This song is pure beauty! It makes us pause everything to fully take in his voice and music – Jeff Daniels, When My Fingers Find Your Strings

Jeff Daniels is renowned for his accomplishments in acting. With nominations for Golden Globes, Primetime Emmy Awards, and Tony Awards, and roles in films like Arachnophobia, Dumb and Dumber, and Speed, he has built an impressive and diverse acting portfolio. However, many people are unaware that Jeff Daniels also explores music writing. For numerous individuals, his appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show was the first introduction to Jeff’s hidden musical talent.

Bringing out his acoustic guitar, Jeff presented the song by describing it as a love song to his guitar, inspired by moments when “you’re sitting out on the porch with just your best friend, the guitar.” He then went on to perform an original piece titled ‘When My Fingers Find Your Strings’. Kelly Clarkson was visibly astonished by the song’s beauty, exclaiming to the audience, “What is happening?” By the conclusion of the moving performance, both Jeff and Kelly were brought to tears.

Not only did Kelly and the audience marvel at the song’s beauty, but so did online viewers. The video amassed over 1.4 million views in less than ten days. Fans flocked to the comments to express their admiration for the performance, with one viewer stating, “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 interview segment of the show, Jeff Daniels shared with Kelly that he has composed approximately 450 original songs over the years. He explained that songwriting became a source of solace and comfort during his early acting days, serving as a creative outlet he fully controlled. He mentioned that it had become his backup plan, believing he could “fail as an actor and then fail as a singer-songwriter”. It now seems he has succeeded in both.

Jeff Daniels currently has over 10 albums available on Spotify and iTunes, released between 2004 and 2020. Additionally, he maintains his own website, where all his music is published, along with details about his live performances and acting projects. Jeff’s success in both his acting career and musical endeavors demonstrates that creatives need not limit themselves, and the lyrics of his song remind listeners that the joy of creativity is often the greatest gift of all.