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''Not Too Late'' is the third in the United States on January 30 2007 (see 2007 In Music ). It was produced by Lee Alexander , a songwriter and Bass ist on Jones's previous albums ('' Come Away With Me '' and '' Feels Like Home ''). The album was named for a line in the song " Whip It " by Devo . BACKGROUND AND PRODUCTION Jones wrote most of the songs on the album when she was on tour during 2004 and 2005; for example, "Until the End" was written in the 2007 . Jones had an Acoustic Guitar with her on the tour and wrote more songs with it than she previously had: "The guitar is simple and a lot easier to carry than a piano", she said. After the tour concluded, Jones began recording the album with Alexander, who "tweak the lyrics of the songs and "pulled [them into better shape", according to Jones. ''Not Too Late'' was mostly recorded at Jones's home studio and is the first album Jones recorded without producer Arif Mardin , who died in the summer of 2006. Jones described the sessions as "fun, relaxed and easy" and without a deadline; executives at Blue Note Records reportedly did not know they were recording an album. Many of the sessions were "spur of the moment", with friends of Jones and musicians they recommended being asked to play. The album features guest appearances by organist Larry Goldings , singer-songwriter M. Ward and Kronos Quartet cellist Jeff Ziegler. Jones said the songs on the album are "not so cut-and-dried" compared to her earlier material and have "a twist to them". In contrast to her previous albums, the y. I've always liked the guitar as the rhythmic instrument", Jones explained. RELEASE Reviews of the album have been favorable. "Not Too Late by Norah Jones" . . January 29 2007 . Retrieved January 31 2007 . The album debuted at number one on the U.S. . February 7 2007 . Retrieved February 13 2007 . In February the IFPI awarded the album a platinum certification for shipping one million copies. European Certifications The first single from the album was " 2007 . Retrieved March 31 2007 . Jones is scheduled to embark on a twenty-two date concert tour of North America, beginning on ''. February 1 2007 . Retrieved February 5 2007 . On 18/8/2007, the album was back in top 10 in French Albums Chart and reached number 7. French Albums Chart . Retrieved August 24 2007 . Also on 11/8/2007, in the Greek International Albums Chart, it re -entered the chart at 41. Greek International Albums Chart . Retrievied August 24 2007 . TRACK LISTING #"Wish I Could" (Norah Jones, Lee Alexander ) #" Sinkin' Soon " (Alexander, Jones) #"The Sun Doesn't Like You" (Jones, Alexander) #"Until the End" (Jones, Alexander) #"Not My Friend" (Jones) #" Thinking About You " (Jones, Ilhan Ersahin ) #"Broken" (Jones, Alexander) #"My Dear Country" (Jones) #"Wake Me Up" (Jones, Alexander) #"Be My Somebody" (Jones) #"Little Room" (Jones) #"Rosie's Lullaby" (Jones, Daru Oda) #" Not Too Late " (Jones, Alexander) #"2 Men" (Jones, Alexander) (Japan bonus track) Deluxe version (CD and DVD) #"Thinking About You" – music video #"Sinkin' Soon" – music video #"Until the End" – music video #"Thinking About You" – Making Of.... #"Sinkin' Soon" – Making Of.... #"Live Performances" – filmed in Burbank, CA , in November 2006 #"12 minutes interview" – with Norah Jones CHARTS See Also: Norah Jones discography PERSONNEL
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