Norah Jones and Joshua Homme have teamed up for a live cover of Somethin’ Stupid, released as part of Jones’ upcoming podcast episode of Norah Jones is Playing Along. The performance preserves the song’s romantic core while merging the distinctive musical styles of both artists.

The duet features Jones’ soft, breathy mezzo-soprano alongside Homme’s rich baritone, creating a vocal harmony that is intimate and textured. Musically, the track blends Jones’ jazz-inflected, soulful approach with Homme’s alt-rock sensibility and signature “drunken stumble” style. Recorded at the historic Plaza Theatre, the live setting adds warmth and immediacy to the performance. Instrumentation highlights each artist’s strengths, with Jones’ piano and Wurlitzer grounding the arrangement while Homme’s guitar-driven style provides subtle dynamic contrast.

Fan reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. One listener said the performance was “substantially more wholesome than I’m accustomed to being presented by my subscription feed.” Another added, “I’m a big fan of both, lovely to hear them together. ✨ la-di-daah.” A third fan noted, “My two favourite instruments played by two favourites. Smiling.” Others are already calling for more collaborations, with one suggesting, “Josh really needs to do an Elvis or Johnny Cash style covers album.”

The cover of Somethin’ Stupid will be featured in the February 10 episode of Jones’ podcast Norah Jones is Playing Along, where she hosts Homme for a special session exploring their musical journeys. The episode includes stripped-down renditions of Queens of the Stone Age classics such as Kalopsia, Make It Wit Chu, and the deep cut This Lullaby, alongside fan-favorite covers and collaborative performances.

Distributed by iHeartPodcasts, Norah Jones is Playing Along is available on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms. Each episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of today’s most celebrated musicians, featuring personal stories, in-studio performances, and on-the-spot song arrangements.

Fans can stream the Somethin’ Stupid cover now and tune in on February 10 to catch the full episode featuring Jones and Homme’s intimate musical collaboration.

Author: Andrew Braithwaite

Andrew is the founder and chief editor of Music Talkers. He's also a keen music enthusiast and plays the guitar.