"Sunrise" is the lead single of American singer-songwriter Norah Jones' second studio album, Feels like Home (2004). Released on January 12, 2004, the folk ballad reached number one in Croatia, number four in Canada, and number 13 in Italy. Despite failing to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, the single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of 500,000 copies. The song won Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards in 2005.
Credits and personnel Credits are taken from the Feels Like Home album booklet.
Studios Recorded at Allaire Studios (Shokan, New York), Avatar, Sear Sound, and Sorcerer Sound (New York City) Mixed at Sear Sound (New York City) Mastered at DB Plus (New York City)
Personnel
Norah Jones – writing, vocals, piano, production Lee Alexander – writing, bass Adam Levy – backup vocals Kevin Breit – acoustic guitar, banjolin Andrew Borger – slit drum Arif Mardin – production Jay Newland – recording, mixing Daru Oda – backup vocals Gene Paul – mastering Jamie Polaski – mastering assistant
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2004)PeakpositionCanada (Nielsen SoundScan)4Croatia (HRT)1Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)7
Year-end charts Chart (2004)PositionUS Adult Top 40 (Billboard)53US Triple-A (Billboard)1
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesJanuary 12, 2004Triple A radioBlue NoteJanuary 19, 2004Smooth jazz radioUnited KingdomMarch 29, 2004CD
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