Jonatha Brooke - Because I Told You So (from Live in New York) 

My long-time college girlfriend introduced me to this song and this CD in the summer of 1997 when we were going through a rough patch. It said what she needed to say to me. Our relationship spectacularly imploded the following summer, and we're both happily married with families of our own these days. Like nearly everything from that time of my life, she is far in the past, but this song remains with me always. "10¢ Wings" is one of my favorite albums of all time, and every time I have heard (or covered) this song, it takes me right back to that summer.

Not sure if you'll ever see this (Jonatha Brooke), and side note: I was going to leave this under the video for the appropriate song but the comments are turned off unfortunately.. I just wanted to tell you that I found something incredibly special about your music many years ago.. let me explain why: I can't say that I know all of your music (or most of it for that matter) - I can't even consider myself a proper "fan," but you might find this interesting.. Back when I was in High School (early 2000's) my parents were watching something on TV, I don't remember the program, but you performed a live version of Better After All with another woman on piano. I was immediately captivated by multiple things about that song (I won't bore everyone with my music nerd analysis here). Here's what's amazing to me though - ever since that day, I remember your name and the name of that song, and still to this day I search / listen to that song occasionally and it takes me to a place that I can't explain. I've been in tons of bands of various genres and still listen to tons of music - I often forget / re-discover artists that I've listened to throughout the years, but "Jonatha Brook - Better After All," I never forgot after watching / listening to it one time, by accident, roughly 2 decades ago. THAT is special. I just wanted you to know that.

Love you and your very special music and lyrics since I was 18..❤ thank you so much for it!

Still crushing and bittersweet and beautiful even after all these years.

Love your stuff, Girl! You go with your ART. Put it out there for us to absorb. xoxox

Love...its a 1 way...street❤

I got to see her perform in Portland... twice. Sweet.

One of the best out there....been a fan since The Story.

The perfect live performance! Unbelievable vocals and harmonies.

WOW! So Real! So Honest! So GOOD! Thank you. So very Special

I heard you singing in springfield massachusetts at a free concert in 2004... with paul schoonover😎 you had me at the ten cent pin song...💔

A beautiful song by a beautiful person. Thank you

May God bless you and keep you in His grace for all you have done! Thank you!

angel

my love...

And this song for me

So powerful , sweet and just REAL . That said It is nothing without your voice and delivery ! ❤️ Thomas in Texas

Absolute Beautiful, thanks a mill 🌼

One of my favorite songs - not just from Jonatha.

Watched the DVD again last weekend! Brilliant concert; wish I could have been there. Kind regards from The Netherlands

Praise for this morning's break-me-open wakeup tune. Love you. Love this. Thank you. PS: you look utterly beguiling!

Hon,you take the wheel...boule ❤

I am new to her music, and I discovered her from a David Sanborn session which was stellar, and now I cannot find that again. However, Jonatha, you have a new fan. I am truly enjoying discovering your music. It is very moving.

My new found artist and song thanks to Life withJohn Mayer Sirius 14. Digging this one

San diego miss you hon

u got the wheel...

Thank You Jonatha. Thanks for the music.

i Love it Jonatha-I'm sorry I missed your concert at The World Café in Philly on October 1st.. I tested positive for COVID on September 30th. I'm still not well-I continue getting respiratory and fever symptom from it -Brian Birch-Trenton N.J. So sad that I missed you

Gorgeous, always...because I told you so 🙌❤

Oh this song - so many memories. Absolutely beautiful with band and voices and You!

So gorgeous, and for so many reasons.

SO STINKING GOOD!! Never heard of you til today in an email from a guy who is a huge fan. Now I see why...extremely well done. Beautiful lyrics, and done with so much passion. Love it!

Cause I told u soo

You got the wheel...?❤

You take the wheel...

Your the...storey❤

One of my favorites ❤️❤️

Love it soooooo much !!!!!!

That'n makes me cry.

I love it!

I got...1..cent...wings...❤

It takes 2....to tango❤

Best guitar

Yes...we..love...JB

Because we told you so

I believe

Saw you san diego college...still have the autograph...

Derrek trucks great solo...

Omg

Lead 🎸 omg

I hope you have more live performances from this album you can share.

I would walk around San Diego with you...

Jwow

Way better then Taylor swift her song on Peter Pan is really cute and well structured nice voice too no wonder Disney hired her

I see it...just like...u

Oh anni

Oh...

Our we back in the...circus?

Comments are overrated ❤

The story

Soo much mine...

Who's the drummer?

Jb

What tuning are you using????

Oh no...

We give you a white fur coat

Back in the circus...

I'm back in the 🎪

I don't want to cty