Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (t.g.i.f) -

: Perry likened the track to her own version of the Black Eyed Peas' "I Gotta Feeling". 🎬 The "Kathy Beth Terry" Phenomenon

: Perry and co-writer Bonnie McKee wrote the song after a wild night in Santa Barbara at a venue called Wildcat. Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F)

The music video, directed by Marc Klasfeld, is an 8-minute cinematic tribute to 1980s teen films like Sixteen Candles . Perry introduced an alter-ego, , a brace-faced nerd whose house party descends into legendary chaos. Iconic Cameo List : Perry likened the track to her own

When the song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Katy Perry became the to have five number-one singles from a single album. This feat tied her with Michael Jackson, who achieved the same with his 1987 album Bad . To ensure the track reached the top spot, a remix featuring rapper Missy Elliott was released in August 2011 to boost digital sales and radio play. 🖋️ Origins and Inspiration Perry introduced an alter-ego, , a brace-faced nerd

: While the lyrics about dancing on tabletops and streaking in the park are true, Perry admitted the "ménage à trois" line was added for effect.