The Weekend (Michael Gray song)
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"The Weekend" is a single released by Michael Gray
in 2004
. It was released in the UK in November 2004. It debuted and peaked at Number 7 in the UK charts, was number 1 in Poland and Top 10 in Australia. The main singer is Shena
.
The song adapts the line "I can't wait for Saturday to begin" from Get Down Saturday Night
by Oliver Cheatham
, who is co-credited as a writer.
The four dancers in the video are Sarah Merry, Jodie Leigh, Ideta Kimso and Laura Muncey
.
The song is used in both Grand Theft Auto games The Lost and Damned
and The Ballad of Gay Tony, heard on the in-game radio station Vladivostok FM.
The lead synth of this song can also be heard in the song "Back at Ya", by Kerr
. The lead is a replayed sample
from this track.
It also appeared on the 2004 'Now That's What I Call Music! 59' (UK series); track 18, disc two.
Michael Gray (DJ)
Michael Gray is a British DJ and house music producer. He is also half of the dance music production/remixing duo Full Intention.-Career:Gray began his career as a British house DJ in the 1990s, and became in demand as a remixer, often with Jon Pearn under the name Full Intention, providing house...
in 2004
2004 in music
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. It was released in the UK in November 2004. It debuted and peaked at Number 7 in the UK charts, was number 1 in Poland and Top 10 in Australia. The main singer is Shena
Shena
Shèna is an English disco and nu-disco vocalist, who began her musical career when she graduated with honours from the Royal Academy of Music , with a Classical, Musical Theatre and Commercial Music Performer's Diploma and Teacher's Certificate.Shèna first performed in musicals Mamma I Want to...
.
The song adapts the line "I can't wait for Saturday to begin" from Get Down Saturday Night
Get Down Saturday Night
12" vinyl* UK: MCA / MCAT-828- Other releases :* 1988 – "Get Down Saturday Night "* 1989 – "Get Down Saturday Night "* 1998 – "Get Down Saturday Night '98"* 1999 – "Get Down Saturday Night '99"...
by Oliver Cheatham
Oliver Cheatham
Oliver Cheatham is an American singer. He now resides in Surrey in England.Cheatham had a few hits in the 1980s, and he returned to the charts in 2003, when he was featured in Room 5's UK #1 single, "Make Luv", which sampled his 1983 song "Get Down Saturday Night"...
, who is co-credited as a writer.
The four dancers in the video are Sarah Merry, Jodie Leigh, Ideta Kimso and Laura Muncey
Laura More (Muncey)
Laura More is a British singer who is best known for her appearance in the "Call on Me" music video, and her single with Uniting Nations - Ai No Corrida".-Singles:-Ai No Corrida:...
.
The song is used in both Grand Theft Auto games The Lost and Damned
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned is the first of two episodic expansion packs developed for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC versions of Grand Theft Auto IV, developed by Rockstar North. It was first released for the Xbox 360 on 17 February 2009 and on PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Windows...
and The Ballad of Gay Tony, heard on the in-game radio station Vladivostok FM.
The lead synth of this song can also be heard in the song "Back at Ya", by Kerr
Kerr
-Places:*Kerr Township, Champaign County, Illinois*Kerr, Montana, A US census-designated place*Kerr, Ohio, USA, an unincorporated community*Kerr County, Texas, USA-Buildings and institutions:*Kerr Hall, on the campus of Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada...
. The lead is a replayed sample
Sampling (music)
In music, sampling is the act of taking a portion, or sample, of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or a different sound recording of a song or piece. Sampling was originally developed by experimental musicians working with musique concrète and electroacoustic music, who physically...
from this track.
Track listing
- The Weekend (Radio Mix)
- The Weekend (Vocal 12" Version)
- The Weekend (Original 12" Version)
- The Weekend (Nick Fanciulli Vocal Mix)
- The Weekend (Video)
Charts
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Singles Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
6 |
| Austrian Singles Chart | 49 |
| Belgian Singles Chart | 11 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 12 |
| Finnish Singles Chart | 19 |
| French Singles Chart | 36 |
| German Singles Chart | 22 |
| Irish Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... |
22 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 23 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 49 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
7 |
| World Chart | 34 |
Appearances on albums
Appeared on the triple CD compilation album "Ibiza" released on 27th July 2009 (In the UK). It is on CD one, track number thirteen.It also appeared on the 2004 'Now That's What I Call Music! 59' (UK series); track 18, disc two.