, Jimmy Hall. The song also charted in Canada, reaching number 34.[http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/image.aspx?Image=nlc008388.4400a&URLjpg=http%3a%2f%2fwww.collectionscanada.gc.ca%2fobj%2f028020%2ff4%2fnlc008388.4400a.gif&Ecopy=nlc008388.4400a 'RPM' 100 Singles, September 15, 1979]
The song emphasizes the importance of fun and relaxation following a busy work week. The lyrics also express the urgent need to make the most of life during youth.
Radio station KYBG in Lafayette, Louisiana, plays the Wet Willie version of the song at 5:00 PM every Friday as a weekend kickoff.
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