"Thank God It's Friday" is a song written, produced and performed by R&B musician R. Kelly. It entered the UK charts at #14 in 1996. The accompanying

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was directed by

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Critical reception

British magazine ''

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'' 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."

Charts

References

1996 singles R. Kelly songs Music videos directed by Hype Williams Songs written by R. Kelly Song recordings produced by R. Kelly 1995 songs Jive Records singles {{1990s-R&B-song-stub