Jim White: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Jim White is a storyteller first and a musician second. It's a kind of storytelling rooted in his own unusual history: He grew up in Florida in a deeply Pentecostal community and fell in love with the white gospel music he heard. But from there, White took a surprising path to becoming a full-time musician. He was a professional surfer, a boxer, a fashion model in Milan and a cab driver in New York City. White's travels recently took him to Washington, D.C., where he stopped by the offices of NPR Music for this live performance.
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[@Giselle62]

the song "Jailbird" makes me cry every time...buckets.

[@JP-lf4nx]

Surfing with him back in the day “Pickens Point”...... good surfer too

[@chicamorgan2469]

My husband and i had the pleasure of meeting Jim White this summer in Atlanta. When he was done with his performance, we snuck outside and there he was...all alone loading up his car. We mentioned to him how much we loved singing "turquoise house" with our daughter when she was young - and reminiscing this memory to him, made us very emotional in a nostalgic way. He was the most kind and easy going fellow. He spoke with us for a good 30 minutes. We took photos and laughed (and cried). He is an all around beautiful human being. We finished our talk with big hugs and so much appreciation for each other. We will forever love Jim White.

[@timbryant2259]

That's a mighty fine remembrance. God is good! :)

[@Shichman]

Jesus is the man with a plan. He's a short haired Mexican friend of mine.

[@joannebeauchamp5684]

Jim White has MORE depth and conviction in his voice than ANY so-called singer on the charts today...by far! (This also goes for his EXEMPLARY songwriting as well...)

[@jankarlsson8341]

Look up his songs: Christmas day, The wound that never heals. Fantastic songs!

[@nigelmitchell351]

Jan Karlsson, Is there a bad one?

[@BlurryBigfoot]

I found Jim while watching the documentary "Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus". I never knew it would move me as much as it did.

[@richardwindsor2770]

Me too! Still Waters caught me unlike any song I've ever heard.

[@p11dlpar]

Love Jim White..his music is hypnotic and mesmerizing and soulful.

[@LeftyLooselegs]

Obviously great poet but what a beautiful voice!

[@IamDarkStar2012]

I went to concert about 12 years ago and someone came up and handed me a bag of merch and samples on the way out to the parking lot. There was a Jim White sample and I've loved his music ever since. Seems like a great guy and full of talent and poetry/love.

[@RibbleValley14]

Had heard of this guy before, but until a couple of weeks back, had never heard any of his music. He's extremely talented and his music is wonderful. I have searched for chords to his songs, but no luck so far.

[@roseghard]

National Treasure.

[@luttonm]

This is one of the most beautiful things out there. Thanks

[@ladystorm61]

I just had to come back and watch this again...still in love with this man and his music...he is genuine...

[@vermasvidrio]

13:32 poor great little Jim! wrong eyed gosth town called a-man where it maldita sea hits you pensacola!

[@howdyMrkiller]

@ladystorm61 i have to agree... one of my favorite singer songwriters of all time..

[@garyhosty]

Saw him live in Birmingham (UK) recently - a very talented and very decent man.

[@ladystorm61]

He is a beautiful man all the way around....

[@masteronone2079]

This is just so positive. Thank you Jim and those who posted this.

[@standardofexcellence]

I prefer the album version of jailbird, honestly i think it's 1 of the best songs i've ever heard lyrically very easily. I like the bassline that kicks in with the background vocal in the chorus really gives it some oomph to the merit of the track

[@prescottmajette5290]

Second thing, the bassline on Diamonds to Coal is creme de la creme.

[@chuck1804]

The notion of being trapped by and escaping ones own mind is so niche and relatable. Perfect day to chase tornadoes is another song you may enjoy.

[@FMFatsJack]

Did he auction off his shirt after the concert?

[@coreyhau]

Jim is the bestest!!!!!!

[@andy2069]

I'm baffled by playing a danelectro without lipstick pickups.

[@advrsry00]

Turquoise House at 10:00! Beautiful! My philosophy of life! Thanks, Jim!

[@JustDave54]

I couldn't find this recording at Backstreet

[@MrBullethead63]

Pensacola’s genius singer/songwriter/ poet...❤

[@vermasvidrio]

"people are leaving!!!!"

[@bethwilliams7926]

Sublime. So appreciate this artist.

[@judes56]

This song stabs me in the heart. Love.

[@SteelyDanimal]

He looks like a young George Jones.

[@JustDave54]

thank you

[@Giselle62]

The Virgin Mary has a black widow in her hands.

[@zaitesushion]

Good-looking guy.

[@no-cv1bc]

he was a model at one point.

[@kimcochva]

I've got a truckhat from him from one of his conserts :)

[@sorenschou7019]

Nattskatta KimblisCh nope its mine....

[@sorenschou7019]

Nattskatta KimblisCh ha ha,satt o lyssnade o så don kommentar.jag vill nu minnas att det var min kepa,eller?😉

[@vermasvidrio]

21:44 Mike se quiere matar!!! "thats a great song" ...- "thanks!" pobre little Jim Charles Dickens Cristmas Day

[@curioMuseum]

It's sweet to see Jim White so happy and genial... I've been a fan since my son was a baby, and once got to talk to him outside the venue for a good half hour... Our kids were born a week apart, and it's been nice to watch a cynical, frustrated, disconnected, brilliant person find the world through his child - exactly the same road that I've walked over these past 11 years. :)

[@soysaucefool]

your kids 18 now, how do you feel?

[@JayBGeorge]

spend some money get you a martin or gibson and you'll be dangerous nice stuff JAYBGEORGE

[@ieatpplseeu]

good stuff

[@TheJewel2525]

This is amazing!!!