Who Will Comfort Me

"Who Will Comfort Me" is a song written and composed by American jazz singer-songwriter Melody Gardot. It was released as the lead single for her second studio album My One and Only Thrill. A live rendition of the song was also recorded and released on her Live from SoHo EP.[1]

"Who Will Comfort Me"
Single by Melody Gardot
from the album My One and Only Thrill
ReleasedFebruary 16, 2009
GenreJazz, blues
Length4:56
LabelVerve/UCJ
Songwriter(s)Melody Gardot
Producer(s)Larry Klein
Melody Gardot singles chronology
"If the Stars Were Mine"
(2009)		 "Who Will Comfort Me"
(2009)		 "Baby I'm a Fool"
(2009)

Song information

The lyrics are very simple, consisting in Gardot asking who will comfort her weary soul. Musically, it combines finger-snapping, scat singing and several percussion instruments.[2][3]

Music video

The music video for "Who Will Comfort Me" was directed by Doug Biro. It features Gardot performing the song with her backing band inside a studio. The performance is intercut with scenes of Gardot exploring the city.

Track listings

CD single

  1. "Who Will Comfort Me" – 4:58

German 7" Promo single

  1. "Who Will Comfort Me" – 4:58
  2. "Over the Rainbow" – 4:33

Al Schmitt Mix Promo single

  1. "Who Will Comfort Me" - Radio Edit (Al Schmitt Mix) - 3:42

Chart positions
Chart (2009) Peak
Position
U.S. Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs 6[4]
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References
  1. "iTunes Live from SoHo – EP". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-24.
  2. Eartaste (2009-03-28). "eartaste: Melody Gardot - Who Will Comfort Me". Eartaste.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
  3. "Music Reviews - My One and Only Thrill". The Hollywood Report.
  4. "Smooth Jazz Songs – Who Will Comfort Me". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 2009-06-06. Retrieved 2009-05-29.
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