C U When U Get There#Charts

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."{{cite web|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/90s/1997/Billboard-1997-06-21.pdf|title=Reviews & Previews: Singles|editor-last=Flick|editor-first=Larry|editor-link=Larry Flick|magazine=Billboard|volume=109|issue=25|page=73|date=June 21, 1997|access-date=December 4, 2020}} Scottish newspaper Daily Record described it as a "superb R&B ballad"."Chart Slot". Daily Record. July 25, 1997.

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."{{cite magazine|first=|last=|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1997/Music-Week-1997-06-28.pdf|title=Reviews: Singles|magazine=Music Week|date=June 28, 1997|page=20|accessdate=May 27, 2022}} 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."{{cite magazine|first=Alan|last=Jones|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1997/Music-Week-1997-07-12.pdf|title=Talking Music|magazine=Music Week|date=July 12, 1997|page=23|accessdate=August 15, 2022}}

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• US CD and cassette single, Australian CD single{{cite AV media notes|title=C U When U Get There|others=Coolio|year=1997|type=US CD single liner notes|publisher=Tommy Boy Records|id=TBCD 7785}}{{cite AV media notes|title=C U When U Get There|others=Coolio|year=1997|type=US cassette single sleeve|publisher=Tommy Boy Records|id=TBC 7785}}{{cite AV media notes|title=C U When U Get There|others=Coolio|year=1997|type=Australian CD single liner notes|publisher=Tommy Boy Records, Liberation Records|id=MUSH1619.2}}

1. "C U When U Get There" (Coolio's album version) – 5:07
2. "C U When U Get There" (Bill & Humberto's orchestra mix) – 5:25

• US maxi-CD single{{cite AV media notes|title=C U When U Get There|others=Coolio|year=1997|type=US maxi-CD single liner notes|publisher=Tommy Boy Records|id=TBCD 785}}

1. "C U When U Get There" (Coolio's album version) – 5:07
2. "C U When U Get There" (Ren Swan's mix) – 5:08
3. "C U When U Get There" (Bill & Humberto's orchestra mix) – 5:25
4. "C U When U Get There" (Humberto's alternate mix) – 5:25
5. "Hit 'Em" (album version) – 4:21

• US 12-inch single{{cite AV media notes|title=C U When U Get There|others=Coolio|year=1997|type=US 12-inch single sleeve|publisher=Tommy Boy Records|id=TB 785}}

: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{{cite AV media notes|title=C U When U Get There|others=Coolio|year=1997|type=European CD single liner notes|publisher=Tommy Boy Records|id=TBCD7785E}}{{cite AV media notes|title=C U When U Get There|others=Coolio|year=1997|type=UK cassette single sleeve|publisher=Tommy Boy Records|id=TBC 7785}}

1. "C U When U Get There" (Coolio's radio edit) – 3:40
2. "C U When U Get There" (Ren Swan's radio edit) – 3:57

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• UK CD1{{cite AV media notes|title=C U When U Get There|others=Coolio|year=1997|type=UK CD1 liner notes|publisher=Tommy Boy Records|id=TBCD 785}}

1. "C U When U Get There" (Bill & Humberto's orchestra mix) – 5:25
2. "C U When U Get There" (Coolio's album version) – 5:08
3. "C U When U Get There" (Humberto's alternate mix) – 5:25
4. "C U When U Get There" (Ren Swan's mix) – 5:08

• UK CD2{{cite AV media notes|title=C U When U Get There|others=Coolio|year=1997|type=UK CD2 liner notes|publisher=Tommy Boy Records|id=TBCD 7785}}

1. "C U When U Get There" (radio edit) – 3:40
2. "Hit 'Em" (album version) – 4:30
3. "The Winner" (remix) – 3:58
4. "All the Way Live (Now)" (Timber mix) – 3:34

• Japanese CD single{{cite AV media notes|title=C U When U Get There|others=Coolio|year=1997|type=Japanese CD single liner notes|publisher=Tommy Boy Records|id=SRCS 8353}}

1. "C U When U Get There" (Bill & Humberto's orchestra mix without intro)
2. "C U When U Get There" (Bill & Humberto's orchestra mix with intro)
3. "C U When U Get There" (album version)
4. "C U When U Get There" (instrumental)

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