Curbside Prophet Explained

Curbside Prophet
Cover:Curbside Prophet.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Jason Mraz
Album:Waiting for My Rocket to Come
Released:[1]
Genre:Pop rock, alternative hip hop[2]
Length:3:34
Label:Elektra
Prev Title:You and I Both
Prev Year:2003
Next Title:Wordplay
Next Year:2005

"Curbside Prophet" is a song by Jason Mraz. It was released as part of his first major studio album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come, which is one of the lyrics of this song. Mraz credits rap group Jurassic 5 as being part of the inspiration for the story of his travels across the U.S. in pursuit of a music career.[3]

The song was remixed with additional and modified lyrics for the 2004 film New York Minute. The song's name was changed to "Curbside Prophet '04" on the New York Minute soundtrack.

There was no music video filmed for the song other than a live performance recorded at the Eagles Ballroom with John Popper of Blues Traveler on blues harp. This live recording was used for the song's music video.

Track listing

  1. "Curbside Prophet" (Radio version) – 3:29
  2. "Curbside Prophet" (Live from the Eagles Ballroom feat. John Popper) [Edit] – 4:02
  3. "Curbside Prophet" (Live from the Eagles Ballroom feat. John Popper) [Full version] – 5:10
  4. "Curbside Prophet" (Live video)

Notes and References

  1. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1543. 24. February 20, 2004. May 17, 2021.
  2. News: Mraz keeps things mild, uncomplicated. Appleford. Steve. The Los Angeles Times. February 1, 2003. August 5, 2021.
  3. Web site: Friend. David. 30 September 2003. Coffee Shop Boy Goes Global: Jason Mraz Talks About the Past & Present. https://web.archive.org/web/20050226100842/http://www.jupiter2.com/eo/eo_exclusive/interviews/jason_mraz.html. 26 February 2005. 23 December 2021. Entertainment Online.