Good People (song)

"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 in June 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.

"Good People"
Single by Jack Johnson
from the album In Between Dreams
ReleasedJune 2005
FormatCD
Recorded2004
GenreAcoustic rock
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)

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.[1]

Charts
Chart (2005) Peak
position
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[2] 92
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[3] 25
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[4] 50
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[5] 1
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[6] 29

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[1] Gold 500,000^

^shipments figures based on certification alone

References
  1. "American single certifications – Jack Johnson – Good People". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 2, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  2. "Dutchcharts.nl – Jack Johnson – Good People" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  3. "Charts.nz – Jack Johnson – Good People". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  4. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  5. "Jack Johnson Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  6. "Jack Johnson Chart History (Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
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