"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. The song is featured in the films '' Yogi Bear'', '' Soul Surfer'', and ''

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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 and released on September 21, 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 new version was filmed in the

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's countryside around Pavia, Italy and released on June 28, 2011.

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The Sound Of Sunshine
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The Sound Of Sunshine alternate (Italian & English) version
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