Livin' for the Weekend (Dina Carroll song)

"Livin' for the Weekend" is a song by English singer Dina Carroll, from her second studio album, Only Human (1996). It was co-produced by Nigel Lowis and David Morales.[1][2][3] The record was a dance club hit in the UK.[4][5]

Not to be confused with Living for the Weekend (disambiguation).
"Livin' for the Weekend"
Single by Dina Carroll
from the album Only Human
Released1996 (1996)
Recorded1996
GenreSoul
Length3:49
LabelMercury
Songwriter(s)Dina Carroll, Nigel Lowis, David Morales
Producer(s)Nigel Lewis, David Morales
Dina Carroll singles chronology
"Only Human"
(1996)		 "Livin' for the Weekend"
(1996)		 "One, Two, Three"
(1998)
Music video
"Livin' for the Weekend" on YouTube

Critical reception

The single received mixed reviews in Europe. Jon O'Brien from AllMusic described it as "Black Box-esque".[6] Portugal's Manchete commented that Carroll failed to distinguish herself from Mariah Carey even in "Livin' for the Weekend".[7] Vikki Tobak for Vibe wrote that the song and "Mind Body & Soul" are "dance-floor sure shots that complement Dina's smooth, textured vocals."[8]

Charts
Chart (1996) Peak
position
France (SNEP) 80

References
  1. Kwaku (November 9, 1996). "Dina Carroll Confirms Soul Diva Status on Sophomore Set". Billboard. 108 (45): 8. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  2. Tobak, Vikki (June–July 1997). "Revolutions – Dina Carroll: Only Human". Vibe. 5 (5): 169. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  3. Flick, Larry (July 19, 1997). "Dance Trax – Carmen and Yolanda: Newcomers with Talent to Burn". Billboard. 109 (29): 29. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  4. Sexton, Paul (July 24, 1999). "Manifesto's Dina Carroll Sheds AC Image for Diva Territory". Billboard. 111 (30): 39. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  5. Betts, Graham, ed. (September 2, 2004). Collins Complete UK Hit Singles 1952-2004. Collins. p. 1012. ISBN 0007179316.
  6. O'Brien, Jon. "Dina Carroll – The Very Best of Dina Carroll". AllMusic. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  7. Manchete, Issues 2343-2351. Block Editores. 1997. p. 69.
  8. "Dina Carroll - Only Human". Vibe. June 1, 1997. Retrieved March 2, 2020.


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