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@BetterEveryDay696

3 ай бұрын

What does this have to do with Charley Crockett?

@Drstarstruckwvu

3 ай бұрын

No, I don’t think I will.

@CameronL211

3 ай бұрын

@@BetterEveryDay696he is mixed?

@jimrustle

2 ай бұрын

Nah

@willardjohnston2133

2 ай бұрын

Speaking truth to power. Let me guess, white guilt projected at some stated hierarchy that only lives in their heads for the purpose of propping up their victim-hood, or more pathetically their cheap words of defense for those they presume defenseless. That is racism. Yeah, no thanks.

I love Charley Crockett, but that dude playing the piano and trumpet at the same time is kind of blowing my mind.

@Daltoz34

Жыл бұрын

In person it’s even crazier.

@scotthead8249

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that is pretty talented.

@m.m6770

Жыл бұрын

I know it. Blew my mind watching him live. My daughter 11 loves Charley and this was her first concert front row in a little outdoor venue in Montana

@DingDongDaddyFromDumas933

Жыл бұрын

He's got his own fan club for a reason dudes slick as they come smooth as butter.

@andrewwilliams9887

Жыл бұрын

@@Daltoz34especially when the spot light hit him

I have all Charley’s records. I put them on and dance with my 3 year old daughter. As soon as I get home from work she starts chanting “dadas music” and I know she’s asking for Charley.

@wheninroamful

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@mattsparks1399

Жыл бұрын

Charley Crockett is indeed daddy.

@olivialimon5167

Жыл бұрын

​@@mattsparks1399lol 😆 😂

@blindrider38

Жыл бұрын

Dad?

@pauladams1006

Жыл бұрын

Keep it up my best memories are of dancing with my mom in the kitchen so I taught my 3 daughters to do the same

Norwegian in America here, this guy is phenomenal! It is surprising that not more people are aware of him, very much a quintessential story teller.

Folks, please please see Charley and his band when they come to your town! He closed out the last show I saw by unplugging his guitar and using the guitar cable to lasso the mic stand, then walked off stage like a BOSS.

@MrWeeener

8 ай бұрын

He did same exact thing in Glasgow, I showed him horns, hook 'em up cowboy

@TreeShark

6 ай бұрын

Just saw him last night opening up for Chris Stapleton! He was really amazing

@alastairhenry9889

3 ай бұрын

Did this last night in Sydney Australia

@ElMik3

Ай бұрын

I missed last year’s concert in Edmonton, and regretted it The second I saw he’s coming here May 24th, my whole family got tickets for my birthday I can’t wait for it man, everyone says how good he and his band is live

@chrisgore5178

19 күн бұрын

Seeing him at red rocks in September. Yeeeeet

Crockett is the modern voice of old school country & western music.

@connorm1817

Жыл бұрын

Colter Wall but I hear u

@alexgray8804

Жыл бұрын

@@connorm1817 sierra ferrel but the boys are both pretty good

@acidfilth2007

Жыл бұрын

Between him colter wall sturgill Simpson and Tyler Childers I think it's the best the genre has had since Roger Miller and Johnny cash a townes van zandt

@CorneiliusLibowitz

Жыл бұрын

@@alexgray8804 They really need to get her in here and perform.... I'm stoked i'm seeing her next weekend...hopefully Josey Toney is still in the band....

@waldofaldo7267

Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for Railbird Festival coming up. Charley Crockett, Tyler Childers, Sierra Ferrell, Local Honeys etc. Going to be awesome.

My jaw actually dropped when the keyboardist pulled out the trumpet. Amazing.

@queencupcake09

Жыл бұрын

That same guy also played a guitar on another song 😁

@jonasp.30

10 ай бұрын

He does it all he’s half the instruments in Charley’s band

@sam4secretary

9 ай бұрын

Kullen Fox = wonderful wizard

@BigLje7

8 ай бұрын

Charley did call him the magic man

@ScottSmithMusic

8 ай бұрын

Me too! Dang.

Someone wrote on social media once. "They say country music is dead; knowing good and well Charley Crockett is walkin' the earth"

This man is a living legend. Sounds wonderful on stage, and his range of music styles is incredible. Check him out, spread his name.

@herb_2

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention a ridiculous life story. Hope he gets a full documentary/biography someday. From living on the streets, to jail, to heart surgery, all while making country music.

@BenJohnson0531

Жыл бұрын

His stage performance is truly brilliant

@pauladams1006

Жыл бұрын

I'm a metal Singer and love charlie 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

@danielcampbell9344

Жыл бұрын

I start arguments when I say his music is better than almost anything in the last 10 years. They can have Childers and Simpson, give me more of Charley

@toterola451

Жыл бұрын

​@@danielcampbell9344 room for all artists. It's not a popularity contest. 😎

Wasn't planning on listening to a full tiny desk at 3 am but here I am. Grateful I did

@wlbh7123

Жыл бұрын

Best time really.

@pauladams1006

Жыл бұрын

We saw him on pbs years ago been a fan since...🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

@davidvaillancourt

Жыл бұрын

Same haha

@watchtower0988

11 ай бұрын

3am is the BEST time to find music, night owl buddy.

Guys like this are preserving real country music. Forget the "Bro-country". This is the real deal.

Here lies the talent from a man in the seated position 🎺 🎹 🎩

@KISSMYACE3203

Жыл бұрын

I listen to a lot of music at work in the background and thought there was a 3rd person, upon just now watching, it caught me off gaurd. I could never do that.

@DougGunty

Жыл бұрын

Cullen Fox (he has his own fan club)

@theDfLopes

Жыл бұрын

dude, what does he not play?

This man payed two instruments at the same time! Charley and his band are such legends especially performing live.

@tejastani

Жыл бұрын

But is uncredited at the end😡

@DougGunty

Жыл бұрын

Cullen Fox is the piano man

@pauladams1006

Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see him live 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🇺🇲

I’m so glad I was able to see him play in person before he explodes in popularity and becomes impossible to see in concert. Honestly the most real and natural performance I’ve seen.

@dsespy

Жыл бұрын

I've seen him twice, both in small venues. What a show. What a show.

@miguelfavela2358

Жыл бұрын

Seen him 3 times, each show better than the last. What a performer!

@gapalp

Жыл бұрын

Saw him once at a small amphitheater by a river. Him and his band gave a great show. I'm not really a fan of country, but his Americana caught me off guard with its musicality.

@joseph616jo

Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen him 5 times and will see again!!!!

@mollymilano5331

Жыл бұрын

I have seen him in a small bar venue in Tucson az, and even got to shake his hand and say hello after the show , the second time in phoenix with 1500 people , in my im seeing him in an even larger venue , I’m so happy I get to witness him live his dream ❤

Seen him twice live. Second time he brought out his close friend Leon Bridges to sing old country and blues together. Unreal performer and just an authentic and interesting guy. Congrats on the well deserved attention charley

@jordanlakey3681

Жыл бұрын

Awesome to know! Love Leon! Who says good music ain’t alive?!

@notloc984

Жыл бұрын

Dude I’ve said in the past they’d be an amazing duo. I’d love to see a collaboration between the two.

@shannonmelsted1459

3 ай бұрын

I would simply pass away

Keep on trucking Charley crockett!, it's good to hear this type of country music again , you got this kid , take it to the top and stay there!

dude playing piano and trumpet at the same time is insane

Best NPR in ages. Thank you Charley

no one in this room knew how lucky they were

@BS-ze6ne

16 күн бұрын

My thoughts exactly

Charley Crockett made me a country music fan back when I first heard him in 2020. Had the pleasure of seeing him live in 2022. Funny enough, His music is the ONLY music that my 4 year old daughter wants to listen to every time we get in my truck. She’s his biggest fan.

@personreanimation

Жыл бұрын

My 4 year old daughter loves him so much too. When we ride in the truck she is always saying, "Can we listen to my Crockett?"

Piano then the trumpet!!! Bad dude right there!

@philvelasquez5982

Жыл бұрын

Jesus he just pulled out a guitar. Magic man!

Had the honor of seeing him in probably the coolest scenario I could’ve imagined. Texas Music Revolution in 2021, McKinney Texas. His concert had been washed out of the original outdoor venue, so they delayed it for hours. They crammed all of the hardcore Crockett fans into the courthouse in their historical district. Charley, his guitar, and hundreds of rain soaked die hard fans in one room together. Oh and Ray Wylie Hubbard sang there too.

@RonMexico53

Ай бұрын

Are you a die hard fan yeah? You didn't mention it..

Kullen fox on the piano trumpet combo ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for bringing Charley on NPR y'all.

I wish my friend lived long enough for me to show this to him

1:34 I already loved Charley, but are you kidding me with the dude playing piano and trumpet at the same time?!? Amazing 🙌🏾

The Man From Waco - 0:00 Are We Lonesome Yet - 4:11 Welcome To Hard Times - 7:14 The Death of Bill Bailey - 10:44 Odessa - 13:41 Charlie & Cullen intros + Are We Lonesome Yet origin story - 3:34 Intro to Welcome to Hard times - 6:58 The Death of Bill Bailey origin - 10:10 Odessa origin story - 13:19

Usually, I hear music for the first time on the Tiny Desk and then see them live. This time, I’m seeing Charley Crockett on the Tiny Desk six months after seeing him live. Ahead of the curve this time!

This is the first time I've ever actually seen Charley Crockett play/sing his music. I've heard a bunch of his stuff on Spotify and even got his "Man From Waco" album on vinyl for Christmas from my family because I liked it so much. It's awesome to actually see him performing, especially in a small and intimate setting! This dude is awesome.

The man from Waco is as close to a 10/10 album you can get, love this man and his music, glad to see him getting the exposure he deserves

I found Charley from the "Blackjack County Chain" cover on Western AF and It was one of the best discoveries in music for me. This man is a national treasure.

@MrStuntmanmike417

Жыл бұрын

But is he a Texan is my favorite part of that video

@paretalks

Жыл бұрын

As did I , caught me off guard . And been a fan ever since.

@TheGamingAltar

7 ай бұрын

@@MrStuntmanmike417the republic of Texas that is!

I feel like hes been overshadowed by his support in this one. How about a tiny desk for Kullen Fox?

Saw Charley in concert in Birmingham just the other day. What a great show! Charley is criminally underrated in my mind! Thanks to NPR for giving him a little publicity!

I cry every time I listen. I hope to see him in person too. The homie on the keys, trumpet, and guitar is a legend too.

I wish this was an hour longer!

So glad he’s getting his moment. Been listening since his James Hand cover album. You can tell he has such a huge appreciation for old school country, and I am here for it. Country revivalist!

So glad to see Charley getting recognition. He's already a timeless classic!

Saw him at the state fair of Texas a few years back. You make Texas proud, Charley. Continued success.

I've been listening to Charley Crocket for several years. His delivery & cadence have always been unique, but over time it's clear he's perfecting the craft of songwriting. I hope to see him in person, because the live performance videos I've seen (including this one) demonstrate the fact he's also a skilled performer. His latest album, the Man from Waco , is stellar.

A surprise seeing Charlie Crockett playing the Tiny Desk, but boy is it a good one.

Anyone else click thinking this was another Ed Bassmaster skit and leave wholeheartedly impressed? No? 😂 rock on Charley!

Saw him live in Shreveport La on this tour and he was amazing. His band is phenomenal as well. Top notch show and I fully encourage any music fan to go see him. You will be entertained.

@orjanbaglo

9 ай бұрын

Me and my So are gonna see him in Göteborg in september😊 Can't wait!! I have The Man From Waco LP coming in the mail next week🤩

@personreanimation

8 ай бұрын

@@orjanbaglo It will be a lifetime experience I have seen him 5 times on purpose.

My wife and I have seen him on two occasions at the John T. Floore Country Store, just outside of San Antonio, in Helotes, TX. I’ve been to many a concert, and his are among the best I’ve ever seen! Genuine is an understatement for this man and his band. Well done!

One of the tightest groups of musicians out there right now and they put on a killer show. Anyone else notice Mac Miller’s hat (from his Tiny Desk concert) in the background over Charley’s shoulder?

@ryrymckelvey3

Жыл бұрын

Charley Crockett and Mac Miller are my two favorite artists. Good eye spotting that! I’m so happy NPR is making Mac a mainstay at the tiny desk.

@Auntkekebaby

Жыл бұрын

Saw them live a bunch of times and they SMOKE!!!!

@SinCityRaider81

11 ай бұрын

😭 I remember him wearing that. I just watched Macs performance earlier with Thundercat. That's amazing NPR has it.

The man certainly knows how to put on a good show no matter if it's a tiny desk, a street corner, or a summer festival. Will go to my grave singing his songs.

@jordanlakey3681

Жыл бұрын

Just paid 25 bucks to see him in flagstaff and feel like it’s gonna be well well worth it. Some good western country and blues in the west

One of the best to ever do it. Long live Son of Davy

easily my favorite artist in country music right now

I really wish that Charley would put the Ballad of Bill Bailey on an album. The Man From Waco would have been perfect place!

My favorite country musician right now. Dudes amazing

The piano player's face during the Odessa solo. Dude means serious business.

I've been awaiting this for forever! What a delight!

Having been a big Charley Crockett fan for a while, so stoked for him getting the recognition he deserves.

Charley is the best. Only scratching the surface of all his great songs

Man the music is so smoooth, never heard of him before. Glad I have now.

Found him in 2020, listened to him everyday since. Own everyone of his albums, nothing like driving with crockett on

@BenJohnson0531

Жыл бұрын

My coworker from Charlotte came up to our office in Philly around that time & showed me his music. I’ve been obsessed since.

I’ve seen Charley play in Sacramento, Tahoe, Reno, and San Francisco. It’s still not enough. Life-altering every time. Thank you CC ❤

Ha, right at the beginning I had a random thought about how some type of horn would sound good in the mix... and lo and behold, the pianist is a multi-tasker.

Don't take Charley Crockett and the blue drifters for granted. They are the last of a dying breed of artists. Salute!

@kirstieisakoolkid

7 ай бұрын

Folk music like Charley’s is making a huge comeback. There are at least a dozen artists doing an amazing job at bringing back real country.

Now THAT'S real country, not the pseudo rock crud that comes outta Nashville...my pops would have loved Charley....

Charley is amazing. He found a blues country kind of sound like i've never heard before. A great artist who knows how to tell stories in a beautiful way! Love from the Netherlands Charley!

@jackisgallant

Жыл бұрын

Well put!

@maralh.m.2273

Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to go to his shows in A’dam and Nijmegen this September!

im so glad i got to see charley at the ryman. it was just so perfect and cant wait to see him again. i just really wanna shake his hand and thank him for his music. hes kept my sanity at bay for a few years now

Refreshingly old fashioned. Playing instruments, telling a story. Kudos to the piano player that can play trumpet at the same time.

He made it! Been watching Charlie since GemsOnVHS got me interested

This is real country music. Love me some Charley Crockett! Y'all better be booking Sierra Ferrell and Colter Wall as well!

@acatnamedjoex4688

7 ай бұрын

Joshua Quimby, too, man

I hear a South Texas something in his voice. Love this stuff. Thanks Charlie. Love you bro😁👍❤

Great to see Charley doing well, I’ve been following him for years now and also been following tiny desk and it’s great to see him performing on here 🎶🤠

The best all around artist on the scene right now. Been a fan for years and so stoked to see him getting the recognition he so well deserves. Albums rule and still much better live. Go get it Charley!!

What a gem. I've been waiting for this tiny desk for three years. Man has a voice smooth as butterscotch

So good!!! Greetings from BRAZIL

I've been listening to Charley since Nov22. All of his albums are so good, full of good songs. Cheers from Spain Charley, come here soon!!!

Love me some Charley. He's just so real. Seen him live. All of my grown children loved him before me. I feel dumb lol. I'm always late to the party. Go Charley all the way. Keeping it real country.

I recently saw one of Charley's billboards on a trip to Dallas, I looked for his records and loved them. I very much enjoy his sound and I'm thrilled to see Charley on a Tiny concert!

I’m also from San Benito,TX! Love the recognition of our little town!💜💛

@pjano476

13 күн бұрын

Brownsville here! Love seeing the valley represented and his nod to Freddy Fender!

First time listener of Charley. So cool. What a vibe! Are we lonesome Yet…. Great writing. - ⚡️⚡️✨👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Now, can we get a Sierra Ferrell Tiny Desk?

Can't wait to see him at one of two intimate gigs (300 people) in London in May. I am 62 and my daughter introduced me to Mr Crockett!

Based on this fabulous performance, I have signed up to see the wonderful CC in Toronto in July!! thanks NPR for your good work. This guy is the real deal.

I just "discovered" this guy and am glad I did. I'm especially fond of what I think is a new song he does called Trinity River. Just can't get enough of it.

His music is incredible, I hope to see him on stage again in Europe.

@yannickwolff4335

Жыл бұрын

Yeah same! He was in Berlin some weeks ago, but sadly missed it :(

@graysonhogoboom3916

Жыл бұрын

He is absolutely incredible. Best shows I have ever been to. Seen him 3 times and each time it has been in a bigger and bigger venue.

Charlie is incredible and needs to be way bigger than he is. This guy is a legend

Charley Crockett, Texas national treasure!

I saw him in November and was right up front freaking out, he’s just amazing and I’ve been obsessed for a while, I’m so glad he got his tiny desk 💜🥳

Thank God for Charley Crockett! Love your music 🎶

Im in herefordshire England - charley and his mate on the piano trumpet speak to me with authenticity and originality - bravo!

So happy to see Charley on Tiny Desk! Sounds just as good here as when I saw him in concert in 2021. ⭐

I generally don't listen to much country, but discovered Charley during the pandemic and was blown away by his talent. Really happy to see him here.

So Refreshing! Charley's my favorite artist currently. Thank you for putting him on NPR!

One of my favorites. Seen him 4 times and counting !

Saw him last night in Columbia SC. Amazing performer ❤

Thank you Martha’s Vineyard radio 88.7 fm for introducing us to Charley Crockett .What a talent 🎉

First time listening to him. He's wonderful. I'll be sharing his music with my friends. Both musicians were terrific. Love Tiny Desk, always discovering new music.

20th century showman... True hardworking music ledgend!! We've got a whole breed of musicians filling those shoes.

Whenever he’s in town..he & his band are a MUST watch! Absolute show stoppers!! 🤠🐊

Piano man casually pulls out a trumpet. Well done guys, well done.

Saw him in Concert last year, absolutely incredible man!

Love you, Charley!! Great job!

Star quality honesty simplicity - strangely addictive

YES!! How did I miss this? Yall got my Charley and the jack of all trades Kullen Fox on here? I've been waiting! Yall take yourselves to the show. TRUST!!! EVERY album in hitting.

This is wonderful. and the horn-playing piano man is everything.

Charley Crockett, what a breath of fresh air to country music!

Grew up on R&B, Funk and Gospel but I have an appreciation for fine talent like Charley Crocket. I must check out his catalogue.

@Auntkekebaby

Жыл бұрын

It's all in there. Been there the whole time. Study the history of "country".