Friday's Child (Wendy Matthews song)

Friday's Child is a song performed by Canadian-Australian singer Wendy Matthews. It was released in 1990 as the third single from her debut album, Émigré. The song's title is a reference to the traditional nursery rhyme "Monday's Child", where a child born on Friday is "loving and giving."

The song is a pop ballad with elements of adult contemporary music. Lyrically, it explores themes of innocence, vulnerability, and the bittersweet experience of growing up and facing the challenges of the world. The "Friday's Child" in the song can be interpreted as a metaphor for someone who is kind and compassionate but also potentially naive or susceptible to being hurt.

"Friday's Child" was a commercial success in Australia, reaching the Top 20 on the ARIA singles chart. It remains one of Matthews' signature songs and is frequently included in her live performances. The song contributed significantly to the success of the Émigré album.

The song was written by David Tyson and Dean McTaggart. It was produced by Ricky Fataar.