Jonatha Brooke - Because I Told You So (from Live in New York)

[@arothmanmusic]

My long-time college girlfriend introduced me to this song and this CD in the summer of 1997 when we were going through a rough patch. It said what she needed to say to me. Our relationship spectacularly imploded the following summer, and we're both happily married with families of our own these days. Like nearly everything from that time of my life, she is far in the past, but this song remains with me always. "10¢ Wings" is one of my favorite albums of all time, and every time I have heard (or covered) this song, it takes me right back to that summer.

[@jonathabrooke]

thank you for this. means the world to me. jb

[@jayrocknurse5386]

WOW! So Real! So Honest! So GOOD! Thank you. So very Special

[@leafgiraffe]

I got to see her perform in Portland... twice. Sweet.

[@surfacingcom]

Still crushing and bittersweet and beautiful even after all these years.

[@InsomniacReacts]

Not sure if you'll ever see this (Jonatha Brooke), and side note: I was going to leave this under the video for the appropriate song but the comments are turned off unfortunately.. I just wanted to tell you that I found something incredibly special about your music many years ago.. let me explain why: I can't say that I know all of your music (or most of it for that matter) - I can't even consider myself a proper "fan," but you might find this interesting.. Back when I was in High School (early 2000's) my parents were watching something on TV, I don't remember the program, but you performed a live version of Better After All with another woman on piano. I was immediately captivated by multiple things about that song (I won't bore everyone with my music nerd analysis here). Here's what's amazing to me though - ever since that day, I remember your name and the name of that song, and still to this day I search / listen to that song occasionally and it takes me to a place that I can't explain. I've been in tons of bands of various genres and still listen to tons of music - I often forget / re-discover artists that I've listened to throughout the years, but "Jonatha Brook - Better After All," I never forgot after watching / listening to it one time, by accident, roughly 2 decades ago. THAT is special. I just wanted you to know that.

[@andrewpearson1903]

An understandable reaction. Jonatha has one of the best ears for harmony, arrangement, and song construction in pop music, and the band on this DVD really brings out the potential melodies and arrangements in her songs. My mom is a big fan too.

[@jonathabrooke]

thank you. i finally did see this. and i love that song too. xo jb

[@REALShouldISmokeThis]

Honored and grateful that you responded. Thank you! If I could get lucky a second time, do you by any chance know which performance I was referring to? It was just you and another woman playing piano / singing harmonies. I've been trying to find it all over the internet but I can't even remember what channel it was on. Maybe PBS? Or.. I'm not sure. I'd just love to see that moment again. @@jonathabrooke

[@jonathabrooke]

Stumped. So sorry I don’t recall. :(

[@41663]

A beautiful song by a beautiful person. Thank you

[@gegloff1]

One of my favorite songs - not just from Jonatha.

[@geobeck2377]

May God bless you and keep you in His grace for all you have done! Thank you!

[@Hermes10155]

Love your stuff, Girl! You go with your ART. Put it out there for us to absorb. xoxox

[@shinbanger2339]

The perfect live performance! Unbelievable vocals and harmonies.

[@pixeltrieb]

Absolute Beautiful, thanks a mill 🌼

[@thanhmaisusannkieu3836]

Love you and your very special music and lyrics since I was 18..❤ thank you so much for it!

[@pitchfork1972]

One of the best out there....been a fan since The Story.

[@melanieross5212]

I heard you singing in springfield massachusetts at a free concert in 2004... with paul schoonover😎 you had me at the ten cent pin song...💔

[@gregwindley2828]

Thank You Jonatha. Thanks for the music.

[@garyfoss9877]

SO STINKING GOOD!! Never heard of you til today in an email from a guy who is a huge fan. Now I see why...extremely well done. Beautiful lyrics, and done with so much passion. Love it!

[@brendanbuckley8482]

I am new to her music, and I discovered her from a David Sanborn session which was stellar, and now I cannot find that again. However, Jonatha, you have a new fan. I am truly enjoying discovering your music. It is very moving.

[@dmljones2550]

Look in KZbin under Sanborn Sessions. I’m in the same book as you. A lyricist as well.

[@brendanbuckley8482]

@@dmljones2550 I have looked and couldn't find it anywhere, so i think it was taken down for some reason. if you have a link for it, please send along. cheers!

[@mblokland6312]

Watched the DVD again last weekend! Brilliant concert; wish I could have been there. Kind regards from The Netherlands

[@kirkwatson1442]

Best guitar

[@thomasswift2148]

So powerful , sweet and just REAL . That said It is nothing without your voice and delivery ! ❤️ Thomas in Texas

[@kirkwatson1442]

Hon,you take the wheel...boule ❤

[@hardrockroch2557]

My new found artist and song thanks to Life withJohn Mayer Sirius 14. Digging this one

[@BRIANZ969]

i Love it Jonatha-I'm sorry I missed your concert at The World Café in Philly on October 1st.. I tested positive for COVID on September 30th. I'm still not well-I continue getting respiratory and fever symptom from it -Brian Birch-Trenton N.J. So sad that I missed you

[@kirkwatson1442]

Yes...we..love...JB

[@alexadvorson1090]

Praise for this morning's break-me-open wakeup tune. Love you. Love this. Thank you. PS: you look utterly beguiling!

[@Swimdeep]

I concur on every count.

[@jonathabrooke]

the sparkles were GLUED on to my eyelids. super painful to wash off. sigh. the price we pay!! xoxo jb

[@kathowed]

So gorgeous, and for so many reasons.

[@mmangelsun]

Oh this song - so many memories. Absolutely beautiful with band and voices and You!

[@rubythursday3007]

Gorgeous, always...because I told you so 🙌❤

[@kirkwatson1442]

You take the wheel...

[@kirkwatson1442]

angel

[@kirkwatson1442]

my love...

[@kirkwatson1442]

Saw you san diego college...still have the autograph...

[@kirkwatson1442]

u got the wheel...

[@nurofiz]

That'n makes me cry.

[@kirkwatson1442]

Love...its a 1 way...street❤

[@thanhmaikieu5194]

Love it soooooo much !!!!!!

[@lisagarcez8820]

One of my favorites ❤️❤️

[@kirkwatson1442]

You got the wheel...?❤

[@kirkwatson1442]

Because we told you so

[@kirkwatson1442]

It takes 2....to tango❤

[@kirkwatson1442]

I got...1..cent...wings...❤

[@41663]

And this song for me

[@ellipseanostalrius1710]

I hope you have more live performances from this album you can share.

[@jama1272]

I love it!

[@kirkwatson1442]

San diego miss you hon

[@kirkwatson1442]

I would walk around San Diego with you...

[@kirkwatson1442]

Cause I told u soo

[@kirkwatson1442]

Your the...storey❤

[@kirkwatson1442]

Derrek trucks great solo...

[@kirkwatson1442]

I believe

[@kirkwatson1442]

Omg

[@gustavovaldesaraya8491]

Jwow

[@kirkwatson1442]

Lead 🎸 omg

[@kirkwatson1442]

I see it...just like...u

[@livenhfree]

What tuning are you using????

[@jonathabrooke]

Eb G Bb F Bb Eb lo to high. it's a pain in the ASS to get in and out of. Bruck Cockburn shared it with me. xo jb

[@livenhfree]

@@jonathabrooke Thank you. Like so many other things, I think "how the heck did they come up with that?" :-}

[@AmberSantana-is3dq]

Way better then Taylor swift her song on Peter Pan is really cute and well structured nice voice too no wonder Disney hired her

[@kirkwatson1442]

Our we back in the...circus?

[@Reviving_Virtue]

Who's the drummer?

[@kirkwatson1442]

Oh anni

[@kirkwatson1442]

Oh...

[@kirkwatson1442]

Comments are overrated ❤

[@kirkwatson1442]

The story

[@kirkwatson1442]

Soo much mine...

[@kirkwatson1442]

Jb

[@kirkwatson1442]

I'm back in the 🎪

[@kirkwatson1442]

Oh no...

[@kirkwatson1442]

We give you a white fur coat

[@kirkwatson1442]

Back in the circus...

[@kirkwatson1442]

I don't want to cty