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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Redirect-distinguish Шаблон:More citations needed Шаблон:Use British English Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox song "Freeek!" is a song written and performed by English singer George Michael. The song contains samples from "Try Again" by Aaliyah, "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 Janet Jackson's "Doesn't Really Matter" 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

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  1. "Freeek!"
  2. "Freeek!" (The Scumfrogs mix)
  3. "Freeek!" (Moogymen mix)

UK and Australian CD2[2]

  1. "Freeek!"
  2. "Freeek!" (Max Reich mix)
  3. "The Long and Winding Road" (Beatles cover)

Шаблон:Col-2 UK cassette single and European CD single[3][4]

  1. "Freeek!"
  2. "The Long and Winding Road" (Beatles cover)

Japanese CD single[5]

  1. "Freeek!"
  2. "Freeek!" (The Scumfrogs mix)
  3. "Freeek!" (Moogymen mix)
  4. "Freeek!" (Max Reich mix)
  5. "The Long and Winding Road" (Beatles cover)

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Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2002) Peak
position
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[6] 1
Greece (IFPI)[7] 4
Hungary (Mahasz)[8] 1
Japan (Oricon)[9] 93
Portugal (AFP)[6] 1
Romania (Romanian Top 100)[10] 9

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Year-end charts

Chart (2002) Position
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[11] 99
Italy (FIMI)[12] 19
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[13] 147
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] 66
UK Singles (OCC)[15] 117

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Certifications and sales

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Release history

Region Version Date Format(s) Label(s) Шаблон:Abbr
United Kingdom "Freeek!" 18 March 2002 CD Шаблон:Hlist [16][17]
Australia [18]
Japan 20 March 2002 [19]
"Shoot the Dog" / "Freeek!" 4 December 2002 DVD Polydor [20]

See also

References

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