Say Hey (I Love You)

Michael Franti & Spearhead | Format: MP3 Music
From the Album All Rebel Rockers

Product Details

• Original Release Date: August 18, 2009
• Release Date: August 18, 2009
• Label: Anti Inc/Universal Republic Records
• Copyright: (C) 2009 Boo Boo Wax Under exclusive license to Universal Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. 1755 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.
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• Duration: 3:56 minutes
• Genres:
  • Alternative Rock
• ASIN: B002LCAY6A
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #332 Paid in MP3 Songs (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Songs)
  • #30 in MP3 Downloads > MP3 Songs > Alternative Rock

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Reggae for the People August 27, 2009

By Amaranth

Michael Franti's music has been a longtime staple for alternative/progressive radio stations. His socially conscious rap/hip-hop tends NOT to be played alongside Drake, Flo Rida, Soulja Boy-the flavor of the month rapper. He's more known for his politics than his music. Imagine my surprise when I heard "Say Hey (I Love You)" being introduced by Ryan Seacrest on America's Top 40. It's a joyous,reggae/rap love song. It has a real beat to it--and it's upbeat. It's nice to see Franti finally getting the mainstream appeal he deserves. He's done an album about capital punishment,a documentary about bringing music to Israel and Iraq, he's performed with the likes of Iggy Pop-- and now he's made it!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality recording, fun song November 1, 2009

By S. Berg

This is a quality recording of this song...and this is a really fun and upbeat song! I downloaded it to blast immediately after our wedding reception - people loved it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wedding Dance February 22, 2013

By Anita Powers

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This song played as my granddaughter and her father went down the aisle at her wedding. Everyone really loved it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome song for picture montage! November 4, 2010

By S. McCarthy

I used this song for a picture montage of my daughter that I made on Smilebox and sent out to the family. So perfect! Everyone loved it. Great song.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My First MP3 Purchase from Amazon! November 11, 2009

By Erol Esen VINE™ VOICE

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The FM radio I have sitting on my desk picks up the Billboard Top 40 the best, and I keep listening to this song that keeps saying "My Momma kept saying don't lose you..and I Love you..." Since the word Love is repeated about a million times, and the song is repeated about a million times, so the word is repeated about a zillion times, the song is undeniably about Love. It is sang to a rhythm that resonates with some sort of the fundamental frequency of the mind, so it is impossible to not Love the song.

And then you wonder, who is Michael Franti?

He is a 43-year old African American man, who was adopted by a "white Finnish American" couple according to Wikipedia. He doesn't wear shoes except Crocs due to airline regulations. He's sang songs as background music to William Burroughs' readings. Deeply, and really, pained by world problems such as hunger and violence, and to cut the Gordian knot of it all Franti uses the only dagger he's got: Love.

5.0 out of 5 stars Say Hey...I love this song! June 8, 2013

By mwangil

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I first heard this song on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. It is a fun song to dance to! You will love it too!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Song for dancing May 6, 2013

By Joanna Galeas

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I kept hearing this song on my Pandora and when looking for songs for dance routine, I thought of this. I wanted to included a "happy themed" song and reggae is fun to dance to. Win win with this one!

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Song April 25, 2013

By Eversly V. Parkins

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I truly love this song, it is one that make you want to get up and dance when you hear it. It is a fun song that the entire family will love. The first time I heard this song on the radio it immediately brought me back to the summers of the 1960s and 70s while growing up in NYC. Along with the Rock and Soul music of that era; Reggae and Steel Band music was also a staple at the festivals in Central Park and the Greenwich Village. This music is still going strong today. I would most definitely recommend this song to anyone that is looking to update their music library.