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

"Thank God It's Friday"
"Thank God It's Friday"
Single by R. Kelly
from the album R. Kelly
Released	January 6, 1996
Recorded	1995
Genre	R&B; funk;
Length	3:53
Label	Jive
Songwriter(s)	Robert Kelly
Producer(s)	R. Kelly
R. Kelly singles chronology

"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

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

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[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.

[sc_New_Zealand_R._Kelly-5] "R. Kelly – Thank God It's Friday". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved August 16, 2022.

[sc_Scotland_-6] "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 19, 2023.

[sc_UK_-7] "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 16, 2022.

[sc_UKrandb_-8] "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 19, 2023.

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v t e R. Kelly singles
Discography Production discography Videography Awards and nominations
Born into the 90's	"She's Got That Vibe" "Honey Love" "Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ)" "Dedicated" "Hey Love (Can I Have a Word)"
12 Play	"Sex Me (Parts I and II)" "Bump N' Grind" "Your Body's Callin'" "Summer Bunnies" "It Seems Like You're Ready"
R. Kelly	"You Remind Me of Something" "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)" "Thank God It's Friday" "I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)"
R.	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Half on a Baby" "Home Alone" "I'm Your Angel" "When a Woman's Fed Up" "Did You Ever Think" "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" "Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy"
TP-2.com	"I Wish" "The Storm Is Over Now" "Fiesta (Remix)" "Feelin' on Yo Booty" "A Woman's Threat"
Chocolate Factory	"The World's Greatest" "Ignition (Remix)" "Snake" "Step in the Name of Love (Remix)"
The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1	"Thoia Thoing"
Happy People/U Saved Me	"Happy People" "U Saved Me"
TP.3 Reloaded	"In the Kitchen" "Trapped in the Closet (Chapter 1)" "Playa's Only" "Slow Wind" "Burn It Up"
Double Up	"I'm a Flirt (Remix)" "Same Girl" "Double Up" "Rock Star"
Untitled	"Supaman High" "Number One" "Religious" "Echo"
Love Letter	"When a Woman Loves"
Write Me Back	"Share My Love" "Feelin' Single" "When a Man Lies"
Black Panties	"My Story"
The Buffet	"Backyard Party" "Switch Up"
Other singles	"Soldier's Heart" "Honey" "Big Chips" "Hair Braider" "I Believe" "Sign of a Victory" "Platinum" "I Look to You" "Bump & Grind 2014" "Ignition (Viceroy Remix)"
Featured singles	"Down with the Clique" "Street Dreams (Remix)" "Be Careful" "Friend of Mine (Remix)" "Satisfy You" "Contagious" "We Thuggin'" "Gigolo" "Hotel" "Gangsta Girl" "Till the World Ends" "So Sexy" "So Sexy Chapter II (Like This)" "Wonderful" "That's That Shit" "Go Getta" "Speedin'" "Out of This Club" "All the Above" "Ms. Chocolate" "We Been On" "Do What U Want" "PYD" "Make The World Go Round" "It's Your World"
Soundtrack singles	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Bad Man" "The World's Greatest" "I Believe" "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'"
Other songs	"It Seems Like You're Ready" "Sadie" "G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T." "Heaven I Need a Hug" "I Need an Angel" "Real Talk" "You Are Not Alone" "Shut Up" "Betcha Gon' Know" "To the World" "Marching Band" "Wake Up Everybody" "I Admit"
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