My Daughter played Wilco for me today. I looked at her and said "Do you know how many Wilco CDs I have?" She said "alot or you wouldnt have said that". Smart ass kid, but I love that she knows and likes Wilco.

@Stepbackbrick

4 жыл бұрын

very nice jeff!

@andrewnance2156

3 жыл бұрын

I got introduced to Jethro Tull by a 14 year old today...feels kinda good

@TimothySharma

3 жыл бұрын

that response was perfect

@lynni3nyc863

3 жыл бұрын

I assume that it was Yankee Hotel? Let’s introduce her to Joni Mitchell

@doofdoofdoof..3774

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Wilco is, in all likelihood, the greatest band to not have a single hit, in the history of American music.

@EarthyPoetGrrl

4 жыл бұрын

They are what I call "The musician's musician", I know they have great popularity here in Kansas! But yeah they are hidden gems just like their peers The Jayhawks. ever hear of their supergroup Golden Smog?

@joedoyle5

4 жыл бұрын

True enough. The Grateful Dead are close, but there was Touch of Grey that hit the charts.

@tomlampros7122

4 жыл бұрын

@@joedoyle5 it took 25 years to get that hit

@uncleweed

4 жыл бұрын

@@joedoyle5 yeah great example or should i say "grate" ugh but yes both stellar bands

@DCMoney96

4 жыл бұрын

Phish needs to be in the conversation as well

My dad would play Wilco in the car every day after he’d pick me up from kindergarten. Their music is some of the first music I ever liked and they’ll always play a big part in my life. Those were the days.

@calebburkholder4193

Жыл бұрын

Wilco is very “brought up in America” kind of music. Very nostalgic

@aprilriddle4740

Жыл бұрын

The tribe called quest is pretty amazing as well

@matthewsommerville88

10 ай бұрын

You have good taste, thank you dad lol. Low end theory!

@kendrickprevatt7865

10 ай бұрын

good dad alert

@williewoodall8305

9 ай бұрын

That's in a movie...

Wow.. my buddy told me about these guys like 15 years ago.. tried listening and didn’t get it. There are stages in life when your just not ready for something. Just tuned in to check it out, and couldn’t leave. By the end, nothing but smiles, thanks Wilco. True joy

@andiggidyswig8097

3 жыл бұрын

You should reach out to your old buddy and let him know that both your brain and your ears have evolved

@samboss6671

2 күн бұрын

Same experience

this is just the best thing in life

@MrDharampaaji

7 жыл бұрын

You have some great taste in music. What all music do you guys listen to? A lot of neo-soul too i think? I hear a lot of great music in your videos!

@ShanOakley

6 жыл бұрын

I love you man.

@tx59hooligan

6 жыл бұрын

Samantha fish

@esaltes

4 жыл бұрын

nefarious hawthorn phish phish

@yvindh6737

4 жыл бұрын

Wilco and sourdogh!

I listen to this about once a month and ten years later it hasn't aged a day.

"You have to learn how to die if you wanna wanna be alive" One of my favorite lyrics ever

@uberjam-sam8512

8 ай бұрын

Yep me too

Not to discount Wilco but that humble guy in the background second from the right is the legendary experimental jazz guitarist Nels Cline.

@souvlaki9951

4 жыл бұрын

HOLY SHIT

@mickeycoldcuts1919

4 жыл бұрын

He’s unbelievable (ie Impossible Germany) but goes to show you the pull of Tweedy leading the band.

@benmoore701

4 жыл бұрын

He has always been their guitar man as far as I knew. Totally underrated in rock n roll, but anyone good is nowadays

@Odb718

4 жыл бұрын

and you're SURE that's not Alex Cline???

@brownkemosabe

4 жыл бұрын

@@mickeycoldcuts1919 phenomenally talented

Their song Whole Love gets me everytime. Wilco is one of the best bands ever.

There has never been another rock band who can manage to present such dynamic songs with acoustic instruments as Wilco can. Each member plays a role in the overall sound with no egos in sight.

This tiny desk was so influential to me as a musician. It got me into Wilco and tiny desk. I think maybe the most meaningful music video for me ever.

What a fancy drum kit.

@____________5956

3 жыл бұрын

Pero si son los chachis

@timelessdoublenickel3751

3 жыл бұрын

worthy of the genius

@houndsofvalor

3 жыл бұрын

I have that same kit!!

@isaaclinares3689

3 жыл бұрын

@@____________5956 ola chachi xdd

That first track, the bass line in the chorus and the whole thing are just complete bliss. The melody is so endearing.

@SpelllMe

Жыл бұрын

Yeah! I just love that bass!

I had NO IDEA who Wilco was before I watched this video. This is f%*king AWESOME!!! The band, the idea, you gotta love NPR and what you are doing with the series is cool beyond words. Beautiful to see.

@nataliewebster1520

3 жыл бұрын

Good on you

@steinert77

Жыл бұрын

This is easily the best KZread comment of the 2010s. I can't believe I haven't seen it until now. Cheers!

Made me smile when he hit those high notes perfect on 'Whole Love'

I've never heard these guys before (of course, I'm ancient!), but I really enjoyed their music and their performance. The jazz guitar and oddball percussion truly adds excellent textures to the songs. I think this concert has made me a fan.

@pegmarinello3188

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I was watching a tweedy video when wilco was suggested. The band name wilco was familiar, but this was the first time i watched one of their videos. I turned 60 yesterday (creeping up on ancient) And will certainly look for more Wilco. I think it will be a great way to start the day.

Nels Cline. John Stirratt. Glenn.. They are all so fantastic together. I feel very lucky to be alive in this time to see this. Thank You Jeff and Wilco. ♡

"The Whole Love" album was just a masterpiece. It doesn't get enough credit in their discography. It was an incredibly inspired set of songs and the best thing since "YHF" or "Being There", IMO. You could tell during that whole period of promoting the album and playing shows that Tweedy was really happy with that record.

@antonjw

2 ай бұрын

When I listen to some of these songs played live, as per this set, I think I could easily agree. I never liked the production on that record, though. I think that's what put me off, and those songs went past me until lately. Think they recaptured their recording mojo with Star Wars & Schmilco (particularly), though.

Man, Glenn can play ANYTHING and make it sound good. He's an amazing drummer. And I love the fact that he has no problem playing something really simple if that's what the song calls for (which is the best quality of any drummer).

@stevetrivago

5 жыл бұрын

NorthWriter well said...

@mrmele

4 жыл бұрын

I've seen the band on Wednesday and completely agree. To see Glenn on the drumkit is absolutely fascinating. A wonderful drummer!

@suburbanindie

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly they didn't even need a drummer for this show. If they're not going to give him anything to work with and put him so low in the mix/not mic him, what's the point?

@pegmarinello3188

3 жыл бұрын

@@suburbanindie i think the precision, minimal as it is, would be missed in this set. He seems perfectly content, even enjoying the novel kit he's working with.

@pegmarinello3188

3 жыл бұрын

@@suburbanindie🤔 i meant percussion .

dawned on me - 0:10 whole love - 4:17 born alone - 9:10 war on war - 14:27

@erikai1817

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.✌🏻❤️

@ushreacts7912

Жыл бұрын

Have a Great day ❤️❤️

@19josh77

Жыл бұрын

Ty

I remember that feeling. A buddy of mine came over and said "You have to hear this!" He put on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and we listened to the whole thing, start to finish. It is my all-time favorite album to this day. If you're looking for a good starting point, that is the album I would recommend.

@uncleweed

4 жыл бұрын

the "raw" files of the Conet project documenting all the shortwave radio numbers stations in itself is super weird/cool listening

@ZeligUbique

4 жыл бұрын

Being There is not to be missed

@PerryCuda

3 жыл бұрын

Uh uh. Being There is a masterpiece. Ignoring that double album would be like ignoring Basement Tapes, London Calling, and Exile on Main St. and saying "yea, I really like The Band, Clash, and Stones."

The Tiny Desk Concert series is absolutely amazing.

That little girl in the front row is so freaking lucky... you KNOW this will impact her life forever in such a positive way! ♥ #justsaying

Glen playing a cupcake and someone's Bento box while they are at a meeting is priceless. I wish he could take a call on that phone thingy while he's playing.

This rendition of Whole Love is phenomenal…

Just love the notion of 6 guys with nothing better to do than gettin' together and revisiting a bedrock environment with some heartfelt tunes of their own making.

why does this band always leave me feeling nostalgic

@cowsgomooo

3 жыл бұрын

I love them but sometimes it hurts to listen to them. They're the only band that makes me feel melancholy but joyous at the same time. It's hard to listen to them...

@gaulpict

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe the denim?

@allanfreiman4642

Жыл бұрын

It’s real music. And it’s real!

"Now, let's trash this dump!" The last soundbite heard at the end of this video. I've probably only just focused on this for the first time since listening to this performance over and over.

Coolest "casual day" at any office anywhere EVER!!!!!!!!

@logancudd7030

7 жыл бұрын

liljgoneman

I love this. Those melodic bass lines! Such good songwriting.

I love this so much. Their little bouncing movements keeping time makes it feel so intimate.

War on War FTW!! That sounded FANTASTIC!! My favorite band, and rightfully so, tearing it up! Love these guys!!

Lived down the street from Bob & JoAnn Tweedy. Lucked out one spring day & caught the Wilco crew playing wiffle ball in the street. Jeff was gracious enough to autograph my copy of the A.M. cd jacket. That was 1996. My daughter was 7 years old. Now she is a budding folk artist. At the time she had no idea what she was gifted by Jeff. Now at 23 she's a bonafide fan!

Mandatory NELS!!!! One of the best guitarist ever The solo on “Born Alone” is one of the best sequences ever... feels hopeful and alive just incredible

Heaven is where the radio station just plays Wilco, Nick Drake, and the Beatles for eternity. There a very few bands I can listen to almost constantly and not need a break for awhile to re-appreciate. Obviously Wilco are one of them.

You never know what instruments you’ll see at a Wilco concert 😂. But you know it’s gonna be GREAT.

desktop percussions!!! :) jihijhij... I am thrilled and delighted. Two thumbs up to fellow percussionist, the lack for space for the propper drumset opened enough room for creativity and innovation. Way to go!

Tiny Desk Concert - The celebration of triumphs of music experence. Everyboy's music. Everyday's music. Thanks.

What makes these guys so great for me...for the last 16 years it seems like they write songs for me to hear and discover.

I'm just seeing this after 11 years. Magic! Love these guys.

Don't know how many times I've listend to this ......Just LOVE IT ! ! ! !

I've been young I've been old I've been hurt and consoled Heart of coal Heart of gold So I'm told I've been lost I've been found I've been taken by the sound My own worries and voices in my head I can't help it if I fall In love with you again I'm calling just to let you know It dawned on me Every night Is a test To the east From the west The sun rises And it sets As the sun At its best I forget That I know I regret Letting you go Sometimes I can't believe How dark it can be But I can't help it if I fall In love with you again I'm calling just to let you know It dawned on me Dawned on me So far And so forth And again I will stop To begin at the end I can't help it if I fall In love with you again I'm calling just to let you know It dawned on me I can't help it if I fall In love with you again I'm calling just to let you know It dawned on me

@reinpost

5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. These guys owe a lot to the Rutles. (This is just an observation. I truly like the Rutles. Oh, and I am the walrus is in here, too, of course.)

@michaeldematteis3409

5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@SteveHewittMusic

4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant song

These Guys are an awesome band

I love the band. Makes me want to pick up my acoustic guitar again.

Man just found this, feels like I’ve met an old friend whew. Thanks Wilco

@alexanderadams5576

2 жыл бұрын

I felt the same way when I found them! Have you explored their other stuff? They’re fantastic.

Just love seeing all these informal, sorta intimate concerts! Thanks again, NPR, and all the musicians who agree to do these!

Wilco always makes me feel I’m living my best life

woke up today hating everything, nice to stumble upon something I love

Saw these guys at Gathering of the Vibes. The bands before them were psychedelic jam bands. The bands after them were psychedelic jam bands. They did not fit in at all. I was tripping my face off and when they came on, I immediately went to sleep on the lawn. After they were done, I woke up. It was absolutely perfect.

Tweeds lookin happy!!

I can't stop thinking about how this day was probably one of the best days in these people's lives.

They used just about every inch of that tiny desk. Awesome performance!

The guys in Wilco seem to genuinely like each other's company.

Probably one of my favorite Tiny Desk Concerts of all time.They sound 10 times better than any of their albums here.

I'm glad there are still bands like Wilco and Old '97s around.

@ncmonnin

4 жыл бұрын

You should check out Twin Peaks, a bunch of twenty somethings from Chicago, if you don't already know them. You might like them.

I never listened to this band, but then I found this girl. Looks like I have some time to make up for.

Saw them live in Nashville a couple weeks or so ago and I have to admit, they are the best band i've ever seen live. Please, everyone, if you get the chance, go see this band!

Love these Tiny Desk mini-sessions. It shows what the artists are like as people. JT comes over very well.

Love the way Jeff looks back and smiles during the guitar solo.

I just love how Wilco sounds. straight up.

Really, one of my favorite bands ever, love the storyteller vibe and love npr even more now that they hosted this .. great band

That is one of the most amazing bass tones I have ever heard!

@jessek437

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Very Wild Honey Beach Boys

i'm 39 years old and only discovered the glory of wilco last year. better late than never but i feel like of missed out on so much.

@davidryan7386

8 ай бұрын

I felt that way nearly 10 years late to radiohead!!!! Finally caught up with bail to thief :-(

@dukeon

Ай бұрын

Now you’re 45. Sorry ☹️. At least Wilco is still making albums!

I'm not even a Wilco fan and I love this.

that bass is so lively. Stirratt son...you're a genius

This band is one of the reasons I started my music career.

Absolutely in awe of these guys. Such a wonderful group sound, playing with the absolute basics!

Whoever mixed this knows a thing or two. I mean, they're in an office.

Wilco kick ass! love the sound of the guitars and of course jeff's voice is incredible as always

love little drum kit so amazing

Last year Wilco played in Barcelona, in a big theatre where only operas and classical concerts are allowed. (Liceu theatre) I guess that promoter knew that Wilco fans could stand in their sits enjoying the show without destroying the place. Wilco is the one and only rock band who have played there. Full respect for them and their fans (BTW Nels Cne is one of he best guitar player I've heard in years)

Incredible talent. We're blessed to be witnesses of such greatness.

I have never before felt an almost irresistible urge to brush another mans hair.

@gavin3468

10 жыл бұрын

***** yeah he kind of looks and sings like and Irish wolf hound

@stanleyhubbard1422

10 жыл бұрын

you havnt seen my hair.

@stuartmcgill6800

5 жыл бұрын

Hobie chic apparently. Apparently. I've never had the urge to reply to such a ridiculous comment son. Apparently😎

@stuartmcgill6800

5 жыл бұрын

Hoboe ha lol

@OrcsBR

5 жыл бұрын

It dawned on you, then

Don't think I have ever seen Jeff look so happy.

@uncleweed

4 жыл бұрын

yeah dude has had a weird/wild/tough go of it in stretches - did you read his auto-bio?

What an Amazing treat for Music Lovers everywhere ~ NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert ROCKS ! Love Love Love Wilco's Choice of Songs here !!

killing it even in the office...soooo good... love the drum kit

They should change the name of this video to "How to become a Wilco fan in less than 20 minutes"

Music videos make it a little easier to get through this period of "social distancing". Thank you Wilco!

@jefftweedyofficial

Күн бұрын

@martha 🤘🤘🎸 🎸

One of my favorite tiny desks. I keep coming back

Enjoyed them for many years. Albums are great. Dudes are normal. Just really good musicians that got together. They did it for us to listen to

wow that was actually one of the best versions of "War on War" they've done!

Best tiny concert ever.

One of my fave from NPR - great sound

still an amazing voice after all those years ! :)

fantastic band. just saw them 3 times in south america and cannot get enough

@tachycardia2224

7 жыл бұрын

Nice man. Could you pick a favorite out of those three shows? I'm curious because I assume the setlists must've been near-identical. What a phenomenal live act!

@TheCrssouza

7 жыл бұрын

I went to Rio, the 1st one in Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires. Definitely, the one in Rio was the best. The crowd was really mad, singing guitar parts and all. one of the best shows ever!

Great bassist, tight harmonies, strong songwriting, and just a really fun little performance from a good band I've never really listened to before. I like the descending to chaos ending on Born Alone. Reminds me of the "everybody's gone nuts" part of "I am the Walrus." Now I gotta find more Wilco music.

All the good things I need. And I thank Wilco for that. 💖💖💖💖

Excellent, beautiful, lovely. Made my night to stumble upon this. Saw em' back in 96' at the Coach House. Just fantastic live.

This makes me so happy.

I listen to this daily

This is terrific, definitely one of the best TBC's you've done! Thanks!

I love the "tiny desk" drum set!! Very cool collection of little percussion. Ya'll have recorded the best tiny desk concerts. It's amazing how great the sound is in an office.

Glenn over there just playing a PADDED ENVELOPE. lol

@AP-qk9tr

3 ай бұрын

Lol😂Right? I thought he was playing a piece of phyllo dough😂

Well, that was feckin awesome eh? I would love to play in this band.

@tolbydamit

5 жыл бұрын

If you don't hit your mark, Jeff Tweedy beats you.

@gattart

5 жыл бұрын

Being beaten by Jeff Tweedy with that Gibson J-200 acoustic guitar would pretty well be the highlight of my career as a musician...

That desk gets the best shows around! Thank you for this visit from a band I already love. Additionally, thank you for introducing me to incredibly talented musicians I hadn't known.

I heard the band's name a few times and I never got the chance to listen to them. When I first heard this performance some years back, it really made me appreciate them a whole lot more.

I must be responsible for 15% of the views on here. Can't stop. So good.

@tjschultz85

5 жыл бұрын

I'm responsible for another 15%

@josephwhen363

3 жыл бұрын

. . . and I, another 15.

@kennethfriedman6795

Жыл бұрын

@@josephwhen363 still on this ... can't let go!

People may not like Jeff but he's one of the premiere song writers of our time.

@robertzanetti6351

7 ай бұрын

People don't like him?

When they play it with the rest of the songs in this set, War On War sounds like it could have fit on The Whole Love perfectly. So fun to watch these guys play.

The sound recording is just superb, as are Wilco as ever