On Aug. 17, 2011, Katy Perry’s summer hit “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” reached No. 1 on the charts. That made Perry the second artist ever to have five No. 1 singles from one album. The album was Teenage Dream.
The song ruled radio and streaming all season. Its catchy hook and playful video helped it climb fast. Fans loved the fun, party-ready vibe. Critics noted Perry’s knack for big pop moments.
This run put Perry alongside a very small club of top chartmakers. The achievement showed her staying power in pop music. It also proved that a strong single can keep an album in the spotlight.
For fans of concerts and pop culture, it was a big moment. Perry’s songs from that era still get huge crowds singing along. The success of “Last Friday Night” helped make Teenage Dream one of the defining pop albums of the early 2010s.
