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According to Moonalice legend, the 2 million downloads of "It's 4:20 Somewhere" were immortalized in lights on Times Square on May 2, 2012. This is a real photo. Thank you to PR Newswire for taking the photo and to Gail Barnes for giving us a wonderful memory.

For Immediate Release:

On the afternoon of April 20, 2012, Bay area band Moonalice went boldly where no band has gone before when its signature single, "It's 4:20 Somewhere" passed 2 million downloads from the band’s website. The feat is remarkable considering that the band has no label, no manager or publicist.

The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame has certified "It's 4:20 Somewhere" as the only platinum single - one million downloads - from a band's own servers. It is now the first multi-platinum single from a band's servers.

According to Moonalice legend, "It's 4:20 Somewhere" passed 2 million downloads on the afternoon of April 20, 2012, proving once again that serendipity is the most powerful force in the universe.

The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame has certified "It's 4:20 Somewhere" as the only platinum single - one million downloads - from a band's own servers. It is now the first multi-platinum single from a band's servers. Thank you to all the wonderful people who have downloaded the song!!! Enjoy!

If you would like to download "It's 4:20 Somewhere": http://moonalice.bit.ly/2uZpcY