Norah Jones Quotes

A collection of quotes by Norah Jones.

Norah Jones is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist who rose to international fame in 2002 with her debut album, "Come Away with Me." Born on March 30, 1979, in New York City, Norah Jones is the daughter of Indian sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar and concert producer Sue Jones.

With her distinctive blend of jazz, pop, and soul, Norah Jones captivated audiences with her soothing voice and heartfelt lyrics. "Come Away with Me" became a massive commercial success, earning her five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. The album's lead single, "Don't Know Why," also received critical acclaim, landing Jones another Grammy for the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

Following her successful debut, Jones continued to release critically acclaimed albums such as "Feels Like Home" (2004), "Not Too Late" (2007), and "Little Broken Hearts" (2012). Her music evolved over time, incorporating elements of country, folk, and rock.

Besides her solo career, Norah Jones has collaborated with numerous artists, including Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, and OutKast. Her versatility and ability to cross musical genres have made her a respected figure in the industry.

Throughout her career, Norah Jones has sold millions of records worldwide and received multiple accolades for her melodious voice and songwriting skills. She continues to captivate audiences with her distinct style and timeless music.

Songwriting is something I really need to work on. I don't h

Songwriting is something I really need to work on. I don't have very many songs but I really love it. I would love to be a great song writer some day.

A lot of pop people out there are cool, but they overdo it.

A lot of pop people out there are cool, but they overdo it.

I didn't think it was fair to my music to label me as the da

I didn't think it was fair to my music to label me as the daughter of somebody - I didn't think it described me very well and I didn't think it had anything to do with my music.

Maybe I'm genetically more inclined to music - but the music

Maybe I'm genetically more inclined to music - but the music I make is so far removed from Indian classical music. I grew up in Texas!

A lot of my music is slow and subtle. The subtly is what I e

A lot of my music is slow and subtle. The subtly is what I enjoy about making music.

When I moved to New York, I fell head over heels back into c

When I moved to New York, I fell head over heels back into country music and probably 'cause I missed something about Texas.

Success and the art of making music are two different things

Success and the art of making music are two different things for me.

I've been told the weirdest things: 'Yeah, I love taking a b

I've been told the weirdest things: 'Yeah, I love taking a bath to your music!' or 'I gave birth to my daughter while listening to your music.'

I love my dad and we have a very good relationship now.

I love my dad and we have a very good relationship now.

I hope there are some audiophiles still out there.

I hope there are some audiophiles still out there.

I don't actually have a lot of discipline. I've worked hard

I don't actually have a lot of discipline. I've worked hard at music. But I feel like you know, I felt like kind of natural at it. I always had a knack for it.

Nobody was listening when I learned how to play music. But t

Nobody was listening when I learned how to play music. But there's something about being on stage, talking to the audience, looking at them and smiling, that's always been difficult for me. I'm a lot more comfortable now, but there are still moments of awkwardness.

What I was going for in the first two albums I didn't necess

What I was going for in the first two albums I didn't necessarily achieve. Because I was young and because it was my first time out. And the second album was such a 'quickie' sort of 'Let's just get it over with!' But the kind of music I make, there's a lot of subtlety in it. And I think it takes a couple of listens to actually really get it.

It's true, there's a lot of melancholy in my music. I don't

It's true, there's a lot of melancholy in my music. I don't know why, I'm not a melancholy person. I've always been drawn to it. Ever since I was a kid, if I had an album I would play the ballads on repeat.

I wasn't very aware of pop music because I attended an arts

I wasn't very aware of pop music because I attended an arts school. For me, it was all about jazz.

I just want to make my music, and I want it to stand on its

I just want to make my music, and I want it to stand on its own.

Sometimes when you're trying to do a record too close to hom

Sometimes when you're trying to do a record too close to home, you can get really distracted.

I genuinely don't feel that anything that's been written or

I genuinely don't feel that anything that's been written or said about me has overshadowed my music, and that's the most important thing as far as I'm concerned.

I love slow music.

I love slow music.

My first two records are so simply constructed. The reason i

My first two records are so simply constructed. The reason isn't because I wanted to make simple music. It's because I don't really have the chops.