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"Thank God It's Friday" is a song written, produced and performed by R&B musician R. Kelly.[1] It entered the UK charts at #14 in 1996. The accompanying music video was directed by Hype Williams.[citation needed]
"Thank God It's Friday" | ||||
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Single by R. Kelly | ||||
from the album R. Kelly | ||||
Released | January 6, 1996 | |||
Recorded | 1995 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:53 | |||
Label | Jive | |||
Songwriter(s) | Robert Kelly | |||
Producer(s) | R. Kelly | |||
R. Kelly singles chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
editBritish magazine Music Week rated the song three out of five, adding, "Smooth soul groove from the king of swing. Not a smash, but sparkling stuff all the same."[2]
Charts
editChart (1996) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[3] | 60 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[4] | 33 |
Scotland (OCC)[5] | 45 |
UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 14 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[7] | 3 |
References
edit- ^ "R Kelly - R. Kelly CD Album".
- ^ "Reviews" (PDF). Music Week. 25 May 1996. p. 12. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 152.
- ^ "R. Kelly – Thank God It's Friday". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 19, 2023.