Jack learned to play the guitar at age 14, but was a professional surfer until an accident at Pipeline in which his front teeth were knocked out and he received more than 150 stitches. While he was recovering in bed, he spent his time writing songs and playing guitar. However, Jack didn't seriously pursue a career in the arts until his college years at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Jack Johnson also played rhythm guitar for the party band "Soil" in 1999, and graduated with a degree in film.
He has written, recorded, and released the albums Brushfire Fairytales (2001), On And On (2003), In Between Dreams (2005), Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George (2006), Sleep Through the Static (2008) and To The Sea (2010), he has also been on 3 soundtracks "September Sessions" from the film The September Sessions, "Thicker Than Water" from the film Thicker Than Water, "Sprout", "A Broke Down Melody" Ep and "Some Live Songs EP". Several of his songs are also featured in the movie "Out Cold". His latest album - Sleep Through The Static - reached the top 10 of the US charts.
In (2009) A live album and DVD of Jack's (2008) world tour to promote the release of Sleep Through The Static album. The DVD entitled En Concert, was released on October 27, 2009. The DVD was directed by Emmett Malloy.
On June 1, 2010, Johnson released his fifth studio album, To The Sea, on Brushfire Records/Universal Republic, which was recorded using Solar Powered energy at his Mango Tree Studio in Hawaii, and the Plastic Plant in LA . To The Sea was co produced by Robert Carranza, Jack Johnson, and his bandmates Merlo Podlewski, Zach Gill and Adam Topol and features guest appearances from G. Love, and Paula Fuga.
Jack Johnson is currently on a world tour promoting To The Sea while continually encouraging his concert attendees to pay greater respect for our planet. An active promoter of environmental causes like Explore.org and One Percent For The Planet, Johnson's 2010 world tour will continue to collaborate with local non-profit groups around the world, according to his website. He will once again donate 100% of his tour profits to support environmental, art, and music education. Learn more about Jack Johnson's current environmental commitments to our planet at: www.AllAtOnce.org.
Jack just cancelled the remaining balance of his Japanese tour on March 12, 2011 in sympathy of the victims of Tohoku Earthquake. Join Jack in supporting this disaster relief by donating to Global Giving Japan, and he encourages others to join this effort. Johnson's Ohana Charitable Foundation has also supported Little Kids Rock, a national nonprofit that works to restore and revitalize music education in disadvantaged U.S. public schools. He also decorated a guitar for Little Kids Rock to auction to raise funds for its program.
On September 22, 2012, he donated his time to play a few songs at Farm Aid 2012 in Hershey, PA. Later in 2012, Jack donated $50,000 for Hurricane Sandy relief and added links on his website for others to donate:
"After years of touring and surfing along the East Coast, I have made so many great friends. It is heartbreaking to see the images and hear their stories. I just made donations to help recover and relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy. Below is a list of groups you can support. If you can't donate money, you can donate food, supplies, or your time. Our East Coast family, friends, and neighbors need our help. Aloha"
Johnson released From Here to Now to You with his band on September 17, 2013. On June 15, 2013, Jack and the Band performed as headliners at the 2013 Bonnaroo in Tennessee. He also played two acoustic concerts, one at London's Tabernacle in Notting Hill and the other at New York City's Allen Room at Lincoln Center overlooking Central Park, featuring songs from his upcoming album. The From Here to Now to You Tour ran from March through September 2014.
In February 2017, Johnson announced a U.S. tour beginning in Chicago at the Huntington Bank Pavilion on Northerly Island on June 1 and ending with two Kōkua Hawai'i Foundation benefit concerts at the Waikiki Shell on August 4 & 5. Also, he revealed plans to release an album in the summer of 2017. Later, he added a September 10 concert for the 2017 Ohana Fest at Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, California. On September 8, 2017, Jack released his seventh studio album All the Light Above It Too, and peaked at number 13 on the Billboard chart's "Artist 100." In July 2018, Johnson released his greatest hits album "Jack Johnson: The Essentials" in Japan only.
In late 2019, Johnson released a single "New Axe", which was featured in the This Warm December Vol. 3 album. He then did a "Together at Home" Instagram Live stream concert on March 28, 2020. His concert was the third most watched on the Global Citizen YouTube. He then also performed at the "One World: Together at Home" special, and a live version of "Better Together" was featured on the One World: Together at Home album. On May 1, 2020, he was featured on Milky Chance's new single "Don't Let Me Down". On September 26, 2020, Johnson performed the opening set at Farm Aid: On the Road.
On December 4, 2020, Johnson released a new single titled "The Captain Is Drunk". On April 16, 2021, Johnson released a song titled "If Ever" with Paula Fuga and Ben Harper. The song appeared on Fuga's new album Rain on Sunday, which will be featured on Johnson's record label.
On June 24, 2022, Johnson released his eighth studio album, Meet the Moonlight, his first full-length record in five years. It was produced by Blake Mills, engineered by Joseph Lorge, and recorded both in Los Angeles (at Sound City Studios and EastWest Studios) and at The Mango Tree (Johnson's home studio) in Hawaii. The album's lead single is titled "One Step Ahead".
To coincide with his new album release, Johnson embarked on the Meet the Moonlight Tour with 35 stops at major venues across the United States (including Hawaii) and Canada. He was accompanied by various artists including Grammy-award winner (and personal friend) Ziggy Marley. In November, Johnson will tour the album in Australia and New Zealand, his first overseas concerts since 2019.
On July 22, 2000, Johnson married his college girlfriend, Kim Baker. They have three children: two boys and a girl. Johnson lives on the North Shore of the island of Oahu in Hawaii. In an interview with Johnson, Ann Donahue from Billboard described Johnson's family life by saying "There is often trouble in balancing the life of an artist, environmentalist, and family man, but Johnson seems to have the niche for such a challenge. This time around, he's found a pace that agrees with him...bringing his family along so he can spend mornings with them sightseeing." Both Johnson and his wife declined to talk about or release any intimate information concerning their children.
3 Rs
Jack Johnson Lyrics
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Yes it is, it's a magic number
Because two times three is six
And three times six is eighteen
And the eighteenth letter in the alphabet is r
We've got three r's we're going to talk about today
We've got to learn to
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Reduce, reuse, recycle
If you're going to the market to buy some juice
You've got to bring your own bags and you learn to reduce your waste
And if your brother or your sister's got some cool clothes
You could try them on before you buy some more of those
Reuse, we've got to learn to reuse
And if the first two r's don't work out
And if you've got to make some trash
Don't throw it out
Recycle, we've got to learn to recycle,
We've got to learn to
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Because three it's a magic number
Yes it is, it's a magic number
Three, three, three
Three, six, nine, twelve, fifteen, eighteen, twenty one, twenty four, twenty seven, thirty, thirty three, thirty six
Thirty three, thirty, twenty seven, twenty four, twenty one, eighteen, fifteen, twelve, nine, six
Three, is the magic number
Jack Johnson's song "3 Rs" is a lighthearted yet powerful call-to-action for the youngest of listeners to learn about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. The song is well-structured with a playful yet memorable chorus that repeats itself throughout the track.
The song begins by highlighting the magic of the number 3, a concept that is often used in children's storytelling to add a touch of whimsy. Johnson cleverly ties the number to reduce, reuse, and recycle, three important practices that can help protect the environment. He explains how these three essential concepts work in tandem - reducing waste to consume fewer resources, reusing items to give them a longer lifespan, and finally recycling them to prevent them from taking up space in a landfill.
Johnson then embarks on a playful journey of scenarios where one can implement these principles in their daily life. He suggests bringing reusable bags to the market, borrowing and reusing your sibling's clothes, and lastly, recycling any trash one generates. The playfulness of the song's approach combined with the upbeat rhythm can help get children excited about learning these concepts and taking steps to change the world, one small action at a time.
Overall, Jack Johnson's "3 Rs" is a powerful song that can teach children the importance of protecting the environment by adopting sustainable habits.
Line by Line Meaning
Three it's a magic number
Three has special significance and power
Yes it is, it's a magic number
Acknowledgment that three is indeed a magic number
Because two times three is six
Explaining the mathematical relationship between two and three
And three times six is eighteen
Further demonstrating the mathematical significance of three
And the eighteenth letter in the alphabet is r
Connecting the mathematical significance of three to the letter 'r'
We've got three r's we're going to talk about today
Introducing the concept of the three r's: reduce, reuse, recycle
We've got to learn to
Emphasizing the importance of learning and education
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Listing the three r's and their importance
If you're going to the market to buy some juice
Providing an example scenario that demonstrates the need to reduce waste
You've got to bring your own bags and you learn to reduce your waste
Encouraging people to take active steps in reducing waste
And if your brother or your sister's got some cool clothes
Introducing the concept of reusing items
You could try them on before you buy some more of those
Encouraging people to reuse and repurpose items before buying new ones
Reuse, we've got to learn to reuse
Reiterating the importance of reuse as a key part of waste reduction
And if the first two r's don't work out
Acknowledging that reducing and reusing may not always be possible or effective
And if you've got to make some trash
Recognizing that creating waste is sometimes unavoidable
Don't throw it out
Encouraging people to recycle instead of throwing things away
Recycle, we've got to learn to recycle,
Stressing the importance of recycling as a way to reduce waste
Because three it's a magic number
Closing statement reiterating the idea that three has special significance
Three, three, three
Repeating the importance of three as a central theme
Three, six, nine, twelve, fifteen, eighteen, twenty one, twenty four, twenty seven, thirty, thirty three, thirty six
Listing multiples of three to reinforce its magic
Thirty three, thirty, twenty seven, twenty four, twenty one, eighteen, fifteen, twelve, nine, six
Listing multiples of three in reverse order to continue the theme
Three, is the magic number
Final statement emphatically stating the importance and magic of three
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