The story behind
The song Shoot the Moon, with its duration of 3 minutes and 57 seconds, is from Norah Jones' debut album, Come Away With Me. This record, released on February 26, 2002, by Blue Note Records, was recorded in two New York studios: Sorcerer Sound Studio in the city and Allaire Studios in Shokan. The production was handled by Arif Mardin, who also participated in the mixing alongside Jay Newland, who was also one of the recording engineers along with Dick Kondas. The sound of Come Away With Me is described as a fusion of acoustic pop and blues pop.
This album had a considerable impact, reaching the number one spot on the US Billboard 200 chart and earning two Grammy Awards: Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album. By February 2005, it had been certified Diamond in the United States for sales exceeding ten million copies. By 2016, worldwide sales surpassed 27 million, solidifying it as one of the best-selling albums of all time. Norah Jones, whose birth name is Geethali Norah Jones Shankar, was born on March 30, 1979. Her musical style combines influences from jazz, soul, and country, and her warm, intimate voice has captivated audiences worldwide.