St. Paul And The Broken Bones: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@nprmusic]

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[@davidmazzotti3383]

Saw them last night in Seattle. Awesome show! 3:09

[@GinaGreenlee]

Thank you for shouting this out and sharing the link! I knew about NPR's code switch but not about this segment.

[@conor7154]

Ugh god. Let them live in your house if you’re so in love with them.

[@username598]

People who listen to tiny desk are people I want as friends

[@mmmk1616]

Well hello friend! :)

[@chrisherbert938]

You have a friend!

[@Vol_Mountain]

Well welcome to the friend zone, bruh!

[@Luv_and_Light]

Christopher Tong I concur!

[@samc3852]

So should we start working on a meetup? I assume im not the only musician ready to move across country for a pipe dream

[@fletchermoore5428]

To the woman that broke this man's heart...... thank you.

[@goodless]

How do you know it was a woman? 😜

[@nihilisticalbino]

@@goodless 😜

[@davidmorse92]

@@goodless I was thinking the same thing. There’s no way a straight, white male has this much soul!

[@TheSpaceInvaderer]

@@davidmorse92 wut...

[@butt5810]

@@davidmorse92 thats ignorant

[@darrenburr9027]

Whos still pumping this beauty in 2021? Strait chills still from this performance!

[@tatestubbles7876]

Chills every time! 2/10/21

[@andreawilson9468]

Me!!!

[@luketesterman5425]

These cats come on the radio in my clinic every once in a blue moon. Always reminds me to come take a good listen!

[@burton32]

They are touring with Tedeschi Trucks Band this summer....getting my tickets tonight!

[@toddroberts5163]

I am, because you just sent me it!

[@stevesalazar7877]

Hallelujah brothers and sisters! I threw my crutches to the floor. Stood up. Took a step and did a face plant. Loved the music even from down there.

[@Alphacentauri819]

Steve Salazar 😂😂😂 This is gold, like the lead singers shoes!

[@xikano8573]

Do it again brother! 🙏

[@josephrogers4110]

Steven Salazar love loves everybody’s

[@josephrogers4110]

Absolutely would never Have written in had Steve Salazar not written as he did and given such a fabulous review thank you Steve

[@unicentrolatino]

Amen!!! Can't stop laughing... or listening...

[@theautumnalcyclist7629]

When a man wears gold shoes, He better deliver! Booom...Delivery mans here!

[@koalblackman]

Go on then!

[@eschelar]

When a man wears gold shoes and stands on your desk, even more so... Still delivered.

[@cameronwatson3076]

Underated comment

[@RogerDiotte]

LOL

[@fireyflower6643]

He's AMAZING isnt he

[@nosrac95]

Somewhere deep inside that white boy is a soulful black grandma and I am so here for it

[@skinnylong2023]

Nah, he's just a southerner

[@MundiaKamau]

@@skinnylong2023 You can say that again🙂

[@pentuplemintgum666]

Otis Redding begged God to go back. God said, "sure, but there's a few conditions."

[@randyborst7517]

now that's funny

[@patrickgunn3623]

Thats good.

[@peterrademaker2179]

I was looking for the answer, and Yes the answer is Otis , Thank you lord ! This is awesome

[@shannenlibres2365]

You're white with a touch of yellow when you come back

[@FrangeliConsulting]

Internet gold on that response right there.

[@joydurham5437]

“Is it hot? Nah man, we from Alabama.” ....THIS MAN SPEAKING THE TRUTH

[@jb1611]

roll tide

[@fletchermoore5428]

334 🤘

[@707pesci]

🙌🙌🙌

[@Sideshowtat]

I knew this would be good when I saw a man standing ON the tiny desk

[@MinBlick]

I like your thinking. A rule to live by.

[@JoshBlanco407]

I saw a man in GOLD shoes on the tiny desk and I knew it was gonna be a gem.

[@isiahjohnson5418]

Lol same

[@sheilawilson1449]

Exactly what I thought , gotta see what this man has to offer

[@xXDaReasonXx]

then you saw them gold shoes like aaawwwwww shhhheeeeiiiittt here we go

[@spylaboratory]

That was the quickest I've ever gone from first note to purchased album.

[@PacificMoceans]

msalkewicz lol for real!

[@kangsun201]

Amen

[@beestorm7609]

I saw them in February when they played at an old church turned into a museum/concert venue. Genuinely one of the best shows i've ever seen. Paul sounds like he eats instruments to gain their musical power.

[@rowandewitt1194]

Did you see them at the church in denver ??

[@npol024]

the church is an edm venue. was it mr. smalls in pittsburgh?

[@BigfootBilliards]

lol goat comment.. sooo accurate

[@waski672]

One of the best comments ever. 🫵 got it baby 😎

[@beestorm7609]

@@waski672 🤝 hope you have a stellar day tomorrow

[@jude6540]

my favorite genre of Tiny Desk concerts is "Singer standing on desk"

[@katetothemitch]

so much fucking SOUL. this is the kind if stuff that gets my blood running through my veins.

[@hqbattery]

I love you

[@MrMesiahbolical]

+Kate Mitchell Goosebumps from head to toe every time....Tears of pure happiness in my eyes. Let's see pop radio do that. Such an amazing band!

[@MrJimeih]

+Kate Mitchell Me too! I stumbled upon this video clip and I'm loving it :-D

[@Mark.H.9192]

Greetings to you, Kate Mitchell! I hope this video of SPATBB still moves you like it did 6 months ago. THIS is indie music at it's best. I loved your initial comment! Lotsa SOUL - for sure! Wishing you peaceful contentment.

[@ryand3104]

It's actually your heart that pumps blood. You're welcome

[@coryledet8388]

Seen him live in New Orleans, he crawled under the stage rug and threw his shoes at the drummer. Needless to say he was very deep in his music. By far the best live performance I have ever been in attendance. He feels the music and moves the audience emotionally.

[@imthepopcornman]

5 years ago on a whim bought tickets he rolled himself up in the rug. Praise the lord

[@michaelbyrd524]

He’s too much for me. Kind of a showboat.

[@Ater_Ovis_Studios]

@@michaelbyrd524 i can understand that sorta.

[@unmhowlraiser]

@@michaelbyrd524 He is who he is unapologetically. If something makes you uncomfortable it's an opportunity to look inside and discover why. Wish you the best bro.

[@Tviana85]

@@michaelbyrd524 my brother in Christ, if you sang like this you too would roll yourself up in a carpet. My man is not a showboat, he’s fighting off the spirit taking over his body and providing us with this beautiful music.

[@5k33k]

Since it isn't already listed in the video, here are the names of the performers Paul Janeway - Vocals Al Gamble - Keys Jesse Phillips - Acoustic Guitar (Hat) Browan Lollar - Acoustic Guitar Andrew Lee - Drums Ben Griner - Trombone Allen Branstetter - Trumpet

[@Zilegil]

Although that’s an electric guitar not an acoustic

[@unicentrolatino]

Thank you. It's great to recognize these Awesome guys !!!

[@Vague05]

(Hat)

[@kahle3515]

@@Vague05 (hat)

[@suzanneeder]

My hats off kind sirs!❤

[@jpmthemonk]

People complaining that he sounds "too black" (WUT?) are either racist or too dim-witted to appreciate this music. Good music is what it is... regardless of who makes it.

[@ommy44]

Exactly. I can tell you AS A BLACK PERSON he sounds more 'Alabama' than 'stereotypically trying to sound black'. He has 10 worlds of talent and that's all anyone should care about!

[@snidelywhiplash]

Kade Kalon I wouldn't expect a soul singer from Alabama to sound any diffferent from this man regardless of what color his skin was.

[@BLarsenAFC1886]

Kade Kalon Preach! People "complaining" probably don't have the Southern gospel roots!

[@j.u.c.o]

Good Lord...is it...is it actually possible black people and white people have stuff in common *gasp* (sarcasm). Soul is soul. We're all born with it, some are just better than others at showing theirs.

[@amandaleopold1687]

Justin Collins 👏

[@Martyfour2003]

You better SANG THAT SONG PAUL! I love your sound and I am NOW a NEW FAN FOREVER! I can't believe idiots are complaining about the sound being to black! Amy Winehouse and so many others are LEGENDS with their voices and music! Music has NO COLOR! Keep SINGING your HEARTS OUT!

[@perryhedrick6877]

+Octoberrain Dixon I agree and love your attitude! Wish everyone would see it that way!

[@thomasringjr.1630]

+Octoberrain Dixson I feel you 100%, good music is good music. On another note, as a white man, I wish I could sing "too black" lol. I grew up on Otis and Sam Cooke and Smokey Robinson and all the greats. This man has SOUL. No way around it.

[@sungalupe]

+Sgt StickyTits nice name haha

[@rsp7165]

+Octoberrain Dixson Its not black its soul. a feeling that you cant see.

[@houseofrebelsh.o.r.2546]

+Sgt StickyTits However Soul is very rare amongst white people thats what makes this so great !!

[@the_g9456]

How am I just hearing these guys for the first time? I found them on Spotify like a week ago. Brilliant.

[@TheAwesomedude4u]

You have no idea how good they are. Especially live.

[@angelasharp6413]

I just discovered them today!😢

[@itisi4347]

Oh I’m sorry

[@MacBladeOnly]

Saw them Sunday. They are incredible live. Been to loads of concerts, but I was smiling ear to ear during this one.

[@lermo10is]

I feel like Paul Janeway and Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes) are destined to collaborate in at least one song for the good of mankind.

[@ritahall2378]

Also Daryl Hall

[@jsrainesphoto]

Dude, yes.

[@tommathews3964]

They’re good friends, so it could happen! Saw the two bands together in Tuscaloosa @ The Bama Theatre.....I thought the plaster was coming off the ceiling that night! 😎

[@CarlaSophieMar]

Yes, please!

[@rad458]

@@tommathews3964 ...Dear 7 lb 6 oz Baby Jesus,please make this happen.

[@ginariccobonomyrick1938]

That microphone is a mere suggestion. Love it.

[@coolhotrockers]

2022 - still hitting hard

[@alexanderfloyd5099]

2023 here. Same.

[@EricGordon-j2s]

2024 bangin

[@jonathansussman9158]

His voice matches his shoes.

[@FilipeOliveira1993]

And his teeth

[@ayo4610]

lmfao @flipe

[@woodrowscott4426]

best comment up here! lol

[@Autigerfan2k8]

Meanwhile, you're sitting in your mom's basement being a nobody @ filipe.

[@tonyweaver5953]

My Momma would have loved this!! Boy Singing his ass off, she would say Baby that's that Low down blues right there!!!! Salute!!!!!

[@scottpeterson7469]

Tony Weaver gotta love how music can bring us together no matter race or creed.

[@MBHCrew]

reading this made me smile, i’m sure your mom is an amazing woman.

[@dhellraisa]

That Smoke Alarm must be broke cause that was fire.

[@goldblade84]

When he said "sad song", I thought it was gonna be a "sad song", not a "crush your soul into a million little pieces song"... aww shit.

[@danielwood8135]

Who seasoned this mans chicken?

[@caseyquinn2679]

HAHAHA🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@lawnguylanda912]

🤣🤣🤣💀💀

[@JPH337]

Daniel Wood I’m ROLLING 😂😂😂😂

[@anthonygoines1466]

Yes sir somebody did

[@lonnieac3]

...& he had homemade sweet potato pie too

[@satan15107291]

To people listening to this for the first time, there's no way you expected that voice from that lead singer, right? 0:00 - Half The City 3:57 - Call Me 7:29 - Broken Bones And Pocket Change

[@davidjames3985]

I would normally think it´s rude to stand on the table but, nah, he´s cool. He can stand on the table. There is nothing cleaner than a pair of golden shoes and a broken spirit.

[@aadamy]

David James you just wrote a song right there!

[@johnnyraj55]

Ha ha. Spot on!

[@rebekahwilliams479]

Amen!

[@sarahpadilla1504]

Lol yes!

[@bar___]

This black man has very light skin

[@hughmccauley827]

Sandor M orange.lodge.parade12thjulybanbridge,2016

[@hughmccauley827]

orange.lodge.meetings.renfrew

[@thekrieg4204]

Sandor M ya. I mean he's like Otis reincarnated as a white man.

[@TheTruthL1es]

Otis and Al Green

[@Qwazier3]

And really cool gold shoes too

[@justinec1777]

Just wanted to say that this band has been the unchallenged favorite for my toddler. He’s only two and is very fickle about if he’ll even tolerate the Wiggles, Sesame Street, Daniel Tiger, Super Simple Songs, etc etc and gets easily bored with other “adult” music (Led Zepplin is up there but still hit or miss with him), but this band-something about it just makes him so happy, even when he’s having a tantrum. He bounces and punches the air when he’s listening to this video and has done so for about a year. So congrats, you have the approval of the world’s pickiest music critic.

[@ryanwaege7251]

Have you tried Fitz & The Tantrums? Such a fun journey with the little one!

[@babydee3796]

Love this! ❤

[@liabw05]

Awe that's so awesome!!

[@kangsun201]

From 10:00 - 11:00 is the most soulful heart-rending performance I've ever seen. If he's faking it then he needs an Oscar tied to a Grammy. This guy is a force of nature. I hear a lot of comparisons to Otis Redding and Al green. He has a similar voice, and it's that damn good. Not to mention these aren't covers. These are their original songs that make you want to play them again again. I'm so happy I found this.

[@ricardoterminelzaragoza1762]

cannot do more than agree, what a powerful performance he does!! and the whole band just made great music for our generation.

[@corygibbons8496]

I don't think I've ever seen nor heard such a soulful and meaningful minute in my whole entire life!!!!!

[@patriciahdz5360]

I was wondering if they were covers, absolutely gorgeous

[@ashleyturner2272]

He invited to the cookouts

[@FancyMama90]

Ashley Turner and he can say the blessing! Lol

[@jessicaswanson2068]

Lord jesus yes! 🙋

[@garrettbruch2395]

Amen to that

[@agnidas5816]

you can't afford him :]

[@blainegarcia2503]

Was that a Terrell reference?! 🙌

[@charliesommers4220]

Broken Bones And Pocket Change, makes me think i've ran out of tears by the end of it, every single time. this mans voice and his band are just incredible.

[@erinbeepbeep5238]

It's my favorite version of that song, no doubt!!! Just incredible, gives me chills every time.

[@Andrew-on5do]

Ever notice how only truly talented people make it on tiny desk? It's like a little bullshit filter. I wish they had a radio station.

[@jackkelley1114]

well... National Public Radio is an American privately and publicly funded non-profit membership media organization that serves as a national syndicator to a network of 900 public radio stations in the United States of America.

[@SILOETTE100page]

so gucci mane is a truly talented individual..?

[@Andrew-on5do]

SILOETTE100page 🍦Burrr

[@jaimeg3396]

lmao

[@Qwazier3]

Am going down the Mountain Jam performer list. I'll be seeing this guy in June in the Catskills along with Tom Petty and Steve Miller. Shaping up to be an action packed festival.

[@SryMsJackson]

Can we get him and Leon Bridges together please! I'm a fan of Leon but now I'm feeling this guy a lot.

[@tehvenom2821]

+Makiyah Jackson haha just went from leon bridges to this. great idea :)

[@whowouldvethought9452]

+Dan Nunez same!!!

[@ianswenson6]

+Makiyah Jackson You should check out Lee Fields.

[@bigmac51290]

Check out Marc Broussard and Lamont Landers.

[@lwild04]

That would be EPIC!

[@ReubenJames1000]

This is absolutely unbelievable! I had no idea Alan Carr could sing like that.

[@Karen-wp4hy]

I was thinking ´I recognise this man'q

[@mamoshimamoshian9078]

I come from Iran, So English is not my language. But your voice and your people just made a straight way into my hart :). Beautiful, Just Beautiful..... GOOD LUCK

[@mamoshimamoshian9078]

@Erik Lilly Yes Brother :) We have a saying. What Comes from Hart sits on other hart just as easily

[@deadbilly667]

Enjoy brother, may beautiful music find you through your life 👍

[@donnastoner8376]

Hope you are doing well here! I think music is on of our best attributes.

[@Muzikman127]

Hi, can you recommend any music from Iran for us to listen to? I've heard a little Persian music before and liked it. Let's make this exchange of culture a two way thing :D سلام

[@paulmckenzie4291]

Spread the word! And one day we might have a chance to hear the equivalent Iranian jump up tunes on NPR. I have had the pleasure of being exposed to artistry and groove through NPR's window and if the hat fits I'm sure they'll wear it. There's your mission... Cheers

[@NASkeywest]

He is singing *ON* the tiny desk...nice.

[@randyborst7517]

almost off it once or twice...

[@matthewhorizon6050]

Cause hes an egotistical asshole probably.

[@dude4173]

Matthew Horizon agreed lol

[@sandragriffiths9692]

I hope it is a strong desk🤣

[@blainegarcia2503]

😂

[@christophergroman869]

You cannot teach soul. This man oozes soul from his pores. Love this band and cant wait for covid to end so I can see them live.

[@bobbob24able]

9:57 - 11:00 make me bawl every time. I mean.....God damn. This man sings like he's had his heart ripped out and set on fire in front of him. I have never heard a thing like it before.

[@christopherkersey7449]

It's no joke.

[@kelseypoyer7138]

You have to see him live. He just commands the stage and puts on such an incredible performance. It's crazy good.

[@jamesdickinson6090]

I was just staring at my screen in disbelief. D.A.M.N

[@facetono]

I know this was a year ago but I direct your attention to Mr. Otis Redding and Mr. Sam Cooke. Then you'll see where his "voice" originated from.

[@fireyflower6643]

Kelsey Poyer oh god I wish I knew where he performed live, I'd literally fly out just to watch him

[@Derangedteddy]

You may think that he is an imitation; you may even call him a thief; but there is no denying that what spilled on that tiny desk was not only his sweat, but his soul. Someone whose heart is not deeply and wholly invested in every single moment of that song doesn't have an ice cube's chance in hell of delivering anything even approaching that level of gut-wrenching, heart-pouding, tear-jerking exposition of soul. These are facts.

[@thomaswilson7365]

Derangedteddy .. Boom 💥 .. drops the mic’

[@1chaka]

@DonnyMcJonny you can feel his spirit in every note he sings. He just sings straight from the soul and you can feel it.

[@randyborst7517]

very well written comment

[@randyborst7517]

much like Stevie Ray Vaughn in his realm.

[@franklopez2702]

Real fans of soul music support black White and Latino SOUL🎹🎵🎹🎼🎧🎶

[@VPyoutuben85]

Pure soul pouring out from this band I can listen to them jam out every minute of my life. I’m still listening to this set in 2022

[@kimberlyianniciello156]

It's a go to for certain. When you need one hellova lift

[@honestjohn6418]

I have been listening to soul music since the late Seventies. These boys cut the mustard 100%

[@joancuevas]

Alabama Shakes and St Paul and The Broken Bones. MAKE IT HAPPENED

[@achildr1]

Joan Cuevas YES

[@shantishalom1]

yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@nicolegoodkind2118]

Yeaaahhhhhh 🙌🏼

[@grahamkristensen9301]

If this happens, it's make up for George Wallace.

[@benannal4793]

Joan Cuevas Ben Tanner of the Alabama Shakes actually produced this album

[@drmikebluez]

Last night they played the Hollywood Bowl Fest. Dude came off stage into crowd for some electric performanceship. He had a Black woman fall out. The voice sounds like a mix of Terrence Trent Darby and Otis Redding. Excellent job from these Alabama lads. A pleasant surprise.

[@SteelButterscotch]

Thank you, thank you, thank you NPR for bringing this band into my life. Faith in music with true soul and style restored.

[@PacificMoceans]

Braden Davie yaaaaaassssssss 🔥🔥

[@bggs123]

I believe the technical term for what he's doing is preaching. Message received.

[@marthastephens2179]

Paul Janeaway has a God given voice and was born with soul. He's amazing talent and I've seen him four times. Phenomenal band

[@ELee-yy3ww]

I've been playing music for 30 years at least I'm telling you that man can sing I was a fan the first 3 seconds

[@lilamontoya5609]

Same Same same same 👏👏👏👏

[@defstrikem2743]

E. Lee thanks, I couldn’t tell from listening, I needed a 30 music vet to tell me that. I really appreciate you taking time out of your busy day of playing music to tell us this.

[@tdb517]

@@defstrikem2743 Hahaha

[@cameronklotz7776]

@@defstrikem2743 goes straight to sarcastic compliments bc although he also has 30 years experience the only instrument he can play is the skin flute

[@defstrikem2743]

Cameron Klotz I’m not 30 tho..

[@numbah12time]

whoever mastered and edited the audio on this performance deserves an award. Well done work behind the scenes NPR :)

[@danvmp706]

Mister Opioid it's great right !?

[@spikebendall9403]

All of these concerts just sound incredible

[@chikowashere]

I gotta come back to this every few months to remember what real music sounds like.

[@jellemier2160]

Don't forget!

[@wpbdog1625]

So I just got to open for these dudes....winning

[@watchingyourvideo8029]

R J dope

[@philllax1719]

And they opened for the stones

[@VeggiesOutFront]

That's awesome dude keep grinding man get yourself a tiny desk of your own!

[@Meccabullock]

"nah man we from Alabama" charmed me right off my feet

[@LucasWasson]

Meccabullock happy to say 2 years after you commented this I was the 300th person to like your comment

[@WeSpeakPretty]

10:23 is where you realize this man truly lives the music he sings. Absolutely amazing!!

[@zhenxie1909]

This is one of the absolute best tiny desk concerts I've ever seen

[@ishiftfocus1769]

I come back to this often.

[@kidusyohannes2298]

I MADE AN KZbin ACCOUNT JUST BECAUSE I WANTED I WRITTEN AS A COMMENT THAT THIS MAN HAS BEEN BLESSED WITH THE STRONGEST VOICE SINCE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. LORD HAVE MERCY UPON ME THANK YOU FOR THIS WONDERFUL MUSIC MAY YOU HAVE YEARS TO COME OF JOY

[@sherrodfaulks]

I totally understand the concept of "black" music and use the phrase myself. But this white guy is from Alabama, was surely raised on "black" music, and is seriously doing the genre justice (contrast with Macklemore)...so what's the problem exactly? Just the color of his skin?

[@willshogren1987]

Racial essentialism is how you get pats on the back with the NPR set these days, until the next shiny object comes along.

[@JoeViveiros]

Love the gold shoes! What a voice, a white Otis

[@britel]

Tiny desk is where I come to rest my heavy head and repose my unsettled and inconstant soul.

[@theigneous]

Man, I didn't know Alan Carr could sing so we'll.

[@jakebarker5022]

Saeed lol classic!

[@victoriablow869]

😂😂😂😭👌

[@berniebasset9465]

😂

[@sanityisrelative]

Oh my god thank you!

[@arrolchester7726]

😂 I'm dead.

[@dawes500]

Life long soul and blues fan . This broke me. Never seen anything this good.

[@jordanhartmann1745]

to the people saying that other people can sing like him, there are other people that can sing as well, but at 10:15-11:00 he lets something out that I haven't heard anyone do before. plus, I think the songwriting is fantastic beyond just his voice.

[@gabrielaltenfeldercontinel8159]

trueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@lea210]

james brown and marvin gaye does that and Otis redding..Its derived really from gospel wails. This guy is impressive but it's not necessarily unique vocal stylings. people are just not use to hearing its from a white guy. It's kind of like the black singer from bloc party. People arent use to hearing a black guy sing in that style of rock.

[@revenant3138]

yeah, i keep hearing that. i dont know where to look for those gospel wails, because I'd be into it if I could find them. I was listening to bloc party yesterday again, man they're fuckin' great.

[@Think890]

Is he crying there? or is that just sweat

[@codyparnell]

they dont have air conditioning in seattle

[@mikeyingstudio]

So a white man can play blues on the guitar or trumpet but he isn't allowed to sing it? Soul is soul. Ain't no race attached to it. Anyone who loves music understands that. This band has got soul.

[@DeadlyxElements]

@Naiym1 No one owns any type of music, keep your racist thoughts to yourself. There's been white people doing this type of stuff for a long time. Just like black people have been in other genres like metal and electronic for a long time. Music transcends all races, and all languages.

[@koraybleyla]

@Naiym1 Isn’t the spirit of music exactly that it’s the same for everyone? There is no race attached to it. That’s why it’s so great. It’s the very same but so different for everyone.

[@savannahsterling1376]

No one is saying that. Have you ever thought that it's simply refreshing to see it come from another race...

[@Fatspurios]

Still listening and loving this. 2022.

[@c05eden273]

There is no "trying to sound" like anything with a voice like THAT. That is all natural, and since he does have the ability to "go there" with his voice, why would he ever tone it down to fit into a mold of what YOU think a white guy should sound like? In other words, this is amazing...

[@fireyflower6643]

Chris Eden totally agree, the boy got soul right down to the roots of his being

[@hp4788]

black people dont hate talent, we are the standard bearers lol. i love this dude , hes got soul for sure

[@rofaca]

Damn it. Paul made me cry during Broken Bones and Pocket Change. I'm in love.

[@jeramiemaddox1974]

amen sister! Powerful

[@TheDellaniOakes]

+Roxy Beautiful song!

[@mchughdevine]

+Roxy he has a way of doing that

[@joshgentry4935]

Roxy he got me too

[@michaelcollins7865]

All I know is that during that song, something got in my eyes, which resulted in my rubbing them, and as a result, water fell out of them. Thats my story, and im sticking to it!

[@johnjoseph6695]

I've never seen such a passionate, emotional performance by a vocalist from my generation. I'm an early 80's baby. Stuff like this doesn't exist anymore and it's sad. This dude genuinely was feeling every ounce of what's coming out of his mouth and whoever said he's faking it, or imitating is ignorant and is just envious of what they can never do. Music has been around since before Christ, so musicians are obviously going to be influenced by other musicians. Music wouldn't exist as a major in college if this wasn't so. Amazing performance. WOW!

[@stclemmons1969]

Alabama....gold teeth, gold shoes and SOUL.

[@MosTalent]

ROTFLMBO!!! GOLD TEETH....I was thinking the same thing...I can't watch. I just listened and enjoyed...

[@joeleicht]

I'm dying 😂😂😂😂

[@rochellepolk]

i'm going to keep all comments to myself while I laugh silently in my head...

[@koran0680]

You would trade your whites in to sing like this dude...don't lie, lol

[@juliobter385]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahhaha

[@Wavetrains]

I was in high school band with the trombonist, Ben. Where did I go wrong?! LOL Good to see he's doing well.

[@saloniabaker458]

This song played right after I just played Durand Jones and the Indications. I was in my apartment cleaning not even paying attention. I could have sworn this was Otis Redding lol I had to sit down and watch him perform. My God what a voice!!! Really caught me off guard!

[@eamonnvallely9334]

THIS MAN BLEW MY GOLDEN SOCKS OFF

[@fireyflower6643]

Lololol

[@brendasmith2302]

Talent is not an ethnic or color, or a family thing to prove who has it, some have it, some don't, so I just appreciate it no matter who has the God-given Gift.!! Sing it and I will listen again and again. Good Luck Kids on your career!!

[@johnpreston8552]

Otis lives!! and every thing in between.... Great Art!! Great Soul!!! Thank you guys for what you do!!!!!

[@lilpicc9299]

Woah, Can’t believe I’ve listened to this 5.2 million times already

[@maddiemarshall4249]

You guys need to get Allen Stone to do a tiny desk concert... love this soul music!

[@mutedearthvirgo]

Agree!

[@elizabethcongo7815]

yes!!

[@AL-wo2iz]

check out leon bridges!! 😎

[@40mes]

The acoustics of the Tiny Desk recordings are phenomenal and deserve a shout-out. Across several musicians I have compared the Tiny Desk acoustics/recordings are quite superior to their recording studio counterparts.

[@imerriweather1]

I'm without words. I had never heard of St. Paul and The Broken Bones until today. My laptop randomly played this NPR set. This is amazing. Otis Redding and some of the other greats would be pleased. For those people that say there is no more great music...I say "hogwash!" You just have to know where to find it or by blessed by the KZbin randomizer. LOL

[@mredyhcapamab]

I've been telling my friends and family that for years. There's all kinds of good music, if you're willing to find it. If you just listen to the radio in the car, forget it. That's how it was when I was growing up. Radio, vinyl, 8-tracks - and finally the relative freedom of cassettes. But only real music fans played music on multiple formats. Most people weren't rocking reel-to-reels and studio speakers. There was good music, but we all knew the same good music. We all heard the same terrible music, too. We don't have to suffer bad music any more! Find what you like on the internet, it's all out there. Peace and good music to you, Isaiah Merriweather.

[@A1EyeDCatppn]

I love his voice, his showmanship, and the sound the band comes up with. Powerful sound of southern soul. I hope people buy their album and explore the other artists they were influenced by.

[@zackarygee3133]

Going on 7 years since finding them, and still everyday watch this !

[@adamjohnson5307]

Do yourself a favor and see them live. Lead singer loses his mind on stage...in a good way. lol

[@hlb53]

Saw him last month.He had the audience totaly under his spell.Best show I've seen in a long time

[@musiclover92488]

Gonna see em in Cincy at the Taft come Feb. I cannot wait.

[@TechnologistAtWork]

Adam Johnson do they come to Toronto?

[@chasityporter6400]

I can imagine! He is so animated which is very entertaining.

[@wipperwils2111]

Themazeful hey mate... guitarist is playing a Canadian brand - Godin! Toronto should certainly be on the todo list soon I’d say.

[@TheDellaniOakes]

I was just sitting here, letting some mix run, and all of a sudden, this amazing voice just blew me away.

[@TheDellaniOakes]

+Dellani Oakes Seriously one of the most unexpected voices since Paul Potts. I love these guys.

[@kengibbs9827]

I heard that

[@Riken]

Check put california honeydrops you may enjoy them as well

[@TheDellaniOakes]

I love them. They are amazing.

[@heritage.home.crochet]

My God, I've never seen anything like him. I think I'm in love.

[@saraherren3445]

Soul music will always be in style, in my humble opinion, dang these guys are amazing!

[@imsatanscott]

that mans passion made me cry.

[@oliviafeucht2804]

Every time I watch this tiny desk I remember I have a heart beating in my chest

[@tarasmith2614]

Whoa, this white boy's voice is dipped in that funky sauce! I wasn't expecting that sound to come out of his mouth💕

[@DanielCalfee]

I saw this band open for John Mayer in Tuscaloosa, he came out and blew everyone away with those pipes, my girlfriend and I were speechless, an amazing bamd with an amazing talent from my home town

[@icelore]

With as many people that have started watching Tiny Desk concerts during the COVID pandemic...I really with NPR would re-release some of these older concerts, bring them back to the top of the queue, and get them some more exposure!

[@VinceTibo]

Saw them live this summer. Two hours of goosebumps I'm not even kidding.

[@portiascott1668]

Saw St Paul and the Broken Bones last night at The Hollywood Bowl and was blown away!!! WOW! So awesome so much soul and showmanship!!! Instant fan!!!! Such a joy to find new and awesome talent:)!!!

[@EM-yp1cf]

2024 Here.

[@popgrubbs]

I think I'm the reason for a few thousand of the 5.2 million views of this video! I come back to it often when I need some humanity put back into my life.

[@elakefever214]

I'm buying gold shoes as my New Years resolution... Also singing lessons with Moses and Jesus... which is clearly where this Man learned to sing from...

[@elakefever214]

May as well do dance lessons as well...

[@myco_chaotix]

10:15-10:30 is the most emotional combination of musical accompaniment and vocals I think I have ever heard. Right after “down on my knees”.... the response to that call right after gives me chills and brought me to tears the first five times I watched this. Holy freakin soul music right here, boy.

[@kellymcgrath5541]

"naaa man, we from Alabama"... this band is amazing. the front man is a beast

[@shakitathompson4680]

Kelly Mcgrath And when he let out thst laugh afterwards right!!!! 😍

[@snidelywhiplash]

So, here's what I get from what the haters are saying: Take a white boy. Raise him in an area full of black culture. Raise him on Southern gospel in the church and soul music outside of church. Music which he quite evidently loves and feels to his bones. Then, when he grows to be a man and a musician, tell him he shouldn't perform in the musical idiom he's been soaking in his entire life, because cultural appropriation. I have to say...that is the stupidest fucking thing I've heard in a while. Cultural appropriation does indeed exist and happen, but I'm thinking this isn't it.

[@ivanooze153]

The States are a melting pot of cultures. So, cultural appropriation is a flawed concept. I think cultural assimilation is a more appropriate term. For anyone who gets offended by cultural appropriation, just remember the old idiom "imitation is the highest form of flattery"

[@perryparsons9960]

Our band had a lead female singer, who was white and grew up in a city where the only Methodist church was AME Zion, and was the one she attended the first 18 years of her life. She could totally deal on soul and gospel, and on some of the pop stuff, couldn't get the soul out of her sound. She was a grandma, and left the band because she wanted to spend more time being nana, while we miss her to this day, all understood she did it for the bigger love.

[@Hamuelin]

Perry Parsons Your band got anything up on youtube or the wider internet?

[@perryparsons9960]

Nothing I'd link, have yet to get to a studio and do a decent recording. All the stuff we've recorded live sucks dead whales, as the balance isn't right, sometimes all you hear is the vocals and lead guitar, sometimes only the kick bass and keyboards, yet everyone raves about how good we sound live.

[@perryparsons9960]

Utter crap. Anyone who has ears to hear can tell the man is singing from his heart, based on what he knows. Only those looking to exploit racism make it a point to constantly point it out.

[@matulich77]

Keep coming back. Young love has made me old! Good Lord! Not just a sad song. Soul crushing.

[@Stephen-h5w]

So glad to see soul is alive and well. May it never die. St. Paul will inspire a new generation of great soul music.