Adrianne Lenker: Free Treasure | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

[@Dowdhead]

What a songwriter, man. Amazing to see this level of pure musical and lyrical talent on mainstream television, showing folks what's really going on.

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[@samueldavidrucker7514]

You shouldn't be sarcastic

[@OceanographyMusic]

I was thinking the same exact thing.

[@person9305]

@@samueldavidrucker7514who’s being sarcastic?

[@DiggerAlder2008]

Right on!

[@philmcfarland2833]

There’s a “once in a generation” vibe about her. I remember seeing the same quality in Dylan in his earliest years. She’s the real deal.

[@Lebowski55]

Adrianne Lenker is special

[@anikabharwani]

god she makes me want to live.

[@James-ke4gq]

For real, a reminder how much we are capable of feeling and expressing

[@theemeraldaxe1414]

Iife affirming music💖

[@youtubesean]

I want you to live. You’ll miss that sunset you never thought you’d see and the smell of those flowers you will randomly walk by. Those alone make it worth it.

[@anikabharwani]

@@youtubesean oh my god thank you

[@abrilshaw]

I am grateful to be alive on her time. Our free treasure.

[@nerolilaine9973]

One of the best living songwriters 🙏🧡

[@Thisispants]

I think this is true, consistently writing incredible music.

[@andrew6889-p5c]

She is in her absolute prime. Hard to think of anyone better than her right now (not that music is a race).

[@nerolilaine9973]

@@andrew6889-p5c I don't think there is anyone better than her rn

[@hpkj4576]

her kindness and brilliance is incomparable. all i want is to immerse myself in adrianne's music and writing. so glad to be experiencing life with her.

[@juliebraden6911]

Chill out. You're listening to her songs, not getting married to her

[@perlatacoffee]

@@juliebraden6911 who broke ur heart julie?

[@42apprentice]

I love this song, but Sadness As A Gift is one of the best songs I’ve heard in my lifetime and I’m old.

[@f4gsforpele]

Sadness As A Gift is phenomenal. My fav on the new album.

[@JohnLittle-i6o]

Sadness is fantastic, but this song TOWERS over the rest of the record. It's an almost impossibly perfect song.

[@juliebraden6911]

​@@JohnLittle-i6oever heard of personal opinions? Sometimes people think differently than you do. It will be ok, sweetheart.

[@SpoookiePoookie]

​@@JohnLittle-i6o I feel the same way about this song, I'm stunned by how good it is

[@lisadee9279]

Sadness as a gift is absolutely incredible

[@martygould5114]

I saw her when she was an opening act touring on her first album with her band Big Thief. I bought the lp at the booth and she and 2 of her bandmates autographed it. Good people.

[@garyives1218]

Buck Meeks albums are great as well. Been fortunate to have seen him twice........and yeah, really approachable and down to earth. Great shows!

[@chrisg-pj6cs]

She will be remembered as one of our generation’s great songwriters

[@bluesnoopz]

Yes her, and Sufjan too

[@dkes53]

Love the subtle lyric change from the studio version.. there’s a guy on the nape of my neck that hangs out there all day, he quantifies my every thought and he tells me not to play.. then he tells WHAT to play. So is it the angel or devil she’s instruction from? lol amazing…

[@johnminoia7153]

The real deal- her guitar parts are sometimes so intricate/beautiful I forget she’s the one person playing it. She’s not really afraid of open tunings- reminds me a little of Joni in that way. She is just a wonderful musician

[@juliebraden6911]

Joni lmao first name basis, how special.

[@lisadee9279]

I agree. She’s like Joni and Dylan.

[@elusivemoon33]

As a cancer myself, Adrienne’s music really speaks to me on a level that I can’t express in words.

[@reconmonkey7]

Damn, I never would have thought I'd see her on the Jimmy Kimmel Show. What a wonderful surprise! She's so freaking good, omg!

[@ParhelionMedia]

Beautiful song. She and Twain are both generational songwriters of the highest caliber - do yourself a favor and listen to more of their work.

[@tmjmccormack]

I have been listening to Mat now for a couple of years. It’s just otherworldly stuff. The Light, Solar Pilgrim, Solve + Forget, Walking II, Hank and Georgia, so Long I waited for the World, in the High of the Morning…I guess I could just go on and on. Truly fascinating.

[@moss_sprite]

Her songwriting ability is so gut-wrenchingly beautiful and raw in the best way! Love u Adrianne!

[@lashendawest7509]

We love adrianne lenker

[@nerolilaine9973]

Yes we do

[@whysosour935]

i love the translation lolll “links”

[@DynamicProductions.]

Probably the best song of the year so far, I’d say. Absolutely fantastic.

[@AndresLatinFolkParade]

What a sweet and beautiful voice, her recent album is monumental and magical, she is an artist

[@Ja-xs6ve]

she's really talented and speaks from the heart. I love her

[@martalli]

Thanks for bringing such an amazing artist in front of so many people. The songs on this album are deeply moving.

[@meep3709]

Absolutely stunning. Pure. A talent for this generation and every generation to come.

[@davidstein9129]

OMG ..What a voice..It's so pure and so fragile. Both!

[@melisatel]

Her eyesss✨💗

[@ReadingRambo152]

I remember seeing her perform at a small cafe called the Radiobean, in Burlington VT. She was absolutely captivating.

[@freetreasure]

Adrianne's songs bring me such peace and have felt like a friend to me for the last couple of years. So glad to see her music reaching a wider audience :)

[@SouthernWild]

Masterful songwriting.

[@Dorypowa]

i love adrianne and big thief, their musics are so touching and cool

[@wellsaidgoodheadfred9843]

Definitely the most talented female songwriter out right now. She's so good.

[@talkshitko9234]

Not gonna argue, Julia jaklin is good to

[@James-ke4gq]

I’d say songwriter out there right now in general These songs are on par with the best songcraft of the 60s and 70s

[@allyson--]

The Adrianne Lenker & Mat Davidson duo live...

[@oliviabarry3140]

ESPECIALLY MAT!!!! IM SO HAPPY FOR HIM BUT ALSO FOR BOTH

[@allyson--]

Mat Davidson releases music under the name "Twain" btw..

[@oneshoej3]

Their voices go really well together

[@fionachristie895]

Such a beautiful and special song ❤

[@jonasgustaf]

Now THIS is what's up. A songwriter performing her songs 100% live in TV. What a joy to see.

[@dividedbyxir0]

I've been a fan of Big Thief for a while, but I'm just now diving into Adrianne's solo back-catalog. One of my absolute favorite songwriters!

[@smitch007]

Beautiful ❤… not my average genre, but the lyrics & melody stole my heart at first sound 💞

[@NewYorkerPEACE]

She's a gift to the world. Thank YOU, Adrianne I NEED YOU.

[@johnhodgetts2111]

She is a breath of fresh air-and her political stance on the ongoing genocide is also spot on. Love the acoustic recordings she did in the trailer a while ago. Great lyrics, and her big thief stuff is excellent too.

[@jaylikesjeans]

Amazing songwriter, spectacular person

[@BJB1122]

This whole album takes you into a world of memories and Magick ❤

[@S123-g4h]

Oh wow this is actually beautiful

[@BasWilberink]

Amazing song, amazing musicians, amazing performance

[@Comettmusic]

J'adore cette chanson et cette chanteuse ! grand talent

[@Yaaiad]

Im convinced that Adrianne is the sweetest human to walk the earth

[@michaelbuckner9846]

This is what I hoped she would do ever since I saw Big Thief in Buffalo with Nada Surf years ago. She has come a long way.

[@matthewchallis8094]

So so beautiful. I adore that voice. Can't wait for the new album.

[@chisler6192]

Big props to the team for bringing Adrianne!

[@deepintomusic]

wonderful person, wonderful band with big thief, wonderful ever ! such harmony, serenity and inner peace , I m so grateful she IS.

[@stijnvereecken3253]

my favourite songwriter !!!

[@kayvonaspern8232]

Just wonderful.

[@dlanodrelda]

Im reminded of Eliott Smith w its purity

[@lukelarsson]

I really hope his casual viewers can appreciate what they just saw and dig into Lenker’s discography.

[@Estanis72]

Top tune,top voices and lyrics...

[@ThePianoDadUK]

This deserves to be heard all over the world. Beautiful 🍷

[@oliviamoon2639]

So glad she is getting properly recognized

[@CharlesGwinn-ep9pb]

Im old school(59) and aside from the rare performance from a band from yesteryear(including rhe Foos), this is only act that I desire to hear more of!End of sentence

[@Boogalyhu]

More good music is out there if you care to look 👍🏽

[@talkshitko9234]

Arianna lenker- TinyDesk(Home) Concert.

[@tinavogel7966]

I could watch and listen to her forever ❤

[@sweetgoose]

absolutely perfect, she is one of the best writers of our time. If you love Adrianne Lenker check out Anna Tivel, her words are pure poetry

[@hidingplaces3150]

mat delivering some real good supportive magic

[@floubet]

You just fullfill my heart, Thank you for such a wonderful song!

[@CharlesGwinn-ep9pb]

She has a Cobain melancholy/sad/beautiful style of writing.

[@nias3202]

Very beautiful song ❤

[@lex4608]

Love her so much. ❤

[@Padraic-uq3sh]

Having listened to the new album over and over for the past few weeks and occasionally singing along to especially this song in falsetto, made me realize I would really love to hear Adrianne collaborate with Justin Vernon. I think their voices would match each other very well

[@geraniumblue]

i second this!!

[@judedropik]

Twain ❤

[@blakesutton6371]

Shout out Mat Davidson!! If you like this check out his music. The album Rare Feeling is magical

[@tmjmccormack]

I have been listening to Mat now for a couple of years. I haven’t come across a better, relatively unknown songwriter in my life (53). It’s just otherworldly stuff. The Light, Solar Pilgrim, Solve + Forget, Walking II, Hank and Georgia, so Long I waited for the World, in the High of the Morning…I guess I could just go on and on. Truly fascinating.

[@MrFelipelahm]

she's brilliant

[@whitelighttrainwreck3021]

Beautiful! I'm a new fan.

[@hillmadaris]

Listen to Certainty by Big Thief, she's great in that too. Also Change and Vampire Empire are good songs by her and Big Thief.

[@Jholsombeck]

Listen to her last LP (Songs) and all 5 big thief albums. Best songwriter alive today.

[@talkshitko9234]

Listen to her home concerts for both KEXP and Tiny Desk concerts.

[@brookeleebee]

I’m so happy to be alive

[@esayer33]

She's so badass. She played a show w Big Thief on my bd last year it was unforgettable.

[@sahahar]

heart is full 🥹

[@roberthouser435]

Sometimes the music is more than amazing

[@Swanka]

Gorgeousness. I seem to have something in my eye.

[@somevelvettmourning]

We love you so much Adrianne, thank you 😭🫂💞

[@maeflwerz7995]

she is hands down the loml 🙏🙏

[@hillmadaris]

If you love this, you should also listen to songs by Big Thief that she wrote: Certainty, Change, and Vampire Empire.

[@talkshitko9234]

My favourites are her home concerts she did for kexp and Tiny Desk

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Beautiful song arianne killed it 🎤 🎶 ❤

[@tracy9451]

Loved her!

[@LC-le9ew]

Looking forward to seeing Adrianne live tomorrow in Knoxville

[@markrendon3282]

WE LOVE ADRIANNE, LESGOOO YEEHAW BABY A MILLION TIMES

[@Lebowski55]

This is great music.

[@aadnn_]

she is so special

[@aaronlovesfrogs]

i love how earnestly astounded jimmy is

[@youlookthesametome]

Love you Adrianne

[@JohnLittle-i6o]

I'd just like to thank Ms. Lenker for channeling the great John Prine long enough to let him write this song through her. From the pattern she's strumming to every word she sings, never have I heard a more Prinean song other than the ones the man himself wrote.

[@JackCerro]

She never recorded this one, but it is right in Prine's wheelhouse. Once a Bunch - Big Thief - Live in Garden Grove 8/21/2021

[@JohnLittle-i6o]

@@JackCerro Totally. I'd heard that one once a couple years ago, but your post made me look it up again. What a song.

[@ts-wo6pp]

That's it exactly. Dad playing prine CD's in the truck is what made me "get" music for the first time. Big thief & Adrianne's solo stuff is the only music I can think of that's great in the same way prine was.

[@jessemelancholy]

I adore Adrianne Lenker

[@valentiniivanangel]

Hay un ángel que te elige, tu música es conexión

[@matiasvalentino1200]

unbelievable

[@Beansmasterbeans]

❤WOW❤

[@jennaleinwohl4402]

How is she so amazing

[@FellDestroyedMusic]

Best of all time :)

[@solarczyk49]

I like the song, performance and music 🎤🎶❤️👍

[@xXDegTheCollieXx]

i love you adrianne ☺️

[@Mgh-r]

Beautiful song music voice all ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kaeyaliker]

she's the greatest

[@teresasilverlight2759]

love this

[@allyson--]

BRIGHT FUTURE IS OUT FRIDAY!!

[@MrPokemonmaster2468]

There is hope

[@talkshitko9234]

For anyone new to her listen to her Tiny Desk (Home) concert

[@albertlebron4885]

She changes up the lyrics about the guy sitting on the nape of her neck. In this live version he shows her what to play..

[@connorskeeters8981]

I love

[@iancurry]

Love it...😀

[@beat.spectral]

true treasure ...

[@jacksonmiked]

The Bob Dylan of our times.