The Black Crowes: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубліковано 29 бер 2020
- This performance was recorded on February 20, 2020. We will continue releasing Tiny Desk videos of shows that had already been taped. In light of current events, NPR is postponing new live tapings of Tiny Desk Concerts. In the meantime, check out Tiny Desk (home) concerts! They’re recorded by the artists in their home. It’s the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
March 23, 2020 | Josh Rogosin -- The second Chris Robinson swaggered through the door, he was cracking jokes. "Life is full of disappointments," he lamented. "I thought the desk would be smaller!"
That didn't deter him or his brother Rich from belting out the hits from The Black Crowes' platinum album, Shake Your Money Maker. It's somehow been 30 years since the singles "Jealous Again" and "Hard To Handle" (their Otis Redding cover) received constant radio play, and the brothers have reunited for the 30th anniversary of that debut album.
In the early 1990s, I was taping songs off my bedroom stereo's FM tuner to learn Rich Robinson's iconic guitar lines. I was thrilled when the newly reunited Brothers Of A Feather decided to open their Tiny Desk concert with "She Talks To Angels." What I didn't expect was how great it would sound three decades on, stripped down to just voice and acoustic guitar. As soon as I heard the first lick, I was transported to my childhood bedroom. If you close your eyes, you can imagine this is what it sounded like when it was written in their childhood home outside Atlanta.
It's no secret that the brothers haven't always gotten along, and Chris and Rich Robinson have had musical successes outside their collaboration as The Black Crowes. But the combination of Chris' instantly recognizable raspy belt and Rich's catchy guitar riffs was always going to be the duo's legacy. Judging by the gasps from the lucky NPR staff in attendance, it's clear that their rift was not meant to last.
SET LIST
"She Talks To Angels"
"Jealous Again"
"Wiser Time"
MUSICIANS
Chris Robinson: vocals; Rich Robinson: guitar, vocals
CREDITS
Producers: Josh Rogosin, Kara Frame, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative director: Bob Boilen; Audio engineers: Josh Rogosin, Patrick Boyd, Josh Newell; Videographers: Kara Frame, Melany Rochester, Shanti Hands; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Production Assistant: Shanti Hands; Executive producer: Lauren Onkey; VP, programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Kisha Ravi/NPR
I met Chris 5 years ago in a Milwaukee bar and he couldn't be more cordial. We had a drink together and he was cool, just asking me about my life. Very kind.
I bet that was more than surreal. That’s awesome!!
I met him in Sydney with my son and totally agree with you, cool as and had all the time in the world to chill out with us.
Respectfully jealous! That’s bucket list status!!! 🫡🫡🫡
Awsome bro
The sound engineers of Tiny Desk do a fantastic job.
Listen2this1 💯
Seriously. It sounds incredible *every* time.
NPR Little Desk, The Howard Stern Show (whatever you feel about him) Live at Letterman back in the day...the best sound engineers in the business. I don't know why most late night talk shows are subpar but they are. These three shows however are so good. The sound mixing is next level
Il suono di quella chitarra è pazzesco, eccezionale
Yes! I'd love to see a video of the tech crew and an explanation of their setup.
Excellent!!!!!!! I ran into Chris and his wife last night 9-4-2023 in Soho (NYC) and they were dressed so FLY. Sometimes Salvation was one of my favorite songs I even sang a little bit for him. “He said I made his day”
His wife Camille suggested we take a picture. It was AWESOME
RIch Robinson plays a beautiful acoustic guitar and Chris Robinson sings with a lifetime of soul. Truly beautiful, thanks Tiny Desk.
👍
That's a Zemaitis, made in Japan by Greco.
You have the brothers backwards. Lol
Rich is the vocalist and Chris the guitarist.
My folly, you had it right.
Rich should start another band, the guitar is great! No wonder Chris is critical of others...his voice sucks- no talent! Seriously...
I’m 54 and I feel like I grew up next door to them! Glad to see they put the fighting on the shelf! They both are still amazing!!
Chris has got that rare old soul voice. What a treat to hear him in tiny desk.
Chris's voice is still as sweet and rich as Rich's tone.... this set is now timeless
Black Crowes one of the greatest bands ever. When I listen to them play I feel the music down to my soul.........love them forever.
Same❤
When brothers reconcile everyone wins. Glad to see them back to their roots. Absolute perfection.
Well said
Rich’s guitar work has always been underrated. Stellar set...
Seriously. Fantastic playing. Killed all 3 songs.
I've loved them forever
sgt lamancha , you want to check out Johnny Marr for guitar heroes
His fills are perfect. Keeps the song going, but the sound is bigger than expected with one guitar player.
So true.
Here deserves so much more recognition.
I keep coming back to this every once in a while. Growing up listening to them in the 90s then being able to hear them together again 30 years later and sounding better than ever is unreal.
Chris is one of the best vocalists in the history of rock 'n' roll. Top 10 for me.
On tape
He used to sound pretty bad live but lately his voice is sounding really good. It’s also worth mentioning that their last album was recorded live in front of an audience
Watch The Jimmy Page and Black Crows concert from Jones Beach sometime on UA-cam.
It's incredible !
Sin dudas. ❤ El mejor.
100 💯
The Black Crowes are literally tattooed in my soul... fully responsible for me becoming a musician.
I’m so glad these two brothers are back together and rocking it
Tiny desk: your sound engineer is a blessing to the world too!!!
rafael marchante angulo those sound guys are amazing!
Same here...
Yes.
We need Steve back!
The Black Crowes are a highly underrated American treasure.
Says who? These guys are a legitimate American Rock Powerhouse.
Couldn't agree more, Johnny ☮
Underrated?? not for me..they top 5 bands last 30 years
@@macauley70 For years they've been underrated by both music critics and the general listening public. There are far less worthy groups in the Rock HOF but The Black Crowes have been eligible for 5 years and not in. I mean really give me a break...ABBA, Blondie, Chicago, Depeche Mode, The Everly Brothers, Frank Zappa, Green Day, Janet Jackson...the list goes on and on. These artists are HOF worthy and the Crowes aren't? That shows the lack of respect, and a lack of musical knowledge.
Not to those who know better
These guys were so good. In the dawn of grunge music they cut through with some really great blue's. ❤️
It’s bc they the first to really take rock blues and gospel and mash it all up perfectly
Never thought about the gospel part, but you're right.
They still are good 😉
Don't know why I clicked on this, I know nothing about this band but I ended up watching the whole thing. Impressive performance.
listen all the albums, real rock and roll
Southern Harmony and Musical Companion amongst the greatest of all time.
That's been my favourite album from anyone since it came out and remains so until this day. I always seem to put it on too close to home and have to drive around a bit just to hear one more song. We're supposed to be seeing them in October in London and I just hope that it still happens.
A masterpiece from start to finish.
So true. Amazing album.
Yeah and I don't even really like southern rock as a genre, but that album slays.
Yeah, I agree. I was wishing they would play that one instead of Money Maker. I put it up there with Sticky Fingers and every other great rock and roll record. It's just an amazing run of songs on that album - and the guitars are so devastating. I have the CD in my car, and I've been listening to it ever since it came out when I was 13 - all the time. Great driving record.
Chris’s voice still has that magic, wonderful.
Got a bad case of Tom Jones' disease I'm afraid. Gonna be belting them out 'til his dying day.
@ Luke Jarrett::::not sure I understand your statement. Gregg Allman literally played until his dying days. He left us with a beautiful album ! He knew he was dying & wanted us to have just a little more of him after he was gone
From the Soul 👣🕯☮
UgotmyOP
Love his voice.
Chris still sounds so amazing and soulful! I always felt these guys weren't given enough credit for their contributions to blues/rock over the last 4 decades. They are badasses!
Totally,,
These guys have been rock royalty since day 1. Always have been wise beyond their years.
Thank you NPR for the 18 minute break from this madness. Plug in your headphones. The sound is awesome!
Who would’ve thought that these guys would be emblems for graceful ageing. Beautiful performance.
The Robinson Boys in their best setting..together, one acoustic guitar, no frills, pure joy for the performance..honestly good!
I was a teenager in the 90s listening to these guys... it gives me goose bumps to listen to these songs again. They shaped my music background to a very large degree, I just realized.
Great to see the brothers realize how short life truly is .. This is what a comeback looks like
My fav too!
Steve Kutz comeback would be if all the members reunited. This is the cash cow version.
Chris has admitted they are here for the money as well. Hopefully, they can continue to work out their differences and make great music.
I didn't expect to cry today. This is an impossible time to be a struggling 30 year old and I've never yearned for childhood quite like this. I miss cassette players and fireflies, and..... I don't know, all of it
hang in there. you got this.
Nostalgia is in Everyone nowadays, i swear lol. I've been going through a lot (Mentally) and I've met some Serious hurdles lately And somehow, in all this confusion And uncertainty, I've found this Yearning to go back in time. Not that I'm scared of the impending future But that i would much rather regress to something old and familiar. So, I've invited my past back to the present and suddenly I'm doing things my inner teenager would do in times likes these. It's Awesome. Not conforming to anything or for anyone except Myself. Embrace the inner kid or teenager in you.. Invite them in. :)
You are 30 years old and remember cassette players?
@@jasonhochman3750 I'm 31 and remember them too.. ??
@@JustD1zz Hard to believe. Tapes were replaced by CDs by the 90s, and if you are 30, you were born in 1990
Man his voice just gets better with age and the guitar is just so clean
The brothers are so in unison! You can tell they are getting along, and happy. This is so nice to see. I love the heart on Rich's guitar, and his great guitar playing. Chris is seriously so funny, and is giving us some serious soulful blues!! They sound so great!Thank you for this!!
30 years since this song debuted. It's interesting to hear the subtle little guitar fills and nuances that Rich Robinson has added into the song after all these years. One guitar takes the place of an entire band.
0:00 - *_She Talks to Angels_* (5:55 / 6:13)
6:54 - *_Jealous Again_* (12:09 / 12:26)
13:11 - *_Wiser Time_* (17:58)
Thank you
3 amazing songs
🤘
👍🇧🇷👁👁
THANK YOU 🙏🏻
The brothers Robinson unplugged. The acoustic guitar sounds so good and so does Chris.
I’m so glad they decided to get back together and play music again.
Music to soothe your soul! What a Gem 💎 !
Like most of your concerts!
Thanks Tiny Desk and UA-cam for making this possible!
This is what the Internet was made for.
Great Music!
👏🏻😎🎸
Chris Robinson is a Very Underrated (SOUL) singer...I here some Otis reading trying to get out
This is easily the best thing that's happened this month...
More like best thing since they stopped playing together.
Year.
Saw/heard the Black Crowes open for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in Devore , California.
I'd gladly trade another pint of blood for that any day.
This was all time. With everything going on in the World at the moment, we always have music to fall back on.
Well done!
Couldn't agree more! Thanks NPR and The Black Crowes!
Amen
On this we can all agree.
Well, we do until they turn off the interwebs...
I’ve always felt like these two, and the entire band were/are somehow under appreciated. This is yet another example of just how important (and great) they are to the American musical landscape.
I've seen the Crowes in concert twice. They are fabulous.
Shake Your Moneymaker is one of my all time favorite albums. Not a single miss on the album.
Absolutely!
Amorica will always be in my top 5 of all time, EVERY song a classic!
100% facts
I was 15 in 1990 and saw them on that tour w Aerosmith. Fn RAD
I saw in 1995, Gijón, Spain, with the Stones. At the end of the performance if the Crowes, a big crow running on the stage. Great memories...
Since live shows have been cancelled, this is a great consolation gift. Here’s to hoping this is all over soon.
Will be seeing them July 3 2021 in ATLANTA.Gonna be Special for me.
Great to see them bring the forum here in LA back for the first time in 500 days
his voice brings tears to my eyes, such beauty. thanks black crowes & tiny desk, for the joy.
These two just find a zone that is so great. Each on their own is incredibly talented but together they just produce some of the best music I've enjoyed for over 30 years.
They actually hate each other 😂
OMFG! I love the Black Crowes. I first saw them when I was in college in the 90s. Those are memories that I treasure.
All I ever needed was a couple soulful southern dudes and a guitar. That 12 string sounds like an orchestra.
Growing up in Atl, these guys were local gods. Love seeing the Brothers together, all acoustic no less!
No I don’t know about God, but there was a pretty daggum good music coming out of Atlanta. And these particular guys coming out of Sprayberry 😂
Chris' voice has a Joe Cocker soul feeling. The type of feeling that comes from life being life and leaving scars deep inside you.
This is really really great. Sometimes thirty years means exhausted voices and ebbing motivation and songs bled dry. Not here. Quite the opposite.
Well said. Hard agree. Fantastic performance.
Oh, yes, indeed.
The Robinson's sound just as great as they always did
One of the best times my father and I ever had, shortly before he left the physical world, was taking him to see the Black Crowes on the Southern Harmony tour. I'll never forget stumbling around looking for the car afterward. This virus needs to go away so my wife and I can see them in June. Blessings and safety to all.
This is your friendly Internet stranger checking in to see if you guys got to see the show? I hope so! My husband and I just saw them in Nashville, and it was perfection.
I'm glad the brother's resolved some of their issues... we missed you guys.
There are things that you cant describe with words...SO what artists do is add music and poetry to them...Music is sometimes the only vehicle you have to express your feelings. Thank god for music!
How is it that 120 people downvoted this performance? Awesome talent, true class. It doesn't get any better
They prefer mumble rap and doja cat...tells you what you need to know
I love this band and song. I also like mumble rap and doja cat. peace @@kayk8389
That guitar sounds real good 💎
..vocal performance not bad none either..👍🎶💕🖤🤟
Zemaitis Japan prototype
VOLCANIA DREAD - My thoughts exactly! :-)
@@patricethureau4276 I was wondering. Thanks!
As a guitarist... I can say that rich always has impeccable tone.
I'm so happy to see these guys smiling together again. The Black Crowes... Argentina loves you.
Much luck trying to bring home the World Cup...
This rendition of wiser time is just insane.
Best quarantine work from home soundtrack ever!
Classic Rock always stands the test of time. 30 years later, As good as it ever was.
What a voice! What great example of singing!
I could listen to Rich Robinson play acoustic guitar all day and all night. Incredible player
... man, that 12string sounds fantastic!
littleclay just 6 I think mate! But extra jangly!!
@@TheHeavyJetsBand At 13:11 it's the 12 string (Guild). Apologies for the pedantic-ness!
Amen!
makes me almost want to get mine out and tune it to G, but then I remember what that entails
It really does....so full...
Actually felt happy/smiled for first time in many days hearing the opening bars of She talks to Angels.
Good to see the brothers playing again. That old Tony Zematis guitar is a gem.
276 people think studios make music perfect... people make music unperfect with passion and emotion and that my people is perfect.
Wiser Time sends shivers down my spine. Memories are so fine.
One of their best "mellow-ish" songs. The live jams they do off of it are GREAT.
My favorite. I really love it.
Their vocal harmony on this one can't be beat.
When I was a kid in the early to mid 90’s I loved this band even though I didn’t really follow bands. I just knew when their songs were on the radio I really enjoyed them. I still remember summer evenings, driving home from baseball games listening to “Talks to Angels” or being at the public pool hearing “Hard to Handle” over the loud speakers. It was only a few years ago when I really sat back and listened to all of their albums, and I’ve been steadily listening to them ever since.
Nice
"When I was a kid in the early to mid 90’s I loved this band even though I didn’t really follow bands. I just knew when their songs were on the radio I really enjoyed them." Couldn't have put it better myself.
I went down memory lane with that one. Thank you
When you were a kid, I was in my thirties and loving them, too. “Wiser Time” is my all-time favorite. I’m so happy to see them performing together again.
I've been a guitarist for 60 years, live these guys, bekon back to early british soul blues vibe, Jimmy Page saw this as well and giged with these guys, it time for the Black Crows to come back and bless us again with their music
Concrats
I need new black crowes tunes man…..when the brothers are together it’s just magical
Amorica is possibly one of the most perfect albums, on my top five of all time. Thank you for this.
Moneymaker is in my top five too.
Hi, Todd, i totally agree with you! And Chris voice is still amazing.
The sound on Amorica is awesome.
The piano intro sound on descending is great.
Must listen with headphones.
Amen Todd
I never write a comment but I thought that was top notch. Yeah the guitar work was stellar, but the harmonies when they both sang was just perfect. Great set choice too. Wow.
I can't believe how perfect this is. An absolute master class. I've watched it almost every day since finding it!! I'd give anything to have a voice like Chris Robinson and to have the feel for melody and subtle genius on the guitar like Rich. Big love guys! ✌
I , after thirty years of knowing the Crowes existed yet not paying attention to them , have come to the conclusion the last several years that the Black Crowes are one of the finest rock bands that have ever existed . They are so satisfying ...
This was such a pleasant surprise.
This takes me to such a weird nostalgic place - back in the 90's, but these guys always made me feel like it was the 70's, which was such a mindfuck because at the time I was living in Van Nuys, California (2Pac, DJ Quik, Eazy E), but remembering Athens, Ohio and Woodstock, New York (Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Manassas). Always love these guys - Amorica. stands as a rock n roll TOUR DE FORCE.
So glad the Robinson Brothers are back . Sweet Rock music from the Black Crowes via NPR Tiny Desk yes 🤘🏿🤘🏿
Is there anything better than seeing Rich smiling at Chris after all these years? I think not! Both Sounding & looking great as well. Absolutely wonderful.
Rich smiling almost made me cry. Get back together
Never clicked something so fast in my life
Ditto
Same
Me too
Index finger whiplash!
Idk why I laughed internally seeing this, well I guess that happiness spreads wisley.
Why can I only "like" this once? This is the best thing on the internet. I hope they are still healthy and together in September. I've got tickets!
I just saw their rescheduled show in Nashville and it was perfection. I hope you still have tickets!
Chris and Rich Robinson sound amazing! The Black Crowes albums Shake Your Moneymaker and Southern Harmony and Musical Companion are two of the most influential albums of the last 35 years!
I just stumbled upon this and my mind is blown. I didn't even know these two were on speaking terms. Hopefully they have buried the hatchet forever and are cherishing their brotherhood.
Great Performance. I Can never get tired of 'She Talks to Angels'. Classic.
There is something magical here
wiser time is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
It takes so little to make a brilliant rock performance: some great songs, a brilliant singer and a brilliant guitarist. Blown away as usual Black Crowes, Keep on Rockin!
Takes so little, just need the right rare ingredients
A dream for 2020 - The Black Crowes as musical guest on SNL.
Chris Robinson still got a great voice. This was a treat!
That he does. Very indebted to Otis Redding!
Got rid of Hudson looks healthier
I saw them at the Greek LA last April. It's one of the best rock shows I've seen in a while. A blessing to witness their renaissance.
Rich plays the guitar so good! I love it! They're so amazing together, it's magic.
She talks to angels, what a beautiful song. I love it.
"Wiser Time" was so wonderful. Chris' soulful vocals and Rich's 12-string with slide were just amazing. I'm glad they're back together in 2020. When this virus subsides, I want to catch them live once more.
Wiser Time is one of the greatest songs ever written... But, that's just my opinion.
American music is profound. It touches the whole planet.
The white boys from England got it.
Rock, Blues, Jazz, Soul yes.
Hip hop sucks .
It' s a shame what happened to black music.
rap and hip hop has it's place. and there are plenty of good black artists out there who are not doing rap hip hop.
⚫🔵⚫🔵⚫All Music is Profound. Open you horizons a little my friend.
That strumming variation he threw in at 5:09 was a nice touch.
Chris just got lathered with Wiser time. Fawk, I want MOARRRR!!!
Durng the summer of 2000 when I went backpacking through western Europe, Wiser Time was a constant companion on that trip. It really hit home for me while I sat on a hilltop overlooking San Sebastian, Spain and the Bay of Biscay. It blew my mind that a kid from the Carolinas who grew up chasing fireflies on summer nights would puts so many miles between me and my home soil...
Greetings from San Sebastián!
@@erp1978ify Thank you, very kindly!
The magic of a 12 string 😍
I still remember exactly where I was the first I heard "she talks to angels". Driving a tractor , cultivating a field for my dad, 10 miles north west of Macgregor Manitoba Canada. I cranked it so loud the old speakers in the Case tractor started distorting! I only have a handful of songs I can say I remember exactly where I was when I first heard it. "Money for nothing " by Dire Straits is another.
Man I'm imaging that moment now and I'm close to tearing up for some reason.
Rod....youve inspired a song in me... xo
@Lisa Sez I need to here that song!!! Any way to send it to me?
The Gospel Crowes. Love their own acoustic renditions.
or The Goosebumps Bros.
As a long-time Crowes fan,
I can't thank you enough for this moment.
I expect a full band
but Brothers of a Feather are cool too.
Thank you for this, NPR. I’m glad to see the Robinson brothers playing together. Shake Your Money Maker is a hit-play-and-walk-away classic. Top to bottom. It’s a roots-rock monster of a record that covers a lot of ground, stylistically. It is a mature effort for a debut, one that stands the test of time.
Best gift I got on my 18th birthday. On cassette! Wore it OUT in my car.
I had no idea about this performance before this evening. This is fantastic! I have tickets to see The Black Crowes this Friday in Charlotte, NC and am super excited. I saw them open for Aerosmith in 1990 and thought they were fabulous. Their songs have definitely withstood the test of time and I’m glad Chris and Rich were able to work out their differences.
Rich playing his Guild in that resonate “Open G” Tuning on “Wiser Time” ~*~ wonderfully sets the background for the Robinson Brother’s great vocals, , THAT was the magic of this little concert.
You got that right and you've got to give it to Tiny Desk, they get the best live audio on UA-cam hands down! What was that first guitar he was playing, don't think I've ever seen one?
BP
Hey Billy Boy, , that first Acoustic is a Zemaitis. Made in England I believe.
Wiser time, anthem of my old bones.~
Open E?
Man what a treat! Really hit the spot man. Thank you Tiny Desk for bringing them out. Thank you Black Crowes!!
The best American rock n' roll band of the last 30 years. When they're together, that is.