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Good People (song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Good People
| cover = GoodPeopleJJ.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Jack Johnson
| album = In Between Dreams
| released =
| recorded =
| studio =
| genre =
| length = 3:28
| label = Brushfire
| writer = Jack Johnson
| 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
The song did poorly compared to the other singles from Johnson's 'In Between Dreams' album, although it did peak 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.
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