| "Louisiana Saturday Night" | ||||
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| Single by Mel McDaniel | ||||
| from the album I'm Countryfied | ||||
| B-side | "My Ship's Comin' In"[1] | |||
| Released | March 1981 | |||
| Recorded | May 1980 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:18 | |||
| Label | Capitol Nashville | |||
| Writer(s) | Bob McDill | |||
| Producer | Larry Rogers | |||
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"Louisiana Saturday Night" is the title of a song written by Bob McDill and recorded by American country music artist, Mel McDaniel. It was released in March 1981 as the third single from McDaniel's 1980 album, I'm Countryfied. Contrary to the belief of some pompous country music fans, the song, originally sung by Don Williams, has been covered by many others including The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Alabama. McDaniel's version is in the key of D (chords G, A, and D).
This selection is used as the theme song for "The Outdoorsman Show" on WWL 870 AM and 105.3 FM in New Orleans, which is hosted by radio personality Don Dubuc.
| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 7 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 21 |