Billie Joe Armstrong, Norah Jones - Lightning Express Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the artists behind 'Lightning Express'?

   'Lightning Express' is performed by Billie Joe Armstrong, the singer/guitarist of Green Day, and jazz/pop singer-songwriter Norah Jones. The song is part of their collaborative album 'Foreverly'.

2. What album features the song 'Lightning Express'?

   'Lightning Express' is featured on the album 'Foreverly', a collaborative project by Billie Joe Armstrong and Norah Jones. The album reinterprets traditional songs from The Everly Brothers' 1958 album 'Songs Our Daddy Taught Us'.

3. When was the album 'Foreverly' released?

   'Foreverly', the album featuring 'Lightning Express', was released on November 25, 2013, through Reprise Records.

4. Who originally wrote and performed 'Lightning Express'?

   'Lightning Express' was originally written by Bradley Kincaid. The song was later covered by The Everly Brothers in their 1958 album 'Songs Our Daddy Taught Us', which served as inspiration for Billie Joe Armstrong and Norah Jones's version.

5. What inspired Billie Joe Armstrong to collaborate with Norah Jones on this project?

   Billie Joe Armstrong got into The Everly Brothers' record a few years before and thought it would be cool to remake it with a female voice to add a different meaning. His wife suggested Norah Jones, whom he had met through Stevie Wonder. Norah agreed to join the project.

6. How was the recording process for 'Foreverly' structured?

   'Foreverly' was recorded in two sessions over several weeks. Initially, most tracks were recorded during a five-day session. After some time, they reconvened for another session to finish touches and re-record certain songs based on how they felt about them after initial recordings.