The Blind Boys of Alabama: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert From The Archives

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  • @mrsapplez2007
    @mrsapplez2007 4 роки тому +74

    Perfect for a Sunday morning.
    Bright blessings everyone.
    Stay safe.🕉👊

    • @stanleeharvey
      @stanleeharvey 4 роки тому +2

      ❤️

    • @theWZZA
      @theWZZA 4 роки тому +1

      Any day, any time you need spiritual renewal :)

  • @kerryrandall6618
    @kerryrandall6618 4 роки тому +53

    I was fortunate enough to see the Blind Boys including Jimmy Carter, and guest Aaron Neville live in Australia a few years ago, and
    God's grace shone brightly through these wonderful gentleman. Great memories.

  • @Zanskarma
    @Zanskarma 4 роки тому +86

    I'm not religious but I really dig the positive, heartfelt vibes of Gospel music. Blind Boys of Alabama & NPR got my heart full and feeling hopeful we'll get through this crazy time.

    • @dildonius
      @dildonius 4 роки тому +4

      Their music is deeper than the religiosity that's on the surface.

    • @Zanskarma
      @Zanskarma 4 роки тому +4

      @@dildonius I totally agree! The heart and sound is universal and can resonate with people from all walks. Just for me though I have some trauma around organised religion, so have tended to avoid music that references God and/or Gospel which means I have missed out on some great music (like this.)

    • @3_wAM3
      @3_wAM3 4 роки тому

      يك

    • @3_wAM3
      @3_wAM3 4 роки тому

      سخةعنص

    • @3_wAM3
      @3_wAM3 4 роки тому

      ثمثتف₩ثتدا

  • @largeJuMP
    @largeJuMP 4 роки тому +68

    Glad I saw this in my recommended.

  • @LEvans-vg7sp
    @LEvans-vg7sp 4 роки тому +16

    Good Lord these guys still around? My grandma used to listen to them when I was a kid. What a cool throwback! Tiny Desk is truly for EVERYONE!

  • @onseul1004
    @onseul1004 4 роки тому +7

    I want to enrich my life with good music for a long time like these people. I'm a busker who doesn't have a name now, but I really want to do this kind of deep music someday. I wish you all good health and happiness.

  • @PentameronSV
    @PentameronSV 4 роки тому +36

    0:05 - *Take The High Road* (3:27)
    3:39 - *I Know A Place* (7:58)
    8:10 - *Jesus Built A Bridge To Heaven* (11:21)
    11:34 - *Amazing Grace* (15:48)

  • @onio.t8195
    @onio.t8195 4 роки тому +9

    They are true legends, this warms my heart

  • @mindfulness6865
    @mindfulness6865 4 роки тому +27

    listening to your voice at the hospital taking care of one of my family member. Such a blessing night. thanks a lot.

  • @UTU
    @UTU 4 роки тому +19

    Legends of the game

  • @ricardosantos4900
    @ricardosantos4900 Місяць тому

    Extraordinary Blind Boys of Alabama. Burst me in tears.

  • @5k33k
    @5k33k 4 роки тому +19

    Since I couldn't find it anywhere else, here's who's performing:
    For the front row(From left to right)
    Ricky McKinnie - Vocals
    Jimmy Lee Carter - Vocals
    Ben Moore - Vocals
    Joey Williams - Guitar
    And behind them is
    Ben Odam - Bass
    Austin Moore - Percussion
    Special thanks to Charles Driebe for helping me identify everyone!

  • @hiswill4494
    @hiswill4494 4 роки тому +3

    I was just listening to them..I grew up to this..

  • @danelledautrievesanford
    @danelledautrievesanford 4 роки тому +7

    Thanks for sharing this lovely session and honoring this music treasure. This music reminds me of my maternal grandparents and great grandmother. The gentleman singing in the groaning tone took me out 😭😭😭😭😭😭 my great grandmother would sing and groan all the time in the garden 😭😭😭😭😭🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @philllax1719
    @philllax1719 4 роки тому +59

    Blind boys be like "I know a place" then take you to the land of milk and honey

  • @ernestmbwana6282
    @ernestmbwana6282 2 роки тому +1

    I play this to my parents and immediately told me thank you son this is beautiful

  • @RetailWithDanelle
    @RetailWithDanelle 4 роки тому +5

    Great session. Reminds me of my childhood on Sundays.

  • @audiophileman7047
    @audiophileman7047 4 роки тому +2

    These guys are great! They have such wonderful soul and spirit! 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @bridgets5958
    @bridgets5958 4 роки тому +1

    I saw them live in Cincinnati years ago with my Dad. He passed away this year and to see this pop up on my feed made my day. What a great concert and great memory ❤️

  • @mikedelferro
    @mikedelferro 4 роки тому +4

    Fantastic, such a great channel, inspiring.

  • @grantjohannsen2727
    @grantjohannsen2727 4 роки тому

    I first heard about the Blind Boys of Alabama through M.C. Taylor and Phil Cook of Hiss Golden Messenger fame. I grew up on gospel music in the Methodist church, and this music always brings me so much peace when I listen to it. I’ve made a habit of turning on one of their albums on shuffle during late night anatomy and physiology study sessions.
    Thank you to NPR as per usual, this channel has shaped my music taste and life so much over the past few years.

  • @andrenaduren2493
    @andrenaduren2493 4 роки тому +1

    Hearing these songs remind me of before going to church as we got dressed and had breakfast when growing up. I truly miss those days...

    • @joshuahubbard4919
      @joshuahubbard4919 4 роки тому

      Make new memories! Do you do this with your kids?

    • @andrenaduren2493
      @andrenaduren2493 4 роки тому

      @@joshuahubbard4919 I did when she was little. We have great memories too, but the singing is not quite the same these days.

  • @MR.FREEDMAN
    @MR.FREEDMAN 4 роки тому +1

    I grew up listening to these guys, one of Granny's fave's they're incredible.

  • @johannessaragih6989
    @johannessaragih6989 3 роки тому

    Rare performance, legend gospel singer blind guys, must see, Thanks for sharing

  • @UTU
    @UTU 4 роки тому +11

    That 'Amazing Grace X House of the Rising Sun' is just brilliant

  • @Tamirathesinger
    @Tamirathesinger 4 роки тому +2

    Yes 🙌🏾 Lord! This brought back sooooo many memories. Feels so good 🙏🏾.

  • @jrbship
    @jrbship 4 роки тому +2

    That rendition of Amazing Grace is just incredibly soulful. There are no right words to describe it. Got some serious House of the Rising Sun vibes going on

    • @chessandmusicwithoskiez6241
      @chessandmusicwithoskiez6241 Рік тому

      Lol the melody is a contra fact of House of the Rising Sun I think it’s actually the melody of that but with the lyrics of Amazing Grace

  • @mazaj.kuwait
    @mazaj.kuwait 4 роки тому +3

    God bless you all ... nice voices
    and good songs

  • @TeaLeaf222
    @TeaLeaf222 4 роки тому +1

    I grew up listening to them! Love this

  • @sugarbear831cd
    @sugarbear831cd 4 роки тому

    Love Y'all Memory Of You Coming To Santa Cruz And Singing A Few Bars With My Daddy Jay Dixon Rip During The Holidays At The Rio Theatre God Bless You All Keep Shinning Your Beautiful Light Thank You ~☆

  • @eugenesteenhuisen4065
    @eugenesteenhuisen4065 Рік тому

    Love the Blind Boys ever since I heard and got their album ‘ Spirit Of The Century ‘ about 20 years ago. Amazing Grace played to The House Of The Rising Sun on that album is incredible.

  • @galetytlandsvik4666
    @galetytlandsvik4666 4 роки тому +1

    Man, this is so sweet!!!!

  • @ykmitchell
    @ykmitchell 4 роки тому +26

    Can we get them for an 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' Sequel??? This was music for the soul

    • @banjobird2394
      @banjobird2394 4 роки тому +3

      Yes.... Just yes

    • @reidsatterfield8060
      @reidsatterfield8060 4 роки тому +1

      I believe that was The Fairfield Four

    • @ykmitchell
      @ykmitchell 4 роки тому

      @@reidsatterfield8060 yes, it was. But I'm saying that if they ever make a sequel, these guys need to have their songs in it.

    • @reidsatterfield8060
      @reidsatterfield8060 4 роки тому +1

      @@ykmitchell gotcha...my bad

  • @antoniogerardogiampaolo259
    @antoniogerardogiampaolo259 4 роки тому

    Outstanding performance, outstanding setlist, outstanding video. Thank you

  • @therapyingodspresenceminis894
    @therapyingodspresenceminis894 3 роки тому

    Love them so much.

  • @NielsDielen
    @NielsDielen 4 роки тому +11

    What a gem! thanks for uploading this feeds the soul.

  • @riccardomusiu510
    @riccardomusiu510 4 роки тому

    Hello dears, oh yes I love this!!! Amazing!! Thank you so much 🎼

  • @samtaylor4272
    @samtaylor4272 4 роки тому

    In a word... Uplifting. Thank you Tiny Desk, and to the very talented Gentleman.

  • @rooftopsignals7313
    @rooftopsignals7313 4 роки тому +3

    Rock on, lads!

  • @Max-qz4tw
    @Max-qz4tw 4 роки тому

    Sae them a couple of years ago. Serious buy any ticket if you can, hands down one of the best concerts I have ever seen. Extremely moving and borderline on a religious experience.

  • @raymondlawson2301
    @raymondlawson2301 4 роки тому

    👏❤.bring them back.

  • @manuelfdezdepedro7139
    @manuelfdezdepedro7139 4 роки тому

    Me encanta....thank you very much....God bless you...

  • @MeantByGod
    @MeantByGod 4 роки тому +1

    Quartet at its best!!!! ❤️❤️❤️✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

  • @voice__Maker
    @voice__Maker 4 роки тому

    Love you so much. You made my day!

  • @stanleeharvey
    @stanleeharvey 4 роки тому +1

    Didn’t want this to end

  • @billiejeanthesweet1
    @billiejeanthesweet1 4 роки тому

    Love them all!!!!!

  • @OhhMySabina
    @OhhMySabina 4 роки тому +1

    I was introduced to the Blind Boys when I watched “Fighting Temptations” that starred Beyoncé, Cuba Gooding, Angie Stone, Shirley Caesar, Eddie Levert, Montell Jordan, and many other singers and rappers.

  • @futurebydagiz8406
    @futurebydagiz8406 3 роки тому

    Todo el concierto es mágico, hermosas voces, gran talento.

  • @jasontheworldisyours
    @jasontheworldisyours 4 роки тому

    So good

  • @shamachelon
    @shamachelon 4 роки тому

    Get outta town, I’m from Alabama, yet have never heard these guys before!!!!

  • @carlosvillatorojr
    @carlosvillatorojr 4 роки тому

    Love all and everyone

  • @LippyWitch
    @LippyWitch 4 роки тому +2

    coming from the blind community it is very common for excellent musicians and singers to come from it.

    • @MoPoppins
      @MoPoppins 4 роки тому

      That’s interesting. Are they also extra-charismatic & intelligent, as well? As in, Stevie Wonder & José Feliciano aren’t necessarily exceptions who are excellent musicians, who happen to be blind, and are also immensely witty, charming & lovable? Blind Joe on The Voice US (don’t remember which season) was also really charming & funny.

  • @anonymouse527
    @anonymouse527 4 роки тому

    Beautiful!

  • @yozacar68
    @yozacar68 2 роки тому

    I saw them with Peter Gabriel on his "UP" tour. Amazing!

  • @torresgustav
    @torresgustav 2 роки тому

    Gospel pure & simple

  • @lucianosilva2531
    @lucianosilva2531 4 роки тому

    Great! The true music of America.

  • @seanpol9863
    @seanpol9863 3 роки тому

    I've come over from Peter Gabriel's Sky Blue, these guys are amazing.

  • @ivanstaller
    @ivanstaller 4 роки тому

    dejé correr un par de lágrimas en el último tema, confieso

  • @kimjohnson2452
    @kimjohnson2452 4 роки тому +3

    I love this band and their music!! It's too bad the camera zoomed in so close.

  • @MeantByGod
    @MeantByGod 4 роки тому

    I love this!!!!

  • @Neil-Aspinall
    @Neil-Aspinall 4 роки тому +72

    I like the guy on the left who basically just sits there?

  • @hazymagick
    @hazymagick 4 роки тому

    Thank you, thank you, thank you

  • @losjunios
    @losjunios 4 роки тому

    Tem que respeitar!! Bem dms 👏👏👏

  • @doomedbytheblues
    @doomedbytheblues 4 роки тому

    Never heard House of the Rising Sun with the lyrics of Amazing Grace. Perfect!

  • @PaulFenderBeats
    @PaulFenderBeats 4 роки тому

    Well, this is awesome. 👍

  • @aaronschuschu4314
    @aaronschuschu4314 4 роки тому

    Okay. Okay. Amazing grace over house of the rising sun. Man...

  • @jimsteen911
    @jimsteen911 4 роки тому

    I got a lot of respect for these fellows and the guitarist is pretty good. But I'm good on the rest of it keep Truckin fellas and God bless you may the Lord Jesus Christ guide you on your path and heal you of your pain. Amen

  • @anaphylastiks
    @anaphylastiks 4 роки тому +2

    Some good role models there.

  • @D4rKDr34M
    @D4rKDr34M 4 роки тому

    They look good.

  • @NoTengoIlusiones
    @NoTengoIlusiones 4 роки тому +2

    These guys with Peter Gabriel makes me chicken skin... stunning.

  • @okamohd
    @okamohd 4 роки тому +17

    NPR is just flexing at this point

    • @carmensmithaguirre3049
      @carmensmithaguirre3049 4 роки тому +3

      I wonder who the musical coordinator is. They must have great taste.

  • @drglencoleman
    @drglencoleman 4 роки тому

    Amen!!

  • @kuchesezik
    @kuchesezik 4 роки тому

    what a way to position the drummer!

  • @suthernbella
    @suthernbella 4 роки тому

    McIntosh County Shouters, please!! They have a great story!

  • @kingsleycracknell7081
    @kingsleycracknell7081 4 роки тому +16

    I’m thinking the guitarist on the right is not blind? He keeps looking at his finger positions. Good show though, awesome ❤️

    • @dildonius
      @dildonius 4 роки тому +3

      It says right there in the description that some members are blind and some members are not.

    • @LippyWitch
      @LippyWitch 4 роки тому +7

      i am part of the blind community. he may be partial sight or was born sighted and lost it later because it is a habitual thing to do even after you lose your sight

    • @dariarichter2684
      @dariarichter2684 4 роки тому +4

      Who cares whether they are blind or not...these guys are brilliant doing their gospel.

    • @ouztaki
      @ouztaki 4 роки тому

      Indeed, guitarists who don't look their finger positions are generally blind. 😜

    • @MeghanF93
      @MeghanF93 4 роки тому +1

      ouztaki like the other commenters said, some members are blind and some are not. But it’s also important to know that a blind person can still have the same body language if they lost their vision later in life. It’s also possible they’re legally blind (still have some vision) or have another kind of visual impairment that is not full blindness.

  • @gincollum40
    @gincollum40 4 роки тому

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @gabriellessa4548
    @gabriellessa4548 4 роки тому

    Foda de mais!!! obrigado por compartilhar!!!

  • @rbaleksandar
    @rbaleksandar 4 роки тому

    Great stuff. The only problem I'm having with this one is the placement of the microphone.

  • @tryityoumightlikeit
    @tryityoumightlikeit 4 роки тому

    That's my Grandpa Rick!!!😀😲

  • @prjct72
    @prjct72 4 роки тому

    In 2011 we had that new zoom lens

  • @dcalive1469
    @dcalive1469 4 роки тому +7

    For almost ten years these lads have been unable to see their Tiny Desk concert on UA-cam.
    And now, they still can't.

  • @yeahrightbear8883
    @yeahrightbear8883 4 роки тому

    Classic example of the blind leading the blind.

  •  3 роки тому

    Where is the "Play & don't stop" button???

  • @samosia222
    @samosia222 4 роки тому

    first time listener! they seem great! Just wondering are they all blind?

    • @8ohm1
      @8ohm1 Рік тому

      The three seated, Ricky McKinnie, Jimmy Carter and Ben Moore are

  • @MotheRuckerlove
    @MotheRuckerlove 4 роки тому

    👏🏽

  • @djunclephill422
    @djunclephill422 8 місяців тому

    3:31 🫡❤️❤️❤️🙏

  • @b.musichead
    @b.musichead 4 роки тому

    I know a place ♥️

  • @diondrakesims2830
    @diondrakesims2830 3 роки тому +1

    WHERE IS PAUL BEASLEY

  • @kridonkri6505
    @kridonkri6505 4 роки тому

    🇧🇷😍

  • @sacriste
    @sacriste 4 роки тому

    The security guy wanted to sing, thus 8:05 and then 10:05 and 13:40 ok but remember who's the boss here 15:25

  • @opinionatorX
    @opinionatorX 4 роки тому

    These boys ain't blind. They just love to sing...5 stars

    • @8ohm1
      @8ohm1 Рік тому +1

      The three seated on vocals are

  • @brudbbb1
    @brudbbb1 4 роки тому +1

    Why does guitarist keep looking at the fretboard?

  • @andrepearson537
    @andrepearson537 4 роки тому

    Can we get Brent Faiyaz a concert please😗

  • @ccook3592
    @ccook3592 4 роки тому

    Ad placement needs sorted

  • @jimsteen911
    @jimsteen911 4 роки тому

    11 years ago?

  • @nternetrat
    @nternetrat 4 роки тому

    CAGE THE ELEPHANT TINY DESK CONCERT PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

  • @thehuntx
    @thehuntx 4 роки тому

    Clarence Fountain.

  • @endoneswa
    @endoneswa 4 роки тому

    Boys in black

  • @willroberts9626
    @willroberts9626 4 роки тому

    you should get ritt momney on here he’s sick!

  • @thehandoftheking
    @thehandoftheking 4 роки тому

    An ad in the middle of a song = lame?