Jeff Daniels’ Original Song Moves Kelly Clarkson To Tears
Jeff Daniels has gained recognition for his notable acting accomplishments. He has received nominations for Golden Globes, Primetime Emmy Awards, and Tony Awards, and has starred in movies like Arachnophobia, Dumb and Dumber, and Speed, creating a diverse and notable acting portfolio. Yet, many people do not know that Jeff Daniels also creates music. Numerous fans discovered Jeff's secret talent when he performed on The Kelly Clarkson Show. He picked up his acoustic guitar and introduced his composition as a tribute to his guitar, motivated by moments spent "on the porch with just your best friend, the guitar." Then he performed his original piece called 'When My Fingers Find Your Strings'. Kelly Clarkson stared in amazement at the song's loveliness, asking the crowd, "What is happening?" The touching melody brought tears to both Jeff and Kelly by its conclusion.
The video recording not only astonished Kelly and the studio audience but also captivated online viewers. The clip reached over 1.4M viewings in less than 10 days. Supporters expressed their admiration in the comments section, with one person noting, "Jeff Daniels isn't even known for music, yet that was one of the most heartfelt, poetic and well-structured songs I've ever heard. Not to mention some pretty good guitar playing. That, folks, is talent!"
During the chat portion of the program, Jeff Daniels shared with Kelly that he has composed about 450 unique songs throughout his life. He shared that writing songs provided relief and peace during his early acting days, as it gave him complete creative control. He mentioned it became his alternative option, thinking he "could fail as an actor and then fail as a singer-songwriter". Now it seems he has succeeded in both fields.
Jeff Daniels currently has more than 10 albums available on Spotify and iTunes, released from 2004 to 2020. He also maintains a personal website that features all his musical works, along with details about his concert dates and acting ventures. Jeff's achievements in both acting and music prove that creative individuals need not restrict themselves, and his lyrics show that creative enjoyment often provides the greatest reward. To discover more of Jeff Daniels' remarkable musical abilities, you can join his YouTube Channel, follow him on Facebook, or browse his official website.
