Burning The Ground Exclusive 1985
“Saturday Love” is a song performed by American R&B singers Cherrelle and Alexander O’Neal. It was released in October 1985. The song peaked at #2 on the US R&B chart and became a moderate pop hit peaking at #26 on the US Hot 100 in the spring of 1986. It reached #6 on the UK singles chart, and #7 on the Irish Singles Chart. The song appeared on Cherrelle’s gold album, High Priority, on Tabu Records and included an extended spoken dialogue introduction skit set in a bar.
In 2007, O’Neal re-recorded the song for his album Alex Loves…, released in February 2008. This version featured the vocals of Bianca Lindgreen, a long-time friend of O’Neal’s. Also in 2008, the special edition EP “Saturday Love – 2008 Remixes” was released, featuring 11 club/house remixes as well as an a cappella version. O’Neal and Cherrelle reunited and performed the song at the 2011 BET Awards and afterwards presented the Best New Artist Award.
The song has been sampled 92 times. This includes both samples and interpolations. Popular songs that sample “Saturday Love” include 50 Cent’s “I Get It In,” Spaceghostpurrp’s “Friday,” and Charli XCX’s “How Can I Not Know What I Need Right Now.”
SIDE A:
Saturday Love (Extended Version) 8:42
SIDE B:
Saturday Love (Acappella) 3:24
Saturday Love (Instrumental) 4:55
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Saturday Love | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #26 |
| 1985 | Saturday Love | U.S. Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Singles | #2 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Tabu Records – 4Z9 05332
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Sleeve
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Soul, Funk
CREDITS:
Co-producer – Cherrelle
Mastered By [Metal Work] –Brian Gardner
Producer – Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis*
Written-By –J. Harris III – T. Lewis*
NOTES:
The back of the picture sleeve lists Side B as only one track, Instrumental 8:25. On the record it is split into two tracks which are in total 8:25.
Special Version From The Tabu Lp: “High Priority”
Produced for Flyte Tyme Productions
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
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This was all over the L.A. radio airwaves back in the day when Tabu was a hot new label!
Thx Paul.
These are my 2 top productions from J+L.
Both are still in my playlist.
Having a lot good memories……80s
This is the definition of a classic!! Great production, fabulous vocals and an earworm melody, really makes this a standout in my book. Praise to you DjPaulT for your tastes and talents to bring fantastic fidelity and sounds to our ears!!!
Jeff
… many thanks for this Alex O’Neal classic!
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis produced many great records especially with Cherrelle and Alexander O’Neal and many tracks with Janet Jackon. Great track with two perfect soul voices mixed with a nice steady beat. Loved when 12″ had decent mixes plus with acappella and Instrumental tracks thrown in.
Fantastic post Paul, Have you got INXS “Suicide Blonde” 12″ please.
Thank you, John. I will check to see if I have that INXS 12″.
Thank You Paul.
One of my favourite 80s duets, they nailed it as did the production duo Jam And Lewis.
Thanks for this BTG exclusive, Paul 🙂
You’re welcome, Marco 🙂
All I can say to this is WOW!!
Cherrelle has always had a very soulful voice and the expression of this song really displays it well but it also got me interested in Alexander O’Neal because this song along with his big hit “Fake” really showed his vocal range and added power to what was an already a great decade of music on the charts across all genres.Great song to begin the month with a club classic.
I agree with everything you said, DJ Veteran. Enjoy 🙂
The ‘80’s, Jam & Lewis, man, nothing more to say! Love Alex, would’ve been interesting if he stayed in The Time (Flyte Tyme), although his J&L produced albums give us an idea! Love Cherelle too! Thanks for this! You’re going to have me digging in my archives!!!
You’re welcome, ING 🙂