Get on the Bus (song)

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"Get on the Bus"
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Single by Destiny's Child featuring Timbaland
from the album Why Do Fools Fall in Love
B-side
  • "Illusions"
  • "Birthday"
ReleasedSeptember 21, 1998 (1998-09-21)
RecordedJune 1998
Genre
Length4:44
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Timbaland
  • Missy Elliott
Destiny's Child singles chronology
"With Me"
(1998)
"Get on the Bus"
(1998)
"Bills, Bills, Bills"
(1999)
Timbaland singles chronology
"Are You That Somebody?"
(1998)
"Get on the Bus"
(1998)
"Here We Come"
(1998)

"Get on the Bus" is a song recorded by American group Destiny's Child, featuring musician Timbaland, for the original motion picture soundtrack of Gregory Nava's romantic drama Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998). It was written and produced by Timbaland and Missy Elliott. As with other Timbaland's 1990s productions, the song features some unorthodox elements, including bird sounds. It was released as the second single from Why Do Fools Fall in Love on September 21, 1998 by Columbia Records and Elektra Records.

Contents

"Get on the Bus" was a moderate commercial success throughout Europe, reaching the top 20 in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. In the United States, it received minor airplay on urban contemporary radio, peaking at number 63 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. An accompanying music video for the song was directed by Earle Sebastian. The song was later included on the international editions of Destiny's Child's second studio album The Writing's on the Wall (1999) and included in the set list of their 2001–2002 world tour.

Music video

An accompanying music video was directed by Earle Sebastian. It focuses on Destiny's Child, performing in a silver-white room and inside and around a Lincoln Navigator SUV. The members are dressed in white clothes. Timbaland makes a guest appearance during his rap verses. Singer Aaliyah choreographed the dance routines throughout.

Formats and track listings

UK CD single [1]
No.TitleLength
1."Get on the Bus" (featuring Timbaland) (Radio Version)4:08
2."Get on the Bus" (Radio Edit without rap)3:23
3."Illusions" (Destiny Club Mix)8:05
UK cassette
No.TitleLength
1."Get on the Bus" (featuring Timbaland) (Radio Version)4:08
2."Illusions" (Destiny Club Mix)8:05
European maxi single
No.TitleLength
1."Get on the Bus" (featuring Timbaland) (Radio Version)4:08
2."Get on the Bus" (Radio Edit without rap)3:23
3."Birthday"5:13

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of The Writing's on the Wall . [2]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Get on the Bus"
Chart (19981999)Peak
position
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles) [3] 62
Germany (GfK) [4] 60
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) [5] 15
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [6] 18
Scotland (OCC) [7] 55
UK Singles (OCC) [8] 15
UK Dance (OCC) [9] 9
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [10] 2
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay ( Billboard ) [11] 63
US Urban Top 50 ( Radio & Records ) [12] 32

Year-end charts

1999 year-end chart performance for "Get on the Bus"
Chart (1999)Position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) [13] 125

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Get on the Bus"
RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
United StatesSeptember 21, 1998 Urban contemporary radio
October 6, 1998 Rhythmic contemporary radio
GermanyDecember 14, 1998 Maxi CD East West
United KingdomJanuary 11, 1999Elektra

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