[2026] Western pop songs about Saturdays: a roundup of popular tracks

A Roller Skating Jam Named “Saturdays”De La Soul

A Roller Skating Jam Named “Saturdays” (Official Music Video) [HD]

De La Soul, the hip-hop trio formed in 1988, is known for pioneering the alternative hip-hop movement with their innovative style that skillfully incorporates jazz and soul.

Among their classic works is a track from the acclaimed album “De La Soul Is Dead” that brilliantly captures the exhilaration of the weekend.

The song evokes a glittering, joyful scene of spending a Saturday afternoon roller-skating with friends, as if painting that image in sound.

Its comfortable beat and vibrant horn section are guaranteed to lift your spirits just by listening.

Released in July 1991, the track gained popularity, reaching No.

22 on the UK Singles Chart.

It’s the perfect BGM to enhance the liberating mood of a day off.

Saturday (Oooh! Ooooh!) ft. Sleepy BrownLudacris

Ludacris – Saturday (Oooh! Ooooh!) (Official Music Video) ft. Sleepy Brown

Rapper Ludacris, hailing from Illinois, is also active as an actor—many of you probably know him from the popular car-action film series The Fast and the Furious.

Among his works, this one track is the perfect party anthem for a Saturday night.

It captures the sense of liberation after a week of work and amps up the anticipation for the night ahead.

A groovy track by Atlanta legends Organized Noize intertwines with Sleepy Brown’s soulful vocals to set the ultimate weekend mood.

Released as a single from the classic 2001 album Word of Mouf, it was also featured on the Rush Hour 2 soundtrack.

Put it on as BGM before a weekend drive or party and it’s guaranteed to lift your spirits.

Get Down Saturday NightOliver Cheatham

Get Down Saturday Night (Special Extended Version)

Oliver Cheatham, an R&B singer known for his Detroit-style groove and polished sound, won widespread popularity.

His signature track from the 1983 album ‘Saturday Night’ is a song that captures the exhilaration of people looking forward to the weekend.

It’s a funky boogie tune that portrays the thrill of being freed from weekday work and the moment Saturday night begins.

The track is also famous for being featured in iconic scenes in the game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and the film Ex Machina.

It’s perfect for lifting your spirits—a catchy number that will make you want to start dancing.

Saturday nightBay City Rollers

Bay City Rollers – Saturday Night (1976) • TopPop

A pop song released in 1975 by the Scottish boy band Bay City Rollers.

It became their first hit in the United States.

The song was written by the songwriting team of Bill Martin and Phil Coulter.

Someday I’ll Be Saturday NightBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – Someday I’ll Be Saturday Night (Intl. Version) (Official Music Video)

A single released from Bon Jovi’s most successful album, Cross Road, which came out in 1994.

The song features a country flavor and sings about optimism in the face of adversity.

It reached No.

7 on the UK Top 40 chart.

SaturdayRebecca Black & Dave Days

Rebecca Black & Dave Days – Saturday

A collaboration between Rebecca Black and Dave Days.

Dave Days is an alternative rock musician, best known for his original songs as well as pop-punk covers.

In the early 2010s on YouTube, he was one of the most-viewed musicians.

Drive-In SaturdayDavid Bowie

David Bowie – Drive-In Saturday

A song that harkens back to old films from the 1960s and 70s, apocalyptically expressing concern for people of the future.

Originally written by Bowie for the British rock band Mott the Hoople, it was recorded by Bowie himself after they turned it down.