Send It On (Disney song) facts for kids
"Send It On" is a special song recorded by famous American singers Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, and Selena Gomez. It was created for a charity project called Disney's Friends for Change. The song was written by Adam Anders, Nikki Hassman, and Peer Åström.
The song was released on August 11, 2009, by Walt Disney and Hollywood Records. It was a charity single, meaning all the money earned from it went to help environmental groups around the world. The singers said they cared deeply about the environment and wanted to help. The song is a ballad that encourages people to share a message about protecting our planet.
Some critics thought the song's lyrics didn't clearly mention the environment. However, it was still popular, reaching number twenty on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The music video shows all four groups singing on a bright stage and running through a park with many children.
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| Single by Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez | ||||
| Released | August 11, 2009 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
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The Story Behind "Send It On"
The song was first called "Pass It On." It was written by Adam Anders, Nikki Hassman, and Peer Åström. The four artists recorded the song in April 2009.
They all shared their thoughts about the song and the Disney's Friends for Change project. Joe Jonas said the song has a "great message" about helping the Earth. He added that it reminds everyone to be more eco-friendly.
Selena Gomez felt "very empowering" performing the song. She said it was special because it had a strong message, not just about looking good on stage.
Miley Cyrus loved the line "One spark starts a fire." She felt it was true and that if kids share the message, everyone will learn. She found it inspiring to encourage kids to make a difference.
Demi Lovato said it was "very important to us to be good to the environment." She saw the song as part of a "big movement" they wanted to create.
Kevin Jonas felt it was a "big honor" to work with friends they had known for years. Nick Jonas added that the song is about "taking those tiny steps" to make the Earth better.
Music and Lyrics
"Send It On" is a slow song, like a ballad, played at 90 beats per minute. It is written in the key of A major. The singers' voices cover three octaves, from a low F#3 to a high E5.
The song is sung from a "we" viewpoint, which helps listeners feel like they are part of the message. It starts with acoustic guitars and then adds violins.
- Miley Cyrus and Nick Jonas sing the first part and the first chorus.
- Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas sing the next part.
- Selena Gomez and Kevin Jonas join in for the second chorus and the third part.
- Then, all six singers sing together for the rest of the song.
The main idea of the song is to encourage people to share the message of environmental protection. This is clear from lines like: "Just one spark starts a fire."
Release and Popularity
Parts of "Send It On" were first heard in commercials on Disney Channel for Disney's Friends for Change. The full song first played on Radio Disney on August 7, 2009.
It was then released digitally on iTunes Store on August 11. All the money from the song went to environmental charities through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.
The music video for the song first showed on Disney Channel on August 14. An extended play (EP) was also released on iTunes, including the song, its music video, and commercials for the project.
Chart Performance
The song became popular quickly. It debuted at number nine on the Hot Digital Songs chart. This helped it reach number twenty on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on August 29, 2009. "Send It On" stayed on the chart for three more weeks before leaving.
Music Video
Demi Lovato confirmed she was filming the music video on June 6, 2009, on her Twitter account. The video first aired on Disney Channel on August 14, 2009.
The video starts with Miley Cyrus and Nick Jonas sitting on a dark stage. Nick plays the acoustic guitar as they sing the first part. Then, they walk onto a brightly lit stage and sing the chorus. Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas join them for the second part.
The whole group sings the chorus together on stage. Kevin and Joe Jonas then pull back a curtain to show a sky-painted background. Selena Gomez and Kevin Jonas sing the third part there.
At the end of the video, the whole group runs out of a large stage door into a park. Many children follow them. The video finishes with the group sitting on a couch in the park, watching the sunset with the crowd behind them.
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100 | 20 |
See also
In Spanish: Send It On para niños
