Norah Jones Is Playing Along M. Ward
Aug 1, 2023
Norah Jones interviews M. Ward, a prolific singer-songwriter with an alluring, honeyed voice. They discuss decoding new guitar tunings, memorable moments on the road, their love for Christmas songs and Brian Wilson's music, the impact of artist Daniel Johnson, and the struggles and beauty of being an aging artist.
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New Tuning Sparked "Lifeline"
- M. Ward describes discovering a Hawaiian-style tuning (C C G E A) that birthed the song "Lifeline."
- Norah and M. Ward learn and play the song together live for the first time, capturing spontaneous collaboration.
Tour Memories From Around The World
- Norah and M. Ward reminisce about touring together extensively in the 2000s across many countries.
- They recall specific stops like Athens, Istanbul, India, and El Paso and the long shared history on the road.
Midnight Bus To The Taj Mahal
- The group took a midnight bus to see the Taj Mahal between shows and arrived at dawn.
- The memory stuck because a guide woke them with the line, "are you back from your dreams?" before revealing the Taj Mahal.