Jeff Daniels, celebrated for his illustrious acting career, has been nominated for Golden Globes, Primetime Emmy Awards and Tony Awards.
He is known for his roles in films such as Arachnophobia, Dumb and Dumber and Speed. However, many are not aware of his musical talent, which he demonstrated during his performance on The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Acoustic guitar in hand, Jeff introduced his original song, “When My Fingers Find Your Strings,” describing it as a love song to his guitar, inspired by moments spent on the porch with his “best friend, the guitar.” As he performed, Kelly Clarkson was visibly moved, shouting to the crowd, “What’s going on?” The heartfelt performance left both Jeff and Kelly in tears by the end.
The studio audience and online viewers were equally enthralled. The video of his performance quickly garnered more than 1.4 million views in less than ten days. Fans praised his musical talent, with one commenting: “Jeff Daniels isn’t even known for his music, yet it was one of the most honest, poetic and well-structured songs I’ve ever heard. Not to mention pretty good guitar playing. That, folks, is talent!”
In the interview segment, Jeff revealed to Kelly that he has written approximately 450 original songs over the years. He shared that songwriting was a source of comfort and solace for him, especially during the early years of his acting career.
It provided a creative outlet that he could fully control and served as his backup plan if the acting didn’t work out. Reflecting on his dual talents, he humorously remarked that he thought he might “fail as an actor and then as a singer-songwriter.” It is clear that he excelled in both areas.
Watch the video below to see Jeff Daniels’ moving performance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCdDpjZPREU
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