Sam Smith: Tiny Desk Concert

Stephen Thompson | September 29, 2023
What you've got here is a perfect 20-minute distillation of The Sam Smith Experience: The Grammy-winning 2014 ballad that kicked off the singer's career ("Stay With Me"), a sleek dance-pop banger ("How Do You Sleep") and a chart-topping dollop of debauched hedonism ("Unholy") bundled together with "Lay Me Down," in which Smith performed a gorgeous duet with LaDonna Harley-Peters. From the stately to the louche and bawdy - Smith even introduced "Unholy" with a perfect summation of their recent artistic direction: "Let's get saucy!" - it's all here.
Performing with an 11-person choir and two instrumentalists - sadly, Kim Petras wasn't there to emerge from between Smith's legs as if she were being birthed - Smith brought an overflowing bag of tricks to the proceedings. But what really shone through was a sense of movement: Each song swayed and played effervescently, centering Smith while also elevating every other magnificent voice in support. This set may not serve as anyone's introduction to the music of Sam Smith, but it's still a hell of a gateway - and a joy to behold.
SET LIST
"Stay With Me"
"How Do You Sleep"
"Lay Me Down (feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)"
"Unholy"
MUSICIANS
Sam Smith: vocals
Ruth O'Mahony Brady: piano, effects
Ben Totten: guitar
LaDonna Harley-Peters: vocals
Patrick Linton: choir
Lucita Jules: choir
Megan Thomaston: choir
Brandon Payne: choir
Christian King: choir
Troi Lauren: choir
Roy Dyshon Warren: choir
Carmen Kirvy: choir
Shalisha Smith: choir
Safa Alston: choir
Ant Clemons: choir conductor
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Director/Editor: Joshua Bryant
Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
Creative Director: Bob Boilen
Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Sofia Seidel, Catie Dull
Audio Assistant: Hannah Gluvna
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Photographer: Michael Zamora
Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Maia Stern, Hazel Cills
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
#nprmusic #tinydesk #samsmith

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[@lenieyamoore3893]

EXACTLY WHAT I SAID ‼️ this ain't enough ‼️‼️‼️

[@aureacadete]

You guys need to invite Fally Ipupa . 😩🙏🏽

[@drishtyrai]

please invite EXO- DOH KYUNGSOO 😍

[@DeezNuts-if7th]

7 Jm 😅 😅 😅

[@leoreyes9229]

The pianist doesn’t get enough love. She absolutely killed it !

[@azellemani6536]

Are you the pianoist

[@MFBloosh]

She broke the pads out and everything.

[@Max-jf5vu]

Yeah, so so good!

[@bngs1983]

The lovely pianist was in her zone and Sam was doing his thing. The choir was excellent.

[@cassandraportus3487]

She was awesome! ❤

[@shaykay2389]

The mics were definitely ON🔥🔥🔥Tiny Desk needs to be nominated for something for all of these amazing performances

[@CapricornQueen7425]

I agree.

[@bobbybob6597]

I think the mics were off

[@TheShary78]

Sam was amazing. Lucitaaa I see you girllll, you definitely delivered!! 🥰

[@TheUcfgoldenknights]

⁠@@bobbybob6597it’s a video… if the microphones were off you wouldn’t hear anything…

[@chioma916]

proud to be the like that brought this comment to 1k!

[@brewallace9499]

0:00 Intro (Stay With Me) 4:43 How Do You Sleep 10:31 Lay Me Down 16:51 Unholy

[@wox4f]

god bless your soul

[@GustavoArsand]

How many times have you watched this video? Me: Yes

[@majicjuan516]

hahaahahahah

[@brendamendez7220]

A LOT ...NOT ENOUGTH YET

[@kindasortanull]

Honestly, I need a full 2 hour tiny desk from Sam Smith. They have way too many good songs that are perfect for this format.

[@TranelHawkins]

Right! Acoustic, just singing.

[@lunalovesprocrastination9248]

YES! diamonds, i'm not the only one, six shots, him, pray and so much more besides the ones on here

[@redbloodcltv7019]

ong

[@HalfBloodOtter]

Sam smith is just one person. Call him by he, not they. Idiots

[@mariahc.crawley884]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@naomm8832]

sam‘s voice + the choir = absolute heaven 😍

[@BongoBaggins]

Yeah, they drown him out. He should always have a choir

[@mattjackson8509]

Amen

[@nahtayrome6007]

​@@BongoBagginsthat man can sang. You straight trippin boo

[@annarosap]

Yesss

[@cindyortiz6294]

I love all of them😍😍😍

[@kimberlinasx]

I cannot get over Ladonna’s voice. It’s like velvet

[@graziamerico3002]

I get goosebumps with her, I remember Beyoncé saying she loved Sam's voice that looked like butter something like that

[@MissSorceress]

I love that he can be the singer in front but can somehow fade into the back to let all the backup/supporting musicians style. So humble.

[@pkweller]

Once again tiny desk ruins all recordings of an artist for me because this is just so freaking good. I want an entire album with Sam and the choir.

[@fauzakisu2122]

This is exactly what I’ve just shared with someone, this show, Chloe’s….👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@Whatisahandlehuh]

Those days are gone lol

[@BjornTvoric]

Traditionnal NPR curse : discovering an artist via tiny desk and being unable to listen to anything else but his tiny desk :,)

[@glossykisses]

I feel like Sam is the exception. He doesn't need backup.

[@inmyOWN_world]

Chills

[@garyrandall3059]

The NPR sound engineers should receive a grammy for their amazing recording techniques!!

[@BootsandBriar]

Highly underrated comment. They are better than any studio out there

[@ilikemusic808]

I can't tell you how many times great artists get done dirty by sound engineering... TinyDesk is the GOAT

[@EmmaSmith-dp6rq]

​@@BootsandBriarNahh 😅 They are exceptional though no doubt

[@Joseph-wf4qg]

LIVE Bruv!!! A Whole Nother Catagory!¡!

[@Kyliebby]

AGREED!!!

[@user-oc6ru1xc9f]

I was in tears during "Lay Me Down". SO moving and beautiful!! I had the privilege of seeing Sam and company in concert when they were in Portland Oregon in August 2023. I am STILL smiling and even more in love with their songs!! Beautiful. Thank you for all the beautiful work! (my favorite is STILL "Love Me More", not performed in concert but I love the message).

[@Babylove91n09]

The duet for Lay Me Down def hit the feels and made cry.. Unholy was phenom as expected 🔥 And the pianist played the heck out her instrument.

[@meghanbeels2343]

Lay me down is an absolutely beautiful song, brings me to tears every time.

[@nitarhodes42]

Sis on the piano is a vicious attack all by herself!! This was epic!

[@dominiquemelissa7613]

She was enjoying herself for real😂

[@MarkJohnsondev]

She was INSANE! Her matching him in lay me down was amazing!

[@kiefdemon1979]

I was thinking the same thing

[@nitarhodes42]

@dominiquemelissa7613 If "Don't threaten me with a good time" was a person, Ms. Thang on piano is it! 😄

[@donuts8435]

@@MarkJohnsondev fr thought I was the only one

[@YouTube]

such angelic voices ahhhh 🥰

[@Kelescope]

let the real fans talk

[@hselonmusk999]

​@@Kelescopefact's 💯

[@francisrosales3118]

🤨

[@qmtycrittmc]

Love Love this performance ❤

[@bill7bill1]

funny choice of words.

[@tiffanyfaces4268]

Omg the Lay me down duet brought tears to my eyes 😢 So beautifully sung. Her voice is beautiful! Sam’s voice is angelic ❤

[@mwekatonekinzonzi]

I'm done hating myself for feeling I'm done crying myself away I've gotta leave and start the healing But when you move like that, I just want to stay What have I become now? Looking through your phone now, oh no Love to you is just a game Look what I have done now Dialling up the numbers on you I don't want my heart to break Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me? All that shame and all that danger I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me? All that fear and all that pressure I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight Tell me how do you Love will keep you up tonight Tell me how do you Oh no, how did I manage to lose me? I am not this desperate, not this crazy There's no way I'm sticking around to find out I won't lose like that, I won't lose myself Look what I have done now Dialling up the numbers on you I don't want my heart to break Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me? All that shame and all that danger I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me? All that fear and all that pressure I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight Tell me how do you (Yeah) Yeah, yeah, yeah Love will keep you up tonight Tell me how do you Oh, love will keep you up tonight Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me? All that shame and all that danger I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me? All that fear and all that pressure I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight (Tell me how do you)

[@melisaphiri6298]

Such a jam man😭

[@alehxnc]

Shout out to the pianist girl! She was absolutly amazing.

[@MOBROOKS]

True

[@Whateverjourn]

Whats her name

[@ricardoleonurrutia6463]

Ruth O'Mahony Brady@@Whateverjourn

[@Pahysteria]

Ruth O'Mahony Brady

[@robot_hitcher]

13:55 Ruth is killing it from here

[@sydneyshau5897]

Timestamp 00:00 "Stay With Me" 04:37 "How Do You Sleep" 10:27 "Lay Me Down (feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)" 16:35 "Unholy"

[@leeleemee]

Thank you 😊

[@regiij174]

Not all heroes wear capes. Thanks!

[@kdahata]

Thanks for this.

[@amritatiwari6506]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@Karina22899]

So beautiful!

[@CMR7783]

Sam is one of those rare artists who sounds better live. Unreal ❤

[@mauricioleao7443]

This version of “how do you sleep” should be on spotify. Soooooo good and magic

[@melisaphiri6298]

It’s beeen on repeat 😭🤌🏾🤌🏾🔥🔥

[@aylatt3970]

Not only is Sam a brilliant vocalist, but I don't know if I've ever seen a big artist show so much love and appreciation for their backing vocalists and musicians. Sam is always putting the spotlight on them, and making sure they get their flowers. It's beautiful to see, and you can tell they adore Sam too. Whole crew radiates love and TALENT

[@UnapologeticallyAriSmi]

Usher did on his tiny desk as well ❤

[@alexpbudgets]

​@@UnapologeticallyAriSmiyup, so did Coldplay! 🎉

[@Kyliebby]

​@@UnapologeticallyAriSmihe sure did 🥺🥺👏🏻👏🏻 one of my favorites!!

[@qwncity]

It only felt like family 🤎🙏🏾👑

[@curlykeys8261]

Honestly every single time a tiny desk comes out I get so upset because the arrangements are always absolutely breathtaking AND I WANT THEM ON SPOTIFY hahaha

[@TheLowkeyChef]

same!

[@EpaminondasNeto]

One of the main reasons why I switched to youtube music!

[@xpo3oxhitherto149]

OMG YES!

[@Chechuf]

KZbin Music is the secret hahaha

[@TheCaliforniaHP]

Seriously. Arguably the best version of every artist's song is on Tiny Desk

[@zenmint]

Thats was noooot enough!! Amazing performances all around!! Loved the choirs energy and Sams nervousness. Too cute. I hope to see them all performing together again!! 🤩🔥

[@samazoid]

youtube ads YOU ARE UNDER ARREST

[@Hestia134]

😂😂

[@slaider8539]

0:01 Stay with me 4:37 How do you sleep? 10:26 Lay Me Down(feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters) 16:32 Unholy Have fun everybody 👋

[@LemonC00kies]

You’re doing the Lords work. Thank you!

[@jdtheuno]

Should had did 'Latch 'also

[@ztarr]

​@@jdtheunoAgreed!!

[@Aqua_babe713]

Thank you!☺️

[@azinity24]

Thank you

[@rogarciascetti]

I just came to the comments to see if I wasn't the only one who cried.... of course not. Thank you humans. Thank you Sam, the choir, the pianist, the guitarist and you Tiny.

[@Jaxillan]

I boohooed on lay me down

[@RJasmine18]

Big stinkin tears!!!!

[@akeiyawoods1010]

I screamed sang Sam and cried I seen him in concert and he is the best

[@selalewis9189]

I was crying within ten seconds ❤

[@changveronicas]

oh we’re crying 🥹🥹🥹

[@belenhermosilla9302]

Yes I do, I believe That one day I will be, where I was Right there, right next to you And it's hard, the days just seem so dark The moon, the stars, are nothing without you Your touch, your skin, where do I begin? No words can explain, the way I'm missing you The night, this emptiness This hole that I'm inside These tears, they tell their own story You told me not to cry when you were gone But the feeling's overwhelming It's much too strong Can I lay by your side, next to you, you And make sure you're alright I'll take care of you And I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight I'm reaching out to you Can you hear my call? (Who's to say you won't hear me?) This hurt that I've been through I'm missing you, missing you like crazy You told me not to cry when you were gone But the feeling's overwhelming It's much too strong Can I lay by your side, next to you, you And make sure you're alright I'll take care of you And I don't wanna be here if I can't be with you tonight Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side Can I lay by your side, next to you, you-ou And make sure you're alright I'll take care of you And I don't wanna be here if I can't be with you tonight

[@AfroSamurai1089]

7:19 The choir isn't messing around!

[@carissaingram5618]

I haven’t heard a performance in a while that left me in such awe. Sam Smith’s old music will always be my favorite. Sam, the choir, and the pianist are all such amazing performers.

[@teddybrooksjr.2868]

Sam still does Ballads! Idk why they chose Unholy as the lead single for Gloria because most of the songs were ballads.

[@qwncity]

Thank you 👑

[@JeroenvanSteijn]

@@teddybrooksjr.2868 because it streamed 1,4 billion times on Spotify alone? It's genius although albeit not my favourite.

[@SandyDelMar42]

We need a choir version of every Sam song ASAP this was glorious

[@qwncity]

agreed - lets start with HDYS

[@ceciandreo7778]

This is absolutely AMAZING! One of the best Tiny Desk Concerts I´ve seen so far!!!! You can truly appreciate Sam´s voice!!! I love him!!!!

[@cylouie8423]

Is there a way to get a copy of this version on a higher sound definition format? I would purchase it

[@mrom3777]

My lord - that version with Ladonna needs to be recorded and released! And Sam you should do an entire album like this. Your voice is incredible but with the singers only vocal harmonies with the twist version on your songs .,.. my god ….totally moving- emotional roller coaster but in a good way! Thank you for your wonderful music and all of you sharing your talent with us.

[@macarena994]

Me paso lo mismo.

[@lynnebaldwin330]

Absolutely. I had full body goosebumps.

[@Capyhandler]

100%

[@ck9743]

I had goosebumps down my legs when they performed this at the concert in DC

[@qwncity]

Keep speaking it - your words are powerful royalty

[@yolandaoctober8924]

The only bad thing about this is that it ends! Criminally short!! Absolutely beautiful Sam! ❤️

[@ma14.27]

@@georgeorwellsghost3833slay, sis.

[@qwncity]

agreed. We want more

[@zaradavis3578]

This arrangement was incredibly special. This was more than a performance; this is a spiritual experience.

[@trabcast]

4:37 "How Do You Sleep" 10:08 "Lay Me Down (feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)" 16:34 "Unholy"

[@Kempire]

I wish more artists would use supporting vocalists. This is a perfect example how it can be a magical experience. Perfection. Sam always loved a choir. Glad they decided to do their Tiny Desk this way.

[@LaPetite510]

Hey @Kempire! Your post led me straight to this performance. Thank You for sharing & for consistently providing great content.

[@tkay5904]

Hey @Kempire!

[@Kempire]

@@LaPetite510 🤎🤎🤎

[@qwncity]

🤎🙏🏾👑 We agree - it creates more of a phenomenon when they are used.

[@shaunawells2562]

OH DEAR! I forgot how much I absolutely adore Sam Smiths old stuff. The looks of appreciation between LaDonna and Sam made my heart so happppppy . absolutely beautiful

[@vijaz5559]

SAME holy cow. this is trully felt like a comeback

[@ashervirin9698]

15:05 I'm actually obsessed with the last 15 seconds of this

[@selmaelbaqir4731]

That ended too fast! we need more!!

[@venadacent7696]

Props to the piano player....she really got into it!

[@luxxpro2206]

I miss Reuben James 😢

[@dennisemosha]

Es fantástica!!! ❤

[@KaylynKorir-bs7bh]

Unbelievable and unthinkable icon everlasting forever more

[@carsforvergtasanandreas1165]

the best pianist in the world

[@MegaGreat25]

& the back up singers of color 🔥

[@ATARINLUV22]

It's septemeber 29, 2023. I'm in my room staring at this performance on my computer. There's a flash flood warning in New York. I'm crying hearing LaDonna and Sam sing Lay Me Down. I have goosebumps all over from the vocals and harmony. Exactly the voice hug I needed today. Thank you for this NPR!

[@ninarobertson3901]

Be safe friend!

[@sushizilla11]

oh snap, me too. This flood is wilddd!

[@JPmobileBazinga]

NPR THANK YOU FOR PROMOTING SATAN WORSHIPER

[@oramitamatos3208]

❤❤

[@t.martinez5926]

You summed this video up beautifully: "voice hug".

[@hflordawn]

This is an amazing concert--everyone was wonderful. Also, I loved how at the end, Sam gestured to one of the singers to include the piano player in the hug. This group has great energy, vocals, and on top of everything--seems to really care about each other. Also, Sam is amazing--those vocals!

[@ButchBrown7]

Adele, Sam Smith & Amy Whinehouse knew how awesome Black Vocalist added to their sound✌He has a great voice like Sting has it's an instrument

[@fotoing7432]

the musical arrangement for "Unholy" is simply spectacular, beautiful Tiny Desk!

[@tishabeesha3241]

Yes!! I need that version ASAP. Literally gave me chills!

[@tremichael8202]

Agree! It's amazing!!

[@charmellelexis7881]

True

[@ashleybaby6208]

Not me crying the whole entire performance. Standing ovation from my desk Sam Smith and this phenomenally talented choir!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ladyt4905]

Me too. Was just a crying. I love true art.

[@HisLady1022]

Same yall. Real tears!!

[@cb4664]

Yeah I cried when that young lady started singing. Then them together. Just beautiful.

[@emj970]

Same. The choir is demonstrating soul music is a feeling ❤

[@moniqueh728]

Lay me down had me in tears. It was amazing!

[@hariawanwibisono8862]

Shout out to sound engineer & crew.. the quality is awesome.. 🔥

[@Mrs.McKinstry]

He is able to transport me to another world between his voice, lyrics and melody of music. I am a true fan of Mr.Smith.

[@sophhiebn]

They*

[@marbleproxyshouseofzen7226]

The energy of this group was amazing. Sam should do a full album of their songs like this with that choir because they were SANGIN'

[@thanim9724]

*his

[@marbleproxyshouseofzen7226]

@@thanim9724 choke

[@nycxed521]

I agree with you, the choir is amazing. However, artist usually don't use choir on their albums. Choir's usually sound best / better at live performances.

[@rohlehr]

💯 🔥🔥🔥

[@juliannagopie9444]

Agreed!!!!

[@rainingsunshine25]

This. Sams voice. The choir. The piano. The piano player. Literal perfection.

[@gabbikitchen]

YEEEEES

[@julietchikaiiversen3465]

And the group hug at the end, aaaaww!

[@carmensanmartindelgado3822]

💟🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹💟

[@sarahakinyi3879]

I always feel so much joy when I hear my favorite artists sounding exactly like they do on and off record❤

[@roshanalall124]

A special Shout out to the peonist and the guitarist.

[@vinceking8617]

The calibre of Sams voice supported by the back up singers shows his talent. A great format!

[@overapology]

The video I didn’t ask but needed 🙏

[@bonnastares]

Goosebumps. That Chorus. Sam’s range. It’s all WOW. ❤

[@qwncity]

🤎🤎👑

[@nataliebowen8567]

The vocals here are just beyond 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 thank you for this experience

[@OfficialDesimberRose]

If you sing on Tiny desk, then you can SANG for real... cuz ain't no studio tricks to clean it up, Sam's voice is Pitch Perfect!

[@lifeofbella9246]

Sam and the singers

[@SERIOUSLEE774]

it can be pre record

[@rudolphmcneill515]

I think the point of this show is that it isn't "prerecorded." You can obviously tell that it's all live.

[@alethiacampbell1365]

That's right!!

[@leaf6356]

​@@SERIOUSLEE774the entire point of tiny desk is to show that some artists can sing live just as good as they sound on their records, it's NEVER pre-recorded. anyone passionate about music would see and hear that.

[@lottydottyda739]

Shoutout to everybody including the pianist!!! Y’all killed it 😩🥰

[@cb4664]

Facts !

[@qwncity]

Thanks Qwn!

[@Danaizhaw12]

Wow I got chills when Sam and Ladonna started harmonizing

[@fabriziotepedino1605]

i love how how do you sleep feels sooo collaborative and he's so happy to share the spotlight

[@Powerbear26]

Voice is perfection

[@user-rs4ob3iq5p]

Need this version of ‘How Do You Sleep’ published somewhere PLEASE

[@jc_googlebrandaccount3926]

Agree!!

[@rachou971]

I litteraly had chills🥹

[@bethwelkipruto9177]

💯

[@marianacaro9546]

Mee too😊

[@claudiaherrera412]

Can this version come of how do you sleep be available for purchase somewhere? I love it so much

[@roshanalall124]

Guitarist is amazing too. A big shout out him over here.

[@atxrich]

The arrangement was 🔥. It was simple and just allowed everyone’s voices to shine. Sam Smith never disappoints.

[@allanbahati1942]

The backing singers are on point. And it’s great to hear Sam’s pure voice once again👌👌👌

[@jonnycrown1817]

How do you sleep is quite possibly one of the best vocal performances I have ever heard in my life. Sam is always on point, but the choir behind him is un-friggin-believable. I must've watched it 100+ times today alone. They are perfection

[@seskypapaya]

NPR, PLEASE we need these versions of all the songs on Spotify, it's sooooo good 😩🙏🏾

[@melisaphiri6298]

It’s so personal 😭🥺🤞🏽

[@karineespindola1626]

This was by far one of the very best Tiny Desk concerts I’ve ever seen.

[@acarmo3]

T-Pain is my other fave one

[@qwncity]

Same

[@MeloWematfombeni-mg7fk]

I like one by Babyface.

[@shellzzp]

This whole mini concert is SUCH A VIBE. From Sam’s amazing vocals to that beast of a choir and the beautiful pianist. Even the guitarist, they were all so in sync with eachother! Whew ima need a part 2 y’all! ❤

[@mitalishinde6890]

Yesss

[@irkah]

PLEASE NPR HEAR OUR PLEA! Part 2 Part 2!!!!

[@jarednimblett5706]

is that julianne moore on the piano?

[@TheMilchBroetchen]

That version of How Do You Sleep is so good. Can we get a radio version of this?

[@phillygyrl34]

I wish this was longer. This performance literally gave me chills.

[@olipaul101]

Just Sam, an incredible choir and a pianist is all we need, no theatrics just pure vocals 🎙

[@vanetiapa]

Somebody please explain to me why young Dakota Fanning is playing the piano. OMG 😅 she's exactly

[@anthonykeya]

How do you sleep part with those back vocals is so beautiful!

[@matthewglenn5326]

Yesterday I said why doesn't Sam Smith have a tiny desk yet? I searched the tiny desk wiki and nothing. Then this drops?!

[@Marina-rz4oj]

Magic🎉

[@giovannirusco2728]

Cap lol but, I agree, this tiny desk is perfect timing!

[@PrivateAccountSK]

who the f cares

[@sherlynandigarcia3873]

It was very short 😕🥺🥺

[@allisonbutler4829]

Manifestinggggg ❤🎉

[@adrienbeatty]

Sam needs an acoustic album. If you haven't listened to some of the acoustic versions of his first album I suggest you do. His voice is impeccable. Absolutely LOVED this session. The singers did their thing.

[@qwncity]

Thanks Qwn! And yes, to the acoustic versions.... check them out!

[@bktresor]

Sam uses they/them pronouns :) So: Their voice is impeccable, for example ✨

[@kunozi_2366]

The dudes voice is amazing, his vocals are always consistent. Great guy!

[@accordiongordon]

Their*

[@accordiongordon]

@@kunozi_2366their*

[@wandalizlagares782]

I’m So late to discover this amazing song and band!!! 🙏🏼🙌🏼 It touch my heart ❤️🙏🏼🙌🏼. Thank you ! God is good all the time and all the time God is good. I connected with your music. 🙏🏼

[@CueLizett]

I love black people 😭😫😩🫶🏼❤️

[@jenni8032]

Me too ❤❤❤😂

[@gabrielepassoni8598]

I love rare moments where white people and black people are together genuinely. Basically when race is not a factor. You can really perceive it in this video for example.

[@ch00xd65]

I love Asians!

[@Vollyball163]

I love cat 😺s

[@October.409]

So much talent

[@toniacollinske2518]

The backup group is immaculate. Sam is impeccable. I feel blessed to witness their performance. Thank you.

[@ForbsieLaLa]

He has excellent and talented backup singers. I love how he sometimes give them an opportunity to shine as well

[@gaila.9852]

@@ForbsieLaLa They!

[@thanim9724]

*He

[@sophhiebn]

@@thanim9724they*

[@ellyfaewilliams2234]

It's a shame that Sam isn't doing all his live performances with this group. They made magic here!

[@SweeetestMelissa]

🥰

[@lilydelacour]

Yeah, I always love the background vocals of the Tiny Desk Concerts. They should definitely join some of the musicians for their live performances. :D

[@barbiefunkyfaceb]

They don't all performance for free,🤷🏼‍♀️ there is a price amount for them to all perform live together ok. MATTERS PEACE&LOVE

[@lnnthl]

*their

[@ivyantonio4043]

too many of them not gonna lie. sam is a great vocalist, he didn't need to hide behind the voices of 11 other black voices. 5 could have been the max.

[@lovememanda3761]

背叛是你刺向我的一把刀，you told me not to cry when you were gone 是你最后的温柔。

[@ElizlOvegirl]

Please publish this version of how do you sleep on the music platforms 🥹

[@tmackie1694]

Edited with proper pronoun :) Love the pianist. She is so tuned in with Sam and often glancing back to stay connected with their performance. She has so much groove and passion, and so much feel on the keys. Very talented.

[@djdiegomarteens]

1000% agree.. plus I was wondering how they bring that big piano to the tiny space.

[@DJMissRay]

Came to say this... also seems like she might be the music director too... Brilliant.

[@Andrew-tl9gk]

She plays very very basic piano notes. Maybe she is a good painist (I dont know her) but this notes everyone can play it like this.

[@gbxdrums]

@@Andrew-tl9gk OP said groove, passion, and feel. Theres more to music than "notes".

[@philjargent]

yup, she is incredible. Beautiful sound.

[@ADSOCM]

The duet for Lay Me Down isn’t getting enough credit. Their voices compliment eachother perfectly!

[@FletcherMoyo]

i'm saying! goosebumps! amazing

[@timothyhannibal6001]

It was definitely the one!

[@fabioarrua]

She is a long time singing partner , check Disclosure - Hotline Bling (Drake cover in the Live Lounge) ft. Sam Smith as well as the other songs from that session

[@judobrett]

It was my highlight. The pure happiness they look at each other with is magic…

[@loydap1775]

She made me tear up! Her voice was like a warm hug!

[@basseyakaneyene4582]

I don't need therapy

[@neko.atsume]

This is definitely my favorite artist to be featured in tiny desk concert! I love how he engage to the whole singers. Such a private concert with high quality singers.

[@ankhgirl3]

LaDonna made me cry with her gorgeous harmony. 💖

[@cb4664]

Chile I was done when she opened her mouth. 🥲Good Lord.

[@davidalvarez7705]

She is amazing

[@THUNDERUP189]

same i was a puddle

[@marciomonteiro9251]

Harmony, I was looking for that word to describe it. Thank you

[@elliewithg]

Why this is extra special and beautiful? Not just they are all very very talented. It’s because everyone is just authentic and enjoying their performance. You can feel that they love what they do that you want to go inside the screen and join the jam and just vibe with them.

[@creativequeen8371]

Definitely ❤

[@taylorrenee4880]

It’s immersive, isn’t it? I love it.

[@qwncity]

This makes all of the difference 🙏🏾🤎👑

[@DonnieP913]

This version of how do you sleep gives me chills

[@SiphesihleY]

I need that how do you sleep on spotify now!!!

[@flesajames7348]

Mr. Smith you definitely need to take this whole concept on the road! You the choir , the pianist, the band!!!’

[@chillarypuff]

@@ElonRaymond shut up bot

[@Chow-qq6yw]

Yess definitely I mean, when are the dates and location please 😢❤❤❤❤ talented, hard working and beautiful people = everyone around world deserves to feel themselves smile while listening to music live in all their hometowns

[@sya]

Wow miss LaDonna Harley-Peters. I don't think I've ever heard Lay Me Down sound so good coming from someone other than Sam. What a voice!

[@Heynallho]

The piano player , please ! So perfect ✨

[@josemauriciosantosm.8039]

4:37 the Best rendering !! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻😍❤️🔥

[@pleasemyplants3447]

Sam's voice never fails to get me in my feels. This is one of my favorite tiny desk concerts!!

[@derrickfynn-essien4261]

The pianist understood the assignment. 🔥🔥🔥 awesome performance by everyone

[@qwncity]

Didn't she!? Thank you Kng👑🤎

[@renatamadaleno6509]

Que sonoridade, perfeição de voz, que músicas! Por que aqui no Brasil não temos cantores e canções tão boas quanto!? Meu Deus do céu quanto talento 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@dikoposello3706]

I'm 1:40 in and have concluded this is the most beautiful thing I have heard in a while🥲