LISTENING IN: A little bit of Jack Johnson and friends

Jack Johnson (l) and John Cruz

Jack Johnson has always fascinated on many levels. An amazing singer-songwriter in the Cat Stevens mold, he was a professional surfer before music and is an active environmental and charitable crusader.

Some may remember him for producing the soundtrack to the film “Curious George.”

And hailing from the north shore of Oahu, his Hawaiian roots never seem far from surface, particularly in his videos.

A great example is this week’s selection, “A Little Bit of Love,” performed outdoors with colleague John Cruz and assorted “friends.”

The message of the song, easy-going vibe, and connection to the community are all typical Jack. And if that isn’t enough, the video simply makes you want to be in Hawaii.

Lyrics

All I need is a little sun
Some for me some for everyone
All I need is a little air
Some for me some for everywhere
Little bit of love
Little bit of love

And all I need is some water to drink
Quiet place so I can sit and think
And I find me a pot of gold
I’ll never forget about the rain (bow)
Little bit of love
Little bit of love
Little bit of love
Little bit of love

Really what I’m trying to say
Is I need you
And every little bit of love
You give me too

And all I need is a happy home
Some place I wouldn’t have to be alone
It’ll be nice to have some candle light
Light the fire in your heart at night
Little bit of love
Not that we need it
Little bit of love
No need be greedy
Little bit of love
Cuz I love this tready
Little bit of love
Not that we need it

Little bit of love
Little bit of love
Little bit of love
Little bit of love
Little bit of love
Little bit of love
Little bit of love
Every little bit of love
Little bit of love
Little bit of love
Little bit of love
(we did six times)
(its good, that sounds just cool)