Michael Gray - The Weekend (extended Vocal Mix) -

It is built around a reworked hook from Oliver Cheatham's 1983 disco classic, "Get Down Saturday Night" .

The Extended Vocal Mix runs for approximately 8:09 , offering a longer build-up compared to the 3:12 radio edit. ✨ The Story Behind the Hit Michael Gray - The Weekend (Extended Vocal Mix)

Gray famously changed Cheatham’s lyric "I can't wait for Saturday to begin" to "I can't wait for the weekend to begin" to make it more universal. It is built around a reworked hook from

The song was originally a "forgotten project" on Gray's hard drive before it was polished for release. The song was originally a "forgotten project" on

Michael Gray's is the definitive 8-minute version of the 2004 house anthem that helped define the "filter house" era. Released in October 2004, the track peaked at Number 7 on the UK Singles Chart and topped dance charts globally. 🎵 Track Essentials

The track first took off as a "white label" record in Ibiza during the summer of 2003 before its official commercial release a year later. 🏢 Cultural Impact & Music Video