Saturday Night Fish Fry

[5] The song contains elements later common in rock 'n' roll such as electric guitar, a brisk tempo and "a mix of the bass," and the singer begins each chorus with the catchphrase, "It was rockin'," repeating it several times.

It also reached number 21 on the national chart,[7] a rare accomplishment for a "race record" at that time (although Jordan had already had earlier crossover hits).

Jordan's jump blues combo was one of the most successful acts of its time, and its loose and streamlined style of play was highly influential.

"Saturday Night Fish Fry" was first recorded by Eddie Williams and His Brown Buddies with spoken vocals by the song's composer, Ellis Walsh.

"Saturday Night Fish Fry" was intended to be the band's next single, but the acetate found its way to Louis Jordan's agent instead.

[14] The song had a "lively jump rhythm, call-and response chorus and double-string electric guitar riffs that Chuck Berry would later admit to copying", according to one source.