VH1 Storytellers Season 12 Episode 9
VH1 Storytellers
Season 12

Ep 9. Norah Jones

  • June 8, 2012

Norah Jones is the featured artist for the ninth episode of the twelfth season of VH1 Storytellers. With her sultry and soulful sound, Jones has become a household name since her debut album "Come Away With Me" in 2002. In this episode, she takes the stage at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and shares the stories behind some of her biggest hits.

Jones starts off with an acoustic version of "Sunrise", the opening track on her multi-platinum selling album "Feels Like Home". She reveals that the song is actually about someone who is lost and trying to find their way back to their true self. She also talks about how the song was influenced by her love of country music, and how she tried to bring that into her own unique sound.

Next up is "Don't Know Why", the song that launched Jones into superstardom. She explains how it was actually a cover of a song by Jesse Harris, but that she was drawn to the melody and the lyrics. She talks about how she worked with her band to create a stripped-down, intimate version of the song that really captured its essence. The audience is completely enthralled as she performs the song, showcasing her incredible vocal range and emotional depth.

Jones then switches things up with "Sinkin' Soon", a song from her album "Not Too Late". She explains that the song is about a couple who are in a sinking boat, but they don't seem to care because they are so wrapped up in each other. She jokes that it's a bit of a morbid love song, but the crowd loves it nonetheless. She also talks about how the song was heavily influenced by jazz music, and how she was inspired by the classic jazz vocalists of the past.

One of Jones' most beloved songs is "Come Away With Me", the title track from her debut album. She talks about how the song was written while she was living in New York City, and how she longed for a simpler, more serene way of life. She also reveals that the song was inspired by a book she had read, which was about a man who escaped from prison and went to live in the woods. The audience is completely transported by Jones' ethereal performance of the song, which showcases her incredible piano skills and delicate vocals.

Another highlight of the episode is "Chasing Pirates", a song from Jones' 2009 album "The Fall". She talks about how the song was written during a particularly difficult time in her life, and how it was a way for her to express her feelings of frustration and desperation. She also talks about how the song was heavily influenced by reggae music, and how she worked with her band to create a more upbeat, groove-oriented sound.

Jones closes out the episode with "I've Got To See You Again", a song from her debut album. She explains that the song is about a past love, and how even though the relationship didn't work out, she still thinks about that person from time to time. She also talks about how the song was heavily influenced by the classic jazz vocalists of the past, and how she wanted to pay homage to that era in her own unique way.

Throughout the episode, Jones is charming and engaging, and the audience is completely captivated by her stories and performances. She showcases her incredible talent as both a singer and a songwriter, and proves why she is one of the most respected and beloved artists of her generation.

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Description
  • First Aired
    June 8, 2012
  • Language
    English