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The Sound of Sunshine (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'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.(Posted: May 25, 2010) [http://bandweblogs.com/blog/2010/05/25/michael-franti-shake-it-the-sound-of-sunshine-singles/ Michael Franti - "Shake It" + "The Sound of Sunshine" singles] 'bandweblogs.com'. Retrieved 10-25-10.
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 .(Posted: Aug. 31, 2010) Benjy Eisen, [http://www.spinner.com/2010/08/31/michael-franti-and-spearhead-the-sound-of-sunshine-video/ Michael Franti and Spearhead, 'The Sound of Sunshine' -- Video Premier] 'spinner.com'. AOL, Inc. Retrieved 10-25-2010. It was filmed in Venice, California in late August 2010(Posted: Aug. 31, 2010) [http://www.musicnewsnet.com/2010/08/michael-franti-spearhead-new-the-sound-of-sunshine-video.html MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD New "The Sound of Sunshine" - Music Video] 'musicnewsnet.com'. and released on September 21, 2010.[http://www.mtv.com/videos/michael-franti/560256/the-sound-of-sunshine.jhtml The Sound of Sunshine - Michael Franti] 'MTV.com'. Retrieved 10-25-2010.
In an interview with Spinner, Frant 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).[http://vimeo.com/26390474 The Sound Of Sunshine - Micheal Franti ft. Lorenzo Jovanotti -- Alternate video (shot in Italy)] 'Vimeo.com' The new version was filmed in the Lombardy's countryside around Pavia, Italy and released on June 28, 2011.
Charts and certifications
Peak positions
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"!Chart (2010-2011)
!Peak
position
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!scope="row"|Germany Airplay (Nielsen Company)[http://germancharts.com/airplay_charts.asp German Airplay Chart] , Retrieved on 2011-06-10
|23
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!scope="row"|Japan (Japan Hot 100)
|56
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!scope="row"|US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ('Billboard')
|style="text-align:center;"|23
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!scope="row"|US Adult Alternative Songs ('Billboard')
| style="text-align:center;"|1
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!scope="row"|US Adult Top 40 ('Billboard')
|21
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!scope="row"|US Rock Songs ('Billboard')[ The Sound of Sunshine - Michael Franti] 'Billboard'. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 10-25-2010.
|33
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Certifications
References
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