Michael Gray's remains a definitive anthem of mid-2000s house music, famous for its infectious groove and office-themed music video. Originally a "forgotten project" on Gray's hard drive, the track exploded after a white-label release in Ibiza in 2003 before its official debut on November 1, 2004. The Iconic Music Video
It interpolates the line "I can't wait for Saturday to begin" from Oliver Cheatham’s 1983 hit "Get Down Saturday Night," changing "Saturday" to "the weekend". Michael Gray - The Weekend (Official Video)
The video’s aesthetic and choreography were reportedly inspired by Daft Punk’s "Around the World" and Eric Prydz’s "Call on Me" . Michael Gray's remains a definitive anthem of mid-2000s
Alongside Michael Gray, the video featured dancers Ideta Kimso, Jodie Leigh, Sarah Merry, and the singing voice of Shèna . Musical DNA and Sampling The track is built on classic disco and funk foundations: Directed by , the music video is known
A female office worker (played by Laura More) anticipates her Saturday night, eventually straddling a photocopier in lingerie and recruiting her colleagues into a choreographed dance.
Directed by , the music video is known for its provocative and high-energy portrayal of office life escaping into the weekend.
The main synth line is a reworked sample from the 1984 song "Back at Ya" by Kerr.