Thank God It's Friday (R. Kelly song)
| "Thank God It's Friday" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by R. Kelly | ||||
| from the album R. Kelly | ||||
| Released | 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:53 | |||
| Label | Jive | |||
| Songwriter | Robert Kelly | |||
| Producer | 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.
Critical reception
A reviewer from Music Week gave the song a score of 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]
Charts
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[4] | 60 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[5] | 58 |
| Europe (European Dance Radio)[6] | 22 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] | 33 |
| Scotland Singles (OCC)[8] | 45 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 14 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[10] | 3 |
References
- ^ "R Kelly - R. Kelly CD Album".
- ^ "Reviews" (PDF). Music Week. May 25, 1996. p. 12. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ Paramor, Jordan (June 4, 1996). "Singles". Smash Hits. p. 60. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 152.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 13, no. 27. July 6, 1996. p. 12. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ "European Dance Radio Top 25" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 13, no. 30. July 27, 1996. p. 15. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ^ "R. Kelly – Thank God It's Friday". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart on 16/6/1996 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart on 16/6/1996 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart on 16/6/1996 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 19, 2023.