The Blind Boys of Alabama: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert From The Archives

[@kerryrandall6618]

I was fortunate enough to see the Blind Boys including Jimmy Carter, and guest Aaron Neville live in Australia a few years ago, and God's grace shone brightly through these wonderful gentleman. Great memories.

[@peterconaty9764]

Byron Bay ? I was there !!

[@mrsapplez2007]

Perfect for a Sunday morning. Bright blessings everyone. Stay safe.🕉👊

[@stanleyharvey2172]

❤️

[@theWZZA]

Any day, any time you need spiritual renewal :)

[@Zanskarma]

I'm not religious but I really dig the positive, heartfelt vibes of Gospel music. Blind Boys of Alabama & NPR got my heart full and feeling hopeful we'll get through this crazy time.

[@dildonius]

Their music is deeper than the religiosity that's on the surface.

[@Zanskarma]

@@dildonius I totally agree! The heart and sound is universal and can resonate with people from all walks. Just for me though I have some trauma around organised religion, so have tended to avoid music that references God and/or Gospel which means I have missed out on some great music (like this.)

[@3_wAM3]

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[@3_wAM3]

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[@5k33k]

Since I couldn't find it anywhere else, here's who's performing: For the front row(From left to right) Ricky McKinnie - Vocals Jimmy Lee Carter - Vocals Ben Moore - Vocals Joey Williams - Guitar And behind them is Ben Odam - Bass Austin Moore - Percussion Special thanks to Charles Driebe for helping me identify everyone!

[@diondrakesims2830]

WHERE IS PAUL BEASLEY??

[@LEvans-vg7sp]

Good Lord these guys still around? My grandma used to listen to them when I was a kid. What a cool throwback! Tiny Desk is truly for EVERYONE!

[@PentameronSV]

0:05 - *Take The High Road* (3:27) 3:39 - *I Know A Place* (7:58) 8:10 - *Jesus Built A Bridge To Heaven* (11:21) 11:34 - *Amazing Grace* (15:48)

[@mindfulness6865]

listening to your voice at the hospital taking care of one of my family member. Such a blessing night. thanks a lot.

[@onseul1004]

I want to enrich my life with good music for a long time like these people. I'm a busker who doesn't have a name now, but I really want to do this kind of deep music someday. I wish you all good health and happiness.

[@largeJuMP]

Glad I saw this in my recommended.

[@damiannickson1585]

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[@damiannickson1585]

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[@UTU]

Legends of the game

[@danelledautrievesanford]

Thanks for sharing this lovely session and honoring this music treasure. This music reminds me of my maternal grandparents and great grandmother. The gentleman singing in the groaning tone took me out 😭😭😭😭😭😭 my great grandmother would sing and groan all the time in the garden 😭😭😭😭😭🤦🏾‍♀️

[@onio.t8195]

They are true legends, this warms my heart

[@hiswill4494]

I was just listening to them..I grew up to this..

[@ykmitchell]

Can we get them for an 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' Sequel??? This was music for the soul

[@banjobird2394]

Yes.... Just yes

[@reidsatterfield8060]

I believe that was The Fairfield Four

[@ykmitchell]

@@reidsatterfield8060 yes, it was. But I'm saying that if they ever make a sequel, these guys need to have their songs in it.

[@reidsatterfield8060]

@@ykmitchell gotcha...my bad

[@bridgets5958]

I saw them live in Cincinnati years ago with my Dad. He passed away this year and to see this pop up on my feed made my day. What a great concert and great memory ❤️

[@audiophileman7047]

These guys are great! They have such wonderful soul and spirit! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ernestmbwana6282]

I play this to my parents and immediately told me thank you son this is beautiful

[@RetailWithDanelle]

Great session. Reminds me of my childhood on Sundays.

[@UTU]

That 'Amazing Grace X House of the Rising Sun' is just brilliant

[@grantjohannsen2727]

I first heard about the Blind Boys of Alabama through M.C. Taylor and Phil Cook of Hiss Golden Messenger fame. I grew up on gospel music in the Methodist church, and this music always brings me so much peace when I listen to it. I’ve made a habit of turning on one of their albums on shuffle during late night anatomy and physiology study sessions. Thank you to NPR as per usual, this channel has shaped my music taste and life so much over the past few years.

[@philllax1719]

Blind boys be like "I know a place" then take you to the land of milk and honey

[@andrenaduren2493]

Hearing these songs remind me of before going to church as we got dressed and had breakfast when growing up. I truly miss those days...

[@joshuahubbard4919]

Make new memories! Do you do this with your kids?

[@andrenaduren2493]

@@joshuahubbard4919 I did when she was little. We have great memories too, but the singing is not quite the same these days.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

I like the guy on the left who basically just sits there?

[@dobriyvecher]

lol, but no, he sing at 3:05

[@endoneswa]

Your left or my left?

[@yamilbermudez73]

@@endoneswa ain't that the same ?

[@endoneswa]

@@yamilbermudez73 you right

[@edivandrolima8034]

@@dobriyvecher only there hHa

[@MR.FREEDMAN]

I grew up listening to these guys, one of Granny's fave's they're incredible.

[@Tamirathesinger]

Yes 🙌🏾 Lord! This brought back sooooo many memories. Feels so good 🙏🏾.

[@eugenesteenhuisen4065]

Love the Blind Boys ever since I heard and got their album ‘ Spirit Of The Century ‘ about 20 years ago. Amazing Grace played to The House Of The Rising Sun on that album is incredible.

[@sugarbear831cd]

Love Y'all Memory Of You Coming To Santa Cruz And Singing A Few Bars With My Daddy Jay Dixon Rip During The Holidays At The Rio Theatre God Bless You All Keep Shinning Your Beautiful Light Thank You ~☆

[@mazaj.kuwait]

God bless you all ... nice voices and good songs

[@johannessaragih6989]

Rare performance, legend gospel singer blind guys, must see, Thanks for sharing

[@jrbship]

That rendition of Amazing Grace is just incredibly soulful. There are no right words to describe it. Got some serious House of the Rising Sun vibes going on

[@chessandmusicwithoskiez6241]

Lol the melody is a contra fact of House of the Rising Sun I think it’s actually the melody of that but with the lyrics of Amazing Grace

[@antoniogerardogiampaolo259]

Outstanding performance, outstanding setlist, outstanding video. Thank you

[@yozacar68]

I saw them with Peter Gabriel on his "UP" tour. Amazing!

[@NielsDielen]

What a gem! thanks for uploading this feeds the soul.

[@stanleyharvey2172]

Absolutely!

[@kimjohnson2452]

I love this band and their music!! It's too bad the camera zoomed in so close.

[@riccardomusiu510]

Hello dears, oh yes I love this!!! Amazing!! Thank you so much 🎼

[@TeaLeaf222]

I grew up listening to them! Love this

[@seanpol9863]

I've come over from Peter Gabriel's Sky Blue, these guys are amazing.

[@mikedelferro]

Fantastic, such a great channel, inspiring.

[@galetytlandsvik4666]

Man, this is so sweet!!!!

[@OhhMySabina]

I was introduced to the Blind Boys when I watched “Fighting Temptations” that starred Beyoncé, Cuba Gooding, Angie Stone, Shirley Caesar, Eddie Levert, Montell Jordan, and many other singers and rappers.

[@Max-qz4tw]

Sae them a couple of years ago. Serious buy any ticket if you can, hands down one of the best concerts I have ever seen. Extremely moving and borderline on a religious experience.

[@therapyingodspresenceminis894]

Love them so much.

[@samtaylor4272]

In a word... Uplifting. Thank you Tiny Desk, and to the very talented Gentleman.

[@shamachelon]

Get outta town, I’m from Alabama, yet have never heard these guys before!!!!

[@jimsteen911]

I got a lot of respect for these fellows and the guitarist is pretty good. But I'm good on the rest of it keep Truckin fellas and God bless you may the Lord Jesus Christ guide you on your path and heal you of your pain. Amen

[@rooftopsignals7313]

Rock on, lads!

[@futurebydagiz8406]

Todo el concierto es mágico, hermosas voces, gran talento.

[@torresgustav]

Gospel pure & simple

[@okamohd]

NPR is just flexing at this point

[@carmensmithaguirre3049]

I wonder who the musical coordinator is. They must have great taste.

[@stanleyharvey2172]

Didn’t want this to end

[@kingsleycracknell7081]

I’m thinking the guitarist on the right is not blind? He keeps looking at his finger positions. Good show though, awesome ❤️

[@dildonius]

It says right there in the description that some members are blind and some members are not.

[@LippyWitch]

i am part of the blind community. he may be partial sight or was born sighted and lost it later because it is a habitual thing to do even after you lose your sight

[@dariarichter2684]

Who cares whether they are blind or not...these guys are brilliant doing their gospel.

[@ouztaki]

Indeed, guitarists who don't look their finger positions are generally blind. 😜

[@MeghanF93]

ouztaki like the other commenters said, some members are blind and some are not. But it’s also important to know that a blind person can still have the same body language if they lost their vision later in life. It’s also possible they’re legally blind (still have some vision) or have another kind of visual impairment that is not full blindness.

[@LippyWitch]

coming from the blind community it is very common for excellent musicians and singers to come from it.

[@MoPoppins]

That’s interesting. Are they also extra-charismatic & intelligent, as well? As in, Stevie Wonder & José Feliciano aren’t necessarily exceptions who are excellent musicians, who happen to be blind, and are also immensely witty, charming & lovable? Blind Joe on The Voice US (don’t remember which season) was also really charming & funny.

[@manuelfdezdepedro7139]

Me encanta....thank you very much....God bless you...

[@voice__Maker]

Love you so much. You made my day!

[@rbaleksandar]

Great stuff. The only problem I'm having with this one is the placement of the microphone.

[@raymondlawson2301]

👏❤.bring them back.

[@ivanstaller]

dejé correr un par de lágrimas en el último tema, confieso

[@doomedbytheblues]

Never heard House of the Rising Sun with the lyrics of Amazing Grace. Perfect!

[@carlosvillatorojr]

Love all and everyone

[@suthernbella]

McIntosh County Shouters, please!! They have a great story!

[@lucianosilva2531]

Great! The true music of America.

[@aaronschuschu4314]

Okay. Okay. Amazing grace over house of the rising sun. Man...

[@D4rKDr34M]

They look good.

[@LarryThomasMeantByGod]

Quartet at its best!!!! ❤️❤️❤️✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@anaphylastiks]

Some good role models there.

[@billiejeanthesweet1]

Love them all!!!!!

[@anonymouse527]

Beautiful!

[@jasontheworldisyours]

So good

[@NoTengoIlusiones]

These guys with Peter Gabriel makes me chicken skin... stunning.

[@hazymagick]

Thank you, thank you, thank you

Where is the "Play & don't stop" button???

[@losjunios]

Tem que respeitar!! Bem dms 👏👏👏

[@kuchesezik]

what a way to position the drummer!

[@LarryThomasMeantByGod]

I love this!!!!

[@PaulFenderBeats]

Well, this is awesome. 👍

[@gstrummer]

Amen!!

[@prjct72]

In 2011 we had that new zoom lens

[@dcalive1469]

For almost ten years these lads have been unable to see their Tiny Desk concert on KZbin. And now, they still can't.

[@yeahrightbear8883]

Classic example of the blind leading the blind.

[@gabriellessa4548]

Foda de mais!!! obrigado por compartilhar!!!

[@brudbbb1]

Why does guitarist keep looking at the fretboard?

[@ccook3592]

Ad placement needs sorted

[@diondrakesims2830]

WHERE IS PAUL BEASLEY

[@gincollum40]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tryityoumightlikeit]

That's my Grandpa Rick!!!😀😲

[@samosia222]

first time listener! they seem great! Just wondering are they all blind?

[@8ohm1]

The three seated, Ricky McKinnie, Jimmy Carter and Ben Moore are

[@b.musichead]

I know a place ♥️

[@thehuntx]

Clarence Fountain.

[@andrepearson537]

Can we get Brent Faiyaz a concert please😗

[@opinionatorX]

These boys ain't blind. They just love to sing...5 stars

[@8ohm1]

The three seated on vocals are

[@endoneswa]

Boys in black

[@nternetrat]

CAGE THE ELEPHANT TINY DESK CONCERT PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

[@sacriste]

The security guy wanted to sing, thus 8:05 and then 10:05 and 13:40 ok but remember who's the boss here 15:25

[@kridonkri6505]

🇧🇷😍

[@willroberts9626]

you should get ritt momney on here he’s sick!

[@MotheRuckerlove]

👏🏽

[@jimsteen911]

11 years ago?

[@thehandoftheking]

An ad in the middle of a song = lame?

[@bc3nt]

Seems like a disservice to the artist to not publicize and upload these performances in reasonable time

[@djunclephill422]

3:31 🫡❤️❤️❤️🙏