Norah Jones..Great stuff..Her music is the kind you listen to when you want to relax and unwind. She has one of those velvety throat voices that moves through you like a dream, and covers you like a nice, warm blanket. Though her lyrics are kind of weepy, as they should be for piano bar jazz, still, they grab a hold of you and you find yourself really getting into the whole thing..She sings, you listen, and fall into a nice, warm, comfy space..Smooth and peaceful. This is great to listen to while in a nice hot bubble bath, with candles and a cocktail or glass of wine..She has one full length album and one ep, but there are a few tunes out there that seem to not be on either album, and are excellent.

I have a good lineup of songs to describe for you here - a couple of these won't be available for listening to, but the rest will, and I will leave a link as always at the end of the review. Her recent album "Come Away With Me", has gotten some seriously great reviews, and rightly so, she kicks ass, does Norah. I have to say, for me, she is like the female version of George Michael, and both of these are extremely talented musicians. So, I would like to begin with a fine tune called "Don't Know Why". I believe this song indicates breaking up with her partner, judging by the words. It seems she took it rather badly - got drunk and cried a fair bit, and then cleared her head.

"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 wished that I could fly away
Instead of kneeling in the sand
Catching teardrops in my hand

My heart is drenched in wine
But you'll be on my mind
Forever"..

So she made the choice to move on, but she can't forget..And this song has all her heart and soul in it. It's one of those songs that is mellow and indicative of this kind of jazzy bluesy music, weepy, sad words and feelings, but a true attention getter. In this next song, she paints an interesting picture, of how she'd like things to be. This song, "If I Were A Painter", would be great for slow dancing to. This is one of those songs that make you glad to be with someone. I think she must have written this about someone special, and you can really feel it in the words and melody...

"If I were a painter
I would paint my reverie
If that's the only way for you to be with me

We'd be there together
Just like we used to be
Underneath the swirling skies for all to see

And I'm dreaming of a place
Where I could see your face
And I think my brush would take me there But only...

If I were a painter
And could paint a memory
I'd climb inside the swirling skies to be with you
I'd climb inside the skies to be with you"..

Such a wonderful song.. I really like how the music makes me feel. For once, it is so peaceful, there are almost no emotions, and sometimes that's a good thing. Just to feel calm and relaxed without having the weight of the world on you, and for awhile, Norah causes you to let go, just drop everything and let it flow away from you, where it can't get to you, just for a little while..The next song can be taken in a few different ways, and I guess however it speaks to you at the time, is the right interpretation, but rather than pick it apart, just read the words, and listen to the song, and see how it affects you. It's called "The Long Day Is Over".

"Feeling tired
By the fire
The long day is over

The wind is gone
Asleep at dawn
The embers burn on

With no reprise
The sun will rise
The long day is over"..

See what I mean? Doesn't it just cause you to take a really deep breath and let it all go? I strongly recommend getting both the EP (if you are able to find it), and the new album. Both are worth having. I have one final song that is from the EP, and it's called "Butterflies". Guys, take note here. The next time you think about going off with a barbie doll, think again - do you have a decent woman already? Maybe she isn't drop dead gorgeous, but does she give you all you need in a woman? Take heed to some good advice from Norah -

"if you want me baby, you just got to let me know..let me know.. if you want me baby, you just got to let me know..let me know.. don't go chasin' after butterflies, when everything you want is right here by your side.. don't go chasin' after butterflies, when everything you want is right here by your side"..

Ok, that's a wrap. I hope you enjoy Norah's music, as I do. You can check out her website here - http://www.norahjones.com/... Her site has sound clips, so feel free to take a listen. You'll need real player or real one player in order to listen. Like always, I hope you enjoyed this review, and that it broadens your musical horizons and you truly enjoy what the artist offers.. Until next month, I wish you all a safe and wondrous holiday...

Blessings~ Silver

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