Get_on_the_Bus_(song)

Get on the Bus (song)

Get on the Bus (song)

1998 single by Destiny's Child


"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.

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"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

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Credits and personnel

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

Charts

Weekly charts

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Release history

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References

  1. "Destiny's Child – Get On The Bus (CD) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  2. The Writing's on the Wall (liner notes). Destiny's Child. Columbia Records. 1999.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 16, no. 5. January 30, 1999. p. 25. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  4. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 11, 1999" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  5. "Urban Top 50" (PDF). Radio & Records. November 13, 1998. p. 83. Retrieved March 31, 2022 via World Radio History.
  6. "Jaarlijsten 1999" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
  7. "ADDvance Notice" (PDF). Radio & Records. September 18, 1998. p. 53. Retrieved March 31, 2022 via World Radio History.
  8. "CHR/Rhythmic New Releases: Adds October 6" (PDF). Radio & Records. October 2, 1998. p. 49. Retrieved March 31, 2022 via World Radio History.
  9. "Get on the Bus/ Destiny'S Child" (in German). Germany: Amazon Music. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  10. "Singles Releases For 11 Jan17 Jan, 1999: 96" (PDF). Music Week. London. January 9, 1999. p. 17. Retrieved March 31, 2022 via World Radio History.

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