"Get It Together" is a song recorded by American girl group 702 for their first studio album ''

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'' (1996). It was written and produced by American singer

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. It was released as the second single from ''No Doubt'' on January 28, 1997, by

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. "Get It Together" was a commercial success, becoming the group's first single to reach the US ''

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chart. It was eventually certified

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by the

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(RIAA). The single sold over 814,000 copies, becoming one of the highest-selling singles of 1997. An accompanying

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for the song was directed by DK Puriefoy.

Background and composition

"Get It Together" is a

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, written by American singer

. The song was recorded at Axis Studios in

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in 1996. During the recording of the song, Jones made 702 record the song several times, insisting on perfection.

Commercial performance

In the United States, "Get It Together" debuted at number thirty-seven ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and climbed to number ten after six weeks."Get It Together" Song by 702 , Music Charts Archive
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chart, the song peaked at number three. The song became one of the highest-selling singles of 1997.

Music video

An accompanying

was directed by DK Puriefoy, and produced by Rae Permann. The video features 702 performing the song while standing near a window pane on a stormy night. Other scenes include the members sitting in individual chairs or a bathtub while contemplating where their boyfriend is. The music video debuted on music video stations for

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. The music video became one of the most played music videos on the network in early 1997.

Impact and legacy

In 2019, the song's chorus was sampled for the intro of

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's song, Ballin'.

Track listing

;7", 12", 33 1/3 RPM, Vinyl #"Get It Together" (LP Version) - 4:50 #"Get It Together" (Radio Edit) - 4:01 #"Get It Together" (Instrumental) - 4:56 #"Get It Together" (A Capella) - 4:21

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from album booklet liner notes.Credits as per liner notes for ''No Doubt'' album Studios * Recorded at Axis Studios (New York City) Personnel * Meelah Williams - vocals * LeMisha Grinstead - background vocals * Irish Grinstead - background vocals * Mary Brown - background vocals *

- writing, production

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Notes

External links

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