"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]

Critical reception

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]

Charts

Chart performance for "Thank God It's Friday"
Chart (1996) Peak
position
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

References

  1. ^ "R Kelly - R. Kelly CD Album".
  2. ^ "Reviews" (PDF). Music Week. 25 May 1996. p. 12. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  3. ^ Paramor, Jordan (4 June 1996). "Singles". Smash Hits. p. 60. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  4. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 152.
  5. ^ "R. Kelly – Thank God It's Friday". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  6. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  7. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  8. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
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