Leon Bridges: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубликовано: 20 май 2024
- September 08, 2015 by BOB BOILEN
We probably should have shot this Tiny Desk Concert in black-and-white. Listening to Leon Bridges, I hear a sound with its heart and soul rooted in 1962. There's purity in his voice that's unadorned, untouched and unaffected by 21st-century pop. It's just soul.
Still, the songs from this 26-year-old Fort Worth singer feel refreshing in the context of the day. Surely there's touches of Sam Cooke's spiritual sound, but Leon Bridges has a way of making the familiar feel adventurous and new. It may be because this is all new to him. He only picked up the guitar around the age of twenty and only began listening to classic soul music after friends told him he sounded like R&B musicians from long ago. What Leon Bridges has tapped into on his debut album with fellow Fort Worth musicians including Austin Jenkins from White Denim is a universal sound, an undeniably heartfelt sound which transcends age, race and musical tastes. He's easy to love and tough to resist and his performance at the Tiny Desk with his fabulous band is a testament to what it means to sing from the heart.
Set List
"Coming Home" 00:00
"Smooth Sailin'" 04:06
"Twistin' & Groovin'" 07:30
"River" 12:48
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Walker; Audio Engineer: Neil Tevault, Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Walker, Colin Marshall, Lani Milton; Assistant Producer: Elena Saavedra Buckley; photo by Lydia Thompson/NPR 
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every time someone likes this comment I’ll be able to come to this masterpiece 🤌🏽
"I wrote this song one time in my garage"
proceeds to sing one of the most beautiful songs ive ever heard
What a gift
Chilling isn't it?
Amen.
facts.
I'm really confused by that statement though, google says that it has 4 songwriters, revisions perhaps?
River is such a heavy song... breaks your heart and soul and repairs it in an existential way
I totally agree.
The way they used this song in black lightning broke my heart
I cry almost every time 😩🤣🤣🤣
My thoughts exactly within the first 3 seconds of listening. And I love Sam Cooke!
Yes.
People don't sing quite like this guy anymore. Phenomenal artist
Anymore? this guy's very much still alive and young lol
@@juliezbeez the exception proves the rule my friend
Jacob Banks and Michael Kiwenekua if you haven’t heard of them yet
The Teskey brothers and juke Ross also
People been singing this way for centuries and will for centuries. Just cause you ain’t heard it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist, look harder
Going back to the past to find the future.
I like that!
I like you come to Brazil
+maxcohen13 - Yes! Exactly! I love him.
So Gatsby of you
I _am_ from the Twin Cities...
Leon is a time traveller who has come to save music.
Amen 🙌
His momma should be so so proud, because this man is a true gift to our world. A true gift.
Right!
I met him he visited my hotel weekly. Such a nice guy!
"River" always moves my spirit. I can't believe it's been 5 years
7 now :(
Just something about it. Timeless.
8 years
@@lisajurcicek3130 and counting 🥹
It is absolutely astonishing how this live performance sounds every bit as good as the studio recorded tracks. His voice is absolutely flawless.
I would say that it's better than his Spotify recordings
Way better
Wonderful 🎵🎹🎧🎙
I had never heard of this young man until 10 minutes ago. My 13 year old daughter just texted me she won tickets to meet him. Naturally I said to myself "you won tickets to see who, lol?" I checked him out and I am JEALOUS she gets to go to his show, she better bring me, lol.
can we get an update on this lmao?
13 years old! Damn she has great taste in music for a young one!
did you get to go? update!! lol the internet loves updates
This is great!! Did she bring you!!
Did she choose you?
his backup singer thoo, I'd love for her to break my heart a thousand times, Yes Lawd
If bourbon was a sound - it would be this man's voice
Tyler Childers would like a word
Bourbon is harsh and aged, nothing like Leon's smooth and soulful voice. Bourbon voice is Tyler Childers, Colter Wall, Johnny Cash etc.
Leon's voice is a fine wine.
@@spencerwhite1321 I agree, cant forgot about tom waits, thats the definition of a bourbon voice
Just a little Southern comfort
Maybe bourbon street
He use to go to my church! So cool to see him going places with an amazing voice like this
God is good. Did he sings songs like this in church?
I hope he sang in the choir!
Ok I haven't adequate words to express how wonderful and nostalgic this young man's music makes me feel. I'm so proud of him, his message, and his celebration of the great foundational sounds of good music.
olá
+Sergio Junior olá
Hes a little too "flat" for Mr. Samuel Cooke.
Thanks baby!
Nya G I love that you used "celebration" - couldn't have said it any better! His sound gives me faith in future artists of today ❤
This take of twistin n groovin reigns supreme
and I'm just here eating frozen dumplings crying to river. what else is there to do in 2020.
I love this
😂😂😂
you should heat them up next time
I'm here crying with a honey and lemon face mask on lol it's dripping off my face 😂😭
What an old soul. I feel like im in a different time when listening to him.
This dude was washing dishes like two years ago, wasn't he? Man, I'm glad somebody found him.
One of the best performances on NPR. You can tell he sings from the bottom of his heart and support band is just incredible!
I hate when youtube won't let me comment.... this song makes me cry, makes me wanna love my family, makes me wanna persevere and do better. Thanks Leon
my goodness that sax sounds incredible
Dutchman Chris right?! Especially in that first song
That's Jeff Dazey! The dude is outstanding. He's been touring with Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats lately. We saw them on tour and he was amazing.
my thoughts exactly. I'm glad someone noticed as well.
I agree the sound is incredible! does someone recognize the saxophone he is playing?
Just clicked randomly to see "eyyy why not" BLOWN away....Found someone else to fall sleep 2 at night.
same here hahahaha
Please... I need an album with Leon Bridges and Lianne LaHavas singing together, like Tammi and Marvin.
THIS
don’t make me cry 😭 this needs to happen
YES
YESSSS few years back they were both playing red rock (Denver) sad to say I missed this magical performance. Think the Alabama Shakes played that concert too.
Brilliant pairing! Discovered Lianne LaHavas through Tiny Desk Concert. She is amazing!
He is an underrated artist. His music touches your soul differently. I paint pictures in my head while playing his music in the background.
This guy has an old soul, and it shines in his music.
The softness and control that the tenor sax has in the first song..... words can't explain how impressed I am.....
noticed this too, it was draw dropping! synchronized so well with Leon's voice
That's Jeff Dazey. He's toured with everybody, including Tedeschi Trucks Band (who might have the highest band standards in the world). You're right to call him out. Very talented.
Matt Brooks I cried
That’s my friend :) he’s amazing.
A A A A
Ok, so I'm 6 years late to the party, but this is brilliant!!!
Better late than never!
this is saving me from what is going on with 2020
♡
The halcyon days of 2015
Roland amen
Me too. I feel like I couldn't get through some days without listening to a LB song.
Amazing
Twistin' & Groovin' about his grandfather falling for his grandmother made me smile the whole way through.
I wish the vinyl was produced like this, You could build a house on that saxophone sound, it is that solid.
Hahahahahaha fucking cracked me up - thanks
Nothing but SOUL. Protect this man at all cost ! Peace & Love from a Mexican ❤✌
I'm here to drop some love for her backup vocals as well. Gorgeous melodies.
shes complimenting him with her voice beautifully!
Subtle Star of the show! For sure
She's spectacular.
The sound engineer behind this is god-like... man, this sound soooo good!
Honestly don't know how he/she did it. It was perfect.
Neil Tevault and Josh Rogosin were the engineers. In the credits in the description
Kivencito I think it’s down to the talented man and his backup singer. Even live without mics their distinct sound echos.
River is one of the most beautiful and most uplifting songs I have ever heard. So peaceful.
Greetings from Iran. I dream of a day when people like these can do what they love, sing and play, and then go home to a peaceful home, where they don't have to worry about bills, health insurance, rent, etc, etc.
And just be..
Praying for you friend
stay safe
That’s beautiful. All life deserves this. Much love to you. ❤️
Much love. Praying for you. I hope everything will turn out okay for you, friend. ❤️
we all do man.. love from brazil.
Just started clapping with the crowd alone in my living room lol. This man is a true gift to humanity. Thank you infinitely for sharing your craft, Leon.
This is the type of band you listen on a Sunday morning. I love it!
or, like, every second of your existence
This man’s voice and style makes me feel like he just walked 1950’s or 60’s. He’s an amazing artist ❤️
I love the old school sound. One of the best soul singers of our generation
The 1.3k thumbs down are either worthless trolls or incompetent dopes with no taste for talent or music. Leon is amazing and his voice is a gift to anyone with the ability to hear it. Even if this isn't your taste in music, how can you deny the raw talent?
idiots.
lol let them be, it's their loss
U do realize music is subjective? Or it might be for another reason outside the music . Let em be man
the folks that dislike this need to be taken to the river
and baptized hopefully?
Kai Schoneweis with the holy shotgun of Jesus
They already live in a van down by there.
Oh YESSSSS
You need not consider killing people for thinking differently than you.
wow the backup singer is so beautiful
She's also very talented.
He has such an effortless voice
Wake up and play this daily. Soul cleansing magic!
Leon has one badass wardrobe.
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Eddie Last Ho check his Instagram account he's claen and all black n white photos.
Casey Walker it was meant as a compliment that's why it's spelled BADASS as opposed to bad ass.
LADY K WTF
Casey Walker lol wtf what??!
It's timeless, genre-less. If you like music, you have to like Leon Bridges.
+teawreckz it's called "soul"
Nobody has to do anything, it's called free will.
+Thomas Bryne no one has free will, it's just your brain casting that upon you, while your consciousness is mediated by the spaces in which you dwell ...
indeed!
dont know about "genre-less" but yeah pretty great
The talent in this room is a testament to humanity
exactly
Brittni Jessie needs credit here. Her voice is incredibly beautiful. It melts me, and I'm not ashamed to say it!
The man is still a bit shy, he's still innocent (uncorrupted by the music industry) and you can sense that innocence in his music
Luke Freligh most likely grew up in a small town prob not exposed to all the hatred others are as youngins
Ft. Worth Texas baby!
He just seems like a good dude. His emotional expression matches the tone of his music. He's not playing dance music
Jon John he’s definitely a really nice guy. Living in Dallas I bump into him all the time in the creative scene spots around town. Humble dude just vibing out trying to cut up and enjoy like everyone else
his voice is like brown sugar melting in my mouth, heart, and soul !
AMEN!!
Gladys Smith love the way u talk
A little swing lot of blues a great voice killer swagger makes Leon so original
YES!
Anyone w/good Ears gotta luv this music!
For all of you who didnt know León has an álbum with Khruangbin named Texas Sun and its very good, if you liked River you're gonna love this album
Reviewing this episode, I remember how nice it is to listen to Leon, his songs transport me to a time I didn't live in.. this guy is a music gem and this Tiny Desk is by far one of my favorites and one of the best to date!
My man playing the guitar could beat the entire West in a gun fight
Brandon Bradford DRAW! 😂😂😂
Haha yes
imagine if Leon Bridges and Amy Winehouse could have collabed. She would have been so down. :( RIP
bluzuki13 I wish I never read this comment because now I have to think about how brilliant this would be and how it’ll never happen.
Amy Winehouse would've ruined it.............
@@malothedog1 your parents made a mistake
epic
Interesting idea of a collab. Now I wish I couldve seen that :(
I don’t think there’ll ever be a moment in time when I will have heard “Coming Home” a satisfactory amount of times...
Someone calm down the sax player, he's giving me chills down my spine.
Gave this video a courtesy click since it showed up in the sidebar. BEST 18 min of my life!!!!
That girl was so lost in the music it's beautiful to see I loved the first song
Conor Coleman i she a singer ?
So far maybe my favorite Tiny Desk concert. Just perfect. What a gifted young man. May your light continue to shine bright Leon!
The applause on this particular NPR was significantly higher than EVERY episode I've ever seen!! WELL DESERVED SIR!!!
I always gotta wear layers when listening to Tiny Desk bc I'm constantly getting goosebumps
It raining in LA right now, I'm baking a cake and this just started playing.. perfection ❤️
EVE LA your really pretty
the best moments in life!!
I'm moving there
That IS perfection ✌️
I love how they bring that old school style back to the modern age. Love this.
Leon has been a blessing to my ears, airwaves, and my soul. He is a vessel that compels, and that can be rare to find. I want to thank you Leon for your gift of word. You have a knack for hitting the nail on the head, and bringing tears to my eyes 🤗🥰 Much love and blessings 🤟🏾✌🏾🧬
There is no one in show business like Leon Bridges. His concert at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater FL was the finest soul man blues Texas boogie panorama I have ever experienced. This is coming from a blues soul rock addiction since the fifties.Just spent the night in paradise y'all. You gotta love Leon.
Phenomenal! Hope for the future of music.
+Krista Roman there is a lot of hope for the future of music, i don't think the future of music really needs to be worried about with the many many unique bands and singers that exist today
+Aidan Attema Go pick a fight with someone else. I never said there wasn't plenty of talent out there.
Krista Roman just saying what i think, krista
Agreed! So real!
+Krista Roman color
trying to comment on RUclips for the first time. my grandson is helping me. i am having him write down the instructions for me. he likes this video, although his favorite is the T-Pain one.
Wow reminds me so much of Sam Cooke.......I didn't realize they were still making artists with so much soulful rhythm
Motown called, and I'm glad they did. Amazing.
This young man is taking me back to waking up on weekends with my father blasting music as an alarm clock - always had R&B and straight ahead Blues music playing in the house as a kid. This dude Leon Bridges has an old soul. Love it!
SAME! Taking me back to my mom listening to these songs, playing those diaries while cleaning the house
Leon is the most soulful, earthly blues vocalist since Otis Redding
oh yep black guy with a guitar must be otis redding
He needs to come back and perform Beyond
That song kills me every time.
Wow, as if I hadn't already fallen in love with his voice and his words, the final song "River" just transported me to some place magical that I don't often find myself. Thanks Bob and the entire Tiny Desk crew for helping get this fantastic artist some more exposure!
He traveled here from the past to bless us with some soul.
There's an old man in his 70's trapped in this guy's body. Phenomenal sound my man 🙌🏽
This is 50's and 60's era soul/rnb.
I agree.
It’s been said but if there’s ever a Sam Cooke biopic there’s only one choice. Not only his voice and mannerisms, but his song writing is so evocative of Cooke! He’s so good!
He's sam and otis all rolled up into one. Hallelujah!
I always thought the same... The PURE CLARITY in his vocals of Sam Cooke, the tough SOUTHERN GRITTINESS of Otis Redding - and the Modern Sensibilities of John Legend. @@vkraj414
This is how I imagine heaven sounding.
Dislikes? Really? This type of talent and artistry should have millions of views instead of the mainstream crap that's out there. God bless you Leon..Thank you so much!!!
Agreed!
I love Leon Bridges music! Fell in love with him when I first heard his song "River" as a kid and I obsessed over it because in my mind it was a song about my name lol my friends and sisters would be like
"You really think this man you've never met wrote a song just for you?" 😖
I am honored to share the day I was born with this man!! has an angel's voice...truly
Holy crap! The guy sounds exactly the same live as on the album! Thank goes a long way for me! This guy is amazing.
Lianne La Haves and Leon Bridges' Tiny desk concert is so soulful! How are they real people?! I'm looking forward to their tour together!
WHAT?! They're touring together?!
+tennywise yes can you believe it?!
Omg, yes!!!
you should also listen to St Paul and the Broken Boned @ tiny desk
Yes! I was Blessed to attend their Sept 14, 2016, concert in Clearwater, Fl. It was absolutely mind boggling.
the word "baby" is such a soulful word.
Hey Leon...1965 called, wants its style back lol. You are one of the best to ever do it. Timeless. I have no words....
Damn he sounds better live than on record and that means something..
Found Leon Bridges by accident but so pleased I stopped by now I am a fan
It’s just the best music I’ve ever heard in my life
it’s truly like he was picked from an entirely different era... and should be heard on a record ♥️
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I literally have chill bumps from "River". "Surrender to the Lord, He'll wipe your slate clean.."
+Raenerd H Same. Every time.
David Ramsey The SNL version is really good, too
Got goosebumps too👍
I love that song so much too
it's unreal how pure this is
The epitome of an old soul...love it!
I never get sick of listening it! It's July 2020 and I'm still here 😍
August 2020 and I'm still amazed at how amazing he is
vc fala portuguese ?
its now 2024
i have never heard this man before, and im 1 minute and 27 seconds in to the first song and i have chills and am fighting back tears of how beautiful his sound is
I know right!!??
5 years later, I still cry during first song
Had the same reaction
Same
Snowflakes
Can't believe he's almost 30, looks like a teenager but with such an old soul, I absolutely love him !!
I love that in every single performance he sings it with his all and has so much soul into it
Thank you for making me feel happy during dark times. Your music 🎵 gives hope for Humanity. Don't stop the 🎶 music.
The two vocalists compliment each other nicely. One of the best tiny desk concerts for sure :)
Ooooh I love her hair, it is so beautiful. :)
Himanshu Rajmane do you know her name?
This guys voice and singing ability is a once in a lifetime talent maybe even longer