Norah Jones is an active duet partner of Willie Nelson and she shares some thoughts about this legendary country music icon. She discusses her upbringing listening to him; day drinking during COVID-19; and family values.
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With her debut album Come Away With Me, Norah Jones quickly established herself as an innovative singer-songwriter who dared to experiment. Her delicate phrasing, conversational delivery, and subtle piano accompaniment all provided a solid base while offering a range of emotions in her music.
“Permanently Lonely” is an emotive ballad written with Kings of Leon collaborator Ilhan Ersahin that showcases Jones’ country influences while at the same time transcending her jazz background. A touching midtempo ballad about longing, its lyrics serve as an insightful reminder that she is more than just a jazz singer.
Little Broken Hearts was Jones’s collaborative album with producer Danger Mouse, and its title track, “Tragedy”, stands out among its numerous songs as one of its signature tracks. A contemplation on romance, “Tragedy” displays her subdued style with her vocals and minimalist piano solo floating effortlessly over an infectious tapestry of strings, keyboards, and acoustic guitar; its emotional honesty highlights Jones’s vocal abilities perfectly.