Lenny Kravitz: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
After wrapping an evocative rendition of "Thinking of You," a touching song he penned in 1998 about his late mother, Lenny Kravitz imparts what's really weighing on him during this historic time. "In the midst of all that's transpiring on our planet right now," he says, "it's a blessed time for introspection, more importantly action. ... What side of history are you standing on?"
This Brooklyn-raised bohemian rock icon brings us to his home and tropical paradise in Eleuthera in the Bahamas for this visually alluring Tiny Desk (home) concert. Adjoining him is his longtime collaborator, co-writer and guitarist Craig Ross, and young mentee Yianni Giannakopoulos, who collectively blend rich layers of rhythmic and canorous guitar. "What Did I Do With My Life?" seems like a response to the questions posed in the chorus of "Thinking of You"; the refrain alludes to living up to what his mother wanted him to be. And it's only fitting that he ended with "We Can Get It All Together," a message about the power of unity and oneness.
SET LIST
"Thinking Of You"
"What Did I Do With My Life?"
"We Can Get It All Together"
MUSICIANS
Lenny Kravitz: vocals, guitar; Craig Ross: guitar; Yianni Giannakopoulos: guitar
CREDITS
Video By: Team LK; Audio By: Team LK; Producer: Abby O'Neill; Audio Mastering Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Video Producer: Morgan Noelle Smith; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey; Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann

[@Luiie808s]

This version of Thinking of You is absolutely phenomenal!!!!!

[@arlenegarcia9680]

Indeed! Love it!

[@t.shamoan1646]

Yes. I love me some Lenny and he outdid himself with this performance

[@joaopaulob80]

I agree !!!

[@spacebass79g98]

What you said. 5 is one of my favorite albums!

[@queeniequeen949]

Yes it is. 🥰🙌🏾💯💕

[@bernadinelett2192]

We take so much for granted, we forget we're on God time.Thank you for such inspirational songs.

[@lindjohn5141]

Lenny Kravitz, His Mom Roxie will always protect and loving Him. More Strength and Love to Lenny❤♡♡♡

[@briancattani5109]

I'm an old white guy who moved out of the states to get away from the putrid stench of racism. I love Lenny! Great. Great musician, singer and human.

[@marylucyaltamirano9576]

We are One! 👏🔥❤️🙏🥰🌹

[@SuperBikerboy101]

What does this song and your comment have to do with racism seems like you’re begging for attention

[@briancattani5109]

I am ! thanks to you! Love Lenny, Hate the states!@@SuperBikerboy101

[@HipHopSavesLivestv]

I’m a middle aged black guy and I moved out of the States too for the same reason! Blessings to you.

[@plicdat5474]

Ba bye

[@piaandluna]

Lenny did tiny desk at his home in the middle of the pandemic and gave us a full-on concert for us laying on our couches. Thank you Lenny❤

[@heyumma]

where he is living ?

[@skadooshly]

@@heyumma the Bahamas

[@lennykravitz9590]

Thanks for your love and support.

[@arlenegarcia9680]

He’s so amazing!

[@lennykravitz9590]

@@arlenegarcia9680 You are welcome my dear and thank you again.

[@RaginYak]

Bad boy with a golden voice. Lenny is still gold.

[@chantalderaedt3309]

Its true 😇

[@terrewalton4195]

Perfection !!

[@evelyntarawa7140]

Hard

[@arlenegarcia9680]

Yessss!

[@allwaysthinktwice]

why bad?

[@irenes.2807]

3 years later and it's still amazingly soothing. 💙💛🫂🖖

[@sonjajee]

BEautiful Lenny, nice choice of songs. Came here again after seeing the new "HUMAN' song 2024. Keep rockin' Lenny, fan since '89 🥰

[@LuzMaria95]

“I live in a constant state of gratitude. Thank You God.” AMEN!

[@cynthiacash463]

My Thursday listening to king Lenny that voice OMg 😲 😍 🎸

[@guilttrippp]

Lenny Kravitz will always be a legend.

[@rebeccah.4983]

A man who loves his late Mama as an inspiration, is a man to treasure.

[@free2baeiou]

He still sounds like it's 1989, Beautiful!!!

[@drewbase]

The man never lost any of his brilliance in the last 25 years..

[@mottahead6464]

Actually I think he's better than ever.

[@andreabrigitteprohaska3281]

@@mottahead6464 he is a late bloomer and just started

[@evelyntarawa7140]

Gold

[@evelyntarawa7140]

Hardcore Ages get better

[@ukiemexican]

Loved how Lenny introduced the band including the 808

[@shenglongisback4688]

Lol when he mention the 808

[@zakukoivu]

Can't believe I slept on 'What did I do with my life' for so many years. What a song.

[@victoriabennett3789]

Looks like 1974 all over again. Love the retro flair.

[@josecanales2978]

Yea almost felt like I was watching Led Zeppelin lol

[@lennykravitz9590]

Thanks for your love and support.

[@lorenzodelgado2300]

Wooow that version of Thinking of You is so ill, I need that on wax asap 🔥🔥 Peace and Love peoples, stay blessed

[@Tahesha-gh8tx]

Very talented and handsome. Thanks for bringing love, light, unique sound, and good vibes in your music❤. One ❤️ Love.

[@mauricioeusebi6312]

Debo haber escuchado este Tiny Desk unas 30 veces, Lenny no pierde su magia, saludos a todos los que escuchan Lenny desde Argentina !

[@mariacruzfernandezquintana2169]

saludos! amo a Lenny fue el primer recital que fui a ver sola a la Bombonera me acuerdo! casi primera fila!

[@marylucyaltamirano9576]

😅👏❤️🌹

[@carlosvescio6552]

​@@mariacruzfernandezquintana2169 la primer noche o la segunda? Yo, la primera

[@Wintfresh]

I knew Lenny Kravitz was cool but this is next level. The band is too cool as well. Definitely one of the Coolest Tiny Desks. Lol

[@traviswking]

He's still going to be beautiful with a golden voice when he's 90.

[@ayushshrestha1733]

Lenny a man every man aspires to be and every womans dream. A living legend.

[@michaelmoraga2926]

There aren't enough "likes" for me to pound for this... Thank you Tiny Desk.. Thank you Lenny (since '89!). We can get it all together...

[@buttturkeyclips4891]

So glad they played thinkin of you. It’s one I’ve my faves

[@roospooscreate]

When you have no hate in your heart , you never age.😍. Glad to see you have your power locs back Lenny.

[@chipwalter4490]

Why sit at a tiny desk when you can be in a field in the Bahamas...you gotta love the Lenny moments!!!

[@JBF086]

This guys oozes too much coolness everytime they perform.

[@mariebrown3894]

I just can't get this one song out of my mind I'd put a singing it in my head for 2 days

[@tomjones7261]

Anything done in Eleuthera during the pandemic is over the top and I am Grateful

[@KristinStJohn]

Lenny sounded like perfection. Thank you to everyone who found a way to put something like this together.

[@TheJoshA]

Cuz it's a track

[@nitu5rathee]

I had things to do but couldn’t get myself to stop this video!!

[@maryfedor7981]

They should play more of your music !!❤😊

[@emailkenny]

Lenny Kravitz is a whole vibe 😌🙌🏽😌. Appreciate him and the band ❤️

[@TURBOMAGNUM]

Lenny, how proud Roxie must be to see what a great person you have become. You spread love, understanding and happiness through your music. I will always and forever be a fan. Thank you! - Casey

[@beautifulcrazy]

I love you Lenny. Every day more and more

[@anamiranda6166]

This version of Thinking Of You is amazing! Really!

[@rafaellarkins405]

People be sleeping on lenny he the truth 🎼💯👍🏽

[@colleendamico9957]

❤️❤️❤️Lenny & Craig since the '80's!! Congrat's Yanni, I ❤️Mykonos, lol...this is making my day, I just had my mom's memorial yesterday, this is helping me heal....mama...GOD BLESS ALL, especially GEORGE, but he will CHANGE the WORLD❤️❤️🙏✌️😇🙏🌈🙏🙏🙏

[@lennykravitz4606]

Thanks so much for your love and support towards my music ❤️

[@tiffaniesisay5130]

This was a whole vibe. He murdered it in three songs, and was super introspective

[@ildikovisolit1475]

Tiny desc is the means of replying to what’s happening today! Thank to our Artists like Lenny Kravitz to help us reflect on 2020. Never to be forgotten. God help us!

[@dorothyharrison316]

My favorite song is thinking of you and I cant ever listen to it without crying thinking of my mother DEEP DEEP SONG Thank you

[@heidevanness2788]

I recently lost my beautiful Mama a month ago. Now when I hear this song, I will also be thinking about my mother. Trying to be all the things she wanted me to be....💔💕

[@upful_life]

such a powerful cut. RIP

[@LuciensMusic]

Yes! Miss my mom terribly, keep your chin up!

[@jesstiss222]

@@heidevanness2788 so sorry for your loss! Wishing you comfort and strength in your sorrow.💗 May you become the fullness of everything you were created to be. Be free and kind to yourself, beautiful soul💫

[@heidevanness2788]

@@jesstiss222 Thank you for the kind words, lovely Jess. It means a lot.💕

[@jamesmarie]

"Thinking of You" and "if you can't say no" two of my all time favorites from L.Kravitz

[@monicasimone1173]

I would have loved for this entire performance to be acoustic...just lenny on the beach with his guitar.....

[@lennykravitz4606]

Thanks so much for your love and support towards my music ❤️

[@lennykravitz9590]

Thanks for your love and support.

[@tanjamikolcic6344]

This version of "Thinking of you" is outstanding. So peaceful. Thank you Lenny!!! I love to see you spreading love in those crazy times. Let love rule beautiful soul! ❤️

[@burgesssam]

Lenny takin the home concert to another level

[@mariaflorenciamichel2720]

Great Poet and Sensitive Human Being to this world. Who inspires us and whom with his songs is always in beautiful memories and important moments of our lives! Thank you Lenny Kravitz! 🎼❤💫

[@mariaflorenciamichel2720]

❤💫

[@bernadinelett2192]

When he sing a song,he take you there,to whatever he is singing about. Few artists, can do that.❤ him.Blessings.

[@louanaeso29]

When quarantine is over. A Lenny Kravitz concert is on my list of things to go to!

[@isthisit2251]

Ive always been impressed by Lenny's vocal range and all the different ways he presents words. Still sounding great Lenny.

[@CoachProjetprofessionnel]

Oh Lenny !!!

[@ivandelevic]

This version is absolutely MAGIC !

[@lindamorales8632]

thank you tiny desk for bringing Lenny kravitz on your show. 🙌🏽 I’m so happy and grateful. 😁😁😁😁😁

[@lennykravitz4606]

Thanks so much for your love and support towards my music ❤️

[@dharmawilson7496]

Anything Lenny is aplenty! 🥰 Lenny Rocks Live! Saw him last at the Bercy sold out concert...looking forward to this Premiere.

[@jackfrombg4498]

Lenny is freakin timeless..

[@dreamerromantic]

LOVE FROM MEXICO, YOU´RE GREAT!!! MISS YOU

[@malsmith475]

How cool is Lenny ! He oozes rock superstar all day long, the man is ageless,

[@janettacorbin2816]

Thank You For Blessing The Nation With Your Truly Gifted Talent. God Bless You.. Love You!🌹

[@kindablue28]

This version of Thinking of You is SO much groovier and just better than the original.

[@Jaymsjazz]

Lenny has always been a man of sound control... as were all the great ones.... Prince , Michael Jackson... & so on... I love this sound... it’s so freaking warm & his voice sounds incredible!! His words R straight from the heart & the spiritual context of the last song is a breath of fresh air... thank U!! 💪🏽🦋💪🏽

[@MarleneGreen]

LOVE Lenny Kravitz and the scenery! Gorgeous! Thank you for the music! Cheers! 👏👏🏼👏🏾

[@DogZy9]

I rarely utter words like Lord have mercy but this is just a perfect timing to say it. LAWD. HAVE. MERCY. We are in it for a treat and I simply can't wait to tune in tomorrow.

[@jeffstanfield9408]

It's time for a Love Revolution! ☮️💟

[@Antonio_Ortiz]

Was listening to Thinking of You just a few days ago and then seeing that he opened this video with that exact same song, of *all* the songs in his expansive back catalog! Been listening to it for about 20 years now, it doesn't get enough love.

[@andreabrigitteprohaska3281]

@TonyOrtiz: this version is most lovable he ever sang to his Mom, just listen and FEEL

[@marievaleur7877]

This is one of those you gotta listen to again right after it ends...cuz something this good, this soulful and spiritual goes by too fast and just makes my soul want more! Thanks, I needed that! 🙏💜🔥🙏🎶🔥🙏

[@MD-gz5yw]

Lenny Kravitz speaks his words through his music, which point to a beautiful soul and wise teacher.

[@TMYPiscesSunandMoonRising5548]

I cannotttttt wait, babyyy It ain't over till its overrrrr 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@TMYPiscesSunandMoonRising5548]

@Pamela Paul hey hey,👋🏽👋🏽💐💐 Lenny did his thing, this was Awesome 👏🏽👏🏽🔥🔥

[@FrodeFender]

Lenny Kravitz! Best songwriter EVER! The soundtrack of my life! 🎶 LET LOVE RULE 🤙🏼 FOREVER 🎩👌🏼

[@APACHE888able]

Ahee(Thank you) Brother...Kravitz... Live Forever...here and Beyond... Walk Always in Beauty...and Gratitude...

[@firaha3379]

I aspire to be like the guy at back, just doing my thang.

[@davorap]

Hahaha

[@benangelicosipesol3874]

😅😂🤣

[@MeliYT]

Tiny desk: so we ask you for a home performance. Lenny: let’s bring them in a decorated room Bahamas style, then outside and have an amazing videographer to transport them with us!

[@forreptileans1691]

This man is pure style🔥🔥🔥 a legend with dreadlooks✨✨✨

[@dharmawilson7496]

Pure Enjoyment! Wish it was longer. Lenny raised the bar on future Tiny Desk Concerts...Aplenty! Thank you!

[@abbiasante]

This guy right here got me through college, thanks for the music man. First guitar was named after him ☺️ Love you 😘

[@ILOVEYOUABBY]

❤

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

This man could be 1000 years old and still looks the exact same. What kind of alkaline water is he drinking?

[@STaSHZILLA420]

He only ages in his feet.

[@COSEILE]

Vegan!!!

[@inespinto1990]

Cocoon!!

[@moniquejeffery4516]

That's good genes baby!

[@loubrenik]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kurteddyking8776]

This is the definition of EFFORTLESSLY COOL. Lenny & crew crush it on this Bahamas version of "Thinking of You" ... pass some of ya Sotol, Lenny!

[@v.i.pdance8903]

Man, I kinda wish these types of music just played in real life instead of only online.

[@John.FreakingDoe]

Directly to my top 3 Tiny Desk Concerts. Thank you, Lenny and NPR.

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

what's the other 2?

[@letloveruleradah]

Beautiful! Thank You! Just the new fresh my spirit needed and I'm pretty sure all of us as One.

[@alfredorivera9169]

OMG what a JEWEL of concert by The LEGEND. Listening non-stop from Costa Rica. Impressive versions of the songs. WOW.

[@DavidMartinez-be9zb]

Es Number one en tener la voz más armónica en directo. Es perfecta su voz 😍😍😍😍😍🎼🎤🎼🎤🎼🎤😍😍😍😍

[@maxwellmichaelangelo]

Brilliant mind boundless soul tons of heart and such strong emotions truly a gift man truly.

[@pelinbaykal915]

Oh my God Lenny means seeing you, hearing your voice, listening to your songs, watching your body language, watching your facial expressions, seeing your soul. I am grateful for these extraordinarily unique graceful feelings.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@irinamitsko3230]

Обожаю Ленни Кравиц! Невероятная энергетика из Сердца, Потрясающий тембр голоса, Красавец и ЧЕЛОВЕК С БОЛЬШОЙ БУКВЫ❤️❤️❤️

[@xolanikondile9245]

this set is my moral compass

[@larchie67]

Been following this man since I was 14 yrs old. His music is forever. Was blessed to see him live in Toronto last year. God bless lenny!🙌

[@neocollective]

So much talent, purpose, meaning, coolness, golden voice and beautiful soul in a beautiful vessel. Thank Y'all for sharing this American treasure during the pandemic !

[@theguynextdoor4978]

Just amazing. Thinking of you version was just wonderful.

[@rudy969]

I love this version of Thinking of you

[@juanmanrg9325]

Forever Lenny !!

[@dianacorzo340]

Mágico, un deleite escuchar a Lenny 👌✨🌸

[@amadeumachado5156]

WOOW! FIRST TIME I SEE L.K. AND FRANK ZAPPA PLAYING TOGETHER!

[@kimariokiji]

Ms. Roxie Roker, you are loved immensely, and missed tremendously. You raised a gem. Thank you.

[@terrychristie77]

I don't care if it's over produced.Lenny is awesome and this is awesome.

[@sugarfreeshanita9606]

I agree with you! I don't understand all of the critiques here ....

[@jesusdiedforyou777onlyway]

♥️ LOVE HIM!!! His mom would be so proud of him!! He’s still on my bucket list to see in concert.. “The most underrated musician ever”!!

[@ognjantolmacevic711]

"what did I do with my life" I've always loved that song. great melody and lyrics

[@Santos-cm1jx]

Amo a Lenny Kravitz, desde el principio, ese es mi artista americano favorito, fue mi adolecencia y mi juventud. Grande, forma parte de la banda sonora de mi vida. Tu musica dibuja los mas importantes recuerdos de mi vida!!

[@elanahayes9045]

Looking forward too kick off the week Monday day off right with Lenny Kravitz & band mates 🤘🏽🙂🥰

[@matankatzir9318]

"What Did I Do With My Life?" what a great song. love the "Baptism" album!

[@johnnyp8051]

Oh man... Lenny.... I've seen him twice in concert in the 90s what a Gem

[@ImaMonaKnight]

Freaking Stunning Gorgeous.. Thanks Foreverything 💯💞🍒🍀🍉💚💕💋