"Get on the Bus" is a song recorded by American group Destiny's Child, featuring musician

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, for the original motion picture

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'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. "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

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, peaking at number 63 on the US

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chart. An accompanying

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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 ''

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'' (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

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. The members are dressed in white clothes.

makes a guest appearance during his rap verses. Singer Aaliyah choreographed the dance routines throughout.

Formats and track listings

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of ''

''. *

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– engineering, mixing * Missy Elliott – writing, production *

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– vocals *

LeToya Luckett LeToya Nicole Luckett (born March 11, 1981) is an American R&B singer and actress. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as a founding member of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. As a me ...

– vocals *

LaTavia Roberson LaTavia Marie Roberson (born November 1, 1981) is an American R&B singer. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as an original member of the R&B group Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. During her time as ...

– vocals *

Kelly Rowland Kelendria Trene Rowland (born February 11, 1981) is an American singer, actress, and television personality. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. During the gr ...

– vocals *

– mixing, vocals, writing, production * Todd Wachsmuth – engineering/mixing assistance

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Release history

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Get On The Bus (Song) 1998 singles Destiny's Child songs Missy Elliott songs Timbaland songs Songs written for films Songs about buses Song recordings produced by Timbaland Songs written by Missy Elliott Songs written by Timbaland Hip hop soul songs