Man... can't believe you wrote this in the hospital... I'm a nurse and know its a dark place. To see someone so optimistic and bright really makes everything so much better! Love it
Isn't it amazing. I feel the same way about rain. I feel like it cleanses and energizes my soul. So much so that I moved from the south to the Pacific Northwest. I wait for the clouds to cover the sun before I really want to go outside.
YOU are the music....the music is YOU!! It's within you and comes out in your smiles and your enthusiasm. Pure joy!! I love this so much!!! You can't help but smile and be happy while watching and listening!! Music IS therapeutic!!!
I was institutionalised by the mental health authorities here in new Zealand via the police . . I was in a very happy space . .living on Kawau Island, North of Auckland, eating scallops out of the ocean ...where almost everything smells like suntan lotion . .bare footed ..playing a eukele to chickens like a chicken . . Playing beautiful music across Schoolhouse Bay .. smelling the bush.. talking to and singing with the birds and The Byrd .. befriending wallabies and wekas .. and ..they thought I was CRAZY . . Well it was The Sound Of Sunshine that got me through even the Disposable Heroes of Hipoprascy came to my rescue AND all of Michael and Spearheads never ending repertoire . . I am eternally grateful .AROHA
Michael THANK YOU for your joyful music and positivity. You make this world a better place. Please come back to the Boston area. Saw you in July 2018, Cohasset, MA - best ever. xo
Love mike and spearhead .. seen them n new zealand couple times .. awesome ... used th play home and super chocolate highway in prison in mid 90s thru to 2003 ... use to rock the yard and kitchen out ... im a whiteboy so it was loved by my maori and poly mates ... still love thowe albums 20yrs on ... RESPECT MICHAEL .. WORLD NEEDS MORE LIKE YOU ... ROCKON BROTHER ... RESPECT AGAIN ....
Jays smile is pure sunshine, I love how he always has Michaels broad back, he just lights up the sky with his joy, what a pleasure and healing to behold. Michael, you and your band are so loved worldwide! Much gratitude for all you share!
This is exactly what we need in a world full of chemtrail skies blocking out the sun... sunny music, sunny smiles and the Sound of the Sunshine :) :) :) Thank you for sharing, beautiful people!
Its always AWESOME to listen to Michael when Im feeling sad, but even more AWESOME on days that Im feeling good... It is so nice that in a world so full of violence that there is JOY coming from *The Sound Of Sunshine* Thank You for your HAPPY songs...
I agree with you about the music, it can be the best medicine in the world!!!! Thank you for the smiles!!! Hope more people listen to this with their hearts!!!!!!
wow I never knew he wrote this song while in the hospital, I've wondered why I felt like breaking down and at the same time laughing with tremendous joy, this song makes more sense now that I find my self hospitalized for quite some time however this song makes me feel that I will pass this storm and bask u Der the sunshine, M. Franti is the man!
I love you Michael. I am a member of the Glide Ensemble, and as such I've had the honor of backing you up, on stage, at two fundraising events (2005 and 2015). I'll never forget the "Best of The Bay " when we did your song "One Step Closer". You have taken me _many_ steps closer to a better world by being you! God bless you, your wife, and your beautiful little one!
I got to sing this on stage with Michael last year and it was the best day of my life. His music brings me so much inspiration and happiness. I am so glad to have such great music like his in my life. That's the sound of my sunshine❤
I got to sing with him on stage too and I am glad that his music is in my life too and inspiration and happiness and peace I love his music too and it was the best day of my life I got to meet him backstage and got his autograph and got to meet him and so excited peace
I love it when you tell us the story behind your songs. You are so uplifting, and also so meaningful. You give me hope, a wonderful feeling, thank you so much. And you are so right, music has a healing power.
I love this story... and it makes me feel less crazy, because on really horrible days, I just play this song on repeat.... by the 3x I feel lighter... but 6 I'm good.... by 7 I'm dancing.
I'm very Noir and that is one of my favoritests songs to lure me back from "those places". Black/Noir/Dark personality people get it. The other one is Hole In The Bucket because I'm a big kid and it reminds me of Seame Street.
I'm glad you're feeling well, though I'm sure they knew it was your appendix from the start they just needed to flush out the money from your insurance company 1st before they commenced with treatment.
Man... can't believe you wrote this in the hospital... I'm a nurse and know its a dark place. To see someone so optimistic and bright really makes everything so much better! Love it
Isn't it amazing. I feel the same way about rain. I feel like it cleanses and energizes my soul. So much so that I moved from the south to the Pacific Northwest. I wait for the clouds to cover the sun before I really want to go outside.
Thank you!
YOU are the music....the music is YOU!! It's within you and comes out in your smiles and your enthusiasm. Pure joy!! I love this so much!!! You can't help but smile and be happy while watching and listening!! Music IS therapeutic!!!
I was institutionalised by the mental health authorities here in new Zealand via the police . . I was in a very happy space . .living on Kawau Island, North of Auckland, eating scallops out of the ocean ...where almost everything smells like suntan lotion . .bare footed ..playing a eukele to chickens like a chicken . . Playing beautiful music across Schoolhouse Bay .. smelling the bush.. talking to and singing with the birds and The Byrd .. befriending wallabies and wekas .. and ..they thought I was CRAZY . . Well it was The Sound Of Sunshine that got me through even the Disposable Heroes of Hipoprascy came to my rescue AND all of Michael and Spearheads never ending repertoire . . I am eternally grateful .AROHA
Michael THANK YOU for your joyful music and positivity. You make this world a better place. Please come back to the Boston area. Saw you in July 2018, Cohasset, MA - best ever. xo
Give thanks to mother earth Father time the almighty God's. Bless you and your family.
Love mike and spearhead .. seen them n new zealand couple times .. awesome ... used th play home and super chocolate highway in prison in mid 90s thru to 2003 ... use to rock the yard and kitchen out ... im a whiteboy so it was loved by my maori and poly mates ... still love thowe albums 20yrs on ... RESPECT MICHAEL .. WORLD NEEDS MORE LIKE YOU ... ROCKON BROTHER ... RESPECT AGAIN ....
I love this song.... Thabks for explaining origination! Hugs! 🎈
Thank you both!
This is a really, really, good song. Never get tired of listening to it.
Watching true suns 🌞 of God! Their smiles 😃 are super contagious, you can’t help but smile especially watch the back up guitarist 🎸
Thank you for making this world a better place!
Jays smile is pure sunshine, I love how he always has Michaels broad back, he just lights up the sky with his joy, what a pleasure and healing to behold. Michael, you and your band are so loved worldwide! Much gratitude for all you share!
everyone needs a Jay!
thank you brother keep the great art up my friend your a good man !
Jay is pure sunshine!
thank you my good friend peace be with you brother
Wow!...I have missed partying with Michael Franti!....he is the best party ever! ....H x
This is exactly what we need in a world full of chemtrail skies blocking out the sun... sunny music, sunny smiles and the Sound of the Sunshine :) :) :) Thank you for sharing, beautiful people!
Its always AWESOME to listen to Michael when Im feeling sad, but even more AWESOME on days that Im feeling good... It is so nice that in a world so full of violence that there is JOY coming from *The Sound Of Sunshine* Thank You for your HAPPY songs...
I agree with you about the music, it can be the best medicine in the world!!!! Thank you for the smiles!!! Hope more people listen to this with their hearts!!!!!!
Such HAPPY music! Thanks and GOD SPEED. ....
Sunshine! It is :)
Love, brother...nothin' but LOVE! 💚
wow I never knew he wrote this song while in the hospital, I've wondered why I felt like breaking down and at the same time laughing with tremendous joy, this song makes more sense now that I find my self hospitalized for quite some time however this song makes me feel that I will pass this storm and bask u Der the sunshine, M. Franti is the man!
under** not d ur lol
This fills my heart with joy!
I wish I was friends with these guys...
I love you Michael. I am a member of the Glide Ensemble, and as such I've had the honor of backing you up, on stage, at two fundraising events (2005 and 2015). I'll never forget the "Best of The Bay " when we did your song "One Step Closer". You have taken me _many_ steps closer to a better world by being you! God bless you, your wife, and your beautiful little one!
the smile on Jays face , shows this works.
RIGHT ON BROTHER MUSIC SETS THE HEART ! KEEP THE GREAT WORK UP MY FRIEND YOU HAVE A GREAT HEART
MY RESPECT
I got to sing this on stage with Michael last year and it was the best day of my life. His music brings me so much inspiration and happiness. I am so glad to have such great music like his in my life. That's the sound of my sunshine❤
I got to sing with him on stage too and I am glad that his music is in my life too and inspiration and happiness and peace I love his music too and it was the best day of my life I got to meet him backstage and got his autograph and got to meet him and so excited peace
Great story, great song and infectious smiles...Thank you boys...Blessings, Ed
I love how when you play you always look like you are having the best time of your life you are awesome
I love it when you tell us the story behind your songs. You are so uplifting, and also so meaningful. You give me hope, a wonderful feeling, thank you so much. And you are so right, music has a healing power.
Honestly jays smile just made my day. This video made me so happy
Very nice, thanks for posting :) 0:)
HIs music is feel good music. He does a good job.
music is the best teacher , it's open ended, so expands the mind in a truer fashion than any written media can
Well put!
MyMusicRx cheers mate
holds me,
loves me,
8 days a week. ;))
I love this story... and it makes me feel less crazy, because on really horrible days, I just play this song on repeat.... by the 3x I feel lighter... but 6 I'm good.... by 7 I'm dancing.
M.Franti's music tends to have that joyous effect :)
This is still my favorite song. I just ran across it right when I needed it the most. Thanks for your energy! ooo xxx
Sorry I'll miss you when you're here at Edgefield but I"m passing on this video to friends here who are going to the show. You are Music RX!!
Music da most high, with a good weed & a cold good bear. Da ultimate festival vibe. Namasté m8.
:D
this makes me SO SO HAPPY !! thanks Michael and Jay !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks and greetings from the Netherlands, see you sone !
💚💚💚💚
I'm feeling better. Thanks Michael and looking forward to a summer show this year.
I told you almost the same story in Eugene❤. Thank you for making that music that helped me get through recovery!!!
Best Video Ever
I LOVE THERE SMILES!!
Beautiful.
Septis is scary. Glad your good.
I'm very Noir and that is one of my favoritests songs to lure me back from "those places". Black/Noir/Dark personality people get it. The other one is Hole In The Bucket because I'm a big kid and it reminds me of Seame Street.
love 😘😘
Love it
😘😘😘
How did they meet?? in the clip you sense the respect and the love they have for each other
tony shannon Right? Such chemistry. Doesn’t get much better than this. The smiles say it all ❤️
I digg it 😎☀️
Backstage vip
I'm glad you're feeling well, though I'm sure they knew it was your appendix from the start they just needed to flush out the money from your insurance company 1st before they commenced with treatment.
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This just took me out of my funk!