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Joe Jackson — Friday
Album: I'm the Man
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Released: 1979
Length: 3:31
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Lazy Gilly was a flower child
All the summer
Calmly running wild
She'd be silly and her friends just smiled
Pass the bottle
Wash the pills down - what went wrong
What went wrong

She don't care no more
She don't need to fight it
She don't care no more
She gets paid on Friday

Cooler weather it's not cool to smile
Pretty colours
Going out of style
It ain't so bad when you get used to it
Once you clock in
You'll take any shit - all right
Ain't that right

She don't care no more
She don't need to fight it
She don't care no more
She gets paid on Friday

Monday morning
Friday's far away
Pray you'll make it
It's a magic day
Bells will ring and you'll go out to play
Spend your money
Pass the bottle
Friday rules
Friday rules OK

Ain't talking 'bout Monday
Ain't talking 'bout Tuesday
Ain't talking 'bout Wednesday
Ain't talking 'bout Thursday
I 'm talking 'bout...

She don't care no more
She don't need to fight it
She don't care no more
She gets paid on Friday

She gets paid on Friday, Friday, Friday...
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 peter_james_bond wrote:

Taco Bell! {#Doh}Joe, you are no longer The Man....{#Hand}
 
You know, I used to be right with you on an artist shaming their legacy by selling a song to push "Mc-Food" (or "Mc-Anything"), but when a cool song never really was a hit (and some ad-man besides me thought it was good—like when Target Stores sampled The Suburbs' "Rattle My Bones"), or the song is so far removed from today's world, and/or a deserving artist never really had a shining moment with a nice payday, I guess I'm OK with it. 

That said, you'll still never catch me in line at Taco Bell...

Posted 14 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
Of all his bands, I have a soft spot for this one: Gary Sanford, guitar, Graham Maby, bass; Dave Houghton, drums.
Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
It's amazing to hear how similar Joe's stuff is with Ben Folds Five's early stuff. I swear I thought this was an unreleased song by them at first. (I'm more familiar with their stuff than Joe's overall, but I do have a few of his albums.)
Posted 14 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
i may just have to choke down an old milwaukee for this one! just for old-time's sake.
Posted 14 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
Perfect.
Posted 14 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
 GeneP59 wrote:
This is my favorite TGIF song!{#Dancingbanana_2}
 
This works on Monday too!

Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
This is my favorite TGIF song!{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by GeneP59    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:
Sad to see that he licensed "One More Time" to Taco Bell. *sigh*
 
Taco Bell! {#Doh}Joe, you are no longer The Man....{#Hand}
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Sad to see that he licensed "One More Time" to Taco Bell. *sigh*
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Luv, luv, luv JJ's music, Luv!
Posted 14 years ago by Rick_V    [ Reply ]
 supremo wrote:
It seems he's saying there are no toxic effects.  I do have to wonder - it seems the indoor ban has been more about dealing a blow to the institution of smoking than on real public health.
 
Joe's just blowing smoke!  {#Wink} There's plenty of research to show the ill effects of second hand smoke. Here's a report on yet another study:

smoke

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 saltysanford wrote:

Could you please elaborate this philosophy of yours?  I am ever so much interested to know what the hell this might be.

 
I believe Mr. Bauer made his philosophy quite clear, and I agree quite wholeheartedly, although I don't let it stop me from enjoying Joe's music.

Posted 15 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
 JohnBauer wrote:
Joe Jackson is the standard-bearer for smokers' perceived right to light up anyplace they please, the toxic effects of second-hand smoke be damned. (click here) I boycott his music on philosophical grounds, not that I was ever a big fan.
 
It seems he's saying there are no toxic effects.  I do have to wonder - it seems the indoor ban has been more about dealing a blow to the institution of smoking than on real public health.

Posted 15 years ago by supremo    [ Reply ]
 daveesh wrote:
it is cruel to play this on a MONDAY
 
Bill must have heard you...he's playing it on Friday 12/12/08 {#Sunny}
Great bass line on this one thanks to Graham Maby. {#Bananajam}

Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
i wanna cut some ears!!!!!!{#Twisted}
Posted 16 years ago by dali    [ Reply ]
 JohnBauer wrote:
Joe Jackson is the standard-bearer for smokers' perceived right to light up anyplace they please, the toxic effects of second-hand smoke be damned. (click here)

I boycott his music on philosophical grounds, not that I was ever a big fan.
 
Could you please elaborate this philosophy of yours?  I am ever so much interested to know what the hell this might be.

Posted 16 years ago by saltysanford    [ Reply ]
This album still sounds just as good as it did when it first came out. Love it.
Posted 16 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
Excellent to hear something other than Stepping Out.
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
it is cruel to play this on a MONDAY
Posted 16 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
lathyris wrote:
... I'll be talking about a cool song by "Joe Jackson" ...

Um, there is no such thing.  {#Snooty}
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Joe Jackson is the standard-bearer for smokers' perceived right to light up anyplace they please, the toxic effects of second-hand smoke be damned. (click here) I boycott his music on philosophical grounds, not that I was ever a big fan.
Posted 16 years ago by JohnBauer    [ Reply ]
hell yeah! long time fan of this whole cd. and most joe jackson. great to hear it today!
Posted 16 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
When I was 19, my bass instructor (an experienced member of an accomplished local band) asked me who I wanted to play like. I took a cassette of this song in to him.

After listening to it twice, he looked at me and said, "You''ve gotta be f**king kidding me, right?"

I thought he meant that I would never be that good (which turned out to be soooooo true), but he was referring to his own skills. . . he was freaked. . .


Posted 16 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
lathyris wrote:
Oh damnit! THIS is what RP does to me. I'll be talking about a cool song by "Joe Jackson" -- and somebody will pipe in with "you mean Jack Johnson?" And I'll say "no, I'm pretty sure Joe Jackson. I'm pretty sure he exists." "But the song you're talking about is by Jack Johnson." "You're effing with me, right? They can't BOTH exist!"
I suggest that you start hanging with some smarter people.
Posted 16 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
I saw Joe Jackson in a small venue in Seattle, WA in 1979, never forget it...he hit the scene hard...
Posted 16 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
Ken Shelton used to play this song every Friday at noon on his radio show on WBCN in Boston back in the 80s. After that he would play the top ten requested songs for that week. I always looked forward to that "lunch hour" with Ken.... I wonder where he is today....
Posted 16 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Tasty. Ben Folds must be a fan of this guy. Rockin!
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
lathyris wrote:
Oh damnit! THIS is what RP does to me. I'll be talking about a cool song by "Joe Jackson" -- and somebody will pipe in with "you mean Jack Johnson?" And I'll say "no, I'm pretty sure Joe Jackson. I'm pretty sure he exists." "But the song you're talking about is by Jack Johnson." "You're effing with me, right? They can't BOTH exist!"
Posted 17 years ago by fureanbode    [ Reply ]
Friday Rules !!!
Posted 17 years ago by YA_MAN    [ Reply ]
Oh damnit! THIS is what RP does to me. I'll be talking about a cool song by "Joe Jackson" -- and somebody will pipe in with "you mean Jack Johnson?" And I'll say "no, I'm pretty sure Joe Jackson. I'm pretty sure he exists." "But the song you're talking about is by Jack Johnson." "You're effing with me, right? They can't BOTH exist!"
Posted 17 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
Dig that funky bass. Total kick-ass.
Posted 17 years ago by shayde    [ Reply ]
why yes, it IS Friday!
Posted 17 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
yes, i had to bust out my store-bought 28 year-old (!) cassette tape after hearing that, and it still plays & sounds OK! I'm The Man remains one of The Greatest albums of all time; favorite memories of afterschool new wave afternoons, circa 1981 :)
Posted 17 years ago by slirt    [ Reply ]
IT'S FRIDAY!
Posted 17 years ago by bcorcoran    [ Reply ]
I'm not really a JJ fan, but this song definitely rocks.
Posted 17 years ago by ktnsb    [ Reply ]
How refreshing to look at comments for a song and see nothing but positives. Look Sharp and I'm The Man are 2 of the best albums ever, I've worn out albums, cassettes, and am now working on the CD's.
Posted 17 years ago by zevon    [ Reply ]
I would crawl over broken glass to play with that rythmn section
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Yea Joe
Posted 17 years ago by RicAlaska    [ Reply ]
This is one of the best tracks on arguably my favorite Joe Jackson album (maybe tied with "Big World"). PLAY MORE JOE!!! I agree that Joe is criminally overlooked. He has tackled a variety of musical styles with conviction, talent and a willingness to immerse himself as an constantly evolving artist. Few artists have a more diverse back catalog. And if you haven't already, go see Joe in concert -- he's excellent (I've seen him 4 times with different bands). -Synth80s
Posted 17 years ago by Synth80s    [ Reply ]
SpaceCase wrote:
hell yeah.....makes me with work was over already on this friday afternoon!!!!
I hear that!
Posted 17 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Another good one from Joe J.
Posted 17 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
hell yeah.....makes me with work was over already on this friday afternoon!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by SpaceCase    [ Reply ]
AliGator wrote:
Lordy, I loves me some Joe Jackson.
Me too. Unless someone beats me to it, I will submit some JJ myself in the future.
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
Right on! This has been an awsome set!
Posted 17 years ago by rtree    [ Reply ]
You can already hear he's heading in that "Stepping Out" direction on this early tune. Great stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Joe, this album (along with Look Sharp!) play prominently in the soundtrack to my high school memories. Great, great stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by KevDogRedux    [ Reply ]
Too long between playings! A rocking way to kick off the weekend.
Posted 17 years ago by aflanigan    [ Reply ]
brilliant bass playing by Maby on a brilliant tune
Posted 18 years ago by fissmoll    [ Reply ]
Got this album for Christmas in '79. Dad yelled at us for playing it too loud. I reminded him it was the record he bought me and he relented. I remember how I loved the album all the way through. I still have it somewhere in my stacks. Heard "Friday" again on RP a while back. Turned up a CD copy of the album at the library and ripped it to my pc and gave it a listen. It didn't have to take me back to that time in my life for me to enjoy. It just rocked me all over again. Great music does that.
Posted 18 years ago by curtkare    [ Reply ]
Lordy, I loves me some Joe Jackson.
Posted 18 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
pass the bottle.
Posted 18 years ago by ndfan75    [ Reply ]
On this song, Graham Maby is the man. Great bass.
Posted 18 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
Joe Jackson, in my opinion is one of the most underatred musicians of our day. Yes, he's had his string of hits over the years that have given him popular success, but he is so much more than just a rock/pop musician. Having seen him live over 10 times and closely following his career, I've come to see him as more of a composer, along the lines of a Brian Wilson than merely a pop commodity and crafty songsmith. From his first release on the new wave/punk explosion of the late 70's through his explorations of be-bob/big band and into the Latin tinged forays from Day & Night forward thru his symphonic themed records, Joe has shown a depth of exploration and craftsmanship that comes only from a thoroughly dedicated career. I'd highly recommend checking out the several live concert dvd's available as well as his book titled "A Cure for Gravity". He's one of those musicians who's not content to merely regurgitate his recorded versions in concert but gives us new interpretations of his classic songs and his life story and partnership with bass player Graham Maby in print, is a fascinating read. As you can correctly assume, I'm a bit over the top concerning this artist but I'll make no apologies. He really is the man!
Posted 18 years ago by sharkartist    [ Reply ]
I always thought of Joe Jackson as one of those radio staples -- he's always on, so you don't have to think about him or even really appreciate him. But this song, which I've never heard before, made me really appreciate him. The energy and the snappy beat reminds me of some of Tin Lizzy's songs too.
Posted 18 years ago by okelle    [ Reply ]
Joe Jackson *IS* the man. "Steppin' Out" was on the first cassette tape I ever owned as a kid and I've been hooked on his sound for the last 26 years. You go sir.
Posted 18 years ago by NeuroJoe    [ Reply ]
One of the few times it's appropriate to use the dancing banana emoticons... Love that Joe Jackson. Please-O-Please play more Bill!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Steve    [ Reply ]
gotta love joe when he's jumpin
Posted 18 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
wooow!!! love it! Love that bass sound.
Posted 18 years ago by nick_valensi    [ Reply ]
my favorite JJ album Graham Maby is a terrific and underrated bass player
Posted 18 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
cooooool!
Posted 18 years ago by iMacomania    [ Reply ]
pope183 wrote:
thanks for the upload lunar...
YW, but credit where credit is due, it was a request... I DO love the song though
Posted 18 years ago by lunar1963    [ Reply ]
wbcn in boston used to play this every friday afternoon at precisely 1:04. we would kick off the weekend with a shotgun of old milwaukee exactly at the part of this song where they yell, "FRIDAY!" ahh college days...
Posted 18 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
lunar1963 wrote:
Friday, Friday . . .
thanks for the upload lunar...
Posted 18 years ago by pope183    [ Reply ]
Hey Bill! Thanks for the JJ. Please-O-Please play more.
Posted 18 years ago by Steve    [ Reply ]
this album simply rocks. good tune.
Posted 18 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
Some of this guitar work reminds me of "Punk Rock Girl" by the Dead Milkmen. Weird that I would think of that.
Posted 18 years ago by embo    [ Reply ]
Lazy Gilly was a flower child All the summer Calmly running wild She'd be silly and her friends just smiled Pass the bottle Wash the pills down - what went wrong What went wrong She don't care no more She don't need to fight it She don't care no more She gets paid on Friday Cooler weather it's not cool to smile | Pretty colours Going out of style It ain't so bad when you get used to it Once you clock in You'll take any shit - all right Ain't that right She don't care no more She don't need to fight it She don't care no more She gets paid on Friday Monday morning Friday's far away Pray you'll make it It's a magic day Bells will ring and you'll go out to play Spend your money Pass the bottle Friday rules Friday rules OK Ain't talking 'bout Monday Ain't talking 'bout Tuesday Ain't talking 'bout Wednesday Ain't talking 'bout Thursday I 'm talking 'bout . . . She don't care no more She don't need to fight it She don't care no more She gets paid on Friday She gets paid on Friday, Friday, Friday . . .
Posted 18 years ago by lunar1963    [ Reply ]