In 2004 , Sanctus Real recorded a version on the album '' In the Name of Love : Artists United for Africa '' . In 2007 , the German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell recorded his version on his album '' Diamonds Unlocked '' . In 2008 , the song was chosen to play over the end titles of the children 's film '' Nim 's Island '' , starring Abigail Breslin , Jodie Foster and Gerard Butler . The song was also played after John Kerry gave his acceptance speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention in July 2004
2004 Democratic National Convention
2004 Democratic National Convention
Beautiful Day