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Norah Jones — In The Morning
Album: Feels Like Home
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Released: 2004
Length: 4:02
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I can't stop myself from calling
Calling out your name
I can't stop myself from falling
Falling back again
In the morning
Baby, in the afternoon

Dark like the shady corner
Inside a violin
Hot like to burn my lips
I know I can't win
In the morning
Baby, in the afternoon

I tried to quit you but I'm too weak
Waking up without you
I can hardly speak at all

My girlfriend tried to help me
Get you off my mind
She tried a little tea and sympathy
To help me to unwind
In the morning
Baby, in the afternoon

Funny how my favorite shirt
Smells like you more than me
Bitter traces left behind
In stains no one can see
In the morning
Baby, in the afternoon

You're gonna put me in an early grave
I know I'm your slave whenever you call

I can't stop myself from calling
Calling out your name
I can stop myself from falling
Falling back again
Falling back again
In the morning
Baby, in the afternoon
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Truly outstanding. Just chill and maybe release those hips.
 unclehud wrote:

I get goose bumps listening to her.


I love her voice. Haters going to hate.
 meydele wrote:

Contrary to virtually everyone on this board, I think she has a lovely, smoky voice, and I also love her laidback, jazzy style. This song is great.


I get goose bumps listening to her.
I have found ALL of her stuff to be extraordinarily well recorded.  Do yourself a favor and get some nice open back headphones, a nice DAC and a tube amp and kick back and enjoy!
1,4,5
 KohlDaddy wrote:
mig7 wrote: Wow, you must have a lot of self-absorbed music snobs for friends who have long ago ceased to truly enjoy music. For the most part, Jones has good songs, well-played, beautifully but simply arranged, with a entrancing voice. Who cares if I've heard similar things before? This is damn good. I just don't get the "derivative" argument. It's about soul, not orginality. But to each his own.


Those who seek only what has impressed them have closed the door on so many other forms of music. Let the artist choose what suits them and how they perform it. Love the diversity  and the many moods people like Jones bring to us.
 KohlDaddy wrote:
mig7 wrote: Wow, you must have a lot of self-absorbed music snobs for friends who have long ago ceased to truly enjoy music. For the most part, Jones has good songs, well-played, beautifully but simply arranged, with a entrancing voice. Who cares if I've heard similar things before? This is damn good. I just don't get the "derivative" argument. It's about soul, not orginality. But to each his own.



All music is derivative. It's part of a conversation which has gone on for thousands of years. A musician cannot detach from the music which inspired their career path. Put an end to the vacuous label " derivative". It misunderstands the artistic process.
Moody, liquid, enchanting. And it's not just her husky voice I'm describing. More!
 bluematrix wrote:

was thinking something similar about your comment
 

pwned!!!  LOL
One of my favorite tracks by her, so smooooth.
 GeorgeMWoods wrote:
Completely forgettable. Would it kill this woman to put some effort into her work?
 
was thinking something similar about your comment
It truly is head-shakingly amazing and amusing, how much hate and vitriol some people can muster up for someone making music that is, if not YOUR kind of thing, is absolutely listenable and unoffensive. I mean, she's not Kenny G for Pete's sake. :-) Yes, I get the irony.
I always feel like Norah's tunes are just a little 'too' polished.  Too good, too perfected, too professional.  Somehow they lose authenticity this way.   Still enjoyable though.
Completely forgettable. Would it kill this woman to put some effort into her work?
 LowPhreak wrote:

Because women are defacto judged on their sexuality, men on their income or power. It's based on natural, biolgical male/female roles. In general, women trade sex and baby-making ability to men for money/security. Kinda glorified prostitution, except the two know each other better. Also kinda dumb for a cognitive species to resort to but that's what humans do.

 
They did when they were denied places in the work place but that's all changed so now they have options.
I think she's talented. But she's not my cuppa. Fast forward. 
how did this career ever get under the radar. an entirely derivative non-talent
She can defend herself well.
She knows she lean on me.
Joy sometimes she does it better
May be that was bothering me?
 LowPhreak wrote:

Because women are defacto judged on their sexuality, men on their income or power. It's based on natural, biolgical male/female roles. In general, women trade sex and baby-making ability to men for money/security. Kinda glorified prostitution, except the two know each other better. Also kinda dumb for a cognitive species to resort to but that's what humans do.

 
I must be a different species then. My GF and I met when we were both beyond childbearing age, and she has all the money.
.....LOVE.........HER......{#Tongue}
 celadonstone wrote:


I admit, I would be impressed too. Looks take on entirely too much meaning when it comes to women in the public sphere. It is damn near impossible for a journalist to write about a female artist without mentioning their appearance.
You might be able to buy the parts you werent given genetically, but otherwise, you dont control what face and body you received.
If you are a musician, which is a "sound" craft, you shouldnt be judged on a "visual" level.

 
Because women are defacto judged on their sexuality, men on their income or power. It's based on natural, biolgical male/female roles. In general, women trade sex and baby-making ability to men for money/security. Kinda glorified prostitution, except the two know each other better. Also kinda dumb for a cognitive species to resort to but that's what humans do.
Like listening to fingernails on a chalkboard.

Her affected style is just so synthetic.  The antithesis of soulful.

I enjoy nearly all the jazz stuff you mix in, Bill.  But truly, Norah Jones is to jazz what David Cassidy is to heavy metal.

You almost always avoid the synthetic pop, uh, stuff, and opt for the "completely different" and the creative (The Black Keys excepted).  Not sure why Ms. Jones makes the RP cut.  Nothing interesting there.
 rdo wrote:
Norah's voice is making me reconsider my atheism.  So is her beauty.
 
....... and me

  
Norah's voice is making me reconsider my atheism.  So is her beauty.
This is SO much better than anything I've heard of her new (2013) album.  I want the old Norah back...

WOOW, NORAH!

INCREDIBLE INDEED!


NORAH IS INCREDIBLE INDEED!!


 iscoot4peace wrote:


I'm with you, Randomax.  She has turned out to be a one-trick pony if ever there was one. Ho-hum at best.
 
One-trick?  Utter nonsense.  Her work on RP reduces your argument to rubble in no time flat.  
(re)Tired.
Norah has her time and place; I find she fits well on a rainy evening, cooking dinner or sipping wine.

Soothing and groovy.  7.

 Randomax wrote:
i loved her sound the first 4,239,682 times I heard her 1st album on mainstream...i grew very tired of it however.  sorry norah
 

I'm with you, Randomax.  She has turned out to be a one-trick pony if ever there was one. Ho-hum at best.
i loved her sound the first 4,239,682 times I heard her 1st album on mainstream...i grew very tired of it however.  sorry norah

...his shirts smell more like you than me...
{#Mrgreen}  Nice to hear this again in the mix.
 lmic wrote:
Hey wha? This is really good!
 
You just noticed?  Ain't that the way of music.

Hey wha? This is really good!
 jagdriver wrote:
Don't think I ever would have lent Norah an ear had it not been for RP introducing me to this number a few years back. Thanks, Bill and Rebecca!
 

{#Iamwithstupid}
 RoyalTS wrote:
This is by far the best song on her new album (my opinion)
 
Definitely agree. Really love the use of elec. piano here, great bluesy progression, and terrific backing from the group (drums especially groovy.)

Should say though that her duet w/Dolly Parton on the same disc is really great as well. 
Hotwired talent. Superb choice of material, superb musicians and superior vocal skills are her hallmark. Fabulous future ahead for both Norah and her listeners......
Don't think I ever would have lent Norah an ear had it not been for RP introducing me to this number a few years back. Thanks, Bill and Rebecca!
Still something about her music that feel 'artificial' - wish I could put my finger on why I feel that way - but this is much better than the overplayed breathy stuff I've heard previously.

I get the sense she's got some amazing pipes but just won't let 'em rip.
Much less snore-inducing than her most well-known first album. She even manages to sing somewhat louder than pianissimo.
Odyzzeuz wrote:
This is why I read the song comments. For keen insights.
Agreed especially from someone who rates Townes van Zandt a 10. Roll on brother Odyzzeuz
TheLoneIguana wrote:
ATTENTION MUSIC SNOBS! That is all.
Agreed; you are not the lone one any longer..
groovy
prickelpit96 wrote:
Can't understand some of your complaining comments. This is an outstanding voice combined with soft, jazzy music. Have to purchase this.
I agree with you, but not at all surprised by the negative comments, the beauty of RP is the diversity... in music and in it's listeners
Can't understand some of your complaining comments. This is an outstanding voice combined with soft, jazzy music. Have to purchase this.
nate917 wrote:
No more repetitive than Jones' lullabyes. Maybe the point was that it's still muzak no matter how much you attempt to cloak it in the vapid language of music critics. News flash -- it's still muzak.
Muzak is in the eye of the beholder. Now I have heard Son Volt's new song played at Home Depot (yeah, they're cool retailers!), but its a pretty safe bet you'll never hear Porcupine Tree at any similar venue/outlet. This Norah Jones woman is pretty good. Her music is pretty much from the heart and its good background music. And she appeals to a lot of people. Clue. Retailers like to play music we know and recognize to make us feel more at home and willing to spend money because we feel catered to.
dwhayslett wrote:
I think "repetitve" might be more accurate.
No more repetitive than Jones' lullabyes. Maybe the point was that it's still muzak no matter how much you attempt to cloak it in the vapid language of music critics. News flash -- it's still muzak.
sfListener wrote:
Unexpectedly, she has a song on the soundtrack of Ken Burn's "The War". It was an odd pairing of her and WW11 footage but it worked.
Worked like Ipecac.
Unexpectedly, she has a song on the soundtrack of Ken Burn's "The War". It was an odd pairing of her and WW11 footage but it worked.
TheLoneIguana wrote:
ATTENTION MUSIC SNOBS! That is all.
This is why I read the song comments. For keen insights.
Love me some NJ! And yes.. I WOULD have her baby...*grin*
Why?
Kristi wrote:
meydele wrote: Contrary to virtually everyone on this board, I think she has a lovely, smoky voice, and I also love her laidback, jazzy style. This song is great.
One of the things I really like about Norah Jones is her diversity of styles and genres. She's doing a lot of different things, most of them pretty darn well. Oh yeah. She's smokin' hot, too.
meydele wrote: Contrary to virtually everyone on this board, I think she has a lovely, smoky voice, and I also love her laidback, jazzy style. This song is great. algrif wrote:
Complete agreement
I am too!
I didn't even feel the need to make a comment. Which in itself is a comment of sorts.
highwindows wrote:
Call me picky but this is MUZAK !!
Hey Picky, Being that you've already said in an earlier post that YOU consider this to be Muzak, you're not only picky but also repetitive. Sincerely, Call me a Fan.
enidualc wrote:
someone get me some tissues please
In a Phil Leotardo way?
Goosebumps.
meydele wrote:
Contrary to virtually everyone on this board, I think she has a lovely, smoky voice, and I also love her laidback, jazzy style. This song is great.
Complete agreement
celadonstone wrote:
If you are a musician, which is a "sound" craft, you shouldnt be judged on a "visual" level.
I just finished reading "Blink" and that was one of the stories in the book. It was about classical orchestras and the tryouts of female performers, and the solution that orchestras used to remove the "visual" bias during all tryouts. Good mellow song, BTW. 7
Contrary to virtually everyone on this board, I think she has a lovely, smoky voice, and I also love her laidback, jazzy style. This song is great.
Suburbia USA.
kazuma wrote:
Norah is one of those phenoms that just leaves me puzzled. I don't dislike her, but I don't find her to be super-sensation remarkable either. So it's hard to understand what the big deal is. Kind of like Lyle Lovett. Now if she looked like Lyle Lovett and was still popular, that would be something.
I admit, I would be impressed too. Looks take on entirely too much meaning when it comes to women in the public sphere. It is damn near impossible for a journalist to write about a female artist without mentioning their appearance. You might be able to buy the parts you werent given genetically, but otherwise, you dont control what face and body you received. If you are a musician, which is a "sound" craft, you shouldnt be judged on a "visual" level.
highwindows wrote:
Muzak!
highwindows wrote:
Call me picky but this is MUZAK !!
I think "repetitve" might be more accurate.
Norah also had a side project of the Little willies, and she collaborated on a track "Any Other Day"? with Wyclef Jean for a hurricane relief CD....those are pretty darn good. Not as low key jazzy as her solo things. This is a 5 to me.
cesare wrote:
Didn't like her at all at first, but something about her sound has really grown on me. Seems like a group of musicians just sat down in somebody's living room and started playing and it sounds good. Not muzak for me at all but something really down home.
Totally with you Cesare. I didn't like her at first either. This piece is really cool though. (Even on Amazon.com people either love or hate her music. No in-betweens!)
someone get me some tissues please
Call me picky but this is MUZAK !!
Good band -- mediocre singer.
Didn't like her at all at first, but something about her sound has really grown on me. Seems like a group of musicians just sat down in somebody's living room and started playing and it sounds good. Not muzak for me at all but something really down home.
norah turned into snorah for me through overexposure but the bluesy mood of this one is really nice. an 8
ATTENTION MUSIC SNOBS! That is all.
I can't stop moving to this song. And I need to sit still because I have to work!
Norah Jones!
Muzak!
She is a part of the radio-friendly pop nonsense. It can be liked by everyone, but it is nothing amazing or wonderful. It's nice...
jah_blessed wrote:
Surprised to find out this is Norah Jones. This is not bad at all. Not much of a fan of her music, but I do think she's a good singer. (And, well, she's definitely hot.)
Norah is one of those phenoms that just leaves me puzzled. I don't dislike her, but I don't find her to be super-sensation remarkable either. So it's hard to understand what the big deal is. Kind of like Lyle Lovett. Now if she looked like Lyle Lovett and was still popular, that would be something.
thewiseking wrote:
o.k. lets talk. this minor talent with a very thin voice became the "next big thing" marketed to out of touch boomers due to the might of clive davis and the other commercial interests who got behind her. taken at face value, there isn't much there. the only reason we heard her so much was because of the a.r./p.r. blitzkreig.
This might apply to the radio waves, but not RP. No marketing might can push songs on here; just uploads, votes, and donations (and I'm pretty sure Bill's not getting wads of cash from that "a.r./p.r. blitzkreig" you spoke of). For me, Norah's either a big hit or a strike out, with very little in between. This tune completely surprises me with her depth and subtlety. Quite likeable.
Surprised to find out this is Norah Jones. This is not bad at all. Not much of a fan of her music, but I do think she's a good singer. (And, well, she's definitely hot.)
o.k. lets talk. this minor talent with a very thin voice became the "next big thing" marketed to out of touch boomers due to the might of clive davis and the other commercial interests who got behind her. taken at face value, there isn't much there. the only reason we heard her so much was because of the a.r./p.r. blitzkreig.
Maybe it's just my mood, but this isn't as bad as I remembered. Upgraded from Sucko-Barfo too Acceptable.
TheLoneIguana wrote:
Basically, it's a "put your uploads where your mouth is" comment. If you're gonna whine about the songs, upload something (you think is) better.
Most uploads will never make the Main List, rendering those original comments as pointless as before.
redeyespy wrote:
I've wondered that myself. This sort of comment has been posted numerous times. Someone please elaborate.
Basically, it's a "put your uploads where your mouth is" comment. If you're gonna whine about the songs, upload something (you think is) better.
mig7 wrote:
I don't know anyone not using her debut CD as a coaster.
Wow, you must have a lot of self-absorbed music snobs for friends who have long ago ceased to truly enjoy music. For the most part, Jones has good songs, well-played, beautifully but simply arranged, with a entrancing voice. Who cares if I've heard similar things before? This is damn good. I just don't get the "derivative" argument. It's about soul, not orginality. But to each his own.
artmarcia wrote:
Why is it the people who are the most critical have never uploaded anything?
Pyro wrote:
I'm curious...what does one have to do with the other?
I've wondered that myself. This sort of comment has been posted numerous times. Someone please elaborate.
Darlington wrote:
Add me to the list of naysayers. I know a lot of people must like her - she has certainly been hyped to death as the next great thing, but she just doesn't do anything for me.
ditto x 3
I like this song and the disc it's on, and I'm not ashamed to admit it.
artmarcia wrote:
Why is it the people who are the most critical have never uploaded anything?
I'm curious...what does one have to do with the other?
have bonnie rait and norah done any duo work? anyone know? a good pair, if i do say so....
Great to hear some of her work that has not been played to death. What a great voice!
Great playing on the Whurlitzer.
rcurrier wrote:
What was that lyric? "In the morning I awoke and had become Dido"? Better than a giant cockroach, I guess.
Creepy, isn't it? I've had that happen.... 8O Er, the songs...not the cockroach thing.....
What was that lyric? "In the morning I awoke and had become Dido"? Better than a giant cockroach, I guess.
yeah, groovy
phineas wrote:
Thank you for the insight.
You're welcome! I also find Jewel, Jennifer Lopez, and Tinky Winky quite attractive
mig7 wrote:
I don't know anyone not using her debut CD as a coaster.
I know a set-up when I see it but...naaahhh.
Why is it the people who are the most critical have never uploaded anything?
JokesandJokesandJokes wrote:
Norah Jones is hot
Thank you for the insight.
jeremyleo wrote:
A little more musical depth on this one. Nice and groovy. I really like her new album, and at times, as much as her first.
I agree--very mellow.
I don't know anyone not using her debut CD as a coaster.
GordianKnot wrote:
I don't get her appeal at all. BORING. DERIVATIVE.
I'm with you.
Norah Jones is hot
RoyalTS wrote:
This is by far the best song on her new album (my opinion)
I think it's one of the best, too. And I can totally relate to the subject matter--it's so damn hard to let someone you love go!
Gooood.
great segue from the prior tune. nice groove goin' on here.
A little more musical depth on this one. Nice and groovy. I really like her new album, and at times, as much as her first.
Oakjefferson wrote:
2 Min ago I would of said I'd never like a Norah Jones song
Ditto for me. This one is pretty great! I'm glad she's found some better material.
Oakjefferson wrote:
2 Min ago I would of said I'd never like a Norah Jones song
I agree. and while this isn't great, it's not half bad.
2 Min ago I would of said I'd never like a Norah Jones song
This is one of those albums that I know I'd love but I just haven't picked it up yet. I need to get on that.
Wow! I like it!
Add me to the list of naysayers. I know a lot of people must like her - she has certainly been hyped to death as the next great thing, but she just doesn't do anything for me.
This is by far the best song on her new album (my opinion)
holy crap... something other than that song they play constantly on idiot radio... I mean.. if regular radio played tunes like this.. and had less annoying dj's ... perhaps then I could say they get it.. and boy am I surprised.. I've not looked into Norah Jones at all because the ONLY songs I'd heard were "Don't know why", and "Come away with me".. and neither song seemed worthy of attention... just might have to look into it.. just gotta cut the former two songs off the cd's....
I don't get her appeal at all. BORING. DERIVATIVE.
Mot wrote:
Overrated in the extreme.
The song or the Norah Jones in general? While I liked her debut album, I didn't feel it was the spectacular album a lot of folks did--or at least that the marketing machines told us they did. She does seem to dodge the sophomore bullet with this album. I like it better, in fact. Will it be an album for the ages, though? Hm... MT