Lawrence - 23 (acoustic-ish)

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Arranged by Clyde Lawrence
Directed by Gracie Lawrence & Clyde Lawrence
Director of Photography: Leo Gallagher
Produced by Gracie Lawrence & Clyde Lawrence
Recorded at Cove City Sound Studios
Engineered by John Arbuckle
Assistant Engineer: Mike Wozniak
Mixed & Mastered by Jonny Koh
Special Thanks to Richie Cannata, Arianna Zaidenweber, & Matine Kazemi
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[@ancientfifer]

Looking forward to the "Acoustic-ish" Album, with full acapella choir tour, someday and then watch it take the Grammy for Best Album of the Year

[@interjuncture]

Yes, please!

[@notyourisaiah]

I would lose my full-ish mind, I hope they do that

[@hyuckiahcarey]

🙌🏾

[@mione134]

YES

[@lawrencetheband]

sounds good to me

[@scrawnyboi]

She needs a NPR Tiny Desk IMMEDIATELY.

[@meekmeek7991]

Couldn't agree more....... maybe we all need to send some emails?

[@allyfowlks9067]

RIGHT! i can’t stop watching them over and over

[@TheRavencarter12]

She basically did her own tiny desk just now but lord she put them to shame

[@TheRavencarter12]

Tiny desk could never!! She’s outdone em!!

[@sarahlindsay7767]

ASAP ❤🎉

[@RaksatiRevolution]

Man.. I'm telling you, yall did an album like this, there is NO FUCKING WAY it doesn't snatch a Grammy. no fucking way.

[@maurawhelan3530]

What he said!!

[@peternewman1609]

So freaking true. Grammy guaranteed

[@Hailingfromcork]

I love how gracie's vocals can be both a disney villain and princess all in the same line!

[@kenishas.1360]

YES THIS!! ❗️

[@kjononsense]

The best part is Gracie's facial expressions. The other best part is the arrangement and the solo bridge and the song and the percussion and the choir and the energy and the video.

[@lawrencetheband]

my face gets a real workout every time i sing - gracie

[@dnegron8]

Really puts the soul into the music!!!

[@rob8872]

And the bass ukulele

[@cm9241]

Most annoying part*

[@mattweber4439]

Linus's buttery soft vocals belong on the "best part" list

[@iblame_nargles]

God, please do acoustic-ish for every single song of yours. They’re so endlessly fun.

[@lawrencetheband]

lots more to come ;)

[@tigger3370]

@@lawrencethebandAwesome!

[@WTBKaraoke]

Came here to type this... i love these videos so much

[@johnathan649]

💯💯

[@justinhayes6532]

@@lawrencethebandWoooooo! 🎉

[@tristanparedes]

I haven't been able to stop listening to this since It was posted wtf

[@christinetorrisi2322]

Literally same i need rehab for this song/version specifically

[@HenryBelcaster]

Break it down Tristan!

[@dtgo]

Same brooo

[@Nickdeaugustine]

You've got talent and taste!

[@thewrighttwins4789]

Gooooooose BUMPS!!!!!!!!

[@EE-sw3uh]

Big shoutout to the lovely band and background singers! Everyone killed it!!

[@lawrencetheband]

they're all so goooood

[@GiovaneSena]

Just discovered Lawrence this week and NEGAH SANTOS IS BRAZILIAN!!! I`m so happy that we have Brazilian representatives in this acoustic-ish

[@Beardly_DG]

3:42 -all I want for like one full day is to have Veronica follow me around and hype me up with this kind of energy for everything I’m doing. Do you KNOW how productive I’d be?!

[@lawrencetheband]

yes!! she's incredible and so is her band @melttheband !!

[@HenryBelcaster]

2:43 Clyde even 'Mmm's in tune

[@thewrighttwins4789]

😍

[@sgising2]

The commitment of Gracie to *performing* and not just singing is amazing. If you've not seen the performance of this song on KISS FM Boston, search for it on KZbin. The same arrangement and Gracie as the same energy levels at 6 AM or whatever ungodly hour of morning radio it was.

[@lawrencetheband]

thank u! that means a lot :)

[@alka1ine]

They were "probably up" still 😉

[@superkay4421]

Clyde brought some SOUL on that last note 😩

[@hunterkjar4665]

For all the Lawrence nerds like myself out there... In Lawrence's album "Hotel TV" released in 2021, in the song, "Figure It Out" there is a reference to THIS SONG "23" at minute 3:37!! This is why Lawrence is incredible

[@lawrencetheband]

mwahahahhaa!

[@davewroberts]

No waaaayy!!! 😮😮😮

[@davewroberts]

@@lawrencethebandNO WAYYY!!!!

[@TheUhh66]

Petition for EVERY Lawrence song to have an acoustic-ish version!

[@jenniferblakemore1329]

You scary pocketed your own song.

[@samkorn4047]

There is nothing quite like witnessing a gathering of incredible musicians who are all making music at this level with this much JOY!!!

[@Redvinetv]

**Dances the 23 dance** Not me knowing the full choreography As always impeccable emotions, facial expressions, delivery and energy by Gracie and the entire group. The backing vocals are second to none and I truly cannot wait for a full acoustic album. Grammy nominations are deserved for all the joy and inspiration you all bring to us in the world. ❤️

[@davewroberts]

This is the reason I’ve been walking up to total strangers and saying “Have you heard about Lawrence??” This stuff heals your soul ❤

[@Jmm147]

Negah! She is pure joy. Love watching her play

[@markmakishima3399]

i turned 23 today. its a thursday and really hasnt been the greatest of days. Very much resonating with this song.

[@timbeaux1]

❤

[@amyhuffer9374]

Haha her lil “dance break” was soo cute ❤

[@Izaiahmaleke]

These videos just give me the dumbest smile while watching them. It reminds me that even in the hard times, we still have joy and desire. To be in a musical experience like these "Acoustic-ish" videos would be an absolute dream. Great job as always.

[@MrCamden622]

I don't know if Lawrence even realizes this but I was a vocalist for the Quantico Marine Corps Band and our Popular Music Group loved your songs so much that we used to perform them live in the National Capital Region. I don't know the amount of people who heard us sing Do You Wanna Do Nothing With Me throughout the years I spent there but.... this song brought back those memories and needless to say, 23 was instantly added to my favorites playlist!

[@katebrubaker2243]

I have never loved a band more. Literally made the worst year of my life more bearable . Can't wait to my ten year old to his first concert in Philadelphia next month . Asked for meet and greet for my bday that week fingers crossed

[@brucewilson2763]

Excellent! Such great voices! And musicians.

[@filsanismail]

just saw this on TikTok and I’m obsessed!! the vocals🤌🏽🤌🏽

[@kenyagrundy1059]

Damn,this girl's vocals are ridiculous ❤❤❤...this songs is 🔥🔥

[@starzxspam]

God damn Lawrence I freaking love this with my whole heart + the new album is HEVAN!!! 🤍🤍🤍

[@maveric288]

4:33 “wow” - who said that? Whooooo said that?!?!

[@noahross5614]

You never run out of mics to drop and we all thank you for that. Incredible!

[@milan.]

Amazing vibe delivery, straight into my body.

[@tylerschiff4199]

The amount of talent by every single person in that room is beyond imaginable. Music on the radio and the top of the charts do not compare to this. You are truly a generational talent.

[@sirvaniss]

What a premiere!! Some of the best musicians and performers of our generation, truly

[@carterfoerch4556]

Gracie is the best performer currently performing. Her stage presence is combination with her voice, attitude, and casual fun sense of humor is the greatest. I want to meet/join this group yesterday

[@Jachael123]

I cannot get over the bass at the end of each chorus when it drops into that lower register for a few notes. Gets me so hyped every time!! 🎸😍

[@alka1ine]

Go check out Lawrence: The Christmas Song ("Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire") on the Salt Lick sessions. Gracie briefly hit some bonkers low notes I nearly missed since my ears assumed she couldn't possibly make audible sounds there. (It's also almost christmas time, so relevant too 😉) She also demonstrates amazing range on their cover of "Holy" which they only uploaded as a 1min short...which is the biggest tragedy in music tbh. I need a 5min version of that so I can loop it all day. She runs so long and high on there it breaks my brain.

[@BIZEB]

Bringing back hope to the music industry. You guys are truly great.

[@MrBnnashton]

Bringing music back to the music industry.

[@davidbwoo]

I have never listened to a song where a lineup of background singers made me NOD. MY. HEAD, complete with stank face. Until now. DANG.

[@joshfolmsbee3913]

Clyde your arrangements are flawless Gracie your voice is truly Unmatched The band always sounds great and each one shines The singers you surround yourself with are the perfect accent to the music you are making Love you guys Love the music And so happy to see the come up

[@greghollander1799]

ok the actual album recording slaps, but HOLY. SHIT. this absolutely rips and it's so so so much fun when they do these acoustic-ish versions. good lord have mercy

[@LucasTheLlama]

These are such beautiful arrangements! Keep it up guys, cheering for you guys to keep growing!!

[@JacksonHerod]

You cant help but be in a good mood listening to this. So much talent and positive energy.

[@franciscopereira4907]

Amazing, as always, Lawerence team. I am Brazilian and SO SO HAPPY to see Negah Santos playing percussion with you. Please, always invite her for your projects. She is a wonderful musician!

[@hibernatingbob]

Song is so good I had to listen to it 23 straight times 🎉❤

[@lawrencetheband]

hehehee thank ya!!!

[@wandertree]

You guys are insanely talented - Gracie, I can't get enough of your voice or Clyde's. No gimmicks, no tricks - just talent Thank you for not selling your souls to the pop machine!

[@みんぞく-j2t]

I just over 23. My 23 wasn't the best year the ever happened to me, but I'm 24 and I gonna make my 24 would be the best year！！

[@MylesDenorris]

THIS. IS. A. PERFORMANCE. from start to finish. tremendous. truly.

[@allisonbenjamin6020]

AUGHHHH THIS IS SO SO AMAZING!!! SO fun to listen to. Thank you all!

[@DaveFarah]

I’ve watched this video a million times since it dropped, but only just now realized how incredible Clyde’s backing vocals are between 4:02 and 4:10. Off camera but crushing.

[@rozzerbob]

Even before the music starts, when you see the set up and who is involved you KNOW that this is gonna be killer........and it was!!!

[@thomwittebrood2198]

You all just love sharing music so much and it might be the most infectious thing. Thank you ❤

[@caardappel]

Nêgah Santos killin' it! Great version!

[@ADHDandD]

FR she seems to be in like every cool piece of live music and it’s so fun to see her every time

[@KenMaxon]

They all have an amazing stage presence.

[@wado_ichi]

PLEASE DO NOT STOP THESE SESSIONS❤❤❤❤ can only imagine the energy in that room

[@getheidea]

not lawrence already guaranteeing they're gonna be number one on my spotify wrapped for the second year in a row

[@nicoleberckes5307]

The world is in such a shit place. But music like this and bands like Lawrence bring joy amongst all the darkness. They give me hope that, maybe just maybe, we’re going to be okay. Also the musical talent in this recording is just astounding! I’m so glad they share it with us.

[@DogWould]

These acoustic-ish songs never fail to bring a smile to me face. Thank you for brightening a dark morning. 🩷

[@OneSneakySloth]

Aw yay! Negah is a legend, I love seeing her perform with Cory Wong and yourselves!

[@mpell66]

Such an amazing uplifting energy, despite it kind of being a bit of a sad song. Awesome team-work by all involved, I feel that really comes through.

[@scottpeters2043]

Never stop these!!!

[@shaymae923]

I would love to have that acoustic-ish compilation album on Apple Music for Xmas 😭 but a girl can dream!!

[@ivanka.mp3]

now THAT would be the best christmas present ever

[@ssjkhsdfhh77]

I can't stop watching it. I absolutely love everything the other singers contributed, and have been practicing singing all their parts.

[@calebfraser9632]

Incredible. Acoustic version hits again!!

[@ymiround]

this is fucking awesome what a vibe

[@MrMcQuade]

I’m going to repeat the very obvious theme of comments. These little in studio versions of your songs are the best ones! Amazing performances by all!

[@bplus2932]

Goosebumps.

[@scal2520]

Love it! You guys never fail to bring a smile to my face. And exceed musical & performance expectations by a mile. I know you all work hard. Please know that we appreciate it.

[@EmmettMcMullan]

I want everyone in the world to see this video. It is so terrific! I can imagine it's a lot of logistics and all of these artists' time is worth so much, it doesn't happen by accident to make these. I feel so lucky that you come together to create these beautiful one take arrangements!! The big band sound is so beautiful, the joy in the room is breathtaking. Will you ever do an acousticish of "Take You For a Ride" with 8 Bit Big Band?

[@OhWord3]

Shoutout Rick Glassman for putting me on game. Been obsessed ever since the TYSO podcast

[@joelkearney]

2:17 record-setting longest dance break 😅

[@LegacyOath]

The solo segments are just such a lovely icing on an already perfected cake 😌 really scratches an itch 👌🏼 Would love to see an extended version of these with instrument solo's to completely round it off ❤️

[@tylermccaw8092]

3:27 Alright, Nathan!!!

[@eddiecovell7572]

52 year old dead head/phish fan /loves all music,reall enjoys Lawrence very talented folk😊

[@justingarzon7665]

This made me cry from the talent, joy, and fun everyone was exuding 😭❤️

[@peterbondy]

Anybody who said goodbye to you, Gracie is totally nuts. And then to add insult to injury you all release this wonderful and joyful version of this excellent song! 🔥🔥🔥 PS. How many takes till you got to the, “I think that’s the one”?

[@draemin66]

She is so good😊😊❤❤

[@o238490udjklwseu802]

One of the most talented rooms of musicians I have had the pleasure of seeing in a long time.

[@THRILLEX]

Clyde rules. Straight up. Gracie's giving off huge early-No Doubt Gwen Stefani vibes here - she's just a brilliant bundle of energy and excellent facial actress. Can't wait for 6th July!

[@p-dub7422]

Love this group and the lead singer's energy and exceptional vocals! What a personality!!! Thanks, I hope to see more!

[@danielmedinarueda6682]

wow; your music makes me happy;; I LOVE YOUR MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tereruggiu]

oooohh we all freaking know what that "acoustic-ish" means... 💥💥💥

[@JordanLockhartMusic]

Amazing!!

[@TheCroftwrestlers]

Amazing!!! Do you guys plan on featuring Jon or Tori on any tracks soon? 👀

[@lawrencetheband]

would love that! In the meantime, if you haven't heard our song "False Alarms," Jon is featured in that! And we have a bunch of videos on our channel with Jon!

[@ItsJackMo]

I think I watched 'Don't Lose Sight' the other day when it popped up as a suggested video and I've been obsessed with exploring their discography all week. Every performance is magical and the synergy between everyone is so enchanting.

[@mitchkonor886]

2…3..4…….Waiting….I’m waiting……Mice are complainin….💢🐁 0:24

[@eespecialeventsdj]

What a great song! So much fun... for me 23 was 20 years ago. I left the Marines after missing my daughter being born, while I was deployed to Iraq... But I started music college that year! My wife and I started our post Military life together. Maybe 23 was tough for you guys but, 43 FREAKING ROCKS! 43 has the groove of 23 but the wisdom of this banging tune right here!!!! Great job Lawrence and crew! (I see you Nêgah Santos)

[@cillid23]

everyone involved looks to have had so much fun and thanks for sharing this with the world

[@kevongordon2675]

Is that Negah on the bangos?

[@unknownuser159]

Kinda racist of you

[@cfoscoop]

shoutout Nêgah Santos on percussion! y'all should def see her work with Cory Wong, always lights up the band

[@MaryOsborne-zm1pq]

Gracie's energy is so flippin' fun. Can't wait to see them live!!!

[@emotionalideas]

There you go...you went and did it again! You're all so fantastic...it's kinda spooky. Enjoy the rest of the tour.

[@MattTelepenko]

PLEASE. NEVER. STOP.

[@damagedgoods4719]

I’m so addicted to this ❤❤❤❤

[@takashimayah95]

Imagine hearing Lawrence and the rest of the vocalists live. Its like the avengers. I could cry

[@IlianaGonzalez7]

I’m so obsessed with this, my 24/7 sounds like this

[@jasandper]

Every single one got pipes. 🤯

[@rtmmtz]

Jesus... too much fun and energy. Can't stop listening!

[@Kanoog]

(acoustic-ish) and I'm all for it-ish :)

[@swagboyyy]

I like how they always seem to try and celebrate everyone involved :)

[@DylanSlamka]

AH AH AH You said that, yoOou said that YooOu said that, yoOou said that At 23 you said goodbye two, three, four! Waitin', I'm waiting Might start complainin' This quarter life crisis Is not entertaining to me Laaa di di da Oh it's my party and I'm gonna cry If I want to You said that 23 would be the best year, that ever happened to me but I'm 23 and that's a lie Huh You said that 23 would be our best year, but you were messin' with me 'cause At 23 you said goodbye Oh it's been the Worst day, the worst day Worst day! Cake on a Thursday Thursday! Who says I can't have Tears on my birthday baby Laaa di di da Yea it's my party and I'm gonna cry If I want to You said that 23 would be the best year, that ever happened to me but guess what I'm 23 and that's a lie lie, lie, lie, lie lie lie You said that 23 would be our best year, but you were messin' with me 'cause At 23 you said goodbye You said that, yoOou said that Hey, You said that, yoOou said that Oooh At 23 you said goodbye OooH You said that, yoOou said that Oh ya said that You said that, yoOou said that Ooh At 23 you said goodbye Dance Break You said that, yoOou said that You said that, yoOou said that You said that, yoOou said that You said that, yoOou said that yeah (Interlude) You said that 23 would be the best year, that ever happened to me But I'm 23 and that's a lie You said that 23 would be our best year, but you were messin' with me 'cause At 23 you said goodbye You said that 23 would be the best year, that ever happened to me But I'm 23 and that's a lie (Oh my god) You said at 23 would be our best year, but you were messin' with me 23 you said goodbye bye bye bye 23 you said goodbye You said that 23 would be the best year, that ever happened to me But I'm 23 and that's a lie You said that 23 would be our best year, but you were messin' with me 'cause At 23 you said goodbye At 23 you said good-UH You said that 23 would be the best year, that ever happened to me GUESS WHAT I'm 23 and that's a lie Lie, LIE , LIE! UH You said that 23 would be our best year, but you were messin' with me 'cause At 23 you said goodbye You said that, yoOou said that At 23 you said goodbye You said that, you said that At 23 you said goodbye