Английская Википедия:Don't Know Why

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Other uses Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox song "Don't Know Why" is a song written and composed by Jesse Harris that originally appeared on his 1999 album, Jesse Harris & the Ferdinandos. A cover of the song was the debut single of American singer Norah Jones from her debut studio album, Come Away with Me (2002).

Jones' version of "Don't Know Why" was released on January 28, 2002, peaked at number 30 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was a critical success. The single went on to win three Grammy Awards in 2003 for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. It remains Jones's biggest hit single in the United States to date, and her only one to reach the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. "Don't Know Why" was also a modest hit abroad, reaching number five in Australia, number 24 in New Zealand, and number 59 in the United Kingdom. The song was ranked number 459 in Blender magazine's "500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born".

Jones' piano-playing has been compared to that of Floyd Cramer, having a "style and grace, a musical maturity not found in many keyboard players today."

Music video

A music video directed by Anastasia Simone and Ian Spencer was released in 2002. It features Jones performing the song on a gray beach at sunrise, on a rocky pier, and at a beach rental stand accompanied by a wooden piano while undersea images are projected onto the walls.

Track listings

Шаблон:Col-begin Шаблон:Col-2 UK CD single

1. "Don't Know Why" – 3:05
2. "Lonestar" – 3:05
3. "Peace" – 3:51

Dutch CD single

1. "Don't Know Why" – 3:05
2. "Cold Cold Heart" – 3:38

French CD single

1. "Don't Know Why" – 3:05
2. "Lonestar" – 3:07

Шаблон:Col-2 Australian CD single

1. "Don't Know Why"
2. "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight"
3. "Lonestar"
4. "Peace"

UK CD single (2003)

1. "Don't Know Why" – 3:05
2. "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" – 3:16
3. "Crazy" (live) – 3:29

Credits and personnel

Credits are lifted from the Come Away with Me album booklet.

Recording

• Recorded at Sorcerer Sound (New York City) and Allaire Studios (Shokan, New York)
• Mixed at Sear Sound (New York City)
• Mastered at Sterling Sound (New York City)

Personnel Шаблон:Div col

• Jesse Harris – writing, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
• Norah Jones – vocals, piano, production
• Lee Alexander – bass guitar
• Dan Rieser – drums
• Arif Mardin – production, mixing
• Jay Newland – production, mixing, engineering
• Mark Birkey – assistant engineering
• Ted Jensen – mastering

Charts

Weekly charts

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2002–2003 weekly chart performance for "Don't Know Why"

Chart (2002–2003)	Peak position
Croatia (HRT)	6

2022 weekly chart performance for "Don't Know Why"

Chart (2022)	Peak position
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)	20

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Don't Know Why"

Chart (2002)	Position
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)	38
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)	25
US Triple-A (Billboard)	5

Chart (2003)	Position
Australia (ARIA)	77
US Billboard Hot 100	97
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)	7
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)	25

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Шаблон:Abbr
United States	January 28, 2002	Triple A radio	Blue Note
United Kingdom	May 13, 2002	CD	Parlophone
United States	June 24, 2002	Hot adult contemporary radio	Blue Note
	August 5, 2002	Contemporary hit radio
Australia	February 24, 2003	CD	Parlophone
United Kingdom (re-release)	September 1, 2003

External links

• "Don't Know Why" reviewed by Ted Gioia (Jazz.com)