Jack Johnson (born Jack Hody Johnson, May 18, 1975) is a Hawaii-born musician, filmmaker, and surfer who has achieved commercial success and a dedicated following from the release of his debut album, Brushfire Fairytales in 2001 all the way up to his latest album; Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George which was released in 2006. His music genre is probably best described as acoustic/soft rock/adult alternative and he is well noted for his soothing style of singing.
Jack Johnson learned how to surf and skate from his father's best friend Alex Conell. Alex also taught Jack to play the guitar at age 14. Jack was a professional surfer until an accident at Pipeline in which his front teeth were knocked out and he received more than 150 stitches to his mouth and forehead. While he was recovering in bed, he spent his time writing songs and playing guitar. But Jack didn't seriously pursue a career in the arts until his college years at the University of California, Santa...
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Track listing: Upside DownBrokenWrong TurnTalk of the TownJungle Gym (feat. G. Love)We're Going to Be FriendsThe Sharing SongThe 3 R'sLullaby (feat. Matt Costa)With My Own Two Hands (feat. Ben Harper)QuestionsSupposed to BeThe 3 R'S (Money Mark remash)People Watching
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Track listing: Better TogetherNever KnowBanana PancakesGood PeopleNo Other WaySitting, Waiting, WishingStaple It TogetherSituationsCrying ShameBreakdownBelleDo You RememberConstellationsIf I Could
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Track listing: Sitting, Waiting, Wishing (acoustic)Banana Pancakes (acoustic)Times Like These (acoustic)No Other Way (acoustic)
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Track listing: The Horizon Has Been DefeatedDreams Be DreamsRodeo ClownsGoneCupidTaylorWasting TimeMediocre Bad GuysTraffic in the SkyTimes Like TheseCocoonSymbol in My DrivewayCookie JarHoles to HeavenFall LineTomorrow Morning
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Track listing: IntroRodeo ClownTimes Like These IntroTimes Like These Intro 2Times Like TheseThe NewsFall Line / Plastic JesusPosters IntroPostersInaudible Melodies IntroInaudible MelodiesMud Football IntroMud FootballMother OceanFlakeInaudible Melodies StoryFrankie and Albert IntroFrankie and Albert
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Track listing: Middle ManSexy PlexiFlakeBubble ToesFortunate FoolDrink the WaterF-Stop BluesIt's All UnderstoodThe NewsInaudible MelodiesLosing HopeMud FootballPosters
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