Freeek!
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| Single by George Michael | ||||
| from the album Patience | ||||
| Released | March 18, 2002 | |||
| Format | CD single | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
| Genre | Electronica, experimental, electropop | |||
| Length | 4:33 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
| Writer(s) | George Michael, Moogymen | |||
| Producer | George Michael | |||
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"Freeek!" is a single written and performed by English pop singer George Michael, and a remastered version called "Freeek! '04" was later featured on his album, Patience.
The single was released on March 18, 2002; the first of six to come from Patience, although the album itself was not released until 2004.
The song entered the top ten in many European charts reaching number one in Spain, Italy and Denmark, the first time that George Michael hit number one in these countries since "Careless Whisper".
The song contains samples from "Try Again" by Aaliyah, "Breathe and Stop" by Q-Tip, and "N.T." by Kool & the Gang.
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[edit] Music video
The music video for "Freeek!" was directed by Joseph Kahn. It depicts a similar reference to his previous music videos such as "Larger than Life" by Backstreet Boys, which incorporates a futuristic theme including Cyborgs and sophisticated technology but with more sexually aggressive tone. The theme is to appear again in in his later directorial efforts such as "Toxic" by Britney Spears and "I Can Transform Ya" by Chris Brown.
[edit] Formats and track listings
UK CD single #1
- "Freeek!" – 4:33
- "Freeek!" (The Scumfrogs Mix) – 6:41
- "Freeek!" (Moogymen Mix) – 8:28
UK CD single #2
- "Freeek!" – 4:33
- "Freeek!" (Max Reich Mix) – 5:46
- "The Long and Winding Road" - 4:19
UK DVD single
- "Shoot the Dog" – 5:35
- "Freeek!" – 4:33
[edit] Charts and certifications
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[edit] Certifications
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[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l George Michael - Freeek! (song). Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ European Hot 100 Singles. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ Single-Chartverfolgung. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ The Irish Charts. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ George Michael singles sales ranking. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ Listas de Afyve. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ Top 75 Releases. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2002 Singles. Retrieved January 21, 2011.
