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"Freeek!"
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Single by George Michael
from the album Patience
B-side"The Long and Winding Road"
Released18 March 2002 (2002-03-18)
Genre
Length4:33
Label
Songwriters
  • George Michael
  • Moogymen
ProducerGeorge Michael
George Michael singles chronology
"If I Told You That"
(2000) 		"Freeek!"
(2002) 		"Shoot the Dog"
(2002)

"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

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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!" was among the most expensive music videos made.

Track listings

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Charts

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Certifications and sales

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[38] Gold 35,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Version Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref(s).
United Kingdom "Freeek!" 18 March 2002 CD
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Australia [41]
Japan 20 March 2002 [42]
"Shoot the Dog" / "Freeek!" 4 December 2002 DVD Polydor [43]

See also

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References

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