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03.26.2010
This Week's Q & A With Joss

Love - Luchii G.
Q. Do you believe in love at first sight?
A. I do, I haven't experienced it yet, but I do believe it is possible. What a lovely way to find the love of your life...just a glance across a room could change your life. aww!!

Fave gig - Else H.
Q.Out of all the gigs of the Europe tour, which one was your favorite?
A. Oooh that's hard to say. There were so many goodies. Munich was really fun.... so was Groningen...and Portugal...well ... they are all different/ Switzerland was fun too. It's really all about the audience, but each country is different and has different ways of showing love to the music.

Lyrics - Ben
Q. How important are lyrics to you? Are they the like the soul of every song, or are they more like a tool to “transport” your voice and the melody?
A. ooh i like this question. Lyrics are incredibly important to me, I think it helps to understand the feeling that the writer has intended to cross over. Lyrics are poetry, another form of art . Jill Scott made a book of poetry that I loved—you should check it out.
I work with some musicians that just hear sounds and chords and miss the lyrics entirely. It's about what grabs you personally. Sometimes a melody can suggest a completely different feeling than a lyric would, unless were writing in riddles, the lyrics are pretty much spelling it out for us. Sometimes i'll go back to a song that I have loved in the past and realise I have never actually concentrated on the words to this song—and when you do, it's like you are hearing it for the first time all over again. So there is something to be said for missing a lyric or two for a while. It gives you the opportunity to have that honeymoon feeling again with the song.

Idol - Ana C.
Q. Who is your idol?
A. Don't have one. I think to idolise someone is slightly unhealthy, but to be inspired by someone can be positive in lots of ways. I am inspired by Aretha Franklin for her vocal ability, she is just simply the best singer I have ever heard. I am also inspired by Lauryn Hill for lots of reasons, but the first thing that comes to mind is that she is not afraid to speak her mind. Weather the world deems her 'crazy' or not, she will not water-down her opinions...and I have to say I respect that, and am inspired by it.

Best Friend - Jamieth T.
Q. Do you have a best friend?
A. I do have a few "best friends" you could say. Certain people I know will be there for me regardless of my situation and I for them also, that is true friendship, those who will be with you through thick, through thin.

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Comments

Rohayhu

hello joss...just wanted to tell you that i love you're music and your voice...I have the impression that you're a great woman,sincere and sweet..I hope some day i may have the opportunity to see you in concert, it will be so cool.I'm from Paraguay, and believe it or not we hear your music here.The title means In our native language(Guarani) "I love you ".God Bless you Joss

Posted by 2010-04-06 16:26:17

kinda personal

How tall are you? You look like your taller than most of the woman in america.

Posted by 2010-04-06 16:26:09

Toronto Misses You!

Please Joss, when can we see you in Toronto again?

Posted by 2010-04-06 16:26:02

PORTUGAL

Joss please come back to Portugal!!!!!!!! it means a lot to me, I just love your song and the way you sing. It's wonderfull!

Posted by 2010-04-06 16:25:26

how a man can meet you?

My name is alexandre vellas and I want to know how is possible a simple man like me meet a superwoman like you, only your answer is enough to me, since now very thanks!!! kisses in your face and hugs, bye bye!!!

Posted by 2010-04-05 13:43:30

AUSTRALIAN TOUR

Hey Joss, love your music and I have all your albumns.Wanted to know when you might be coming to Australia next,I will fly anywhere in Australia to see you.

Posted by 2010-04-05 13:43:12

Love You

I want desperately to marry you.. If you came again in Greece i want to buy you a coffe of something.. With Love Sakis. :)

Posted by 2010-04-05 13:43:06

Czech Republic Tour?

Hey Joss!I really love you and i want to ask you if you someday come to czech republic...Thanks your KaSi.

Posted by 2010-04-05 13:42:56

come to Boston

It would be amazing if you were to do a show in Boston or even somewhere nearby. Please! I've heard your music from my laptop but I think it would be wicked awesome live. Oh yeah, do you think you'd ever do a duet with Amy Winehouse?

Posted by 2010-04-05 13:42:47

Switzerland

I'm looking forward to the "heitere openair". I'll be there. Love ur musik and ur style :) and Lauryn Hill is great

Posted by 2010-04-05 13:42:43

Joss

Happy Easter honey! You'll have to forgive Americans. Their way of entertaining is making people laugh. He should have asked you different questions (Craig Ferguson), forgive him though, he clearly has the brain of a bird. You looked lovely by the way.

Posted by 2010-04-05 13:42:37

Early b-day Wish

May u have the best b-day ever. Blessed Luv! Island Rascal P.S will light a candle and have a beer in your honor. Yay Joss! Happy beerday!

Posted by 2010-04-05 13:42:25

Music

You are absolutely brilliant! You inspire me every day and your music has never let me down. It gets me through bad days and just makes me feel good. Music is such an important part of my life and its so great to have such inspiration from you! Keep rockin girl! love ya :)

Posted by 2010-04-05 13:42:16

The Blues

On one of his new songs Ben Harper says never trust a woman who loves the blue. Is that true?? Can I trust you???

Posted by 2010-04-05 13:42:09

Come to belgium!!

Hey joss!! I first want to say that your music is just super!! And i would also like to know when you come to Belgium again because the last time i could not come! Many prefer!

Posted by 2010-04-05 13:41:45

All time favourite :)

Hi Joss! Just wanted to say thanks for being one of those all time favourite artist of mine, whose music simply always sounds great, in every situation. I hadn't listened to your music for a while, and then started playing "Put Your Hands on Me" on my iPod yesterday, and remembered why I liked your music so much. Ended up listening through the whole album - it brought back so many good memories. In fact I basically got through junior hight listening to "Mind, Body and Soul". The music is awesome, and the lyrics are easy to identify with. I know I have a crush on a guy the second I start listening to "Jet Lag".. ;) The song just sounds exactly like that funny ,warm feeling inside - always gets me on a good mood.

Posted by 2010-04-05 13:41:06

thank you Joss

yesterday I got "introducing;Joss stone",i falled in love with you again,watchin"what we gonna do now". do you will back to argentina some day please?

Posted by 2010-04-02 17:54:35

Australia Tour?

Heya Joss love ye music! So when r u comin 2 Australia in particular Perth? waitin waitin waitin!!!...

Posted by 2010-04-02 17:54:27

♥Dear Joss♥

Is there a certain sentence in one of all your songs which mean everything to you. I mean a sentence or some words go straight to your heart and boom!:D Hope you understand what I mean,crazy girl. Lot of Love♥ & Peace☮

Posted by 2010-04-02 17:54:19

from argentine.Mariela

I have never heard someone sing with so much meaning and talent your amazingly talented. I get chills everytime I listen to you. Please never stop singing...DO YOU HAVE ANY PLAN TO COME to argentina...I would like see you on play

Posted by 2010-04-02 17:53:17

HOW?

hola joss, mi pregunta es como uno puede conquistar una mujer como tu! siendo una chica tan especial y unica?

Posted by 2010-04-02 17:53:06

Visit Argentina!!!

Hi Joss, how are you? I'm María from Argentina. When are you coming to visit us?! Bye-byee kissess!

Posted by 2010-04-02 17:52:58

birthday

Happy birthday 11th will you be in uk for your 23rd. so young so pretty and an amazing voice which i know inspires young hopefulls be happy love to meet you again.RGE

Posted by 2010-04-02 17:52:53

Tour

Will you be in the philadelphia or tri-state area anytime soon?

Posted by 2010-04-02 17:52:45

dear mrs joss stone

I want to thank you for your voice, your music ; for the hapiness I have when I listen to you. Thanks to you my days are shiner. I have the feeling that you come from heaven and that you brought a piece of it with you on earth. I wish you the best , take a great care of you JOSS. eric...........

Posted by 2010-04-01 09:50:59

RECORD INDUSTRY

Hello Beautiful Joss-I have a question. I am a singer, I am very young, and all I want is to be able to tour and perform every night, like you. But lately I have been learning all about the record industry and how much they rip artists off, and I feel increasingly depressed about it....what advice do you have? How do I share my music with the whole world without a major label? And make a living? Anyhow, here is a video of me singing some Etta James! I hope you like it!! YOu are a huge inspiration to me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBDrvh4Jqr8&feature=related

Posted by 2010-04-01 09:50:48

Portugal

Sooo excited to see you again in Cascais, Portugal! :D See you soonnnnn! YEh! Kiss

Posted by 2010-04-01 09:50:35

Your amazing

I have never heard someone sing with so much meaning and talent your amazingly talented. I get chills everytime I listen to you. Please never stop singing...

Posted by 2010-04-01 09:50:29

South Africa

Every album we in SA have been waiting for you to come around during your tour because just as much as the Europeans and Americans love your music, we love it too and we would like a chance to share in the experience of you singing live. Thats how i fell in love with your music, i saw a live concert of you on tv and decided that i just had to listen to your music. After listneing to one song of the live show i was astounded by your msuic especially the lyrical content that was just so meaningful. Your music says things that soemtimes i cant mannage to put into words. Listening to your music made me want to start writing poetry again (i had stopped for over a year), it was amazing how the words just started flowing from the deepest part of me and at the same time realeasing emotions that i had become repressed. I just want to thank you for the music you deliver because unlike many artists you evolve in every album and that just makes your music so much more worthwhile to listen to. So i just hope that you will come down to South Africa some time and gives us a,well-overdue, show.

Posted by 2010-04-01 09:50:01

ELECTRICAL

WOULD YOU CONSIDER DOING A GOSPEL TAPE GOD WOULD SMILE FROM EAR TO EAR AND SO WOULD I

Posted by 2010-04-01 09:49:45

love ya

I never watch jay leno, Im more of a david letterman guy. But, I had to watch you on Jay. you are simply awsome.

Posted by 2010-04-01 09:49:20

songs...

Joss,you've got so much incredible songs which are unreleased...I would love to get them, to hear them all day long...you must release them, they're fantastic and I must have them...thank you joss for your music

Posted by 2010-04-01 09:48:41

Joss please come to Mexico!

Hey jossie!! this is Chris, from Mexico.. I love your music, your voice, everything.. please!! would you come to Mexico???? Hope you do!! please!! here in Mexico we love you so much!!!! You are my Idol!!! See ya!! Besos!!! :D Chris

Posted by 2010-04-01 09:48:09

Jay Leno Show

What did Jay Leno mean when he said "It was well worth it" after your performance

Posted by 2010-04-01 09:48:02

Tour

When are you going to tour in the U.S? We love you here and would love to see you!!!!

Posted by 2010-04-01 09:47:56

USA Dates

Don't you love us anymore Joss? We need you to come back.

Posted by 2010-03-30 12:14:31

True Appreciation to you.

Joss, you are a sweetheart. You have been giving a lot of good examples to many of us yours fans. It's a bless. It's a gift. xxx

Posted by 2010-03-30 12:14:26

shaun ellis

yes joss just thinkin of titles for the next record, how about "the english stone" or changing voices? i will get back to you when i think of more!! ha Shaun xxx

Posted by 2010-03-30 12:14:20

Partyyyy!

I can not believe you're coming back to Portugal in July Joss! :D It's f*ckin' amazing! Thank you so much :) Front row, here I go again! Hopin' we can meet this time...or at least show you some cool places around here! ;)

Posted by 2010-03-30 12:14:11

Gay Marriage

Hey Ms. Stone What is your views on Gay Marriage? Many artist are coming out of the closet, how do you feel about that? I person agree with the gay lifestyle... in fact I am gay

Posted by 2010-03-30 12:14:02

love you!

wow you such an amazing person love your vocals, lyrics,and your vibe. You are such an inspiration. Peace&Love

Posted by 2010-03-30 12:13:34

Wow...you can sing!

...I had never heard of you before seeing the Leno show. You would be outstanding to see perform live....i think you're about to get hella famous quick.

Posted by 2010-03-30 12:13:02

When are you back in Devon

Hi Joss how's you? I have been going to Mama Stones since it opened & I missed you the w/end you played. I have got to know Wendy & john quite well so when are you visting again as would love to see you or even meet you!?

Posted by 2010-03-30 12:12:41

Marry me!

Marry me!

Posted by 2010-03-30 12:12:26

Survival of Being A Vegetarian

Hi! I have trouble being a vegetarian just living in one state. How do you keep up with it while traveling all around the world?

Posted by 2010-03-29 11:22:50

great Qs & As

Awwww this was a deep session of Qs and As. That is so true about lyrics. Now that I am older music I loved when I was younger has a brand new understanding by me. It is like fallin in love with the song all over again. Very well put. Love

Posted by 2010-03-29 11:22:41

luchii from argentina

thanks for answer!

Posted by 2010-03-29 11:22:33

still waiting

milan's blog :D :D please! u'r amazing! thanks!

Posted by 2010-03-29 11:22:25

Groningen

Thanks for answering my question again! So glad to hear you liked Groningen! Haha, exactly what I wanted to hear. :)

Posted by 2010-03-29 11:22:15

Thanks for answering!

So, you don't have an idol but you have inspirations... that's cool :D Aretha and Lauryn are so awesome! Your lyrics and songs are my inspiration, especially the lyrics, since I started to hear your songs, my lyrics are so much better! so I guess you're not my idol but my inspiration, cuz I'm always learning with your music :) Oh and I'm glad that you liked the Portugal gig. Peace!

Posted by 2010-03-29 11:22:06

I just wanted to say... .

Hi Joss I am Michael 32 years old from south Austria guitarteacher Iam watching Tv right now SF2 Joss Stone&Leann Rimes I just wanted to say that i am absolutely impressed I just wanted to say thank you, your performance gave me back that feeling to believe in women how wonderful they can be. Thank you and all the best! M.

Posted by 2010-03-29 11:21:55

Missing U

Hey Joss, i love your new CD, it's Incredible, we really miss u here in Mexico, and i'm wondering, when are you going to come back?

Posted by 2010-03-29 11:20:36

Lyrics answer

Lovely and cleaver answer. You’re a fabulous artist. Stay well. Love & a lots of Inspiration..:-)

Posted by 2010-03-29 11:20:28

JOSS I LOVE YOU

MY NAME IS SYLVIO POMPEO FILHO I LIVE IN SAO PAULO BRAZIL. JUNE I WILL GO ON VIA FUNCHAL. I LOVE YOU

Posted by 2010-03-29 11:20:08

Interview Request

Joss I truly adore you and would love to have you on my show.The interview will be done by phone. Please let me know who I need to speak with.Thanks and all the best.

Posted by 2010-03-29 11:19:35

Play the USA

When will you be returning to the US? I would love to see you on tour.

Posted by 2010-03-29 11:19:20

nice performance

hi joss happened to catch you recently on a show here in the states not sure if it was the tonight show or maybe american idol .you performed live . love the performance

Posted by 2010-03-29 11:19:14

AI

do you watch American Idol...if so can you please write a song for Crystal Bowersox, she is amazing! check out her song "Holy Toledo" on youtube...it will blow your mind

Posted by 2010-03-29 11:18:46

Come again please?!?

I love you sooo much and last time you came to New Zealand, I wasn't allowed to go! I was sooo furious for the next week I kept using your name in my sentences... "Why couldn't I Joss go?" "It would've been nice if you had Joss taken me" etc. I was sooo guttered, still am! So on this tour, you think you could come by again and perform! You have sooo many fans here in NZ and I am soooo one of them! Please come to New Zealnd again?!?!

Posted by 2010-03-29 11:18:27

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