Good People (song) explained

Good People
Cover:	GoodPeopleJJ.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Jack Johnson
Album:	In Between Dreams
B-Side:	"No Other Way" (acoustic) "Butter Nut"
Length:	3:28
Label:	Brushfire, Columbia
Producer:	Mario Caldato Jr.
Prev Title:	Sitting, Waiting, Wishing
Prev Year:	2005
Next Title:	Breakdown
Next Year:	2005

"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

"Good People" peaked 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.

Track listings

Canadian CD single^[1]

1. "Good People"
2. "No Other Way" (acoustic version)
3. "Butter Nut"
4. "Good People" (live video from the Kokua Festival)

UK 7-inch single and European CD single^{[2] [3]}

1. "Good People"
2. "No Other Way" (acoustic version)

UK CD single^[4]

1. "Good People"
2. "No Other Way" (acoustic version)
3. "Butter Nut"

UK DVD single^[5]

1. "Good People" (video)
2. "Butter Nut" (live video from the Kokua Festival)
3. "Making of In Between Dreams" (filmed at The Mango Tree Hawaii, October 2004)

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Good People"!Chart (2005)!Peak
position

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Good People"!Chart (2005)!Position

US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)^[6]	84
US Triple-A (Billboard)^[7]	2

Release history

Region!scope="col"

Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
United States	May 9, 2005	Triple A radio	Brushfire	^[8]
United Kingdom	June 13, 2005	CD		^[9]
United States	June 27, 2005	Alternative radio		^[10]
	August 22, 2005	Hot adult contemporary radio		^[11]

Notes and References

1. Good People. Jack Johnson. 2005. Canadian CD single liner notes. Brushfire Records. UNIW34113.
2. Good People. Jack Johnson. 2005. UK 7-inch single sleeve. Brushfire Records. MCS 40417.
3. Good People. Jack Johnson. 2005. European CD single liner notes. Brushfire Records. 0602498829387.
4. Good People. Jack Johnson. 2005. UK CD single liner notes. Brushfire Records. MCSTD 40417, 9883100.
5. Good People. Jack Johnson. 2005. UK DVD single liner notes. Brushfire Records. MCSVD 40417, 9883102.
6. 2005 The Year in Charts: Top Modern Rock Songs. Billboard Radio Monitor. 13. 50. 52. December 16, 2005.
7. 2005 The Year in Charts: Top Triple-A Songs. Billboard Radio Monitor. 13. 50. 57. December 16, 2005.
8. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1605. 24. May 6, 2005. June 25, 2021.
9. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 35. June 11, 2005.
10. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1612. 33. June 24, 2005. June 25, 2021.
11. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1620. 19. August 19, 2005. June 25, 2021.