"It's Friday" is a song written and recorded by Canadian

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artist

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. It was released in September 2012 as the third single from his album ''

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''. The song reached number 60 on the

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in November 2012. The song features an uncredited performance from Canadian folk-rock group

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. The released music video though clearly featured Great Big Sea performing with Brody.

Music video

The music video was directed by

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and premiered in September 2012. It features the Canadian band

on the video.

Covers

The song was covered by Derek Ryan in the style of

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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

for the week of October 13, 2012 and peaked at number 60 the week of November 24, 2012.

Certifications

References

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