"Ready for the Weekend" | ||||
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Single by Calvin Harris | ||||
from the album Ready for the Weekend | ||||
Released | 9 August 2009 | |||
Studio | Earth's Core (Glasgow, Scotland) | |||
Length | 3:37 | |||
Label | ||||
Songwriter(s) | Calvin Harris | |||
Producer(s) | Calvin Harris | |||
Calvin Harris singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Ready for the Weekend" on YouTube |
"Ready for the Weekend" is a song by Scottish recording artist Calvin Harris. It features uncredited vocals from British singer Mary Pearce. Written and produced by Harris himself, the song was released on 9 August 2009 as the second single from his second studio album of the same name (2009).
Background
[edit]The song features guest vocals by British singer Mary Pearce, who previously worked as a backing vocalist for Beverley Knight, Lionel Richie and Chaka Khan.[1][2] Remixes by High Contrast, Fake Blood and Dave Spoon were also announced.[2] It made its world debut on 12 June 2009 with Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1.[3] On 13 July 2009 it was featured as the Song of the Day on Popjustice.[4] Harris performed the song at the iTunes Festival '09 on 18 July 2009 in London.[5] It debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number three on 16 August 2009.
Music video
[edit]The music video for the song was directed by Ben Ib[6] and premiered on the British channel T4 on 4 July 2009 at 11:00 am.[7] FHM model Lauren Pope and dancer Funda Önal make an appearance in the video.[7] Several dancing females appear wearing red leotards to match Harris' magic portal, shirt and furniture. They next "change into blue and yellow zip-up bathing suits, expanding the palette and multiplying endlessly, just in time for the weekend."[8]
On 23 July 2009, it was reported that the video was removed from YouTube due to a copyright claim from another party. Harris stated that he was upset it had occurred and believed that the British Phonographic Industry had prompted the removal.[9] On 14 December 2010, the video was re-uploaded on Harris' official channel.
Track listings
[edit]No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Ready for the Weekend" | 3:37 |
2. | "Ready for the Weekend" (High Contrast Remix) | 5:42 |
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Ready for the Weekend" | 3:37 |
2. | "Ready for the Weekend" (Fake Blood Remix) | 5:40 |
3. | "Ready for the Weekend" (High Contrast Remix) | 5:42 |
4. | "Ready for the Weekend" (Dave Spoon Remix) | 6:21 |
5. | "Ready for the Weekend" (Dave Spoon Dub Remix) | 6:35 |
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Ready for the Weekend" (Original Version) | 3:37 |
2. | "Ready for the Weekend" (Dave Spoon Remix) | 6:21 |
3. | "Ready for the Weekend" (Fake Blood Remix) | 5:40 |
Charts
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Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[26] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[27] | Silver | 200,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
[edit]Country | Date | Label | Format |
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United Kingdom | 9 August 2009 | Digital download | |
10 August 2009 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Calvin Harris Gets Ready For the Weekend [video]". NovaNation. 13 July 2009. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 17 July 2009.
- ^ a b "Calvin Harris announces new album details". IPC Media. NME. 12 June 2009. Retrieved 13 June 2009.
- ^ "First play of new single". Columbia Records. 11 June 2009. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ^ "'Ready For The Weekend' By Calvin Harris". Popjustice. 13 July 2009. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
- ^ "Calvin Harris showcases new songs at iTunes festival". NME. IPC Media. 19 July 2009. Retrieved 20 July 2009.
- ^ Knight, David (27 July 2009). "Calvin Harris's Ready For The Weekend by Ben Ib". Promo News. Archived from the original on 29 July 2009. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ^ a b "Ready For The Weekend video first play!". Columbia Records. 2 July 2009. Retrieved 6 July 2009.
- ^ brandon (9 July 2009). "New Calvin Harris Video – "Ready For The Weekend"". Stereogum. Retrieved 21 July 2009.
- ^ "Calvin Harris attacks BPI after his YouTube videos are removed". NME. IPC Media. 23 July 2009. Retrieved 27 July 2009.
- ^ "Calvin Harris: Ready For The Weekend: CDS". HMV. Retrieved 11 August 2009.
- ^ "Ready for the Weekend – Single by Calvin Harris". iTunes Store UK. Apple Inc. Retrieved 18 July 2009.
- ^ "Ready for the Weekend – EP by Calvin Harris". iTunes Store UK. Apple Inc. Retrieved 11 August 2009.
- ^ "Calvin Harris: Ready For The Weekend: 12". HMV. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ^ "Calvin Harris – Ready for the Weekend" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ^ "Calvin Harris – Ready for the Weekend" (in French). Ultratip.
- ^ Calvin Harris — Ready for the Weekend. TopHit. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ "European Hot 100 – Week of August 29, 2009". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Ready for the Weekend". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ^ "Calvin Harris - Ready For The Weekend". Dutch Top 40 (in Dutch). Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 200939 into search.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ "Calvin Harris Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- ^ "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2009". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ "British single certifications – Calvin Harris – Ready for the Weekend". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 28 February 2021.