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 . 😩🙏🏽

[@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!

[@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! ❤

[@carolinabonilla5171]

That woman is PURE GOLD. Her voice together with Sam's sounds so smooth. I almos cry

[@shelbyroberson3372]

I definitely cried beautiful music to the soul

[@AngryPanda.]

Sam Smith's voice is just in it's own league. The effortlessness feel Sam brings to live performances whilst doing impossible things most singers could only dream of is just incredible

[@Drake23x23]

And Adele ...

[@baglady2652]

Delusional. she's mid af

[@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]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@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!!!

[@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

[@smnthflstr]

This has gotta be one of the best tiny desks I’ve seen. He’s just incredible

[@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

[@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😍😍😍

[@brewallace9499]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@tiffanyfaces4268]

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

[@lbgr830]

If you ever see this Sam and every other lovely human on stage, this performance was out of this world. Thank you for the energy & sharing your talent with all of us🖤.

[@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

[@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

[@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).

[@GustavoArsand]

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

[@majicjuan516]

hahaahahahah

[@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.

[@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".

[@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

[@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😭

[@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!!!!

[@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

[@canon6729]

Great choir. Their harmonising and collective control without outsinging him very good

[@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

[@smiariasmr8287]

Usher did on his tiny desk as well ❤

[@alexpbudgets]

​@@smiariasmr8287yup, so did Coldplay! 🎉

[@Kyliebby]

​@@smiariasmr8287he sure did 🥺🥺👏🏻👏🏻 one of my favorites!!

[@qwncity]

It only felt like family 🤎🙏🏾👑

[@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

[@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!! 🤩🔥

[@metalkrillin]

Sam Smith's Tiny Desk Concert is a captivating and soul-stirring performance that showcases the incredible talent and emotive power of their voice. The stripped-down acoustic setting of the Tiny Desk series allows for a more intimate and raw performance, and Sam Smith absolutely shines in this intimate environment. Throughout the concert, Sam's vocals are nothing short of breathtaking. Their ability to hit every note with precision, control, and powerful emotion is truly remarkable. Whether it's the soaring high notes or the delicate falsetto, Sam's voice effortlessly captivates the audience and evokes a range of emotions. The song selection for the concert is perfect, showcasing some of Sam Smith's most iconic hits. Whether it's the soulful and heart-wrenching "Stay With Me," the heartfelt and vulnerable "Too Good at Goodbyes," or the uplifting and empowering "Latch," each performance is delivered with a level of authenticity and emotional depth that leaves a lasting impact. In addition to their incredible vocal prowess, Sam's stage presence and genuine connection with the audience is commendable. They share personal stories and anecdotes, making the performance feel even more intimate and personal. It's evident that they pour their heart and soul into each song, making it a truly unforgettable experience. Overall, Sam Smith's Tiny Desk Concert is a testament to their extraordinary talent and artistry. It's a masterclass in vocal performance, emotional storytelling, and genuine connection with an audience. Whether you're a fan of Sam Smith or not, this concert is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates powerful and heartfelt music.

[@halc2008]

Thanks, AI

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!!!

[@CMR7783]

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

[@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]

💟🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹💟

[@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

[@jimmyjenkins2628]

When you watch Sam Smith and Coldplays NPR tiny desks, you really see the beautiful camaraderie between British stars and Black American choirs. The sounds that they make together is 2nd to none!

[@AfroSamurai1089]

7:19 The choir isn't messing around!

[@SandyDelMar42]

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

[@qwncity]

agreed - lets start with HDYS

[@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.

[@ashervirin9698]

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

[@jjpigpig]

The BEST tiny desk concert this recent years! The pianist is amazing! She plays both piano and drums so well. This group just so magical.

[@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 🔥

[@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*

[@zaradavis3578]

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

[@ashervirin9698]

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

[@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

[@lottydottyda739]

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

[@cb4664]

Facts !

[@qwncity]

Thanks Qwn!

[@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!

[@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

[@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*

[@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!

[@terrencealford4604]

I’m new to the Tiny Desk Concert scene. I can’t believe I didn’t know about this channel sooner. Straight 🔥🔥. Can listen to Sam for hours😀😀. Thank you NPR! Thank you

[@anna.queiroz]

Fui pesquisar a definição de perfeição e o pai Google me indicou isso aqui!! Incrível!! 🤩🥰 Impossível não se emocionar com Lay me Down 🥹 Ele canta sem esforço, só abre a boca e sai essa perfeição! 🥰😍

[@jodansteneveld9678]

Sam gives off such a safe and happy vibe. And can we have a moment for the vocals and the background singers???

[@safaalston256]

He is really a beautiful soul. A literal Angel. I was one of the background singers. He treated us like family. What you feel is who he is.

[@cb4664]

@@safaalston256Beautiful. All of you.

[@missclaudiaj9212]

Perfection

[@DavidRodriguez-gl5pn]

@@safaalston256have you watched his music videos? I would not call that an angel

[@lizavetanikolaevna]

​@@DavidRodriguez-gl5pnI believe their videos give a very happy vibe. Love, fun and acceptance.

[@SOANGIE4]

I need this performance to be nominated for something. I can't stop listening to "how did you sleep" - Sam pls put this version out.

[@haroldlyles4128]

That version of How do you Sleep and Lay Me Down needs to be recorded

[@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 ❤

[@sicnarfsabsab]

That version of Unholy deserves to be among the pantheon of Legendary Tiny Desk performances

[@shortsupply4760]

I was looking for this comment, I am usually not a fan of Sams music but wowwee he absolutely crushed this. That unholy rendition is perfect.

[@qwncity]

It's so good, so fun - just a perfect rendition

[@jordannipper8959]

Time to get saucy 😈 👌🏻

[@josephvelez7680]

Everyone killed it here. Piano, Choir, Sam etc etc. Awesome to listen to @ this time. 4 AM honestly. (Where can I get one of those hoodies if possible) - Joseph, Chicago

[@evaelise7489]

I love this! Wish all the songs were on spotify so I could listen to them on repeat! ♥️

[@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!

[@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!

[@cylouie8423]

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

[@nataliebowen8567]

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

[@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 ❤🎉

[@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.

[@trabcast]

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

[@sarahakinyi3879]

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

[@Powerbear26]

Voice is perfection

[@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!

[@marianaribeiro923]

00:02 "Stay With Me" 04:36 "How Do You Sleep" 10:25 "Lay Me Down (feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)" 16:35 "Unholy" 😉

[@fabriziotepedino1605]

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

[@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👌👌👌

[@itsleratobaruti1371]

Can’t believe he started with song that made me glued to him for the past 15years!🥹 thank you TINY DESK for reminding us why we deserve SAM SMITH🔥🔥

[@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.

[@phillygyrl34]

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

[@sweettf]

i have watched live Sam Smith for 3x already and I just can’t get enough of them!! They just sound so good live and studio. they make me cry so much during concerts. Ilysm Sam! ❤

[@deeprelaxation4895]

This is the ONLY time i stopped to listen to tiny desk….This man voice is straight from the heart ❤️ OMG im almost intears! Bless you my brother 🤲🏾

[@clowicous]

Tiny desk, like why aren’t you putting these up as tracks to listen to on like Spotify or something, you get the best live versions of everything I BEED TO LISTEN TO THEM CONSTANTLY!

[@cindytorres5147]

youtube premium 🎉 rocks

[@derrickfynn-essien4261]

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

[@qwncity]

Didn't she!? Thank you Kng👑🤎

[@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*

[@EE-nw6bj]

I keep coming back to this because it is THAT good. Sam’s vocals, the choir, the instruments, it’s all heavenly.

[@jackiemyers4548]

The pianist was a whole vibe - what a great show! It was angelic and powerful

[@bonnastares]

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

[@qwncity]

🤎🤎👑

[@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.

[@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

[@pleasemyplants3447]

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

[@tmarian8397]

This version of "How Do You Sleep" is gonna be my favourite for a very long time. This whole concert was so beautiful. The choir, the pianist, the guitarist, Sam's VOCALS ♥️...All so perfect and amazing.

[@kburdy]

Even the guy on strings was shook by the second chorus 🤭

[@barbaracavalherrossi3097]

SAME!!!!!!!! I listen to it at least 10 times a day every since this came out haha goosebumps every time with all the harmonies

[@vidolia]

i was looking for this comment!

[@qwncity]

We got something for that HDYS rendition. its too good

[@njoy2day453]

Y'all killed it!! Thank you for this 💯😍

[@viviancabrera3863]

Tears ✅ Goosebumps ✅ Heart racing ✅ Playing this on repeat ✅ Wishing I could download this ✅ This was amazing❤ 🔥

[@1983Karamel]

Same✅✅

[@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

[@anthonykeya]

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

[@ACCH-cm9ou]

i honestly ignored Sam Smith .... i have to say , the guy is talented

[@olipaul101]

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

[@alisab3041]

The strength of these VOICES, backed up by only 2 instruments - WOW! The pianist was amazing! Thank you to them all, and to Tiny Desk! ❤

[@cecemimi9304]

Yes the pianist was amazing!

[@aerenstormchild]

Those bass notes from that piano was soooo good

[@aomoon81]

Ruth O’mahony-Brady rocking on the piano!

[@JohnJay2ful]

The pianist was also operating what looks like an OP-1 and SP-404 synths. Legend!

[@SarahLemarie]

@@JohnJay2fulthanks I was trying to work that out!

[@athenathegemini3033]

The chemistry in this room is amazing. The energy is so beautiful✨. I love it 🙌🏽