Buffy Sainte-Marie: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

[@TrainsAndSirens]

She’s so fascinating at 81 years old ???!!!What a history. Thank you for this!

[@brotherpabl0]

Hh

[@squirrelbutler2119]

Her 'history'....? You mean, her history of faking aboriginal identity for her whole career? Um....sure, that's "fascinating" Most of us call it "cheating"

[@missricka6801]

I first had the privilege of seeing Buffy Sainte Marie live at the Seattle Opera House in 1967. She played a packed house in spite of the fact that she had been black listed by the FBI during the Nixon and Johnson administrations and US radio stations were forbidden from playing her music. This primarily due to her song "Universal Soldier" which was popularized by the British folk-rocker Donovan. I have had the privilege of seeing her 5 other times since, mostly playing small venues. Got to meet her twice . The last time I saw her she was playing an Indian Casino on the Oregon Coast about 6 years ago. I can honestly say this was her best concert ever. The first time I met her was at the Boarding House in San Francisco back in the 70s and I have to say I thought she was the most beautiful woman I had ever met.

[@Arewal851]

The blacklisting is likely another one of her BS stories. I believe that the radios didn't play her simply because her voice is so bad. She sings totally off key with a horrible goat vibrato. It is painful to listen to. I also heard her say that it was because of Universal Soldier....but then why wasn't Donovan blacklisted if he was the one singing the song?

[@ojsefg]

This woman is legend. When I was a small boy watching Sesame Street, and when she came on, my little native Grandpa would say in English, “Voice of the peoples heart.”

[@cold0mtn]

Love this. Thank you for sharing. I know her through Sesame Street too. She left a deep and lasting impression. 🙏

[@TheSnoopindaweb]

🪶

[@Pkeats817]

Not anymore!! Her jig is up!!

[@iVenge]

If the people are from Sicily, yes. Hilarious.

[@dawnsmoke2586]

Buffy did more for Our People and helped us to climb mountains of racism and abuse and overcome it all....She is Legend and an amazing representative of The People...We owe Her much, including Respect and Honour...Those of us who grew with Her only have Honour and Respect for this Warrior Woman ... 🦅

[@futurecitizen1434]

Yessss, Buffiana de la Sainte Alfredo, our parmesaniana nativiana Italian queen

[@JohnDoe-lt3hi]

Buffy Saint Marinara 😂

[@dbradx]

Buffy is a mighty force of nature, and an equally powerful force for peace. She and her band sound utterly fantastic here, and she remains an absolute dynamo. 'Universal Soldier' is, for me, the greatest anti-war song ever written, and also the most honest - the power to bring lasting peace is in all our hands.

[@Arewal851]

I guess my ears live on a different reality plane. She sounds as horrible as she always has sounded. But for the fake indigenous identity her music would not have left the shower stall.

[@ckane5142]

THANK YOU then; THANK YOU now

[@122172639]

Her music was so instrumental in my grandmother's middle age, my mother's youth and young adulthood, and my childhood as my mother often had her songs on... I'm so thrilled she is on Tiny Desk Concerts... what a great reunion. You can tell they're joyful to be together. She's an absolute legend for all generations.

[@truetransveganrebel9]

I'm so happy to see Buffy on Tiny Desk! She's brilliant and her voice just gets better with age.

[@lindagarland5223]

Love love love Buffy Sainte-Marie...for 50 years+ 💖

[@chrismarkham8081]

She truly is a legend

[@shilleaghlaw]

yessss she’s my FAVORITE she’s criminally underrated

[@squirrelbutler2119]

Oh no, no, no Her lifelong faking of an aboriginal identity is the only thing close to 'criminal'

[@DoctorJoanieTool]

Never forget her on Sesame Street. nursing her son. Perhaps my favorite Tiny Desk yet. Thank you.

[@KeyInPeace]

bufffyyyyy?! legendary tiny desk concert!

[@luvdylanstar]

I love this woman so much, since I was 16 years old back in 1966 she has grabbed my heart and my spirit and took me on a journey into her world with her beautiful voice and powerful songs. She woke me to the plight of the Native American's and I could never let it go. Till this day, I'm 73 and my sister and mentor is 81, she still brings tears to my eyes when she sings. She taught so many people and brought awareness to our Indigenous brothers and sisters, she gave a voice to the silenced and made us see the beauty and often the pain in her culture. Thank you for bringing this to us. FREE LEONARD PELTIER! 💙🪶💧

[@morgan-5171]

Thanks for sharing and God bless you. 🙌

[@squirrelbutler2119]

And she was a fraud the whole time! She is the living embodiment of the philosophy: "Sincerity is everything. Once you've learned to fake sincerity, you're golden"

[@PentameronSV]

0:00 - *It's My Way* (3:52) 4:17 - *Until It's Time for You to Go* (7:23) 7:40 - *Universal Soldier* (10:18) 10:31 - *Up Where We Belong* (14:55) [15:00 - Tiny Desk team]

[@zxyatiywariii8]

Thank you ❤

[@davidholiday4494]

It shocks me beyond belief that she is 81 years old. I have followed her for so many years I never thought about her age. However, she has always been a leader to me and i respect her heart and spirit forever. She certainly changed my life in a very positive way - i love her and her work so much. Shame she was never President (I know that's a bit silly but I would certainly have voted for her.) Thank you, Buffy!!!

[@christinakraftician]

Love your idea! Too bad

[@squirrelbutler2119]

You're right!! As aa lifelong fake, she'd fit right in with the assortment on offer today for President!

[@DesireeLDouglass]

Buffy, it is hard to imagine your life without an equally beautiful and powerful man who is steady by your side, but now I am getting it. Just know even tho he didn't make it to show up in your time, we know you were made for love and you have given the world this love.I want your deepest happiness. Much love, a kid who grew up and was helped by you and your songs Desiree Luana Douglass

[@iamearthbornami]

Love you Buffy ❤

[@mya5980]

Buffy Sainte Marie never aged, never lost her unique beauty and beautiful voice ❤ AMAZING 🥰

[@squirrelbutler2119]

Never had any of those things to begin with But what she DID have and will always be remembered for was her uncanny impersonation of an Indian What a lifelong performance!!!

[@lupitamihita1261]

What a beautiful woman! It makes me happy to hear that iconic voice is still with us.

[@brookemeisel5384]

Buffy the Pilgrim Slayer!! The first time I listened to her I cried. She's such a powerful force of love

[@squirrelbutler2119]

Powerful force of fakery, you mean

[@susanborsi-hampton8538]

Thank you Buffy for sharing your beautiful songs with us. You were there for me as a fiery teen and now here via the internet as I find my way and remain hopeful that humans will become kinder.Thank you for your grace and perseverance.

[@tombstone7577]

Ooooo until it’s time for you to go 🙏I grew up on all earlier Buffy St Marie songs via dad. I now play her on guitar or mouth bow now n then. Blessed am I! I finally met her at Woodford Folk Fest, Australia and she told me she was the first woman to breastfeed on national television on Sesame Street. Just wow 🙏 gratitude Thankyou Buffy for the soul

[@rrreverb]

My GAWD, that “up where we belong” just SENDS me. Buffy + guitar is beautiful, but she really becomes one with the piano. She channels something greater when she sings.

[@dennishiggison5566]

The World’s treasure. Thank you Buffy!🇨🇦

[@harbarycarbary]

LEGEND. Saw her 10 years ago at a free outdoor winter festival in Toronto and it was unforgettable. Cherish her while she is around!!

[@BattleRiverBlues]

been listening to Buffy my entire life, I could hear my late mother singing along.

[@Carrion00]

Winkin and Blinken and Nod...30 years since I heard this lady sing...can't believe she is still shouting to the sky. Keep safe Buffy, I keep singing your rain song, keeps my allotment watered.

[@abracadaverous]

Buffy is a legend. The first time I heard Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee it blew my mind. So good to see her here!

[@lindaweber3137]

A voice who knows so much and can say much more than most

[@garypowermusic]

What pure and honest artistry! Congratulations to a fine lady and one of my favorite song writers. Buffy you are so beautiful, thank you!

[@yiminmao2606]

Her voice is full of power and love and wisdom

[@TheRealDannAlexander]

Mark playing a Steinberger. So good to see those basses. They are legendary instruments.

[@tompina4598]

Buffy is a legend. Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee blows my mind. So good to see her here!

[@rhysjamais]

About time!! So good to see her here.

[@morirsinmagia]

Absolutely amazing performance 💜 "Illuminations" always be a masterpiece 💕💕

[@Penelope.Banana]

I was just a small child the first time I saw Buffy on T.V. My little mind was just blown away by her voice and presence and she continues to leave me in awe.

[@nioc00]

I am just astonished! I listened to this woman in the sixties - in awe! She was the first person to awaken me to the first Americans and their history and tragedy. Sixty years on, here she is, vital as ever. I thought Universal Soldier was Donovan's song. Now I know why that never made sense. This song is more relevant now that Russia is killing Ukrainians.

[@spiritualitybeyondborders]

She's always been an amazing artist. I'm happy to get to see her at age 81! Wow!

[@luvdylanstar]

How great to see Buffy!! I have loved and admired this beautiful lady for most of my life, she's just a few years older but she hasn't changed at all. Thank you for bringing this to us. ♡

[@cara1957]

Tiny desk does it AGAIN!!!

[@tomas5376]

Proving you’re never too old to make a statement. Amazing songs so appropriate in these perilous time of new wars!🙏🏼

[@gamer-me6ir]

She's unbelievable great. What a pleasure to hear and see her little concert. Thank you so much Tiny Desk/NPR😂Thank you, Buffy🤗👏👏👏& your band❣️

[@anesebrenord1733]

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[@anesebrenord1733]

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[@keybladerasta4142]

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[@inez8335]

Songs w such ❤️ written so early in Buffy's career! At 81 and the Red Path still leads on🪶🙏🌈

[@squirrelbutler2119]

"Red Path"??? You mean, the "Lying Path". She's been faking aboriginal identity her whole life. Heck, we might find out she's not even a woman at this point

[@tacknrollmusicdiary4610]

Thank you so so much Marie‼️ I love "universal soldier" Since you made this song, this world isn't change.the world is ruled by them like Jackson Browne's"lives in the balance". Age is just number. Please keep on singing & playing guitar. sincerely from Japan.

[@4isahappyfamily]

why doesn't this have more views?! She is a brilliant goddess. Absolutely amazing.

[@rapskier]

Buffy!!! Such an incredible human and artist!!

[@iraazela]

Oh she is a delight! NPR Music has this magic where there bring these awesome people into our lives that's such a joy..thank you 💞

[@daviddickason6729]

Buffy has been in my listening library since the sixties - I love that she was invited to Tiny Desk - Thank you!!

[@nanob0zo]

Feel bad to not know this amazing artist. Glad I watched this and wow what a presence.

[@tonyah3488]

Thank you Buffy! You have changed our world for the better. Needed your voice today! 80 y.o. goals!

[@miltonjethrotull8975]

Superb! Awesome! Thank you Buffy!

[@Theflowoflove]

Thank you all. simply🙏 perfect in every way.💝 I love you Buffy.

[@birdiedemmer3822]

Omg never knew you learn something new everyday hopefully? My new favorite artist listening to all your music right now love you 🥰

[@maggiemacha5552]

Splendid to see Buffy performing on Tiny Desk!!

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Maggie I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….

[@laurieariel890]

What a treat! Thank you to everyone involved for making this happen and sharing it with us ❤️

[@RyanHicks306]

This is amazing! Thanks for having Buffy on Tiny Desk.

[@librarygary1618]

For anyone curious she's playing a Yamaha silent guitar :)

[@marjoriegoodwin2993]

I wondered. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnnym9602]

Yeah Buffy she's someone I look up to as an indigenous songwriter/musician myself from Canada

[@dbradx]

Hey neighbour, fellow Canuck here - is there somewhere we could hear your music?

[@johnnym9602]

@@dbradx I should've worded it better I'm an aspiring songwriter/musician dont got much yet

[@dbradx]

@@johnnym9602 All good brother, keep on keeping on - would love to hear your stuff one day. I play just enough guitar to get by around a campfire, but I always love hearing new songwriters.

[@taylormacgillivray8414]

Power to ya! I hope to hear your music one day.

[@Bluesbabesrv]

Glad to see Buffy still out there still making music. She first appeared on my radar in the late 60’s when my brother brought one of her records home.

[@coynable]

You saved my life, Buffy, sister... I would take your hand any ol time. HUGS, and thank you!

[@kamaliancirranoush1916]

Deep gratitude for Buffy, thank you.

[@arturomontilla5073]

What frontiers and races might mean for everybody she is universal to me. 81 is the new 18.

[@DzrtClaws]

Just discovered her discography. What a powerful, artistic, strong woman. Love her and man, I really wonder what other gifted musicians I’m missing out on right now😮‍💨

[@bartpromoter100]

Wooooow real melodies

[@lisahennig7899]

Legend. WOW.

[@LightSnowOvernight]

Wow! This entire set made me weep

[@andrewwalker8158]

She is still fabulous, in fact maybe at her best. ♥️♥️♥️

[@Seattle13-px1jj]

SO happy to have found these gems in the wind

[@w.l.graves7228]

we are so thrilled you are doing this performance !! thank you for 55 years of great music !!

[@japlangston3472]

I checked out her LP albums from my local library in the 1960s so many times that they must have been worn completely smooth.

[@JM-vj7we]

Wow! What an American treasure. Thank you Tiny Desk.

[@m.maclellan7147]

Actually I believe she's Canadian ?

[@JM-vj7we]

@@m.maclellan7147 Oh….. Thanks 😊

[@maninthemirror6446]

SUCH A LEGEND!!!!!!

[@lynnettereede6887]

Go Buffy! I miss you and the band!

[@sofungus]

She is just so incredible ❤️

[@ruthmore8803]

Wow! What a treat!! I love her sooo much 🙏🏼💜😇

[@icast4majors]

We love you Buffy, God Bless you & yours! 🎼🎸🎤🔥❤️

[@jonsmith848]

Wow! Buffy Saint Marie...🎶

[@chloetry206]

Today was a hard day for me and I listened to Buffy for an hour straights and it really revived my spirit.

[@pauletteladouceur7261]

i'm so proud of her. so moved by her oracle presence, and so grateful for my indigenous blood. i love her so... across time.

[@geraldmorgan2539]

Love Buffy many years great performer songwriter artist could go on wow girl 81 your looking good

[@jamesdaly9016]

Such a lovely lying Italian woman 🇮🇹

[@squirrelbutler2119]

I thought she was Albanian? Whichever, she certainly ain't Indian!

[@abaneyone]

Again, only on Tiny Desk. Love it!

[@marcintime]

Wonderful! Thank you so much, Buffy. Greetings from Belgium; will never forget your great 2010 concert in Brussels - we had to stand up throughout the whole set but didn't even notice, it was that good! :-)

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Marcintime I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….

[@bradjohn9710]

I didn’t know who this was but when you name drop the King and Barbara, I had to look up the history! Legend

[@mysticmaverick1]

She looks fantastic! I never knew she co-wrote "Up Where We Belong." She was married to the song's co-writer Jack Nitsche.

[@brendadavidson4986]

Just sending a massive hug and a zillion thanks to Buffy! Thank you for what you do and have done for such a committed length of time. And a challenge to any late night talk show host who will invite her to come on your show and perform "Universal Soldier". Are we not allowed to hear a great protest song occaisionaly?

[@omoxo]

I love her so much.

[@morgan-5171]

Thank God for Buffy Sainti Marie. There is a place in heaven for you. ⚚

[@khunopie9159]

Bluffy Aint-Marie

[@FocusWalkingTravel]

So nice sounds thanks for share it

[@TheTishaable]

Love you for ever Buffy

[@oldskoldaddy]

I’m so sorry I just now discovered her after over fifty years of living I’ve heard of Bob Dylan Joni Mitchell and Taj Mahal and others but never of Buffy. 😢 watched her story on American masters on PBS awesome story and background god bless her ❤😮

[@boomshanka8743]

Lovely woman, I was lucky enough to meet Buffy after a show in Chicago 6 or 7 years ago. I have been listening to her since Moonshot in 73. Gitchee miigwetch for all the music, wonderful lady.

[@dfbess]

I first heard Buffy when i was a teen, I heard cod'ine.. loved her ever since..

[@laraw2490]

this is so special, and has brought me an abundance of happiness. thank you from the depths of my heart

[@autumnpoe4612]

I used to listen to her and watch videos of her with my grandma ❤ such a lovely woman! She brings so much joy to my heart!

[@lylecrilly]

LEGEND! thank you!

[@voicesrising141]

LEGEND.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

The desk may be tiny but the costume trunk is of epic proportions.

[@ceeemm1901]

More than a John Ford movie.

[@googav140]

🤣

[@calebf.9206]

YESSSSS BUFFYYYYY

[@RickS2369]

Keep fighting. Don't give up. And make Buffy Sainte-Marie proud.