Drive-In Saturday
"Drive-In Saturday" is a song from his 1973 album Aladdin Sane. It was released as a single a week before the album and, like its predecessor "The Jean Genie", became a Top 3 UK hit.
Track listing
Side A – Drive-In Saturday – 4:35
Written-By – David Bowie
Producer: David Bowie, Ken Scott
Side B – Round And Round – 2:43
Written-By – Chuck Berry
Producer: David Bowie, Ken Scott
Description
Media & Sleeve Condition
Media Condition: Mint (M)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Ring wear: No
All three seams looking perfect: Yes
Picture sleeve looks near mint: Yes
Creases or folds: No
Stamps or writing: No
Front cover illustration, by George Underwood, is from a set of decals given away inside the programme for the Rainbow Theatre (London) Concert, Xmas Eve 1972. Side B is a cover of Chuck Berry's "Around And Around".
Production credits
Producers:
Ken Scott
David Bowie
Musicians
David Bowie: lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, Moog synthesizer
Mick Ronson: electric guitar
Trevor Bolder: bass
Mick Woodmansey: drums
Mike Garson: piano, Mellotron
David Sanborn: tenor saxophone
G.A. MacCormack: backing vocals
Key Details
Album: It is the second track on the album Aladdin Sane (1973).
Instrumentation: The track is notable for its 1950s doo-wop influence, featuring prominent backing vocals by Bowie, Ronson, and Bolder to create a vocal group effect. Bowie also played saxophone on the session.
Production: The track was co-produced by David Bowie and Ken Scott.
Release: The single was released on April 6, 1973, in the UK, reaching number 3 in the charts.






