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Don't Know Why

Norah Jones - Don't Know Why Audio CD

A fair review of the Norah Jones "Don't Know Why" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Norah Jones reviews here, or go back to the Norah Jones tabs.

Band: Norah Jones
Title: Don't Know Why
Rating:

Release Date: 2002-06-25
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Don't Know Why 2: Lonestar 3: Peace

Very Nice Slow Paced Music- Go Norah!
Very soft smoky slow paced sort of music, the kind you need be in the mood for. This is only the second CD I have of her- I don't dote on her or obsess about her, never been to her concerts or bought T-Shirts, not part of her fan club so I am not an Obsessed fan but definately a fan. This CD is perfect for Romantic nights or rocking your baby or just relaxing. . . :).

Nora Jones is Awesome
Highly recommended. Great Mini Album by Nora Jones - she has such a relaxing voice and this CD offers 3 songs for one.

Only Two Years Old - Already A Classic
Norah Jones is clearly an exception to the rule. There aren't many musicians who can release a debut album and go on to become of the biggest superstars of the past decade within the space of a year. Her debut album "Come Away With Me" was released in the spring of 2002 and went no where for about a year. Few critics even knew it was on shelves and only a handful of music industry insiders knew her name. This all changed when the hype began to build and in February 2003, Norah Jones picked up a staggering 8 Grammy awards for the album - a record for a female artist. Suddenly Norah was big news and the album gradually ascended to the No. 1 spot all over the world; suddenly jazz was cool; suddenly America had a new idol; suddenly, people began to wonder how such a young lady could make such simple music and break all the records and rules. . .

The album has since topped the charts in both the US and UK and just been certified for US sales of 9 million copies. Worldwide sales stand at 18 million and despite this success, Norah has many critics. Some can't believe her international fame and believe her as nothing more than a jazz/country wannabe with hardly anything to show for it. How wrong they are! Norah's voice is amazingly powerful and extremely soulful. She's chilled out and cool and people can listen to her music easily which is why she appeals to a phenomenally vast market. She also happens to be stunning in appearance, and that always helps! Come Away With Me is now a classic in modern music, a landmark of the times and is still going strong selling hundreds of thousands of copies around the world, with no signs of slowing down!

The first single that was taken from Come Away With was the fantastic "Don't Know Why. " As far as first singles go, this one is truly a masterpiece in modern day chill-out! A relaxing beat and a melodically marvellous piano introduces the song and makes way for Norah's distinctive vocals. She breaks the song up with her seductive and throaty voice when she sings, "I waited 'til I saw the sun. I don't know why I didn't come. I left you by the house of fun. I don't know why I didn't come. I don't know why I didn't come. When I saw the break of day. I wish that I could fly away. Instead of kneeling in the sand. Catching tear drops in my hand. " Those lyrics right there are just amazing. They may not be ground-breaking, but they are utterly visual and serene in their simplicity and the music just adds to this. Norah then sings the bridge, "My heart is drenched in wine. But you'll be on my mind forever," before moving into the second verse, "Out across the endless sea. I would die in ecstasy. But I'll be a bag of bones. Driving down the road alone. "

The song then has a brilliant instrumental section that makes for one of the most beautiful moments not only on this song, but on the entire album of which this song is taken. Norah then moves into the bridge again before singing the closing parts of the song. She sings, "Something has to make you run. I don't know why I didn't come. I feel as empty as a drum. I don't know why I didn't come. I don't know why I didn't come. I don't know why I didn't come. " The song then closes as the old instruments fade out and Norah leaves you begging for more.

The first time I saw the video to Don't Know Why was a very special moment. It was simple and relaxing. It matched the song's mood. It made me feel welcome and it made me feel like home, which is just what Norah highlights on her second album, 2004's "Feels Like Home. " The album was the most anticipated of the year and did not disappoint when it sold more than 1 million copies in its first week of release in America alone. It's not as good as Come Away With Me, but it's still solid and should see Norah's career stretch for quite some time. If you're looking for a song to really relax you with its classically heartfelt and melodically awesome arrangement then look no further than this song by Norah Jones. She sings from the heart, I tell ya! You'll feel moved when you hear her voice, and that's what is important from someone such as Miss Jones.

This song is good but she is over rated

Lyrics 8/10 Production 7 Overall 7. This is a pretty nice song by Norah Jones and it is good bu6t she is very very very very very over rated she should have not sold that many albums it was a nice peacefull album but this is not as good as Vanessa Charlton who is kind of like her. 5/10 here is the list of the 5 most over rated people right now.
1. Barry Bonds-no where close to Big Mac
2. John Kerry-you guys should have picked Howard Dean
3. Norah Jones-yes she is over rated
4. Donovan McNabb-Rush was right but at least he is nice.
5. Clay Aiken-He is good not great
6. Hilary Clinton-Worst then Bill
7. Katie Couric-unwatchable all the way
8. Kobe Bryant-He is a raper what is not to like
9. The Strokes-Did you see the news they suck
10. Bill O'Reilly-I am a conservative but this guy sucks.

Too expensive for a single!
In the future I'll stick to bricks & mortar for my CD's because I'll realize immediately that $12. Maybe I was a fool for not realizing the "single" would consist of only three tracks but as they say fool me once shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. 99 for only 3 tracks is not a merchant's mistake but a rip-off.

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