Good People (song)
| "Good People" | ||||
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| Single by Jack Johnson | ||||
| from the album In Between Dreams | ||||
| Released | June 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2004 | |||
| Genre | Acoustic rock | |||
| 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 in June 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.[1]
Charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[2] | 92 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[3] | 25 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 50 |
| US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[5] | 1 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 29 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[1] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ 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.