Jesse Harris - Don't Know Why - The New York Songwriters Circle

[YellowLambda]

its like the hammock and the beach came to me.

[mrbreez33]

THE REAL AUTHOR OF THIS SONG IS A MAN NAME STEVE MALNIK.

[toquerodriguez]

gracias Jesse!

[BlueEyedSon1]

Many writers would agree it takes a great artist (like Norah) or more pertinently the RIGHT artist to really make a great song translate well. Not all songwriters are stellar performers (any "in the round" night with hit writers is often a testament to that, haha), just like not all performers are stellar songwriters.

That said, it's a great song Jesse, thanks for writing it; those of us who take a stab at writing dig your mastery of the craft. :)

[sandeepstar]

Amazing.



[texasboy1971]

say man,,,,great song,,,im a songwiter too,,,,check out my songs on youtube on channel,,,texasboy1971,,,,let know what ya think,,,,keep up the great work,,,LIVE THE DREAM

[valveslide]

This is by far the best and most moving performance of this song i have heard. Now i understand...

[blast127]

Does anyone else like his shirt? :D

[flaviolima91]

Jesse Harris, Norah Jones, John Mayer and Damien Rice: 4 of the best musicians of our time.

[gsgalli]

@flaviolima91 i agree with you for did you say of John Mayer and Norah Jones (and in my opinion a few more artists)

[nananaalgoodaye]

probably the most talented songwriter in about 30 years!

[comixgod50]

I love this song, and he's a good song writer but compared to the other versions, this one lacks something about it.

[OrangeAni]

Thank Jesse, for writing this great song. And thanks you Norah, for making it a masterpiece :)

[matatmat]

i understand his talent for songwriting abilities, i just prefer norah's version.. i think her voice is alot stronger and suitable for this song

[Bustersfriends]

From a songwiter's point of view, this man has accomplished what we all dream of, coming across that seemingly simple set of lyrics, chord structure and melody that reaches deep into the heart and soul of everyone who listens. Then manages to get it to a verly talented artist who has the resources, and talent and good taste, who was able to reach deep into her soul and produce an amazing recording (adding to, and not destroying his original idea) that we all can enjoy for a long, long time.

[bassfiddlesteve]

@Bustersfriends Well said!

[ElveraLerner]

This isn't 'just a version', this is the original, the man who wrote the song, the first and foremost version, and its live, not produced and mixed etc etc. You're entitled to your opinion but a nod to his talent might have been nice.

[xcarlosssx]

i like Norah's version better.

[lorettasson]

thanks jesse!

[fecinny]

It all starst with a song...

[tamarw1]

Love this so always!! Thank you for writing this song!! Pure Love Song!!