| "Freeek!" | ||||
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| Single by George Michael | ||||
| B-side | "The Long and Winding Road" | |||
| Released | 18 March 2002[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
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| Length | 4:33 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
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| Producer(s) | George Michael | |||
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"Freeek!" is a single written and performed by English singer George Michael, and a remastered version called "Freeek! '04" was later featured on his album Patience.
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 in Denmark, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, and Spain and reached number two in Switzerland, number five in Australia, and number six in Finland. The song contains samples from "Try Again" by Aaliyah, "Breathe and Stop" by Q-Tip, and "N.T." by Kool & the Gang.
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 Janet Jackson's "Doesn't Really Matter" video, also directed by Kahn.
With a production budget of $2 million (equivalent to $2.59 million in 2018), the music video for "Freeek!" is the 20th most expensive music video made.
Track listings
UK CD single one
- "Freeek!" – 4:33
- "Freeek!" (The Scumfrogs Mix) – 6:41
- "Freeek!" (Moogymen Mix) – 8:28
UK CD single two
- "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
Charts and certifications
See also
- List of number-one hits of 2002 (Italy)
- List of number-one singles of 2002 (Spain)
- List of number-one songs of the 2000s (Denmark)
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