Thank God It's Friday (R. Kelly song)

"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.

"Thank God It's Friday"
Single by R. Kelly
from the album R. Kelly
ReleasedJanuary 6, 1996
Recorded1995
Genre
Length3:53
LabelJive
Songwriter(s)Robert Kelly
Producer(s)R. Kelly
R. Kelly singles chronology
"Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)"
(1995)		 "Thank God It's Friday"
(1996)		 "I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)"
(1996)

Critical reception

British 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
Chart performance for "Thank God It's Friday"
Chart (1996) Peak
position
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
  1. "R Kelly - R. Kelly CD Album".
  2. "Reviews" (PDF). Music Week. 25 May 1996. p. 12. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  3. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 152.
  4. "R. Kelly – Thank God It's Friday". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  5. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  6. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  7. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
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