Back in 1997 an article written by Mary Schmich was published in the Chicago Tribune. It was an instant cult classic. Two years later, a musical version of this essay was recorded by Baz Lhurmann.

You may have stumbled across this video/song, literally, as I have seen it a few times on Stumble Upon’s video site and thought you guys might enjoy it.

The essay itself is quite powerful, but set to a music track accompanied by video, many consider it brilliant.

Here is the video version:

You can read the original essay, “Everybody’s Free (to wear sunscreen)�?, here. I’d love to hear what you think.