"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
Wet Willie is an American southern rock band from Mobile, Alabama. Their best-known song, " Keep On Smilin'", reached No. 10 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in August 1974. Several other of the group's songs also appeared on the single ...
where it peaked at number 29 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 during the summer of the year. 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
Jimmy Hall (born April 26, 1949) is the lead singer and harmonica player for the Southern rock group, Wet Willie.
Hall was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and reared in Mobile, Alabama. He first gained recognition in 1970 as the lead vocalist, sa ...
. The song also charted in Canada, reaching number 34.
''RPM'' 100 Singles, September 8, 1979
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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 stations WRTH-LP
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in Greenville, SC
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, KYBG in Lafayette, Louisiana
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(id call NBC Milano) in Milan, Italy
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plays the Wet Willie version of the song at 5:00 PM every Friday as a weekend kickoff.
Charts
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1979 songs
1979 singles
Mick Jackson (singer) songs
Wet Willie songs
Atlantic Records singles
Epic Records singles
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