Don't Know Why [Single, Maxi, Import]

 

 

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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. Norah Jones is clearly an exception to the rule. 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 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.
Lyrics 8/10 Production 7 Overall 7.5/10 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

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. In the future I'll stick to bricks & mortar for my CD's because I'll realize immediately that $12.99 for only 3 tracks is not a merchant's mistake but a rip-off.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Peaceful smooth song
Norah Jones portrays her music talents brilliantly on these three tracks. "Don't Know Why" is a wonderful song for all audiences. Read more

Published on July 27 2003 by David Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars To : A music fan from Omaha, NE United States
Your review was the first entry. The reason the CD you bought has only 3 songs on it is because it is a single!

Published on Mar 1 2003 by Stephen Adkins

5.0 out of 5 stars What a voice and pianist! Norah Jones-"Don't Know Why"
Norah Jones is, IMHO, absolutely at the very top in any list of current female vocalists and pianists. Read more

Published on Feb 15 2003 by Emmie B. Gorrell

5.0 out of 5 stars stunning
Norah Jones sort of just came out of nowhere with her debut single "Don't Know Why".Even if this is just the first time you're hearing this song, it's still easy to see... Read more

Published on Jan 2 2003 by Tatiana Plaksin

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD **SINGLE** from an interesting artist!
I concur with the person who also is annoyed with reviews complaining about this CD only containing 3 tracks. It is a single. Read more

Published on Dec 30 2002 by Rudy Palma

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Know Why
I have played the sound track at least 10 times and must admit that I haven't heard such a wonderful voice in a very long time. Read more

Published on Nov 23 2002 by Smart Girl

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS JUST A SINGLE!! 1 SONG..2 B-SIDES!!
for those of you who are getting all bent out of shape that there's only 3 songs on this CD, read the discription. this is a single, not an album. Read more

Published on Nov 8 2002 by Todd Dwyer

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Voice!.. read before you click!
I purchased Norah's entire album instead of this one because I read that it included three songs and was labeled "cd-single". Read more

Published on Nov 8 2002 by MJB

1.0 out of 5 stars Are You Kidding Me? Just Three Songs?
I am a very busy person and so do things fast, like purchase books and CDs that I already know I want over Amazon.com: It's easy, fast and efficient. Read more

Published on Oct 31 2002 by Daniel H. Warren

3.0 out of 5 stars Bummed out!
I bought this album hoping to enjoy more of Nora's wonderful voice. I was so shocked when the CD started playing over after three songs! Read more

Published on Oct 5 2002 by Sonchen Patton

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