The Sound of Sunshine (song) explained

The Sound of Sunshine
Cover:Thesoundofsunshine-song.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Michael Franti & Spearhead
Album:The Sound of Sunshine
Recorded:December 2009 – May 2010
Genre:Indie pop, reggae fusion
Label:Capitol, Boo Boo Wax
Producer:Michael Franti, Sly & Robbie
Prev Title:Shake It
Prev Year:2010
Next Title:Hey Hey Hey
Next Year:2011

"The Sound of Sunshine" is a single by Michael Franti & Spearhead and also the title track from their album of the same name (2010). It was written by Franti, Jason Bowman and Carl Young and produced by Franti with additional production by Sly & Robbie. It was released as the album's second single on June 1, 2010 and was digitally released on June 8, 2010.[1]

The song is featured in the films Yogi Bear, Soul Surfer, and Blue Crush 2.

Music video

The music video for "The Sound of Sunshine" was directed by Frank Borin and Michael Franti .[2] It was filmed in Venice, California in late August 2010[3] and released on September 21, 2010.[4]

In an interview with Spinner, Frantí said about the video, "We shot the video on Venice Beach in California because people from so many different walks of life come there to have a great time; to let go and let the sun shine in. These days there is much to worry about. The economy, climate change, war or just making it through a rough day. 'The Sound of Sunshine' is a song about the sun's ability to make any day better."

An alternate official music video was created for the song featuring Jovanotti (with lyrics partly in Italian and partly in English).[5] The new version was filmed in the Lombardy's countryside around Pavia, Italy and released on June 28, 2011.[6]

Charts and certifications

Peak positions

Chart (2010-2011)Peak
position
Germany Airplay (Nielsen Company)[7] 23
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[8] 56
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[9] 23
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[10] 1
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)21
US Rock Songs (Billboard)[11] 33

Certifications

External links

Notes and References

  1. (Posted: May 25, 2010) Michael Franti - "Shake It" + "The Sound of Sunshine" singles bandweblogs.com. Retrieved 10-25-10.
  2. (Posted: Aug. 31, 2010) Benjy Eisen, Michael Franti and Spearhead, 'The Sound of Sunshine' -- Video Premier spinner.com. AOL, Inc. Retrieved 10-25-2010.
  3. (Posted: Aug. 31, 2010) MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD New "The Sound of Sunshine" - Music Video musicnewsnet.com.
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20110903065137/http://www.mtv.com/videos/michael-franti/560256/the-sound-of-sunshine.jhtml The Sound of Sunshine - Michael Franti
  5. http://vimeo.com/26390474 The Sound Of Sunshine - Micheal Franti ft. Lorenzo Jovanotti -- Alternate video (shot in Italy)
  6. Web site: Musica: Michael Franti featuring Jovanotti in radio con un nuovo singolo . rbcasting.com . June 23, 2011 . it.
  7. http://germancharts.com/airplay_charts.asp German Airplay Chart
  8. Web site: Chart Search Results - Japan Hot 100 Singles 2011-05-28 . . 6 October 2012 .
  9. Web site: Chart Search Results - Bubbling Under Hot 100 2010-10-09. . 6 October 2012 .
  10. Web site: [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=michael franti & spearhead|chart=Triple A}} Michael Franti & Spearhead – Chart History: Adult Alternative Songs ]. . . June 4, 2014.
  11. The Sound of Sunshine - Michael Franti

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