"Livin' for the Weekend" is a song by English singer Dina Carroll, from her second studio album, Only Human (1996). It was co-produced by Nigel Lowis and David Morales.[1][2][3] The record was a dance club hit in the UK.[4][5]
In 1998, the song was remixed by Canny and released as a single in Europe, a music video was also produced. In the UK, this version was included on the release of the single "One, two, three". It achieved moderate success in the charts and reached #80 in France.
Critical reception
The single received mixed reviews in Europe. Jon O'Brien from AllMusic described it as "Black Box-esque".[6] Portugal's Manchete commented that Carroll failed to distinguish herself from Mariah Carey even in "Livin' for the Weekend".[7] Vikki Tobak for Vibe wrote that the song and "Mind Body & Soul" are "dance-floor sure shots that complement Dina's smooth, textured vocals."[8]
Charts
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| France (SNEP) | 80 |
References
- ^ Kwaku (November 9, 1996). "Dina Carroll Confirms Soul Diva Status on Sophomore Set". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 45. p. 8. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
- ^ Tobak, Vikki (June–July 1997). "Revolutions – Dina Carroll: Only Human". Vibe. 5 (5): 169. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
- ^ Flick, Larry (July 19, 1997). "Dance Trax – Carmen and Yolanda: Newcomers with Talent to Burn". Billboard. Vol. 109, no. 29. p. 29. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
- ^ Sexton, Paul (July 24, 1999). "Manifesto's Dina Carroll Sheds AC Image for Diva Territory". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 30. p. 39. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
- ^ Betts, Graham, ed. (September 2, 2004). Collins Complete UK Hit Singles 1952-2004. Collins. p. 1012. ISBN 0007179316.
- ^ O'Brien, Jon. "Dina Carroll – The Very Best of Dina Carroll". AllMusic. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ Manchete, Issues 2343-2351. Block Editores. 1997. p. 69.
- ^ "Dina Carroll - Only Human". Vibe. June 1, 1997. Retrieved March 2, 2020.