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"Thank God It's Friday" | ||||
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Single by R. Kelly | ||||
from the album R. Kelly | ||||
Released | 1996 | |||
Recorded | 1995 | |||
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Length | 3:53 | |||
Label | Jive | |||
Songwriter(s) | Robert Kelly | |||
Producer(s) | R. Kelly | |||
R. Kelly singles chronology | ||||
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"Thank God It's Friday" is a song written, produced and performed by American R&B musician R. Kelly. [1] It was released in January 1996 by Jive Records as the third single from his eponymously-titled second studio album, R. Kelly (1995). The song entered the UK charts at number 14. The accompanying music video was directed by Hype Williams.[ citation needed ]
A reviewer from Music Week gave 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] Jordan Paramor from Smash Hits gave it two out of five. [3]
Chart (1996) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA) [4] | 60 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [5] | 33 |
Scotland (OCC) [6] | 45 |
UK Singles (OCC) [7] | 14 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [8] | 3 |