"If Ya Gettin' Down" is a single by English boy band Five. It was released on 19 July 1999 as the lead single from their second studio album, Invincible (1999). It was co-written by Richard Stannard, Julian Gallagher, and band members J Brown, Sean Conlon and Abs Breen, while Stannard and Gallagher produced it. Michael Cleveland is also credited as a writer since the track samples Indeep's 1982 song "Last Night a D.J. Saved My Life". "If Ya Gettin' Down" charted at number two in the United Kingdom and Australia and reached number one in New Zealand.
Chart performance The song reached number two in the United Kingdom, where it was certified gold for sales and streams of over 400,000 units. It was also certified platinum in Australia, where it reached number two. The song topped the charts in New Zealand and Scotland; it was their second number-one single in the former country.
Track listings UK, Irish and Australian CD1 "If Ya Gettin' Down" "When I Remember When" Enhanced CD
UK, Irish and Australian CD2 "If Ya Gettin' Down" "Everyday" Five fans' interview request line
UK cassette single and European CD single "If Ya Gettin' Down" – 2:59 "When I Remember When" – 3:58
Japanese CD single "If Ya Gettin' Down" "When I Remember When" "Everyday"
Credits and personnel Credits are lifted from the UK CD1 liner notes and the Invincible album booklet.
Studio Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios (Dublin, Ireland)
Personnel
Richard Stannard – writing, production Julian Gallagher – writing, production Jason "J" Brown – writing Sean Conlon – writing Richard Breen – writing Michael Cleveland – writing ("Last Night a D.J. Saved My Life") Filo – backing vocals Mista Dexter – turntables Adrian Bushby – recording, mixing, engineering Conal Markey – recording assistance Pat McGovern – recording assistance
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1999)PeakpositionEstonia (Eesti Top 20)19Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)8Europe (European Hit Radio)17Greece (IFPI)10Guatemala (El Siglo de Torreón)4Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)19Italy (FIMI)4Italy (Musica e dischi)5Italy Airplay (Music & Media)2Latvia (Latvijas Top 20)17Netherlands Airplay (Music & Media)16 Airplay (Music & Media)14Spain Airplay (Top 40 Radio)21UK Airplay (Music Week)17
Year-end charts Chart (1999)PositionAustralia (ARIA)13Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)49Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)64Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)78Europe (European Hit Radio)83Italy (Musica e dischi)38Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)63Netherlands (Single Top 100)47New Zealand (RIANZ)24Romania (Romanian Top 100)19Sweden (Hitlistan)62UK Singles (OCC)61
Certifications and sales
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Sweden19 July 1999CDUnited KingdomJapan8 January 2000CD
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