Best of Q: Jack Johnson isn't always ultra mellow
Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson performs from From Here to Now to You.
Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson may be known for his acoustic ear worms, but there's much more to the ex-surfer than clean riffs and a laid back vibe.
Jack Johnson wants you to get outside
What do you first think of when you hear the word "vine"? If it's Twitter's video platform, perhaps you should meditate on this catchy line from Johnson's song Ones and Zeros.
He's singing about real vines, folks, and allowing the natural world to break through our obsession with digital devices.
Perhaps this little tune will motivate some of you to power off and head out in search of sunshine.
For one, he knows how to hustle -- having recently pulled together a festival headliner in 48 hours -- and he doesn't shy away from fighting the good fight. He's a fierce advocate for a struggling planet, an attentive spouse and father, and someone who might surprise you with his competitive streak.
In a conversation from the Best of Q, the musician joins Jian to talk about From Here to Now to You (his fourth number one album on the Billboard charts), how he decides which personal stories he's willing to share, and why philanthropy is part of the fabric of his life.
What do you first think of when you hear the word "vine"? If it's Twitter's video platform, perhaps you should meditate on this catchy line from Johnson's song Ones and Zeros.
He's singing about real vines, folks, and allowing the natural world to break through our obsession with digital devices.
Perhaps this little tune will motivate some of you to power off and head out in search of sunshine.