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.
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)
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 Gray famously changed Cheatham’s lyric "I can't wait
The song was originally a "forgotten project" on Gray's hard drive before it was polished for release. 🏢 Cultural Impact & Music Video The song
The track sits at 127 BPM in the key of E Minor .
Michael Gray (one-half of the house duo Full Intention ).
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