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Good People (song)

For the Bliss n Eso song featuring Kasey Chambers, see The Sun (Bliss n Eso album).

"Good People"
Single by Jack Johnson
from the album In Between Dreams
B-side
  • "No Other Way" (acoustic)
  • "Butter Nut"
ReleasedMay 9, 2005 (2005-05-09)
Genre
Length3:28
LabelBrushfire
Songwriter(s)Jack Johnson
Producer(s)Mario Caldato Jr.
Jack Johnson singles chronology
"Sitting, Waiting, Wishing"
(2005) 		"Good People"
(2005) 		"Breakdown"
(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 critique 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.

"Good People"
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Commercial performance

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"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.[2]

Track listings

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Canadian CD single[3]

  1. "Good People"
  2. "No Other Way" (acoustic version)
  3. "Butter Nut"
  4. "Good People" (live video from the Kokua Festival)

UK 7-inch single and European CD single[4][5]

  1. "Good People"
  2. "No Other Way" (acoustic version)

UK CD single[6]

  1. "Good People"
  2. "No Other Way" (acoustic version)
  3. "Butter Nut"

UK DVD single[7]

  1. "Good People" (video)
  2. "Butter Nut" (live video from the Kokua Festival)
  3. "Making of In Between Dreams" (filmed at The Mango Tree Hawaii, October 2004)

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications and sales for "Good People"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[16] Platinum 70,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[17] Platinum 80,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[18] Platinum 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[19] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[2] Gold 500,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Good People"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States May 9, 2005 Triple A radio Brushfire [20]
United Kingdom June 13, 2005 CD [21]
United States June 27, 2005 Alternative radio [22]
August 22, 2005 Hot adult contemporary radio [23]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Good People by Jack Johnson Jack Johnson - Digital Sheet Music for Piano/Vocal/Guitar (Piano Accompaniment) - Download & Print HX.25818 | Sheet Music Plus".
  2. ^ a b "American single certifications – Jack Johnson – Good People". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  3. ^ Good People (Canadian CD single liner notes). Jack Johnson. Brushfire Records. 2005. UNIW34113.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ Good People (UK 7-inch single sleeve). Jack Johnson. Brushfire Records. 2005. MCS 40417.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Good People (European CD single liner notes). Jack Johnson. Brushfire Records. 2005. 0602498829387.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ Good People (UK CD single liner notes). Jack Johnson. Brushfire Records. 2005. MCSTD 40417, 9883100.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ^ Good People (UK DVD single liner notes). Jack Johnson. Brushfire Records. 2005. MCSVD 40417, 9883102.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. ^ "Jack Johnson – Good People" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  9. ^ "Jack Johnson – Good People". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  10. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  11. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  12. ^ "Jack Johnson Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  13. ^ "Jack Johnson Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  14. ^ "2005 The Year in Charts: Top Modern Rock Songs". Billboard Radio Monitor. Vol. 13, no. 50. December 16, 2005. p. 52.
  15. ^ "2005 The Year in Charts: Top Triple-A Songs". Billboard Radio Monitor. Vol. 13, no. 50. December 16, 2005. p. 57.
  16. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  17. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Jack Johnson – Good People". Music Canada. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  18. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Jack Johnson – Good People". Radioscope. Retrieved January 12, 2025. Type Good People in the "Search:" field.
  19. ^ "British single certifications – Jack Johnson – Good People". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  20. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1605. May 6, 2005. p. 24. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
  21. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. June 11, 2005. p. 35.
  22. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1612. June 24, 2005. p. 33. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
  23. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1620. August 19, 2005. p. 19. Retrieved June 25, 2021.