Good People (song)
| "Good People" | ||||
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| Single by Jack Johnson | ||||
| from the album In Between Dreams | ||||
| Released | May 9, 2005 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:28 | |||
| Label | Brushfire | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jack Johnson | |||
| Producer(s) | Mario Caldato Jr. | |||
| Jack Johnson singles chronology | ||||
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"Good People" is a protest song written and performed by Jack Johnson. It is the fourth track on the album In Between Dreams and was released as a single on May 9, 2005. Though the song has a positive and relaxing sound, it is a critic of contemporary television, especially with regard to frequent violence, and its effect on society. The song is similar to the song "Cookie Jar" from Johnson's previous album On and On, which also draws attention to the issue, but with a more explicit protest and melancholic sound.
Commercial performance
The song did poorly compared to the other singles from Johnson's In Between Dreams album, although it did peak at number one on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart in the United States. It also became a minor hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 50 on the UK Singles Chart. It additionally reached number 25 in New Zealand and number 92 in the Netherlands. The single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.[2]
Charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[3] | 92 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[4] | 25 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 50 |
| US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[6] | 1 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[7] | 29 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[8] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[9] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[2] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | May 9, 2005 | Triple A radio | Brushfire | [10] |
| United Kingdom | June 13, 2005 | CD | [11] | |
| United States | June 27, 2005 | Alternative radio | [12] | |
| August 22, 2005 | Hot adult contemporary radio | [13] |
References
- ^ a b c "Good People by Jack Johnson Jack Johnson - Digital Sheet Music for Piano/Vocal/Guitar (Piano Accompaniment) - Download & Print HX.25818 | Sheet Music Plus".
- ^ a b "American single certifications – Jack Johnson – Good People". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "Jack Johnson – Good People" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "Jack Johnson – Good People". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "Jack Johnson Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "Jack Johnson Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Jack Johnson – Good People". Music Canada. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ "British single certifications – Jack Johnson – Good People". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
- ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1605. May 6, 2005. p. 24. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. June 11, 2005. p. 35.
- ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1612. June 24, 2005. p. 33. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
- ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1620. August 19, 2005. p. 19. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
External links
- "Official website". jackjohnsonmusic.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2006.
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