Wet Willie - Weekend

Review by De-zeus Awah

Weekend by Wet Willie: A Retro Disco Gem Worth Rediscovering Released in 1979 under Epic Records, Weekend by Wet Willie is one of those albums that doesn’t scream for attention but quietly earns it. With genres spanning Electronic, Pop, Rock, and Funk/Soul—and a style firmly rooted in disco—the record feels like an eclectic mixtape from another era. It’s got tracks that stick with you long after the needle lifts off the vinyl, even if its production occasionally shows its age. Let’s talk about two standout songs: “Ramona” and the title track “Weekend.” These tunes are why this album still matters today. “Ramona” kicks things off with a funky bassline and groovy guitar riffs that feel straight outta the late '70s roller-disco scene. The rhythm here isn’t just catchy—it grabs hold of your brain and won’t let go. Written by M. Jackson (yep, that Michael Jackson), the song has a pop sensibility mixed with Wet Willie’s signature Southern rock edge. You can almost picture bell-bottomed dancers losing themselves to this one back in the day. What makes “Ramona” memorable? It’s not overly complicated, but damn does it work. Sometimes simplicity wins. Then there’s “Weekend,” which delivers exactly what you’d expect—a party anthem meant for Friday night euphoria or Saturday afternoon chill sessions. Produced by Lennie Petze and remixed by David Thoener and Gary Lyons, the track layers synths over tight percussion, creating a vibe that screams freedom. If you’ve ever needed a soundtrack for cruising down coastal highways or dancing barefoot at sunset, this might be it. There’s something raw yet polished about how they balance chaos and control within the mix. Bre’s mastering adds clarity without stripping away the soulful grit. The rest of the album, including cuts like “Mr. Streamline,” keeps the energy alive, though none hit quite as hard as these two. Still, Wet Willie manages to bring their unique flair across all ten tracks. Their ability to blend so many styles—disco beats meeting rock guitars—is impressive, especially considering the global release spanned countries like Japan, Germany, Australia, the US, and the Netherlands. Looking back on Weekend, it’s easy to see why it hasn’t become a household name compared to other albums from ’79. But maybe that’s part of its charm. This isn’t some overhyped classic; it’s more like finding a dusty old record at a thrift store and realizing it’s gold. Sure, some parts sound dated now, but isn’t that kinda beautiful? Final thought: Listening to this album feels like stepping into a time machine—but one where the controls are slightly broken. You end up somewhere between Studio 54 and a beach bonfire, unsure how you got there but glad you did. And honestly? That’s pretty cool.

Artist: Wet Willie
Album: Weekend

Disco

1979

Rating: 4.33

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Mr. Streamline	4:02
Weekend	3:40
Ramona	4:34

Video

Wet Willie-Weekend

Wet Willie Weekend (LP Version) (1979)

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Catalog Numbers

EPC 7483
ES 360
8-50714
06 5P-71
AS 652

Labels

Epic

Listen online

ouvir online
kuunnella verkossa
lyssna på nätet
online anhören
lytte på nettet
ascolta in linea
escuchar en línea
online luisteren
écouter en ligne

Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Single
Promo
Styrene
Stereo
Mono
12"

Companies

Role	Company
Published By	Copyright Control
Phonographic Copyright (p)	CBS Inc.
Record Company	CBS Inc.
Mastered At	Master Cutting Room
Pressed By	Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Lennie Petze, Willie
Mastered By	Bre
Written By	M. Jackson
Remix	David Thoener, Gary Lyons

Notes

special german CBS-Blitzinformation issue
Unverkäufliche Musterplatte
White label promo with black print "Demonstration not for sale."
A - Stereo
B - Mono
"Promotion Only" printed on label.
Same track on both sides.
Made in Holland

Barcodes

Rights Society: GEMA
Label Code: LC 0199
Matrix / Runout (Side A): MX188262- ES 360-1
Matrix / Runout (Side B): MX188263- ES 360-2
Rights Society: ASCAP
Matrix / Runout (A-Side Label): ZSS 166129
Matrix / Runout (B-Side Label): ZSP 166128
Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching): p ZSS-166129-1B MCR Bre
Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching): p ZSP-166128-1A MCR Bre
Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA

About Wet Willie

Name Vars

Willie

Aliases

The Wet Willie Band

Members

Jack Hall
Mike Duke
Jimmy Hall
Richard Hirsch
Larry Berwald
Marshall Smith
Lewis Ross
Wick Larsen
Theophilus Lively
John Anthony

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: Wet Willie's 1979 album *Weekend* is a genre-blending masterpiece that somehow ties together Electronic, Pop, Rock, Funk/Soul, and even Disco vibes. It was released in multiple countries like the US, Japan, and Germany, but here’s the kicker—Michael Jackson co-wrote one of its tracks. Yep, *the* Michael Jackson. His songwriting credit adds an unexpected layer of star power to this funky, danceable record.

Comments

kristencarpenter0905

2025-03-14

This song came out when I was 14. I had a big sounder watch radio that I used to listen to this song. They just don't make songs like this anymore.

gm619225

2025-03-13

Love this!♥

jayasarma32907

2025-03-12

Forgotten classic tune. Better than that Canadian Loverboy song.

1judenafil

2025-03-11

Time for commercial stations to switch to this song, from that 'Working for the Weekend.' Jimmy has the sabbaths and the best of real happy, joyous? living intertwined into this song.