"It's Friday" is a song written and recorded by Canadian
country music artist
Dean Brody. It was released in September 2012 as the third single from his album ''
Dirt''. The song reached number 60 on the
Canadian Hot 100
The Canadian Hot 100 is a music industry record chart in Canada for songs, published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine. The Canadian Hot 100 was launched on the issue dated March 31, 2007, and is currently the standard record chart in Canada; a n ...
in November 2012. The song features an uncredited performance from Canadian
folk-rock group
Great Big Sea
Great Big Sea was a Canadian folk rock band from Newfoundland and Labrador, best known for performing energetic rock interpretations of traditional Newfoundland folk songs including sea shanties, which draw from the island's 500-year Irish, Scot ...
. The released music video though clearly featured Great Big Sea performing with Brody.
Music video
The music video was directed by
Jeth Weinrich and premiered in September 2012. It features the Canadian band
Great Big Sea
Great Big Sea was a Canadian folk rock band from Newfoundland and Labrador, best known for performing energetic rock interpretations of traditional Newfoundland folk songs including sea shanties, which draw from the island's 500-year Irish, Scot ...
on the video.
Covers
The song was covered by
Derek Ryan Derek Ryan may refer to:
*Derek Ryan (ice hockey) (born 1986), American ice hockey player
*Derek Ryan (squash player) (born 1969), Republic of Ireland squash player
*Derek Ryan (singer)
Derek Ryan (born 24 August 1983 in Garryhill, County Car ...
in the style of
Country and Irish
Country and Irish is a musical subgenre in Ireland formed by mixing North American country-style music with Irish influences. It is especially popular in the rural Midlands and North-West of the country, but less so in urban areas or in the South- ...
accompanied by a music video.
Music video - Derek Ryan - "It's Friday"
/ref> The single was released independently on Sharpe Music.
Chart performance
"It's Friday" debuted at number 83 on the Canadian Hot 100
The Canadian Hot 100 is a music industry record chart in Canada for songs, published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine. The Canadian Hot 100 was launched on the issue dated March 31, 2007, and is currently the standard record chart in Canada; a n ...
for the week of October 13, 2012 and peaked at number 60 the week of November 24, 2012.
Certifications
References
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2012 singles
Dean Brody songs
Open Road Recordings singles
2012 songs
Songs written by Dean Brody