Get Down (You're the One for Me)


"Get Down " is a song by American boy band Backstreet Boys. It was released on April 30, 1996 as the third single from their international self-titled debut album. It was later included on their US debut album.

Background

In some countries "Get Down" was released as their debut single. The song features a rap in the second verse by both Smooth T. of the group Fun Factory, and band member AJ McLean. When performed live, other than a few isolated cases in which Smooth T. was able to join the band, McLean raps alternate lyrics during Smooth T.'s verse. The alternate first rap verse was recorded for the song, and was used in the Markus Plastik Vocal Remix of the song is: "So get ready - ready for the flavor we are bringin' / It's time I set it off and get your body swingin' / When we're alone, girl, I wanna push up / Can I get it? Everybody throw your hands up."

Music video

Background

The music video was directed by Alan Calzatti, and was filmed in Orlando on April 10, 1996. As of February 2020, the video has received over 26 million views on YouTube.

Synopsis

The band perform on the top-half of a disco ball, which is lit in a cold, bright, white light. They are also contained inside a second disco ball, with individual cabins containing several females dancing inside. Each member is seen wearing big black trousers and shoes, silver necklaces, and various oversized jackets; Nick wearing yellow and red, Brian wearing orange, Howie wearing black, AJ wearing dark yellow, and Kevin wearing bright yellow. Smooth T. appears and hovers around the band during his rap verse.

Track listing

European 12-inch single
German cassette single
German maxi single

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the single's liner notes.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts