Copeland talks to us about their song “Coconut Trees”
In August, platinum-selling, iconic country/rock band Sister Hazel released “Coconut Trees.” The track was written by the band’s guitarist Andrew Copeland and the late Kyle Jacobs, and was produced by Ben Jackson. The c’est la vie track is a unique blend of sounds meant to be listened to with “a little sun and rum on ice with an ocean breeze,” no distractions.
“The song is actually supposed to be an upbeat, fun number. And it is. Once the band got ahold of it in the studio, it became just kind of this feel-good mantra of escaping all the worldly crap, and going and spending some time with somebody you love and someplace with some white sand and blue water and some coconut trees,” Copeland tells The Music Universe. “So it’s not like a super deep, super deep song. It’s all about just kind of letting loose and having fun. And I think that this is the first time the band has ever used steel drums in a recording. So it’s just got a kind of a happy hop to it. So I’m hoping people are digging it.”
Originating from Gainesville, Florida, Sister Hazel is comprised of five gifted, seasoned musicians who are well-spring of natural talent. The song “All for You,” topped the adult alternative charts during the summer of 1997 and the success propelled their album to platinum status. Since then, the band has become firmly established not only in rock and alternative music but now in country with four back-to-back Billboard Top Country Albums Chart entries. They have most recently co-produced a cleverly themed EP compilation series entitled Elements, which includes a bonus seventh track that continues throughout the series. Living up to their fan-centered reputation, the band was a pioneer in the themed cruise industry by co-founding The Rock Boat — which will mark its 23rd anniversary in 2024 — and annually hosts events like the Hazelnut Hang, and Camp Hazelnut that focus on creating unique experiences and interacting with the fans.
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