"Freeek!" is a song written and performed by English singer

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, " Breathe and Stop" by Q-Tip, and "N.T." by Kool & the Gang. A remastered version called "Freeek! '04" was later included on Michael's fifth and final studio album, '' Patience'' (2004). The single was released on 18 March 2002; the first of six to come from ''Patience'', although the album itself was not released until 2004. The song peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart and also charted within the top ten in many other European countries. It topped the charts of Denmark, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, and Spain and reached number five in Australia.

Music video

The music video for "Freeek!" was directed by Joseph Kahn. It incorporates a futuristic theme, including cyborgs and sophisticated technology recalling the film '' Blade Runner'', with a sexually aggressive tone. The directorial effects in the video were first used in

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" video, also directed by Kahn. With a production budget of $2 million (equivalent to $3.3 million in 2023), the music video for "Freeek!" is the 18th most expensive music video made.

Track listings

UK and Australian CD1 # "Freeek!" # "Freeek!" (The Scumfrogs mix) # "Freeek!" (Moogymen mix) UK and Australian CD2 # "Freeek!" # "Freeek!" (Max Reich mix) # " The Long and Winding Road" (

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cover) UK cassette single and European CD single # "Freeek!" # "The Long and Winding Road" (Beatles cover) Japanese CD single # "Freeek!" # "Freeek!" (The Scumfrogs mix) # "Freeek!" (Moogymen mix) # "Freeek!" (Max Reich mix) # "The Long and Winding Road" (Beatles cover)

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications and sales

Release history

References

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