Kelly Clarkson Brought to Tears by Jeff Daniels’ Original Song
Jeff Daniels is widely recognized for his achievements in acting, with nominations for Golden Globes, Primetime Emmys, and Tony Awards, and notable roles in films like Arachnophobia, Dumb and Dumber, and Speed. However, many are unaware of his musical talent. This hidden skill came to light when he appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Jeff introduced his song, “When My Fingers Find Your Strings,” describing it as a love song to his guitar, inspired by moments on the porch with his “best friend, the guitar.” As he played the heartfelt original, Kelly Clarkson was visibly moved, exclaiming, “What is happening?” By the song’s end, both were in tears.
The performance captivated the audience and quickly amassed over 1.4M views online. Viewers praised Jeff’s musical abilities, with one commenting, “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, Jeff revealed he has written around 450 songs over the years, using songwriting as a creative outlet and source of solace. Despite initially considering it a backup plan in case his acting career failed, he has excelled in both fields.
Jeff Daniels has released over 10 albums on Spotify and iTunes from 2004 to 2020. His website features his music, live appearances, and acting projects, illustrating that creatives should not limit themselves. His success in acting and music highlights the joy and gift of creativity.