The Black Crowes: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@ithertz2much]

The sound engineers of Tiny Desk do a fantastic job.

[@rawc44]

Listen2this1 💯

[@oddlogic1]

Seriously. It sounds incredible *every* time.

[@jasonburnett2539]

NPR Little Desk, The Howard Stern Show (whatever you feel about him) Live at Letterman back in the day...the best sound engineers in the business. I don't know why most late night talk shows are subpar but they are. These three shows however are so good. The sound mixing is next level

[@warburgaby]

Il suono di quella chitarra è pazzesco, eccezionale

[@bricago2302]

Yes! I'd love to see a video of the tech crew and an explanation of their setup.

[@darrinnixon3615]

I’m 54 and I feel like I grew up next door to them! Glad to see they put the fighting on the shelf! They both are still amazing!!

[@PentameronSV]

0:00 - *_She Talks to Angels_* (5:55 / 6:13) 6:54 - *_Jealous Again_* (12:09 / 12:26) 13:11 - *_Wiser Time_* (17:58)

[@KirstenEikum]

Thank you

[@stateofblitz]

3 amazing songs

[@Yusufu82]

🤘

[@kridonkri6505]

👍🇧🇷👁👁

[@1972BoNeZ666]

THANK YOU 🙏🏻

[@emmyarellano3704]

Chris still sounds so amazing and soulful! I always felt these guys weren't given enough credit for their contributions to blues/rock over the last 4 decades. They are badasses!

[@AKFloorcare]

Totally,,

[@brettjamz3]

These guys were so good. In the dawn of grunge music they cut through with some really great blue's. ❤️

[@robmorrisson8881]

It’s bc they the first to really take rock blues and gospel and mash it all up perfectly

[@hesekie1]

Never thought about the gospel part, but you're right.

[@Biermeisterruff]

They still are good 😉

[@j.w.9407]

Chris’s voice still has that magic, wonderful.

[@lukejarrett1973]

Got a bad case of Tom Jones' disease I'm afraid. Gonna be belting them out 'til his dying day.

[@nancyprianti2355]

@ Luke Jarrett::::not sure I understand your statement. Gregg Allman literally played until his dying days. He left us with a beautiful album ! He knew he was dying & wanted us to have just a little more of him after he was gone

[@mepo4460]

From the Soul 👣🕯☮

[@ericjohansen2305]

UgotmyOP

[@christinedetrich7481]

Love his voice.

[@19brian55]

This was all time. With everything going on in the World at the moment, we always have music to fall back on. Well done!

[@chrismo2k]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks NPR and The Black Crowes!

[@wingnutz1976]

Amen

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

On this we can all agree.

[@davidwood6351]

Well, we do until they turn off the interwebs...

[@dynjarren8355]

The brothers Robinson unplugged. The acoustic guitar sounds so good and so does Chris. I’m so glad they decided to get back together and play music again. Music to soothe your soul! What a Gem 💎 ! Like most of your concerts! Thanks Tiny Desk and KZbin for making this possible! This is what the Internet was made for. Great Music! 👏🏻😎🎸

[@vance640]

There are things that you cant describe with words...SO what artists do is add music and poetry to them...Music is sometimes the only vehicle you have to express your feelings. Thank god for music!

[@annlibbey3351]

His voice is one of the best rock voices. And it still embodies soul and pain and all that’s meaningful in life.

[@stevetrivago]

Great to see the brothers realize how short life truly is .. This is what a comeback looks like

[@jenniferalexander5423]

My fav too!

[@karenhansen2440]

Steve Kutz comeback would be if all the members reunited. This is the cash cow version.

[@pandagamer9445]

Chris has admitted they are here for the money as well. Hopefully, they can continue to work out their differences and make great music.

[@dumisa7]

This takes me to such a weird nostalgic place - back in the 90's, but these guys always made me feel like it was the 70's, which was such a mindfuck because at the time I was living in Van Nuys, California (2Pac, DJ Quik, Eazy E), but remembering Athens, Ohio and Woodstock, New York (Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Manassas). Always love these guys - Amorica. stands as a rock n roll TOUR DE FORCE.

[@juttaweinhold60]

She talks to angels, what a beautiful song. I love it.

[@vudoochile1]

I've been a guitarist for 60 years, live these guys, bekon back to early british soul blues vibe, Jimmy Page saw this as well and giged with these guys, it time for the Black Crows to come back and bless us again with their music Concrats

[@elaine8013]

Chris' voice has a Joe Cocker soul feeling. The type of feeling that comes from life being life and leaving scars deep inside you.

[@Big2Planker]

The way that Rich plays that 12-string Guild is pure magic. Looking forward to new content from the Black Crowes soon. Keep making the magic, guys!

[@TheSoulsandRevive]

Great Performance. I Can never get tired of 'She Talks to Angels'. Classic.

[@edhardwick2538]

One of the best times my father and I ever had, shortly before he left the physical world, was taking him to see the Black Crowes on the Southern Harmony tour. I'll never forget stumbling around looking for the car afterward. This virus needs to go away so my wife and I can see them in June. Blessings and safety to all.

[@LM-dg1hl]

This is your friendly Internet stranger checking in to see if you guys got to see the show? I hope so! My husband and I just saw them in Nashville, and it was perfection.

[@hippydippy]

Is there anything better than seeing Rich smiling at Chris after all these years? I think not! Both Sounding & looking great as well. Absolutely wonderful.

[@earlduranceau2527]

Rich smiling almost made me cry. Get back together

[@ericammons9804]

I’ve always felt like these two, and the entire band were/are somehow under appreciated. This is yet another example of just how important (and great) they are to the American musical landscape.

[@kalebmaskill8776]

This was such a pleasant surprise.

[@dannypeixoto8435]

Man what a treat! Really hit the spot man. Thank you Tiny Desk for bringing them out. Thank you Black Crowes!!

[@Opshun1]

Durng the summer of 2000 when I went backpacking through western Europe, Wiser Time was a constant companion on that trip. It really hit home for me while I sat on a hilltop overlooking San Sebastian, Spain and the Bay of Biscay. It blew my mind that a kid from the Carolinas who grew up chasing fireflies on summer nights would puts so many miles between me and my home soil...

[@erp1978ify]

Greetings from San Sebastián!

[@Opshun1]

@@erp1978ify Thank you, very kindly!

[@robertomoers8261]

Brothers will always be brothers. Music is within you.

[@Player-125]

Thank you for this, NPR. I’m glad to see the Robinson brothers playing together. Shake Your Money Maker is a hit-play-and-walk-away classic. Top to bottom. It’s a roots-rock monster of a record that covers a lot of ground, stylistically. It is a mature effort for a debut, one that stands the test of time.

[@josephspagna2829]

Best gift I got on my 18th birthday. On cassette! Wore it OUT in my car.

[@dgordon1972]

Chris just got lathered with Wiser time. Fawk, I want MOARRRR!!!

[@Dean-cw4xg]

This Tiny Desk concert encapsulates everything that I've always loved about the Black Crowes. Songs and singing from the heart while going to all those dark or spiritual places people sometimes go. Put that together with incredible guitar playing and you have a Band that I've loved since their first album. Thank You NPR & Tiny Desk for putting this one together.

[@urbanpimapie912]

Hope y'all read comments too, because I'm a day one listener to Black Crowes and wow you guys still make me feel so much soul. Blessings to the Black Crowes

[@switchbladeromance1466]

I worshipped The Crowes back in 92..TSHAMC was my musical bible for a very long time..met them in 93..Kings among men..love you guys..cant wait to see you in London 🤘🇬🇧🎸

[@miralcleariel8426]

It's so right on so many levels. Love it when my heroes shine. Beautiful

[@littleclay5875]

... man, that 12string sounds fantastic!

[@TheHeavyJetsBand]

littleclay just 6 I think mate! But extra jangly!!

[@richardnash3499]

@@TheHeavyJetsBand At 13:11 it's the 12 string (Guild). Apologies for the pedantic-ness!

[@rbb1534]

Amen!

[@joefrancis759]

makes me almost want to get mine out and tune it to G, but then I remember what that entails

[@estuardoe8]

It really does....so full...

[@gerrylast3553]

Chris Robinson still got a great voice. This was a treat!

[@breakev]

That he does. Very indebted to Otis Redding!

[@helpmenow7]

Got rid of Hudson looks healthier

[@TonGregorio]

Wiser Time was divine! Thank you NPR for this wonderful set of the Robinson brothers!

[@nprmusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@TonGregorio]

@@nprmusic A fan of your channel and work! Discovered some artists and watched some of the best performances thru your videos! Thank you again for the quality work you're doing! Keep safe!

[@Ravenoflight2275]

So glad the Robinson Brothers are back . Sweet Rock music from the Black Crowes via NPR Tiny Desk yes 🤘🏿🤘🏿

[@stevepaxton2253]

RIch Robinson plays a beautiful acoustic guitar and Chris Robinson sings with a lifetime of soul. Truly beautiful, thanks Tiny Desk.

[@lesliebrown6428]

👍

[@keefriftaird8580]

That's a Zemaitis, made in Japan by Greco.

[@doriangray7723]

You have the brothers backwards. Lol Rich is the vocalist and Chris the guitarist.

[@doriangray7723]

My folly, you had it right.

[@Louis-ef4eb]

Rich should start another band, the guitar is great! No wonder Chris is critical of others...his voice sucks- no talent! Seriously...

[@stevetulowitzki9730]

A dream for 2020 - The Black Crowes as musical guest on SNL.

[@timkeith3424]

Just when you think Tiny Desk won't get any better than it already is they up the game again! What a wonderful page bringing such a plethora of diverse artists into a timeless collection!

[@anniern3161]

I had no idea about this performance before this evening. This is fantastic! I have tickets to see The Black Crowes this Friday in Charlotte, NC and am super excited. I saw them open for Aerosmith in 1990 and thought they were fabulous. Their songs have definitely withstood the test of time and I’m glad Chris and Rich were able to work out their differences.

[@pauleiler5648]

Lifelong Crowes fan... that opening number stop me in my tracks, and had me in a joyful place remembering a lost friend. So thankful for these two and their music.

[@stratboy518]

Magic when Chris and Rich are together. Thanks Bob Boilen and Tiny Desk for this and the hours of music especially during the pandemic. Watching in Hawaii 9/6/20.

[@dlaird8]

This rendition of wiser time is just insane.

[@gavinrourke5025]

Amazing as always. They actually genuinely look like they’re enjoying each other’s company. Let’s hope it lasts this time : )

[@Genious.]

I'm currently reading Gorman's book and it's an absolute miracle that these 2 are back performing with each other. I won't hold my breath for a bigger miracle in Gorman and Ford ever returning. It's more likely that Ed would return before Steve and Marc.

[@thebigtree74]

I first saw The Black Crows open for Robert Plant in Toronto in 1990. I fell so hard I dressed like them for like the next 3 years, lol. Lost track of their music over the years. SO glad I was reminded by this, it brings back so many amazing memories.

[@spaceghost8995]

Rich Robinson has some great solo vids out there too! Go check them out.

[@dj.soulfire4244]

I saw them at the Greek LA last April. It's one of the best rock shows I've seen in a while. A blessing to witness their renaissance.

[@MerrittJeff1970]

American music is profound. It touches the whole planet.

[@THEBANDIT7979]

The white boys from England got it.

[@terrycuster4213]

Rock, Blues, Jazz, Soul yes. Hip hop sucks . It' s a shame what happened to black music.

[@13christbane]

rap and hip hop has it's place. and there are plenty of good black artists out there who are not doing rap hip hop.

[@katerilevasseur8119]

⚫🔵⚫🔵⚫All Music is Profound. Open you horizons a little my friend.

[@lowery02]

Presses play - Instant goosebumps. ❤️

[@blacksunshine7485]

Man, I wasnt even sure these guys were back together. The best surprise right now and an awesome performance and set! It'll be watched frequently just as Big Daddy Kane's NPR performance is in this house!

[@robinhowell5713]

This is one of my fav bands, when I’m working outside, just put them on shuffle and I don’t skip many songs. These two have written so many great songs, glad they are playing nice again!

[@RiverRat904]

This might be my favorite version of She Talks to Angels I've heard Rich play and Chris sing. Made me tear up. I so love this song.

[@IHearEverythingDude]

I love your recordings. Most of them sound much better than their cd studio versions. Thank you npr

[@forestchild3261]

alexwow Exacly. Many times Ioved a performance here, went to listen to the band's full album, didn't hear the same amount of magic, came back here.

[@youreright6627]

overproduction kills music. Music happens in real time, studio versions are all chopped up and glued together, it kills the music.

[@nprmusic]

Thank you for watching!

[@SeanSalas]

Talk to angels took me to church! I was kinda worried that Chris didn’t have the voice for that song anymore, but he totally has it still!

[@theimprovisorsguide]

SOOOO Needed this right now! tHE BEST southern rock band ever.

[@colewalker1837]

Talented people. One of the last of their era. Hope they pop up every few years.

[@dragohubbell536]

One of my greatest musical memories is seeing the Black Crowes at Barton Hall on the campus of Cornell University. A venue made famous by a 1977 performance by the Grateful Dead. And absolute epic experience. My friend who I went with unfortunately passed away 12 years ago, but whenever I hear these guys play it brings me back to that night.

[@davidshea609]

You . Will probably never see this . But the brothers Robinson have got me thru life . You brought me up when I was down . An put my feet on solid ground . God bless yall! If u ever need a lyricist look me up!

[@ssm1052]

Chris Robinson is a Very Underrated (SOUL) singer...I here some Otis reading trying to get out

[@stevenchapman1555]

His voice has gotten even better with age

[@jred5153]

As someone who grew up in the south, Chris could pull off being a Baptist minister no problem. Love these guys.

[@electricalife]

How am I just now finding this? God it's so good to see them. One of the most dysfunctional sibling relationships in music history gave us so many wonderful songs. They look great and sound amazing as usual.

[@gundawg4981]

Rich’s smile at about the 10:00 Mark was nice. Didn’t see that much in the old days.

[@wisnu.a.djawanai957]

wow! that vocal and guitar sounds real great. Long live rock and roll 🤘

[@albertawalker8217]

"The Tiny Desk" n "Black Crows"- Raw Acoustic-Set...A True-Testament to Our American-Music-Made-Magic-Sound Takes me back- 70's-Awesomeness - So Glad These Brothers made PEACE... Hope They Stay Perched High Along-Time.... BLESS LV'd THIS ❤🎼🇺🇸💯

[@louisbullard6135]

The Crowes will always hold a special place with me!!

[@chellwilliams9898]

These brothers are SO talented! I remember when they came out. I listen to all types of music & they have great musicianship & Chris’s voice is SO soulful. It is authentic; rock & roll but soulful & full of so much feeling. Blue-eyed soul for sure.

[@gjb16]

I’m just so happy that these brothers were able to put their differences apart and reunite. Family is everything.✌️🤟🤘

[@andrewworton8682]

Scrap a lot?? 😂😂😂

[@misterjohnlove]

This is hitting the spot right now

[@bx1012]

Love Tiny Desk. This is one of best ever. These guys are amazing.

[@kennybratton1315]

Heard this song a million times but it is great to watch the guitar player play his beautiful accomplishment.

[@brianfarber3585]

Aside from taking me back, its so great to hear pure music like this! Love Tiny Desk!!!!

[@Homer-bn2uv]

Talk about a blast from the past, great stuff guys, and tiny desk people too 👍

[@tibbiesbelanger4034]

Neal Casal is missed ❤🙌 RIP brother

[@Steaminlidz]

Every time I see something about The Black Crowes being back together it's tinged with the sadness about what happened.

[@lynnea2112]

Brooks Belanger ❤️😢

[@Michael-Gill]

My god. This brings back memories. Flight school on the Gulf coast, cruising in my Jeep on the back roads of Alabama, time pre 9/11. . . I felt this to my soul.

[@danrodrigues3531]

So glad that they did Wiser Time. I love that song...

[@whatthetreetaughtme]

It wasn’t until the third track that Chris really let that amazing voice off the leash. 👌🤟😎

[@anitaberbick6923]

This is exactly what I needed to hear. Music from the soul! This is incredible. ❤️

[@robwarren6729]

Chris is such a great singer. Such soul

[@felipecruciani165]

When the world most need, they Return!!! ❤️🇨🇱

[@scotcherton]

Glad these boys patched things up. They make magic together.

[@Elainegagliardi]

been a fan since 1990. good old fashion rock n roll at its best

[@beachlifebestlife]

one of the best npr music tiny desk concerts🎉

[@geneparmesan8108]

That Wiser Time was a religious experience.

[@pacificblu9662]

They both look so gorgeous!

[@ofcourse5071]

Jealous again is about the perfect song for these two

[@phintze]

I was 98% sure that this was going to end in a fistfight.

[@bdyt]

They thought they were bad until they toured with Oasis. I saw them in CT.

[@brandonshafer1220]

@@bdyt their fights were way worse than oasis’

[@pathfinder3152]

Well, they probably do edit these for content😁

[@keisi1574]

@@pathfinder3152 Ha! 🤣

[@coreydunlap5260]

There does seem to be a bit of tension between them.

[@tuanf01]

So good to see that after 30+yrs the brothers look and sound great!

[@MikeB-1965]

I LOVE this acoustic version of She Talks to Angels. You can really hear the amazing guitar work by Rich and the moving vocals by Chris. Awesome!

[@PierreLeGumnut]

The people who posted thumbs down have zero taste.

[@omarwilkins9753]

Agreed. Absolutely none.

[@nickday9883]

There jealous again

[@peatbull3426]

100% agree. They have No Taste and they are absolutely Zero's.

[@cheezheadz3928]

The people who pay attention to thumbs down have zero attention span. Watch the video, not the reactions!

[@retromodernism1799]

Yup - sad little trolls at work.

[@zacharyrahcaz1]

How is it that this is the healthiest Chris Robinson has ever looked?

[@spacealienjesus709]

Glad the brothers are back in action. His voice is mesmerizing and the guitar work is stellar.

[@daphnelee4659]

My soul has been blessed this cloudy morning. Thank you @TheBlackCrowes and NPR!

[@openg739]

The thing is, only 2 people in the universe really understand the relationship between Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson. Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson.

[@neilmackenzie6484]

absolutely amazing. I remember seeing them on their first tour in an ordinary arena . Rush seating. Beautiful. I'm going to put on my headphones and dissapear into Southern Harmony and Musical Companion .... Thanks NPR

[@reverantone]

Led an interesting life where I have come across these men as a Band in Solo projects and with friends.... No matter the issues... these two bring me chills when they play live together.

[@maryblack3504]

I saw the Black Crowes on the day after Jerry Garcia died at the HORDE festival in Maine (1996). They played She Talks to Angels as a tribute and the whole place was moved. Despite my extracurricular activities that day I’ll never forget it!! Amazing band

[@TrashyLobster]

Very underrated band. For those that don’t know, you are sure missing out on a true treasure. Jealous again. Rock on Crowes! 🤘🏼

[@brooks5656]

Morbid thought, but I'd love to see Chris Cornell lay down 'She Talks to Angels' in an acoustic setting like this.

[@brooks5656]

Man, that's it 100%

[@mattberry7057]

I thought these two killed each other years ago 😆 So glad they didn’t. Just awesome.

[@jackypowell6081]

The Black Crows injected real rock-n-roll and energy back into a scene that was anything but with their debut album back in 1990. It was and still is a reminder for all lovers of true rock music that sometimes we need to press the reset button, go back to what's real, expand upon and reinterpret it, and not get lost in the tripe of most modern rock. Also, so very happy to see these two brothers reconcile and realize that they are family, make awesome music together, and in the end, that's all that really matters

[@jasonbeswick7218]

Weird. Loved the Black Crowes when I was a teenager. They never really ranked into my "top tier" bands as I aged. But every time I hear them, I turn it up. This is by far one of the best Tiny desks I've seen.