Record World called it a "kinetic dancer" and said that the "chant-like chorus hook is contagious.

"Get Down on It" was re-recorded and released as the third overall single from English-Australian singer Peter Andre's second studio album, Natural.

Australian CD1[29] Australian CD2 and cassette single[30][31] Weekly charts Year-end charts * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Blue's version became a hit in mainland Europe, including Spain, where it reached number three and spent eight weeks in the top 20.

"[37] Music Week also noted "Blue have added rap sections, most notably a sassy contribution from Lil' Kim, to the hand-clapping funk of James Taylor and the Gangs' original version.