I Got You (Jack Johnson song) explained

I Got You
Cover:I Got You Jack Johnson.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Jack Johnson
Album:From Here to Now to You
Released:June 10, 2013
Recorded:2012
Studio:Mango Tree Studio
Genre:
Length:2:59
Label:Brushfire, Columbia
Producer:Mario Caldato Jr.
Prev Title:In the Morning
Prev Year:2011
Next Title:Radiate
Next Year:2013

"I Got You" is a song by American musician Jack Johnson and is the lead single from his 2013 album From Here to Now to You. The song was released on June 10, 2013.

Release

The song was released on June 10, 2013 as a CD single, 7' vinyl, and digital download along with the pre-order of the album.

Composition

The song is mainly about his affection to his wife Kim, and about his love to his kids.[1]

Music video

On June 11, 2013, a colorful lyric video featuring a blue skied background was released. On June 28, the official music video was released on Jack's Vevo account. The video features Jack skateboarding in fields, at the beach, and working in public transit.[2] The video was shot by using an old 16mm camera that was used to shoot surf films.[2] The video debut at number 20 on VH1's top music video list, and has spawned over 27 million views on YouTube.[3]

Chart performance

"I Got You" debuted at number 88 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart week ending June 29, 2013,[4] and peaked at number 26 on the Japan Hot 100.

Year-end charts

Chart (2013)Position
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[6] 17
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[7] 98

Notes and References

  1. Jack Johnson Opens Up About New Single, Upcoming Album. Rolling Stone. 2017-08-23.
  2. News: Jack Johnson's 'I Got You' Video: Singer Enjoys Quite The Sunny Day (EXCLUSIVE). Makarechi. Kia. 2013-06-27. Huffington Post. 2017-08-23.
  3. Web site: JackJohnsonVEVO. Jack Johnson - I Got You. . 2013-06-28. 2017-08-23.
  4. Music: Top 100 Songs Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Billboard. 2017-08-23.
  5. Web site: ARIA Music Chart. https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20100511012400/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20100511-1124/Issue1051.pdf. dead. 2010-05-11.
  6. Adult Alternative Songs Songs – Year-End 2013. Billboard. August 1, 2022.
  7. Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2013. Billboard. June 24, 2020.