Good People (song)
"Good People" | ||||
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Single by Jack Johnson | ||||
from the album In Between Dreams | ||||
B-side |
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Released | May 9, 2005 | |||
Genre | ||||
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 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
- "Good People"
- "No Other Way" (acoustic version)
- "Butter Nut"
- "Good People" (live video from the Kokua Festival)
UK 7-inch single and European CD single
- "Good People"
- "No Other Way" (acoustic version)
UK CD single
- "Good People"
- "No Other Way" (acoustic version)
- "Butter Nut"
UK DVD single
- "Good People" (video)
- "Butter Nut" (live video from the Kokua Festival)
- "Making of In Between Dreams" (filmed at The Mango Tree Hawaii, October 2004)
Charts
Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 92 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) | 25 |
Scotland (OCC) | 66 |
UK Singles (OCC) | 50 |
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard) | 1 |
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard) | 29 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA) | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada) | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI) | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA) | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | May 9, 2005 | Triple A radio | Brushfire | |
United Kingdom | June 13, 2005 | CD | ||
United States | June 27, 2005 | Alternative radio | ||
August 22, 2005 | Hot adult contemporary radio |