C U When U Get There Explained
C U When U Get There |
Cover: | C U When U Get There.jpg |
Type: | single |
Artist: | Coolio featuring 40 Thevz |
Album: | My Soul Nothing to Lose (soundtrack) |
B-Side: | Hit 'Em |
Genre: |
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Length: | 5:10 |
Label: | Tommy Boy |
Composer: | Johann Pachelbel |
Lyricist: | - Artis Ivey Jr.
- Dominic Aldridge
- Henry Straughter
- Malieek Straughter
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Producer: | Dominic Aldridge |
Chronology: | Coolio |
Prev Title: | The Winner |
Prev Year: | 1997 |
Next Title: | Ooh La La |
Next Year: | 1997 |
"C U When U Get There" is a song by American rapper Coolio featuring 40 Thevz. It was released in June 1997 as the first single from Coolio's third studio album, My Soul (1997). The track was also featured on the soundtrack to the 1997 comedy film Nothing to Lose. It heavily interpolates Johann Pachelbel's Baroque "Canon in D Major."[1]
Released on June 17, 1997, the single peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number seven on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart; it was Coolio's last top-40 hit in the US. It was also an international success, reaching the top 10 in Australia, New Zealand, and several European countries. The first live performance of this song was before its actual release during the free concert at Paramount Canada's Wonderland put on by MuchMusic's Electric Circus in August 1997.
Critical reception
Larry Flick from Billboard called "C U When U Get There" an "inspiring hip-hop anthem". He added, "The song's "keep pushin' on" message is direct and delivered in street-savvy language that will connect with its desired youth audience. The strong verses give way to a choir-belted chorus that adds a proper splash of emotional intensity. Factor in the track's easy-paced electro beat and a rush of stately strings, and you have the makings of a massive hit."[2] Scottish newspaper Daily Record described it as a "superb R&B ballad".[3]
A reviewer from Music Week rated it four out of five, noting that "Coolio goes all laid-back on this comforting, torch-like song which comes complete with an uplifting, harmony chorus."[4] The magazine's Alan Jones commented, "Those who thought Coolio's massive hit Gangsta's Paradise was a one-off should think again: his latest single C U When U Get There is an absolute smash. Lifted from the hip-hop heavy soundtrack to the movie Nothing To Lose, it weaves a strong rap into a tapestry that also comprises Pachelbel's Canon and a sweetly singing gospel ensemble. The end result is magic and a substantial hit."[5]
Track listings
- US CD and cassette single, Australian CD single[6] [7] [8]
- "C U When U Get There" (Coolio's album version) – 5:07
- "C U When U Get There" (Bill & Humberto's orchestra mix) – 5:25
- "C U When U Get There" (Coolio's album version) – 5:07
- "C U When U Get There" (Ren Swan's mix) – 5:08
- "C U When U Get There" (Bill & Humberto's orchestra mix) – 5:25
- "C U When U Get There" (Humberto's alternate mix) – 5:25
- "Hit 'Em" (album version) – 4:21
A1. "C U When U Get There" (Coolio's album version) – 5:08
A2. "C U When U Get There" (Ren Swan's mix) – 5:07
A3. "C U When U Get There" (Ren Swan's instrumental) – 5:08
B1. "C U When U Get There" (Bill & Humberto's orchestra mix) – 5:25
B2. "Hit 'Em" (album version) – 4:21
- European CD single and UK cassette single[11] [12]
- "C U When U Get There" (Coolio's radio edit) – 3:40
- "C U When U Get There" (Ren Swan's radio edit) – 3:57
- "C U When U Get There" (Bill & Humberto's orchestra mix) – 5:25
- "C U When U Get There" (Coolio's album version) – 5:08
- "C U When U Get There" (Humberto's alternate mix) – 5:25
- "C U When U Get There" (Ren Swan's mix) – 5:08
- "C U When U Get There" (radio edit) – 3:40
- "Hit 'Em" (album version) – 4:30
- "The Winner" (remix) – 3:58
- "All the Way Live (Now)" (Timber mix) – 3:34
- "C U When U Get There" (Bill & Humberto's orchestra mix without intro)
- "C U When U Get There" (Bill & Humberto's orchestra mix with intro)
- "C U When U Get There" (album version)
- "C U When U Get There" (instrumental)
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Release history
Notes and References
- Web site: Coolio, 'Gangsta's Paradise' Rapper, Dies at 59. New York Times. September 29, 2022. September 30, 2022.
- Web site: Reviews & Previews: Singles. Flick. Larry. Larry Flick. Billboard. 109. 25. 73. June 21, 1997. December 4, 2020.
- "Chart Slot". Daily Record. July 25, 1997.
- Reviews: Singles. Music Week. June 28, 1997. 20. May 27, 2022.
- Alan. Jones. Talking Music. Music Week. July 12, 1997. 23. August 15, 2022.
- C U When U Get There. Coolio. 1997. US CD single liner notes. Tommy Boy Records. TBCD 7785.
- C U When U Get There. Coolio. 1997. US cassette single sleeve. Tommy Boy Records. TBC 7785.
- C U When U Get There. Coolio. 1997. Australian CD single liner notes. Tommy Boy Records, Liberation Records. MUSH1619.2.
- C U When U Get There. Coolio. 1997. US maxi-CD single liner notes. Tommy Boy Records. TBCD 785.
- C U When U Get There. Coolio. 1997. US 12-inch single sleeve. Tommy Boy Records. TB 785.
- C U When U Get There. Coolio. 1997. European CD single liner notes. Tommy Boy Records. TBCD7785E.
- C U When U Get There. Coolio. 1997. UK cassette single sleeve. Tommy Boy Records. TBC 7785.
- C U When U Get There. Coolio. 1997. UK CD1 liner notes. Tommy Boy Records. TBCD 785.
- C U When U Get There. Coolio. 1997. UK CD2 liner notes. Tommy Boy Records. TBCD 7785.
- C U When U Get There. Coolio. 1997. Japanese CD single liner notes. Tommy Boy Records. SRCS 8353.
- Web site: Singles : Top 50. Jam!. August 18, 1997. https://web.archive.org/web/19970815162915/http://www.canoe.com:80/JamMusicCharts/SINGLES.html. January 23, 2023. August 15, 1997.
- Top National Sellers. Music & Media. 14. 38. 14. September 20, 1997. March 5, 2018.
- Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 14. 37. 12. September 13, 1997. June 21, 2018.
- News: Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (07.08.1997 – 14.08.1997). Dagblaðið Vísir. is. 22. August 8, 1997. February 5, 2018.
- Hits of the World – Italy. Billboard. 109. 42. 52. October 18, 1997. June 4, 2020.
- Major Market Airplay – Week 37/1997. Music & Media. 14. 37. 23. September 13, 1997. January 21, 2024.
- Web site: ARIA Top 100 Singles for 1997. ARIA. February 20, 2021.
- Web site: Jahreshitparade Singles 1997. de. June 20, 2019.
- Web site: Jaaroverzichten 1997. Ultratop. nl. June 20, 2019.
- Web site: Rapports annuels 1997. Ultratop. fr. June 20, 2019.
- 1997 Year-End Sales Charts: Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 14. 52. 7. December 27, 1997. December 20, 2019.
- Web site: Top 100 Single–Jahrescharts 1997. GfK Entertainment. de. April 17, 2018.
- News: Árslistinn 1997 – Íslenski Listinn – 100 Vinsælustu Lögin. Dagblaðið Vísir. is. 25. January 2, 1998. February 15, 2020.
- Web site: Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 1997. Dutch Top 40. March 5, 2020.
- Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 1997. MegaCharts. nl. June 20, 2019.
- Web site: End of Year Charts 1997. Recorded Music NZ. February 15, 2020.
- Web site: Romanian Top 100 Singles Airplay – Top of the Year 1997. Romanian Top 100. ro. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20050122082314/http://www.rt100.ro/topul-anului-1997.html. January 22, 2005. May 4, 2020.
- Web site: Årslista Singlar, 1997. Sverigetopplistan. sv. May 4, 2020.
- Web site: Schweizer Jahreshitparade 1997. de. June 20, 2019.
- Top 100 Singles 1997. Music Week. 27. January 17, 1998.
- Web site: Billboard Top 100 – 1997. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090611194337/http://longboredsurfer.com/charts.php?year=1997. June 11, 2009. August 28, 2010.
- The Year in Music 1997: Hot Rap Singles. Billboard. 109. 52. YE-42. December 27, 1997.
- Hot 100 Singles Spotlight. Sandiford-Waller. Theda. Billboard. 109. 23. 97. June 7, 1997. Coolio's 'C U When U Get There' [...] arrive in stores June 17..
- Coolio Stays True to Sound of His 'Soul'. Smith. Shawnee. Billboard. 109. 35. 10. August 30, 1997. ['C U When U Get There'] was commercially released June 17..
- New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 33. July 5, 1997. July 1, 2021.
- Web site: シー・ユー・ホエン・ユー・ゲット・ゼア クーリオ. C U When U Get There Coolio. Oricon. ja. August 31, 2023.