Saturday Sun is a song by Nick Drake from his debut album Five Leaves Left. It was released on July 3, 1969 and produced by Joe Boyd. The track is the tenth and closing song on the album, which was recorded at Sound Techniques in London. It sits within the British folk tradition with light jazz and folk-rock touches and is noted for its reflective mood. Lyrically, it is interpreted as a meditation on the good times and the bad times in life. The original recording features Danny Thompson on bass and Tristan Fry on drums and vibraphone, highlighting Drake's subtle, intimate approach to arrangement.
