John Legend: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@nprmusic]

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[@OnpurposeWithIntention]

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[@Baytronica]

Aside from the fact that all of these performances are amazing... shout out to NPR for never having any advertisements on the videos... y'all are the real MVP

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[@christanmiddleton8580]

"Be your own MVP"- Coined

[@mantuu9894]

I wouldnt know that because I have a lovelz thing called auto-tune. :3

[@mellow6749]

Autotune: Now Featuring AdBlock, apparently

[@erinvinson5106]

Gotta tell this story, it was the 4th of July 2014 and I was back home in Philly. They put on a free concert in the park before the fireworks and it was cold and rainy and everyone was miserable. 3 groups performed and they got out of there after 15 mins or 3 songs apiece. John Legend came out in the rain and proceeded to sing soaking wet for 45 mins and by the end of his concert everyone was up and dancing and singing along. I've been a fan ever since.

[@evrydae]

His voice is velvet autumn air

[@DCKita]

I felt that comment on a spiritual level 😂

[@dailybrewid8630]

I love how you describe his voice!! Totally agree

[@markneil9539]

Hello Dana how are you doing...?

[@eruratana3546]

That was so deep

[@musingsofajay387]

John Legend's voice is made of the crackling of a fireplace, hot chocolate, and fuzzy slippers on a christmas morning.

[@mistermime1337]

made my day!cheers :)

[@aegontargaryen6269]

Lol it’s true

[@winsomecunningham7972]

All of me loves all of you

[@AE-ix2iz]

MusingsofaJay♡ wow perfect description

[@LaurelKashinn]

Beautiful description!

[@Wowwooww]

00:00 Made To Love 6:25 Move 10:32 All Of Me

[@brianwalsh6666]

John Legend is such a refreshing and creative breeze in the stale music business. So much of the river of sublime tradition flows through him. I hear Nat King Cole, Sam Cook, Mahalia Jackson, Harry Belafonte, Marvin Gaye and so many other greats in him...classical, pop, jazz, blues...He sings, writes, plays...what a deep and wide fountain...

[@Tiger5672]

Brian Walsh I agree! I would love to hear him and Adele do a duet! That would be amazing.

[@chocolatebunni]

And Donny Hathaway

[@AE-ix2iz]

Brian Walsh well said

[@AE-ix2iz]

Chocolate Bunni nice addition. Agreed

[@orlandosumlin]

I just so fully agree. He’s my biggest musical inspiration

[@fooglez]

So effortless it's almost unfair how much talent he has.

[@eeeli13]

He sure worked hard for it!! Know what u mean though...

[@The19Bodyguard]

Yeah, he said at an interview that he worked very hard for reaching that level

[@hdsoutherland4071]

Amazing!

[@shabbyhouse]

And we dont see all the work behind

[@jaredmcdonald3285]

His brother is just as good if not better look up Vaughn Anthony

[@Laststepp]

"Made To Love" 0:05 "Move" 6:26 "All Of Me" 10:32

[@guyduderson709]

I salute you

[@lukedejour]

Hero of chat

[@michellemolefi5191]

i was searching for this comment

[@masotaum]

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[@MrJakeTowne]

Hands down, one of the best vocal performances I've ever heard.

[@thechefraejuan]

Agreed

[@Hello.Newman]

I want to live forever in a captured moment of John’s voice. Like trying to stop a wave from returning back to the ocean. Impossible. Just hold onto the memory.

[@zuiverbloed7163]

His voice is crazy good. One of the best voices mankind has ever heard. Word.

[@1jjbooker]

Nasir V this is facts... Imma big fan of his vocal ability and writing

[@lucas.schineider]

Nasir V

[@johnwagemans7948]

You haven't heard alot then.

[@sallybowles2781]

well, one of the best of the ones that are still alive :D

[@markneil9539]

Hello Layne how are you doing..?

[@tamibeyersdoerfer8050]

I don't think I could handle seeing him live. Not without embarrassing myself.

[@Dfndrofmnknd]

Saw him in a small theater in Bellingham, WA in 2014. I can barely listen to his records anymore because they don't compare to his live performance.

[@Mcary07]

Hilarious

[@lorenzobarcelo5642]

His live performance is unreal. an addiction, you will have a hard time listening to the CD after hearing the real thing. His talent is so amazing

[@gislabush6364]

He is literally amazing live!!!

[@markneil9539]

Hello Tami how are you doing...?

[@kj.jaisingh]

Anyone here from 2019? John Legend's voice never gets old!

[@AZ19AZ199]

the voice crack at 12:50 is why I love live music so much. It reminds us that behind all the watered down crap we hear on the radio that's polished to perfection there is still a human behind the music. Hearing absolute masters make mistakes reminds me that we are all mortals and nothing should be as perfect as the fake world we live in wants us to believe it is.

[@SantiagoTorresZambrano]

Beautiful. He's one of the best singer/composer at this time. wonderful.

[@JameliaPugh]

Man those first few notes of Made to Love were amazing. Brought me back to his first album...blissful and memorizing vocals...pure talent and those keys! 😫😍

[@9UaYXxB]

Very enjoyable. No high-effects video required, just a good audio and video engineer, and a performer who lives in the song.

[@helloxonsfan]

This is the perfect combo. I love both NPR & John Legend.

[@9UaYXxB]

They worked very well together as you have said. Cheers!

[@MrJdchevyman]

We are all witnessing a LEGEND! We should all be thankful that John Legend exists. NPR you guys should be very proud at what you have created, I cant say enough about tiny desk.

[@ThunderKat2012]

I feel so lucky to say that my generation produced such a legendary talent like John Legend.

[@Ardizz1965]

One of the great voices of our times. How effortless he makes it seem.

[@internetathi]

I'm goose-bumped by the soothing sound of both John and the guitarist around 9:30 :That part always makes a mighty "move" on me. On repeat since 2014.

[@gkarjala]

The best thing to come out of Clark County Ohio ever!!! Sheer talent. Class. Thank you John Stevens for sharing your talent with us. Cheers from Park Layne!!!

[@hangcai]

there is so much purity in his eyes. hes got so much love and kindness like within him, u can feel from his music. oh i love him.

[@MegaHealer]

Tiny desk allows artists to be raw, intimate and real. Love the talent - stripped of all the glitter and being intimate with it 💚

[@mindrunfree]

I watch this over and over for his rich voice and those damn expresssions. He has such a captivating face.

[@PhyliciaTheDiva]

Sweet like honey. I could listening to John Legend Live all day and night. Thanks NPR😍

[@One2three4abc]

PLEASE get D'angelo on here!!!

[@wizthem]

+One2three4abc For real tho

[@sehz1789]

ahh d angelo the modern black music goddess

[@scott5311]

He would KILL!

[@Roy-G-Biv]

goddess?

[@tigerlillie1997]

Yes!!!

[@bdippin]

This version of Made to Love is way better than the album version

[@soulphoenix13]

Yeah, it's so raw, which brings out the authentic beauty of the track. A song like that is better stripped down and not produced. Some of Legend's tracks suffer from overproduction, which isn't a fault of his. It's just the industry. Anyway, I loved this version so much. Watched it three times.

[@geoting2007]

ben bdippin big facts

[@LoveWithin]

Yes, I agree! I played it like 5 times in a row LOL

[@MrLorenzoism]

thats true about most tiny desk performances

[@youtubeaccount9058]

This version - that he just sat down and belted out solo in one take. So impressive.

[@Rowland446]

"Made to Love" is hands down sounds the best - to me. I still find it funny some think he's autotuned, in an office, with a crowd, while he has so many vocal fluctuations in his music which sound amazing.

[@leavemydogalone]

I could just listen to him talk for hours

[@marthamagee2055]

✨Pure heart✨Pure soul✨Pure gift✨Pure gold Thank you, John.The Love in your voice brings much needed Light to the planet.May you and Your Family Be Forever Blessed, Sweet Brother

[@davidaaguilarr5914]

This is, by far, one of the best performance that I've ever seen in Tiny Desk. I can't stop watching it...

[@OhSusannah63]

One of the best voices in popular music hands down. "All of Me" is one of the best love songs ever written. Congrats to John and Chrissy on the birth of their baby girl!

[@hermanpettersen7321]

"We were made to laur"

[@ameredetail]

hahahaha... so true

[@mcivannamboya1430]

Herman Pettersen loool 😂😂

[@yoshiki.g1450]

Herman Pettersen damn straight...:D

[@lakeashaw]

hahahaha

[@GetinRedskinsshape]

Herman Pettersen 😂😂😂

[@SpaceMonkiiBob]

john legend's voice is always so rich and soulful, such a classy lad~

[@helloxonsfan]

This is the perfect combo. I love both NPR & John Legend.

[@karolanice8635]

I just heard you sing that song for the first time and you are amazing thank you I am so sorry for all the pain in the world why cant we all LOVE no more fighting

[@marcuswhyte23]

John Legend has sold millions of records, won nine Grammys, collaborated with many of the biggest stars in music (Jay-Z, Kanye West, Alicia Keys, The Roots, et al), and achieved the kind of statesmanlike musical-ambassador status usually afforded to artists twice his age. He is, in short, the sort of star who doesn't usually perform behind desks in offices. #johnlegend

[@alexcurrie8460]

Marcus Whyte best comment on this video 👏

[@jenniferrbishop1]

Sorry, But you must be new. It is a real HONOR to be invited to do the NPR Tiny Desk concert and if you get on here, it will make you famous if you werent , already, hands down. NPR Tiny Desk is the Creme de la Creme of promotion and love for REAL music. Have you not seen the catalog of performers ? Wilco? The Pixies? Robert Cray? The Avett Brothers? Dave Matthews? Yo Yo Ma? Natalie Merchant? There are too many to bring up !sorry, dear one. He is EXACTLY the kind of person that sits at a desk and sings.

[@jas_bataille]

@@jenniferrbishop1 Hey Jennifer, what Marcus wrote is literally the description attached to this video which he copied and paste... yeah. "the sort of star who doesn't usually perform behind desks..." The key word here is "usually". Which means, he would never do this but for Tiny Desk. Which means this comments means the contrary of what you thought. Sorry.

[@718comics]

A lot of people don’t usually do this but when you see other stars do it you want to give it a try

[@vlushairlines]

No wonder Legend and Fink collaborated, such similar delightful vocal timbre.

[@oluwatoyinmajiyagbe3016]

All of Me is a song i can never get over... it describes love in the realest of ways. Everytime i listen to it, i smile

[@thomaslarosa5440]

Listen to the jazz All of Me, it's better:)

[@urzasbouncer]

All of Me always brings a tear to my eye. Such a powerful and deep song.

[@KB-mk9lv]

I am so stunned by the intimacy NPr has created in this "tiny desk" set....my favorite artists sound even better to me when playing for this audience in this setting. T pain was great, Lianne LaHavas., Deqn Sue, Adele, Natalie Merchant, Sun Ra Arkestra (wow! peeled my wig), oh oh oh EDmar Castaneda !!!! how super special that was......

[@markneil9539]

Hello Kim how are you doing...?

[@educatedprettysmileasante9599]

His voice an Imagine and when he start playing those 🔥🔥🔥key's 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎶🎶🎶🎹🎹🎹🎶🎶🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥☔❤❤❤❤❤WOW I could listen to him all DAY!!!!it just take you into deep deep thought God really truly bless his vocals the man is bad(Good) (Excellent AMAZING 🎹🎶🎤🎼🎹!!!!!)💜💜💜💜💜

[@woodsoncircle]

He made it sound so effortless. John is dope. Great performance.

[@ruthannyeaton306]

Yes, John Legend. A gift to all of us. His phrasing....oh, my. I am reminded of the pianist Bill Evans. I hear the same excellence listening to John sing. The perfect turn of a melody. Egad, he's just so good.

[@mermaidguitarist]

“Move” was AMAZING. I felt the raw emotion in my soul. Such a powerful message. Well done John Legend 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@chaunceysledge885]

I Love this perfomance . I Love John Legend so much. His voice is extremely comforting to me.

[@CharlesCha1]

How can't we love his voice. Smooth like a butter, sweet like a candy.

[@beatsbykana]

supremely talented. I would love to hear him and sampha on a track

[@sydtscott]

Lost count of how many times I've watched this. This is fantastic. On a side note, I desperately need the tabs for "Move." My gosh ❤️

[@aaronmolasky9611]

I’m so in love with this man his music set my heart on fire and I’m going to a birthday today she turns 90 how often do you get to go to a 90-year-old birthday party shalom ladies have a great day thank you John legend

[@carlam1990]

He has a beautiful voice, but that piano playing.. Wow! Such a talented artist.

[@markneil9539]

Hello Carla how are you doing...?

[@JeffinhoSantos92]

3:54 da manhã eu aqui ouvindo jonh legend ,lembrando dos momentos bons com minha falecida esposa

[@adamfitz22]

yep this guy deserves everything he has going for him he's amazing

[@snowyherge1549]

Top class- such beauty!

[@agasbeck91]

I couldn't believe it when John said he wrote a song with Fink... OMG! He is such an underrated songwriter... Maybe John will help him getting the views he deserves! These two together are awesome...

[@micha-elvanluijtelaar3331]

Don't get me wrong, and this is the first time I saw this clip. I love John any day, but there is no way he can ever come close to Fink's version of this song (it's called Move on me, not Move btw).

[@markneil9539]

Hello Aga how are you doing...?

[@Livelife95ify]

John Legend's voice is 1 of the best voices in popular music! He is one of my favorite singers and this video reminds me of why!!!

[@YREHCorp]

how can you even end such a performance with humility? I'd be like "I know right? 😎"

[@gabrieliloh9]

do we ever stop and wonder, all of me is actually one of the greatest love songs of all time, really defined this generation.

[@tyrone4323]

I was asked to cover All of Me and I refused. How can I cover a song that is just done so well by this man? I'd be a fool.

[@michellewiggins3297]

Did you ever cave in? It's such an amazing song.

[@trinajp]

Why do I feel like he just kissed all my scars and made me smile? Thx. The Legend!!!

[@deannburckhard]

He makes music sound effortless. Incredible.

[@yeopazman]

God damn, you're hot! :)

[@markneil9539]

Hello Deann how are you doing ...?

[@PaolaPalacios]

nO QUEDA más que decir ... me emociona y alegra mi corazòn...

[@Pooquie1]

John Legend is astounding.......thanks for posting this!

[@eugeneanger6509]

you were the one who set me free dear john,your music and your voice is magical,keep singing,as i do love and bless ,,ummmahhhhhh ,i give all of me dear ,all of me belongs to you

[@MrRecluse33]

This, People...THIS!!!! Look into the audience. Just Look at the diversity of the crowd. All the walks of life represented. No one cares about the religious beliefs of the person standing beside them. No social status hierarchy, not a care in the world for 15 minutes. Just humans, being human. Great music can move mountains, great musicians touch your soul. John Legend is one of those people that can do both.

[@shnbwmn]

Why must someone always post a comment like this?

[@cossacknutcracker]

I want you to make a movie like the lion king but with humans :D

[@BunkleMcCrunkle]

What the fuck has that got to do with anythin?

[@cossacknutcracker]

owenmcburns nothing at all just words that i felt were needed

[@BunkleMcCrunkle]

I like your conviction. Now, in response to your request, there is a stage play of the lion king, or you could just watch hamlet.

[@sbudapro]

Simply, his voice is like silk. Great performance. South Africa Approves!

[@NatalieGelman]

John is so talented!! Thanks Tiny Desk for featuring so much amazing talent!!

[@slimsilver2780]

A Masterpiece.John’s sultry voice and heartfelt lyrics often move me to tears, but if I didn’t know better he seems heartbroken during his performance!🤔

[@Nourishwithdevin]

So nobody’s gunna talk About John’s poreless and seemingly flawless complexion? Thought I just clicked on a glossier ad... Skin and vocal dexterity is like butta😩✨ HOW SWAY?!

[@mariaesparza4067]

i just stared at him...

[@samsschool3639]

He looked a little bit ashy to me

[@camcvay]

My favorite tiny desk yet. Macklemore now holds a close second. Gosh -the talent. Not much moves me to tears - but this sure did.

[@elvisromero383]

Everyone who sings from the heart makes it look easy

[@patriciaoliver6959]

amo su voz y su musica! saludos desde argentina.

[@samreis266]

Eu amo esse programa e essa apresentação do John Legend 💙

[@isaquesilvasousa294]

Som de qualidade!!!

[@elvisr7999]

After watching this yesterday I had to watch it the minute I woke up, so beatiful! 😇

[@trusnunmontana1826]

s/o NPR John Legend singing 🎤 an ripping apart them Keys 🎹 LEGENDARY

[@ravenocisty]

If the richness of honey, fresh from the comb, could be used to try to describe the gorgeous tones of John Legend's voice, I doubt the honey would be adequate to the task. What a gift!

[@teijaspressa274]

A Jamie Foxx tiny Desk Concert would be AMAZING!

[@sethjsanchez]

yes please

[@joshuaowens4466]

J-Foxx would be sick

[@Archlense]

im still waiting Jamie Foxx would be amazing.

[@keshiapeters1575]

yes. His last album Hollywood was so underrated.

[@1337fireninjas]

YES

[@kristinechao12]

saw him live, probably one of the best performances I have heard live.

[@stephienm]

His voice is just gorgeous.

[@WillieZekeBrad]

i only thought i loved that song before now.

[@SusanGilks]

Wow...have to say I really enjoyed this. NPR tiny desk concerts bring out the best!!

[@markneil9539]

Hello how are you doing...?

[@mickymcl8359]

John is legend, period as they say in America, smooth, storming vocal and beautiful lyrics, a totally class artist.

[@Indigo-cg4od]

Timbre lindo!!

[@arielkdc1]

10:35 Amazing song. amazing voice.

[@dailybrewid8630]

Wish there would be an NPR tiny desk session of another talented John: Mr. Mayer. John Legend, as always, makes my soul happy with his amazing talents 👏

[@kritikasampleone7457]

JOHN MAYER PLEASE!

[@wmranson9311]

Mr Legend youre an inspiration sir in your music and your contributions to the arts and humanity. Thank you.

[@tdmj2812]

Thank you NPR! I love these intimate sessions with world class musicians.

[@Rod4GoodLife]

Legend interms of Voice especially on Live performances John Legend is Awesome🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👏👏👏👌💯💯💯🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@kikilazykurlz8638]

How I never knew this existed so many years ago! I love they kept going all these years. And I love John legend !!!

[@greeksalad4783]

1. John L is a very handsome man. 2. He's got a beautiful voice. 3. And he's got some serious piano skills. Edit: Plus, John seems like he's a really nice guy. Wow, talk about having it all? ( ^ _ ^ )

[@christanmiddleton8580]

Don't forget his wife #savage

[@StephanieL180]

Criminally underrated.

[@DovakiinV]

'sold millions of records, won nine Grammys'... mhmm

[@StephanieL180]

SpikeSpiegel And still underrated. Not that many millions either.

[@DovakiinV]

Should count him lucky, even with great skill at something you can't expect a certain amount of success. Take William Blake as one example.

[@Elm98]

anderson paak

[@fokincont]

true but hes just starting

[@mpela_sa]

This is so up-close I am literally overwhelmed

[@vannobanano]

goosebumps are an understatement.

[@mirtafantasia6290]

mamma mia quanto mi fa impazzire John Legend...

[@WGBHMusic]

I think I'd give up a limb to have his voice.

[@mundoimprovisado2923]

maravilhoso John. amo você. sou brasileiro. lindas canções

[@MrMusic1over]

Great performance - especially his cover of Walk On by Fink. I want to see Fink have a Tiny Desk Concert.

[@saritasmith1096]

His sound is so nice cuz it's different and brings a realness with it. I saw him a few years ago and his piano skills are beautiful.

[@truffle_cs]

frrrr