"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) 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, 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) MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD New "The Sound of Sunshine" - Music Video musicnewsnet.com. and released on September 21, 2010.The Sound of Sunshine - Michael Franti MTV.com. Retrieved 10-25-2010.
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).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
Charts +Weekly chart performance for "The Sound of Sunshine"Chart (2010–2011)PeakpositionGerman Airplay (Nielsen Company)German Airplay Chart , Retrieved on 2011-06-1023Japan (Japan Hot 100)56US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)23US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)1US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)21US Rock Songs (Billboard)[ The Sound of Sunshine - Michael Franti] Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 10-25-2010.33
+Annual chart rankings for "The Sound of Sunshine"Chart (2011)RankItaly (Musica e dischi)23 Certifications
References
External links The Sound Of Sunshine at VEVO The Sound Of Sunshine alternate (Italian & English) version at VEVO