The Sound of Sunshine (song)

"The Sound of Sunshine"
Single by Michael Franti & Spearhead
from the album The Sound of Sunshine
Released June 1, 2010 (2010-06-01)
Format CD single, digital download
Recorded Dec. 2009 - May 2010
Genre Indie pop, reggae fusion
Length 3:45
Label Capitol, Boo Boo Wax
Writer(s) Michael Franti, Jason Bowman, Carl Young
Producer(s) Michael Franti, Sly & Robbie
Michael Franti & Spearhead singles chronology
"Shake It"
(2010)		 "The Sound of Sunshine"
(2010)		 "Hey Hey Hey"
(2011)

"The Sound of Sunshine" is a title track and a single released by Michael Franti & Spearhead, 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]

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."[2]

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
Italy (FIMI)[8] 3
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[9] 56
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] 62
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[11] 23
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[12] 1
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[13] 21
US Rock Songs (Billboard)[13] 33

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
Italy (FIMI)[14] Platinum 30,000*

*sales figures based on certification alone

References

  1. ↑ (Posted: May 25, 2010) Michael Franti - "Shake It" + "The Sound of Sunshine" singles bandweblogs.com. Retrieved 10-25-10.
  2. 1 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. ↑ The Sound of Sunshine - Michael Franti MTV.com. Retrieved 10-25-2010.
  5. ↑ The Sound Of Sunshine - Micheal Franti ft. Lorenzo Jovanotti -- Alternate video (shot in Italy) Vimeo.com
  6. ↑ "Musica: Michael Franti featuring Jovanotti in radio con un nuovo singolo". rbcasting.com (in Italian). June 23, 2011.
  7. ↑ German Airplay Chart Archived April 21, 2011, at the Wayback Machine., Retrieved on 2011-06-10
  8. ↑ "Italiancharts.com – Michael Franti & Spearhead – The Sound of Sunshine". Top Digital Download.
  9. ↑ "Chart Search Results - Japan Hot 100 Singles 2011-05-28". Billboard.biz. Retrieved 6 October 2012.
  10. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Michael Franti & Spearhead – The Sound of Sunshine". Swiss Singles Chart.
  11. ↑ "Chart Search Results - Bubbling Under Hot 100 2010-10-09". Billboard.biz. Retrieved 6 October 2012.
  12. ↑ "Michael Franti & Spearhead – Chart History: Adult Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  13. 1 2 The Sound of Sunshine - Michael Franti Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 10-25-2010.
  14. ↑ "Italian single certifications – Michael Franti & Spearhead – The Sound of Sunshine" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Select Online in the field Sezione. Enter Michael Franti & Spearhead in the field Filtra. The certification will load automatically
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