Peak
1
Weeks
24
Score
5,591
Chart Year
2011
In an interview with MTV, director Marc Klasfeld said that the video's storyline was inspired by Sixteen Candles and other works of John Hughes, as well as "all those great '80s high school movies."[33] Including a long series of outtakes during the ending credits was influenced by a similar idea in The Cannonball Run.[33] The costume for Perry's character, Kathy Beth Terry, was inspired by the character Betty Suarez, played by America Ferrera on the series Ugly Betty. The music video for "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" was filmed around May 3–6, 2011 at the home of John Schneider. It was directed by Marc Klasfeld, and co-directed by Danny Lockwood.[34] Perry tweeted, "I told someone about my new music video I just filmed & they responded with 'wow, that's gonna break the internet.'..... Should I knock on wood?"[4] Before the video premiered, Perry created Facebook and Twitter profiles for a "brace-faced nerd-turned-hottie" thirteen-year-old she plays named Kathy Beth Terry.[35] Starting from June 8, a series of short video clips was uploaded on the Facebook profile, YouTube and Perry's official web version premiered later on the same day on Funny or Die. On July 11, after crossing the half-million "likes" mark, Perry released an interview in character as Terry on Digital Spy.[36] Perry, in character as Kathy Beth Terry made various references to Rebecca Black and other guests on the video on her Twitter and Facebook. She also gave interviews to the Digital Spy, Australian Cosmopolitan, and BOP Tiger Beat.[37][38] The video went on to win Favorite Music Video award at the 38th People's Choice Awards.[39] As of August 2022, the video has over 1.4 billion views on YouTube
At a beach-party-themed industry listening event held on June 14 2010, Perry explained that this mid-tempo party anthem, which recalls all the fun nights gone by, had a purpose for being on the album: "There's a lot of substance, but also some no-brainers," she said. Perry added that she likens the tune to "I Gotta Feeling" by the Black Eyes Peas. Perry was inspired to write this track after running naked through a park. She explained to Company magazine: "There's nothing better than an impromptu dance party with my friends. My track Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) is a song about debauchery because I had one of those nights in Santa Barbara. We went out to this place called Wildcat and got crazy." The Californian added that despite drawing from her own experiences in the tune, the raunchy threesome mentioned in the track didn't actually happen. She admitted: "We had a couple of beers and danced until we died, then brought the party back to the hotel room. Most of that song is actual truth, apart from the ménage à trois... unfortunately! But, yes, streaking in the park, that's what we did, so we had to write a song about it the next day!" The song's music video was filmed in May 2011. Perry created for the clip a nerdy 13-year-old alter-ego named Kathy Beth Terry, who is fond of astronomy and '90s teenage heartthrobs. Viral star Rebecca Black, whose hit single was titled "Friday" makes a cameo appearance in the video. Other well-known faces you may spot in the Marc Klasfeld directed clip include Glee stars Darren Criss and Kevin McHale whilst '80s songstress Debbie Gibson and actor Corey Feldmen play Kathy's parents. Hanson and saxophonist Kenny G provide the party's live entertainment. Debbie Gibson's character's first name in the video is Tiffany - kids, if you don't get why, ask your parents! The video was shot at Dukes of Hazzard actor John Schneider's house. An official remix featuring rapper Missy Elliott was released to US radio stations and digital retailers on August 8, 2011. When this single climbed to #1 on the Hot 100, Perry became the first woman, and second artist overall following Michael Jackson, to send five songs from an album to #1. The singer's previous four chart-toppers from her Teenage Dream set had been "California Gurls" (featuring Snoop Dogg), the title cut, "Firework" and, "E.T." (featuring Kanye West). Jackson notched his quintet of #1s from his 1987 Bad album. Report this ad The song features a prominent saxophone part by Lenny Pickett, who has been the tenor saxophonist for the Saturday Night Live band since 1985. Darren Criss and Kevin McHale covered this song on the Pot o' Gold episode of Glee, having previously appeared in the music video. McHale told Billboard magazine it was strange for the pair to do things backwards to how they usually work: Says the Glee actor: "It's mostly Darren's song, I do some harmonies with him and he sings the lead. It's the first time it's been the reverse effect of we were in the video and then did the song after it. Adam Shankman directs that episode, and Darren felt kind of awkward about it I think. We talked about it, and then he talked with Shankman about it, the breaking the 4th wall aspect. It's backwards of how things normally work." This won Video of the Year at the People Choice awards, which were held on January 11, 2012. Perry won four other trophies at the ceremony, snagging awards for Favorite Female Artist, Tour Headliner, Song of the Year for "E.T.," and TV Guest Star for her cameo appearance on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother. This song was co-penned by Perry's frequent collaborator Bonnie McKee. The pair had been close friends since they were teenagers and Perry decided she needed a co-writer that she could volley with for Teenage Dream. "I'd known Katy since I was 18," McKee told Billboard magazine. "After we got dropped from our labels, we used to play shows together- 'Last Friday Night' was actually inspired by Katy and my wild drinking days. We were in the same circles and always kept an eye on each other. We're still competitive: We always joke about being 'frenemies,' but honestly, Katy is such a great songwriter, she doesn't really need me. I owe all of this to her, in so many ways." This was the first song with a day of the week in its title to hit #1 on the Hot 100 since "Saturday Night" by Bay City Rollers topped the tally in 1976. It is also the only "Friday" song to hit #1.
There's a stranger in my bed There's a pounding in my head Glitter all over the room Pink flamingos in the pool I smell like a minibar DJ's passed out in the yard Barbies on the barbecue This a hickey or a bruise? Pictures of last night Ended up online I'm screwed Oh well It's a blacked out blur But I'm pretty sure it ruled Damn Last Friday night Yeah, we danced on tabletops And we took too many shots Think we kissed, but I forgot Last Friday night Yeah, we maxed our credit cards And got kicked out of the bar So we hit the boulevard Last Friday night We went streaking in the park Skinny dipping in the dark Then had a ménage à trois Last Friday night Yeah, I think we broke the law Always say we're gonna stop-op Oh whoa This Friday night Do it all again This Friday night Do it all again Trying to connect the dots Don't know what to tell my boss Think the city towed my car Chandelier is on the floor Ripped my favorite party dress Warrant's out for my arrest Think I need a ginger ale That was such an epic fail Pictures of last night Ended up online I'm screwed Oh well It's a blacked out blur But I'm pretty sure it ruled Damn Last Friday night Yeah, we danced on table tops And we took too many shots Think we kissed, but I forgot Last Friday night Yeah, we maxed our credits card And got kicked out of the bar So we hit the boulevards Last Friday night We went streaking in the park Skinny dipping in the dark Then had a ménage à trois Last Friday night Yeah, I think we broke the law Always say we're gonna stop-op Oh whoa This Friday night Do it all again (do it all again) This Friday night Do it all again (do it all again) This Friday night T.G.I.F. T.G.I.F. T.G.I.F. T.G.I.F. T.G.I.F. T.G.I.F. Last Friday night Yeah, we danced on table tops And we took too many shots Think we kissed but I forgot Last Friday night Yeah, we maxed our credit cards And got kicked out of the bar So we hit the boulevard Last Friday night We went streaking in the park Skinny dipping in the dark Then had a ménage à trois Last Friday night Yeah, I think we broke the law Always say we're gonna stop-op Oh whoa This Friday night Do it all again
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 11, 2010 | 67 | 59 |
| 1 | Jun 18, 2011 | 63 | 63 |
| 2 | Jun 25, 2011 | 31 | 95 |
| 3 | Jul 2, 2011 | 4 | 122 |
| 4 | Jul 9, 2011 | 4 | 122 |
| 5 | Jul 16, 2011 | 4 | 122 |
| 6 | Jul 23, 2011 | 4 | 122 |
| 7 | Jul 30, 2011 | 3 | 123 |
| 8 | Aug 6, 2011 | 2 | 124 |
| 9 | Aug 13, 2011 | 2 | 124 |
| 10 | Aug 20, 2011 | 2 | 124 |
| 11 | Aug 27, 2011 | 1 | 125 |
| 12 | Sep 3, 2011 | 1 | 125 |
| 13 | Sep 10, 2011 | 5 | 121 |
| 14 | Sep 17, 2011 | 10 | 116 |
| 15 | Sep 24, 2011 | 12 | 114 |
| 16 | Oct 1, 2011 | 13 | 113 |
| 17 | Oct 8, 2011 | 15 | 111 |
| 18 | Oct 15, 2011 | 18 | 108 |
| 19 | Oct 22, 2011 | 25 | 101 |