John Legend: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
August 3, 2020 | Bob Boilen - John Legend fully embraced the spirit of the Tiny Desk for his quarantine concert. He filmed this four-song performance in an office, in this case the Los Angeles office of his management company Friends At Work. He endearingly refers to his piano as his "tiny desk." He flew his seven-piece band out from Philadelphia to fill that office with utter joy.
They kick off the set with "Ooh Laa," a song John calls "doo-wop meets trap" it's also the lead-off track to his summer album, Bigger Love. In fact, all of the songs filmed on this day are from Bigger Love, including "Conversations in the Dark," which John says is "a good song for babies to dance to - you might want to get married to it, too, if you're so inclined." Meanwhile, behind the band on a big screen reads, "Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes."
While introducing his final song, "Bigger Love,"he tells us that "I wrote all the songs before the pandemic, before we saw folks marching in the streets, mourning (the) life of George Floyd, expressing their outrage. But some of these songs feel even more appropriate now, feel like we need them more now then we did even when I wrote them. This song 'Bigger Love' is about the power of love to get us through tough times, the idea that when you have love, it makes you more resilient, it makes you more hopeful And we all need a little dance break, too, right?" So enjoy and turn it up.
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That first track was as smooth as his skin
@leilaikusura4904
3 жыл бұрын
Baybaaaaay you ain't lie. Cocobutter smooth dripping like honey. Wheeew😅
John “age don’t matter” Legend
@cesarmendoza1734
3 жыл бұрын
True
@fostibiris
3 жыл бұрын
Forever young
Pretty sure this is how John starts his day... Every day...
0:01 Ooh Laa 3:38 Wild 7:32 Conversations in the Dark 12:47 Bigger Love
@PentameronSV
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@salasoqo3301
3 жыл бұрын
❤❤
@studiosl
3 жыл бұрын
Timestamp guy you are always welcomed on youtube♥️
@raimundonilton6410
3 жыл бұрын
7:32🔥🔥🥺
@muriloantonio6921
3 жыл бұрын
Obrigado
His voice is literally like melted butter! So soulful and takes you to another place when he sings!
@belovedone4988
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t explain it any better myself
@arunshroff4074
3 жыл бұрын
With maple syrup
@JulioCastellon
3 жыл бұрын
literally no
@naevelasquez9013
Жыл бұрын
YESSSSSS!
The rarest time NPR sounded like on a huge stage.
“Ooh La” vibes are jaw dropping. A whole new world man😩
John isn't appreciated enough ✨ Loved Ooh Laa 🙌🏼 His musical catalog is NOT to be slept on! Ordinary people, This Time, So High, Stay With You, Greenlight, Save Room, Again, PDA (We just don't care), Heaven, Tonight, You & I, All of Me.....the list goes on & on 😍🙌🏼💗
@taniawhite878
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!!!!! I love him so much! I mean he has countless songs for me to choose from when I get married. Luckily my fiancé loves his music as much as I do!
@shangosankofa9560
3 жыл бұрын
...or else why would you marry him.
@aaronmichael6792
3 жыл бұрын
Live it up!
@Ph.40Lowks
3 жыл бұрын
"Used to love you"
@georgemathews916
3 жыл бұрын
im ready to go right now im ready to go riiight noowww . 123 greenlight
Ever since he became a Zaddy, he been glowing. A special kind of glow.
@aliasanew3398
3 жыл бұрын
Facts
@trevorjonathan4405
3 жыл бұрын
NewAlias Lets just day his wife is a bit eccentric when it comes to describing young children. I think she’s frequently intoxicated and/or lives in a world not governed by the rules you & I obey
@aliasanew3398
3 жыл бұрын
Trevor Jonathan she’s no shane dawson.
@taraspeaks6293
3 жыл бұрын
IKR
My word, John Legend is a beautiful man, periodt.
@Peppersfirst
3 жыл бұрын
Adrenochrome?
@MilesRules97
3 жыл бұрын
His wife doesn’t think so LOL
He sings with his whole body and soul. So beautiful. Ugh and his shirt!!
@tanyamj39
3 жыл бұрын
Yezzzaa so sensual and sexy. He moves with his music so beautifully.. super. Talented 😍😘 love John
John has such a rich voice, I appreciate his lyricism and artistry. You can tell he puts everything into crafting his music.
Underrated background singers!!!
His voice is like flowing water so clean and crisp! God I love him!!🥰
That Ohh La joint is fireeeeeee
@aliasanew3398
3 жыл бұрын
Facts
Can we just take a moment to give a shout out to the ladies providing those harmonies. My goodness. This is a solid set from everyone. Thank you for you.
I've never heard an opening track so FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
would be so cool if u can also credit the players and the vocalists and the sound guys! they did an amazing job and people should know them too!
@AM-mg7gj
2 жыл бұрын
He did that
@portmoregirl
2 жыл бұрын
@@AM-mg7gj When? I watched till the end and didnt see/hear him acknowledge them..
John’s dancing is everything 😂 so cute!
Wonderful. Just what I needed to face another COVID filled fun day. Smile. Take a deep breath. Give thanks to Tiny Desk. So smooth. Ooh la la.
@Myresha100
3 жыл бұрын
Be safe, keep smiling, and have an awesome week 😊
Ladies and gentlemen, My friend, Mr. John Legend
SIS in the middle killed her vocals during Bigger Love, I heard/felt that!
I could listen to him sing all day😍 Chrissy is super lucky
Bless you John Legend, bless the mother that bore you 💫🎤🖤
This was my favorite performance of "Conversations in the dark."
Cried so hard for "Conversations in the Dark" it was my first time hearing it. I never cry over music, always thought it was so corny but wow this song is so great.
He turned a small room into a big stage 🔥🔥🔥
John Legend, you are beautiful. I'm so so sorry for your recent loss. My best wishes to you and family. I love you.
This was lovely. Can we get a Jill Scot tiny desk please @npr music
@ericatelisnor8798
3 жыл бұрын
@npr
@marbanmarban2119
3 жыл бұрын
@npr
@LeNu4Ge
3 жыл бұрын
Mos Def @npr
@bpknows1
2 жыл бұрын
@npr
this man is a such CRIMINAL, HE STOLE MY HEART
Literally every song on this album is gold
Back vocals were putting in that WORK!
there s nothing sounds like john legend. dude was born with a giant gift. i consider myself lucky just to live in the same era with him. thank you npr
@RobertSlover
3 жыл бұрын
great voices solid musicians, but boring watered down pop music.....
The voice, the white outfit, the pout - yas girl 🙌🏻🙌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
his voice transcends genre he can do anything fr !!
Ohhh that guy on "wild" is killing that guitar 🎸 🔥🔥🔥 I mean killing it!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
He's definitely legit. I stan him. His voice and groove are so phenomenal! 😍🤭👍
@pearljantjies2562
3 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous. Classy soulful hugely talented... Should I carry on?
One of the best I seen of him performing and I LOVE john. Everything, the lyrics of the new songs, the band and the 3 stunning background singers. So special, such an underrated artist
@jessicanilam6894
3 жыл бұрын
John Legend is definitely not underrated, he's won 10 Grammys, a Tony and an Oscar, and he keeps coming out with delicious music, he's a modern-day legend!
Ohh Laa = good vibes Wild = pure magic ✨🔥✨🔥
“Conversations in the Dark” definitely felt like Magick!!
@raimundonilton6410
3 жыл бұрын
🥺🥺🥺
Love the Sistas background vibe with John💕👍🏽😁🎼🎤🎤🎤
Love you John♥️ from JPN🇯🇵
Sing John 🎤
John is perfection personified 😭😭❤
These home concert have much bigger production value than the original tiny desk
One of the best artists out there
Yausssssss the ladies in the back !!!!!! Sannnnggggggggg....
That drummer and bass are killin it!!!!!
I LOVE THIS MAN
Yes John I’m loving “actions” off the new album!!!!!
John Legend is the only few performers that have the Same voice even in live performances
You go!!! Mr. Legend, how under quarantine from a deadly airborne virus do you produce a “home” concert of this high caliber?! Only you!! And thank you for it.
To give all performers a true Tiny Desk feel John has decided to fit a full grand piano into the room and then had everyone crowd around it :D
I was really hoping for Slow Cooker, it's my favorite song on the album. But, I still enjoyed this. John's voice is everything!
@nyoreachoja2068
3 жыл бұрын
I mean, what a groove.
John is a real legend. ♥️
I love this man I love his voice and everything ❤️🥰💋
John legend has always remained himself... He stays in his Lane and continues to win! Wasn't amazing inspiration, singer, an overall human being!
That every 'ohhh la' on song has got serious romantic emotions. I can feel 😄
i am in love with john legend
As an artist and as a man, John is aging so well !
So talented! John Legend is a musical gift from God! Oh and so nice to look at! 😊
Diggin it the upright bass mmmm. Music really bringin people together
@KavehRastegarMusic
3 жыл бұрын
Thank youuuu
I truly believe these songs/new album are from his love for Chrissy!
I can see why this man has 12 Grammys.. this man is truly a class on his own..
John Legend will always be my favourite artist of all time❤️
This deserves more views, this concert out here giving me all the feels..., esp conversations in the dark
Qué importante frase la de la pizarra "Di la verdad incluso si tu voz tiembla"!!! Touché!! Qué hermoso Tiny Desk Home!!!! Gracias gracias gracias !!!
Oh those low notes on the 5 string bass sound amazing in Wild
@KavehRastegarMusic
3 жыл бұрын
4 strings! Just through an octave pedal for that song :)
One of my all time favorite artists...
My God - there's absolutely zero doubt why Legend deserves praise 🙌🏼✨ I hardly know his work but man that opener 😘✨👌🏼✨🥰
Awesome John and his fabulous band!
Real legend doesn't even need auto tune 🎶 perfect voice!!!!!
Loooove Johns music and his voice!!
Beautiful soul and music, legend that his name!!! Bless you and your family!!
@dennisbowen9161
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it is
@dennisbowen9161
2 жыл бұрын
How are you?
amazing Legend!!
I appreciate you so much John!!!
Wonderful!! 💕💕💕💕
When i moved into my house my alarm was set to go off at 7am. It was set to a particular radio station and between 7 and 715 they would play "Heaven only knows". That was my wake up song and a nice memory from when i moved into my new house.
@afonsotatiano8239
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reminding me of this song
I clicked on this notification soooooo Fast!!!!! Love John Legend! His voice is Golden 🙌🏽
Literally 99% won’t see this but if you do,God bless you stay safe and have a wonderful day🙂😃
@sydneydurias8534
3 жыл бұрын
thank you, you as well!!
@aaladee
3 жыл бұрын
Shalom and thank you
Big vibes!
Soothing set! Beautiful work all!!
This song! I love it. John is a whole vibe !
Okay John!!! 🔥🔥🔥
These vibes 💞💞💞
Yyeeesss John!!! 🔥
LOVE THIS
Beautiful!
Such an amazing artist. Much love from Brazil.
So talented! Love all of his music!
phenomenal as always
Fantastic! Thanks so much!
Absolutely loved it! Purchased and now part of my playlist.
John Legend is so amazing and special same with his personality & music !!!!
Lord I’m in the spirit now 💕🎄🙌🏾
Stellar songs. Thank you, John & co!
Fantastic!
Brilliant!
this man makes me incredibly happy, just hearing his voice makes feel some type of way (':