Get the Party Started – 2001
“Get the Party Started” is a song by American recording artist Pink, and was the first single from her second album titled Missundaztood (2001). It became an international hit and reached the top ten in many countries. The song was Pink’s biggest-selling song at that time. The track was released on October 9, 2001 to positive reviews from critics and after the release of the single it was confirmed that Pink would be releasing Missundaztood.
The song was composed by former 4 Non Blondes frontwoman, Linda Perry.
It reached number-one in Australia and number-two in many European countries most notably Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland, being held off from the top position by Shakira’s smash hit “Whenever, Wherever”. “Get the Party Started” was certified gold in Australia, Austria, Germany, France Sweden and Switzerland, and in Norway it received a platinum certification.
Pink teamed up with Redman and Rockwilder for a remix of “Get the Party Started”, using elements of the Eurythmics song “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)”. The remix was released as a single only in France, where it reached number four and was certified gold. Pink performed the remix during her I’m Not Dead Tour in 2006 and 2007. The remix was also featured on the 9th installment of the U.S. version of the Now That’s What I Call Music! series.
Track listing
UK CD1 and Cassette
“Get the Party Started” (Radio Mix) – 3:12
“Get the Party Started (Sweet Dreams)” (featuring Redman) – 4:05
“Get the Party Started” (Instrumental) – 3:12
UK CD2 and German CD single
“Get the Party Started” (Radio Mix) – 3:12
“Get the Party Started” (K5 Werk Kraft Mix) (featuring Spoonface) – 7:02
“Get the Party Started” (Pink Noise Disco Mix) – 3:44
“Get the Party Started” (Video) – 3:21
American CD single
“Get the Party Started (Sweet Dreams)” (featuring Redman) – 4:05
“Get the Party Started” (Lady May Remix) – 3:50
“Get the Party Started” (Ernie’s All Night Party Anthem) – 3:23
“Get the Party Started” (Pink Noise Disco Mix) – 3:44
“Get the Party Started” (Radio Mix) – 3:12
European CD single
“Get the Party Started” (Radio Mix) – 3:12
“Get the Party Started (Sweet Dreams)” (featuring Redman) – 4:05
Australian CD single
“Get the Party Started” (Radio Mix) – 3:12
“Get the Party Started (Sweet Dreams)” (featuring Redman) – 4:05
“Get the Party Started” (Pink Noise Disco Mix – Radio Edit) – 3:46
“Get the Party Started” (Instrumental) – 3:12