Jeff Goldblum, the actor and pianist, has revealed the songs that shaped his life, from his first piano lesson to his karaoke favourites. In a candid interview, Goldblum discussed everything from his early musical influences to the song that earned him a record contract.
Goldblum recalled learning Beethoven's Fur Elise at age eight, but admitted he preferred practising jazz arrangements of 'Alley Cat', 'Stairway to the Stars' and 'Deep Purple'. His first love in music was Errol Garner's 'Misty', introduced by his father, and his first single purchase was Stevie Wonder's 'For Once in My Life'.
The actor, known for his roles in 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Fly', also shared his party playlist, including Stevie Wonder's 'Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing' and Chuck Berry's 'You Never Can Tell'. He confessed to being an 'easy weeper' when hearing Max Richter's 'On the Nature of Daylight', which moved him to tears.
Goldblum's life changed after performing 'Mona Lisa' with Gregory Porter on 'The Graham Norton Show' in 2017, leading to a record deal. His latest album, 'Night Blooms' with the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, is out on 5 June, and the band tours from 28 May to 30 June, starting in Wolverhampton.
