Norah Jones
A Reason To Smile
Ethereal, captivating, smoky, evocative, sexy, mature, mellow, unpretentious, elegant, supple, precise — just some of the words used to describe Norah Jones and her debut album, “Come Away with Me,” 22 years ago. It was a reason to smile then, and it still is now.
The Grammy-winning album reached number one on the Billboard charts and is one of the best-selling albums of all time. Jones’s appeal is her unique sound: a stripped-down, straightforward acoustic fusion of country, pop, and jazz. It is easy on the ears and the heart. And a much-needed balm during these chaotic times.
This week, the singer-songwriter celebrates her birthday, as well as the release of her first studio album in nine years. She recently performed the first single from “Visions” on “The Tonight Show.”
Happy birthday, Norah, and thank you for giving us a reason to smile.
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Thank you Mr Rather. You give me reason to hope we will not fall into dictatorship. You have for 55 years given me reason to hope with your truthful reporting. Though as you can tell truth used to be a component of reporting.
Norah Jones put out videos on YouTube during the pandemic that were just what you say, Mr. Rather. A balm for the soul, a brief escape from lockdown stresses and so much death. Recorded from a living room (?), her piano playing and soothing vocals were a gift.