So that's where we are now: sitting in Amsterdam, watching the American national public radio only to discover a fantastic artist who sort of works next door... Excellent!
@@therondellsheridan Simply Red, not much. Red had a blue eyed soul voice. After Gee said it, I can't ignore how much he sounds like the Bee Gees front man. But you explain your Red angle (other than the hair), would love to hear.
@@cmathews5909 yeah robin gibb I can see, and Benny's phasing does remind me of my personal favorite - michael Franks, but I dunno, the first song put me in a mick hucknall kinda vibe. It reminded me of "say you love me" and the classic "holding back the years". but hey... maybe it's me?
The Bee Gees is definitely there, but Steely Dan? AWB? James Taylor?? Nah..If you can't hear The Isley Brother's, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye all over these tracks, your'e tone deaf. Pay respect to the originators of the Soul and Funk being translated here.
This is, indeed criminally underrated music. Love the understated backing singer. Drummer is not playing with ego. Bass is perfect. Keyboard is just so calm. Exquisite just about says it!
I randomly discovered this while browsing NPR concerts while feeling a special kind of awful. "Music" is really the song I needed to discover right now. Made me thankful that I have access to such a mass of beautiful music at my fingertips, and an even greater appreciation for how much music does for me in my life. Music really is, for me at least, both the ultimate healer, the ultimate shoulder to cry on. Thanks to everyone involved in this beautiful production.
I love Apartments. This might be my favorite song on Free Nationals album. I Left my City Pop vinyl at my moms and she was listening to it while reading. I became a fan. I'm an Anderson Paak fan - Free Nationals - Benny Sings that's how I got here, lol.
I love Benny Sings I was put on by Claudio Coello of MAN 1924 from Midrid Spain. Benny's music is so whimsicaland soulful, he's like the Michael Franks of our time!!!
It’s so crazy how the bands and people that help him write his songs really inject their sounds and style in it, but all the while it still sounds so much like a Benny Sings track. Man, Benny Sings is incredible.
Benny Sings: if an acclaimed children's musician shifted their act to be totally relevant to people in their late 20s and 30s. That's at least part of the reason I like him so much. He's like Raffi for 33-year-olds.
I played this every morning on repeat before teaching an online ZOOM class during Melbourne's stage 4 lockdown and it'll always remind me of that! Thanks for making it a bit more bearable!
So good seeing Benny on tiny desk, I think he's criminally underrated.
1000% agree
Too much so
He Was On It A Few Years Back Already. Not Complaining, Keep bringing Him Back.
Strongly agree with you
indeed
oof getting funky on that prepared piano
just in time vulf
oh my, a collab with the vulfpeck and Benny would be sick. But I don't thinkthe world is ready.
@@robertvandelft4095 Vulfpeck x Benny Sings would be amazing. Can't get any more minimalistic funk than that.
what's up vulf
Im here for Vulf sings 🤙
So that's where we are now: sitting in Amsterdam, watching the American national public radio only to discover a fantastic artist who sort of works next door... Excellent!
Ik ook!!! Trots op de Benny
Yess (:
hear hear
Benny mag eindelijk wel eens doorbreken met zijn eigen materiaal, hij heeft zooo veel goede features en samenwerkingen al op z'n naam staan!
FF117, Yeah, guy has been around since 2003.
His voice is unique with that Bee Gees and Michael Franks flow. Excellent!!!
was searching for this comment
I agree and love it
with a little Simply Red thrown in.
@@therondellsheridan Simply Red, not much. Red had a blue eyed soul voice. After Gee said it, I can't ignore how much he sounds like the Bee Gees front man. But you explain your Red angle (other than the hair), would love to hear.
@@cmathews5909 yeah robin gibb I can see, and Benny's phasing does remind me of my personal favorite - michael Franks, but I dunno, the first song put me in a mick hucknall kinda vibe. It reminded me of "say you love me" and the classic "holding back the years". but hey... maybe it's me?
Can we give it up for the bassist
@@destah3269 bruh
@@destah3269 major bruh moment.
0:00 - *Apartment* (2:42)
3:38 - *Sunny Afternoon* (6:33)
7:18 - *Music* (10:33)
The back up vocalist is exquisite
its like a soft sinth putting the perfect note
If The Bee Gees and Steely Dan had a baby...
Sprinkle some AWB on there.
With a bit of James Taylor
The Bee Gees is definitely there, but Steely Dan? AWB? James Taylor?? Nah..If you can't hear The Isley Brother's, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye all over these tracks, your'e tone deaf. Pay respect to the originators of the Soul and Funk being translated here.
mad true
Don’t forget Hall and Oates.
Is no one going to talk about June’s beautiful harmonies??? I’m obsessed 😍
Love how much the girl is so loving this.
Killin it too
Wow😲 His voice is so smooth and soothing. He's like an entire easy listening radio station rolled into one person😁
NPR Tiny Desk killing it lately with these artists. Keep it up!
Thank you! We have some really great artists coming soon!
NPR Music D’Angelo??
@@nprmusic billie eilish
@@emmansal Omg that would be so awesome, but I don't think he would do it unfortunately
Why isn't Benny at the very top of the charts? Phenomenal artist.
Thanks for Benny Sings
*we're all diggin' to the mighty Michael Franks once again.*
This is, indeed criminally underrated music. Love the understated backing singer. Drummer is not playing with ego. Bass is perfect. Keyboard is just so calm. Exquisite just about says it!
Benny never ceases to amaze me with his incredible talent. He makes me feel laid-back and energised at the exact same time.
Benny Sings!!! I’m so happy to see him here! He’s been doing amazing music for years. I hope he gets so much more recognition!
yeah! BTW: He already went to NPR back in in 2012, so this is actually his second NPR gig :)
i think its a crime that benny sings is so slept on. my man deserves so much more
The most humble platinum record ever leaned against a wall.
I’ve listened to Benny since 07. It made my heart smile when he collaborated with Rex OC.
discovering benny sings is the best thing that has happened to me today
Super talented! I love Benny Sings x
music...
help me...
through this
you can do this!
Yes! Those lines hit me hard, 'cause it's true. Music has helped me get through these past couple of years, fer sure.
I accidentally clicked on this & realized this was The Universe's way to tell me "YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS"...
I randomly discovered this while browsing NPR concerts while feeling a special kind of awful. "Music" is really the song I needed to discover right now. Made me thankful that I have access to such a mass of beautiful music at my fingertips, and an even greater appreciation for how much music does for me in my life. Music really is, for me at least, both the ultimate healer, the ultimate shoulder to cry on. Thanks to everyone involved in this beautiful production.
Who else was pleasantly surprised to find out that Benny Sings looks exactly how I expected him to look :)
Haha, yes I was! Really awesome musician tho
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How have I never seen this! Ive seen Benny live and it was so amazing. Love his music
ANOTHER TINY DESK FOR BENNY PLEASE!
I love Apartments. This might be my favorite song on Free Nationals album. I Left my City Pop vinyl at my moms and she was listening to it while reading. I became a fan. I'm an Anderson Paak fan - Free Nationals - Benny Sings that's how I got here, lol.
So cool that he did a Free Nationals cover :)
I'm so glad Benny's on tiny desk. He's amazing
Music can't get more fluffy - I adore him 💗
His voice is like gliding through heaven - thx NPR!
최고다 베니싱스 ㅜㅜ Please come over to Korea🙏
I never heard of Benny Sings but now that I have heard him I love his music
one of the most underrated
Love everything about this one... the soft mix, the beautiful songs, sensitive playing. Bravo over and over
I love Benny so much
Just what I needed today!
Thanks for lifting my spirits Benny!
Thanks to Tiny Desk, NPR for ANOTHER killer mix!
Y’all rock!
one of my favorite
I love Benni, your band, but I love your beautiful vocal backing a lot more! What a beautiful and elegant woman!
his last one was so beautiful! happy to see him back
Bennnnnyyyyy I love youuuuu genius musician artist!!!!
yes!!! so much love to the singer for these breezy harmonies
Benny is a full mood. Love his music.
It's really interesting getting a more mellow Benny Sings take on the funky free nationals vibe
Benny is one of my favourite artists
Benny, amazing as ever! We love you Benny...
This guy is one of my first recs for friends that want something new
Hey, we're not friends, but I would enjoy a recommendation or two from you, if you always recommend music that is this good... 🙃
I love Benny Sings I was put on by Claudio Coello of MAN 1924 from Midrid Spain. Benny's music is so whimsicaland soulful, he's like the Michael Franks of our time!!!
I have no words🙏🏾
Thank you NPR for this criminally underrated musicians!
I can't believe how great are this music
Just love watching these guys live. Right there with them. Beautiful fragility. Thanks 🙏
Love that he opened with ‘Apartment’
this is so underrated.
It’s so crazy how the bands and people that help him write his songs really inject their sounds and style in it, but all the while it still sounds so much like a Benny Sings track. Man, Benny Sings is incredible.
benny sings, i love this man, he behaves very much how i imagined him to
backup singer reminds me of my sister, miss you much lara :)
Big fan for the past couple years but who is the angelic woman doing backup vocals 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
This is all what a great music production needs! Love it!
Lovely, just lovely.
Benny is like a musical Dave Chappelle. He layed low for a few years, and resurfaced as a genius legend extraordinaire musician.
Dit is pure liefde.
Everything about this is great!!!
Yes indeed, smooth music!
I love Benny's vibe! Discovered him on my trusty Spotify Discover Weekly earlier this year and have been hooked ever since!
my fav song's sunny afternoon 😇
Yes Benny!! SO naar een van de beste producers van NL.
HOW DID I MISS A BENNY TINY DESK WHEN I WAS ACTUALLY LOCKED INSIDE omg ty npr
Tom Misch and Benny Sings within 24 hours?? Stop it NPR. You treat me too well
Yeah, Benny and Tom would be a great pairing.
@@spurts And just like that, a Benny Sings x Tom Misch single!!
Nice easy sort of jazz sound. 👍✌️😊🙏🏼🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶
Incredible!
Benny for sure sings
oh my god, this is so gooooooooooooooooooooooooood !
My boy Benny!!
Thank you NPR music👏🏻 love tiny desk home concert❤️
he's like a ticket to all the chill vintage vibey stuff from yeaster years
WONDERFUL.
Please come to Hamburg for a concert. Next year, City Park stage 😉
Benny Sings: if an acclaimed children's musician shifted their act to be totally relevant to people in their late 20s and 30s. That's at least part of the reason I like him so much. He's like Raffi for 33-year-olds.
Ken Lane 41 year olds too!
😂😂😂😂😂
you just perfectly described him!
15 year olds too!
IM IN LOVE WITH THIS
Benny's unique style is so refreshing :)
Lets Go, Benny 🤗🤗🤗👂🦻🦻🦻🦻
This last jam got me, "music helped me through this' MASSIVE.
Its 2022 and its only now I discovered Benny! People needs to hear Benny so they can survive this period!
Wow!! My 3 favorite benny's songs. Greetings from Chile
Funky groove and his voice his so smooth. ✔
please... do this more often, we need this!
Benny is the Netherlands greatest treasure.
I LOVE YOUR WORK BENNY, GREETINGS FROM CHILE
such a great band and soothing voice
Found out about him 3 months ago, so sick seeing this on here.
so smooth
benny sings, legend
I played this every morning on repeat before teaching an online ZOOM class during Melbourne's stage 4 lockdown and it'll always remind me of that! Thanks for making it a bit more bearable!
That band is kicking it
Ty tiny deck for such beautiful vibes. This joint real real smooth
Benny will be real big real soon!
Smoooooth, I love it!
*Excellent singer!!!*