About this song
Johnson recorded the soundtrack for the 2006 movie Curious George, and this song fit the film well. It was released as a single in February 2006, peaking at #38 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was Johnson's only US Top 40 hit until "You and Your Heart" in 2010, and it has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.
What it's about
The song's gentle message is about looking at things from a different perspective, a idea that connects with the monkey in the film who often hangs upside down and takes in the world with wonder.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 3 other songs, like “Upside Down by Maejor”.
- Covered 2 times, including “Upside Down by Luca Fiore”.
- Written by Jack Johnson and Ben Harper.
- Produced by Jack Johnson and Robert Carranza.
- Recorded at The Mango Tree.
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