Get on the bus

"Get on the Bus" is a song by Destiny's Child, released as the group's third single. The song features rapper/producer Timbaland and is lifted from the original motion picture soundtrack of Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998). It was the second single to be lifted from the soundtrack following Melanie B's debut single, "I Want You Back". Produced by Timbaland, it peaked at number fifteen on the UK and Netherlands charts, and at number sixty on the German chart. The single was not commercially released in the U.S. and other major markets, It did receive some minor US Urban radio airplay, peaking at #63 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. The music video was directed by Earle Sebastian. The song was also featured on Destiny's Child's follow up album "The Writing's on the Wall" (international edition) as a bonus track.

As with other Timbaland productions, the single features some unorthodox parts, including the sounds of birds (a similar technique was used in Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody?").

The song is one of Destiny's Child's less successful singles, but it was on the set list of their 2001/2002 world tour.

Music video

The video focuses on Destiny's Child, performing in a silver-white room and inside a van. The members are dressed in white clothes. Timbaland makes a guest appearance during his rap verses.

The music video was never released to a video compilation nor to an enhanced CD. It's also not featured on the DVD of the Why Do Fools Fall in Love movie.

Track listing

UK CD Single 7559-63780-2 / E3780CD[1][2]
"Get on the Bus" (Radio Version) (featuring Timbaland) - 4:08
"Get on the Bus" (Radio Edit Without Rap) - 3:23
"Illusions" (Destiny Club Mix)1 - 8:05
European Maxi Single
"Get on the Bus" (Radio Version) (featuring Timbaland) - 4:08
"Get on the Bus" (Radio Edit Without Rap) - 3:23
"Birthday" - 5:13
Notes
1 This remix contains re-recorded vocals, arranged by Maurice Joshua. Major parts of the vocals have also been used for "DubiLLusions" on the re-issue of "Destiny's Child".

Credits and personnel

Lead vocals: Beyoncé Knowles (1 verse) and Kelly Rowland (1 verse)
Background vocals: Kelly Rowland, LeToya Luckett, Beyoncé Knowles, and LaTavia Roberson
Vocal production: Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LeToya Luckett, LaTavia Roberson, and Timbaland

Chart (1998/1999) Peak
position
Netherlands (Mega Single Top 100)[3] 18
Germany (Media Control AG)[4] 60