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Norah Jones and Josh Homme Cover Sinatra Classic ‘Somethin’ Stupid’
Udiscovermusic ^ | February 9, 2026 | Sam Armstrong

Posted on 02/09/2026 10:39:26 PM PST by nickcarraway

The Queens of the Stone Age frontman appears on a new episode of the podcast ‘Norah Jones Is Playing Along.’

Norah Jones and Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age have shared a tender cover of Frank and Nancy Sinatra‘s “Somethin’ Stupid” for an upcoming podcast episode. On a new episode of Norah Jones Is Playing Along, the duo performed the cover of “Somethin’ Stupid,” written by C. Carson Parks and made famous by the father-daughter duet version. Homme’s appearance on the podcast will air February 10.

In the latest episode of Norah Jones is Playing Along, the two musical luminaries share insights and stories about their diverse careers and creative processes. Beyond the discussion, Jones and Homme step into the studio to perform a series of songs, including stripped-down renditions of several Queens of The Stone Age classics like “Kalopsia,” “Make It Wit Chu,” and the deep cut “This Lullaby.”

“Norah Jones is Playing Along” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Each episode offers an intimate look inside the minds of artists as Norah chats about life, music, and the moments that inspire them—all while sharing duo performances of her guests’ songs, fan-favorite tracks from her own catalog, covers, and even songs written on the spot. New episodes air weekly on Tuesdays.

Previous guests include John Legend, Sarah McLachlan, Margo Price, Sam Smith, Lucinda Williams, Robert Glasper, Questlove, Dave Grohl, Laufey, and many more.

In 2024, Jones released an album titled Visions, out on Blue Note Records and produced by Leon Michels of El Michels Affair. The album won Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.

In 2025, Queens of the Stone Age released a concert film entitled Alive in the Catacombs. The film captures a performance recorded in July 2024 in the Paris Catacombs, and features the band performing stripped-down acoustic renditions of their songs alongside a three-piece string section.


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Norah Jones & Joshua Homme - Somethin' Stupid (Live)

He really sounds like Frank Sinatra.

1 posted on 02/09/2026 10:39:26 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

LOL, it’s a far cry from Feel Good Hit Of The Summer.


2 posted on 02/09/2026 10:44:29 PM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: nickcarraway

A better version IMHO, and I notice Josh lifted the opening guitar from it.

The Smithereens
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc3RXP3wOg0


3 posted on 02/09/2026 10:45:29 PM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: nickcarraway

Am I the only one who thought the Sinatra version was kind of creepy with a Father and Daughter singing it together?


4 posted on 02/09/2026 10:48:33 PM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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I always thought it was odd. but figured Frank was singing to the “Cute Kid” his daughter would always be for him.
Dad’s and daughter singing Adult style duets happened frequently back then

. Another famous example was later on when Natalie Cole sang “Unforgettable” with her by then deceased father Nat. That was doubly creepy, him being dead and all. but the public loved it. It helped matters that Natalie was a gifted singer and performer in her own right, to the equal of her Dad. Cuteness had nothing to do with her appeal.


5 posted on 02/09/2026 11:04:44 PM PST by lee martell
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To: dfwgator
Well, I remember when I heard it thinking it was unusual to sing with his daughter, but I'm not sure creepy.

It's also billed as a duet, but it seems like she's just a background singer?

6 posted on 02/09/2026 11:05:34 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: dfwgator
Things - Nancy Sinatra & Dean Martin
7 posted on 02/09/2026 11:06:29 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: lee martell

See #7.


8 posted on 02/09/2026 11:07:15 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: lee martell; dfwgator
It's not like they did Baby, It's Cold Outside.
9 posted on 02/09/2026 11:07:50 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: dfwgator
Natalie Cole did a duet with her postmortem dad.

10 posted on 02/09/2026 11:07:51 PM PST by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

Natalie Cole did a duet with her postmortem dad.


Post-mortem duets are really creepy.


11 posted on 02/09/2026 11:11:05 PM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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I wouldn't say she was his equal. First of all, he really wasn't a singer, he as a jazz pianist the lead a serious jazz trio. He wasn't even supposed to sing at all.

It just turned out he had a sensational voice, and the public demanded it.

As great as his voice is, it's kind of sad, in a way, that it distracted from his true calling.

12 posted on 02/09/2026 11:13:15 PM PST by nickcarraway
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