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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ค. 2020
- 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.
After wrapping an evocative rendition of "Thinking of You," a touching song he penned in 1998 about his late mother, Lenny Kravitz imparts what's really weighing on him during this historic time. "In the midst of all that's transpiring on our planet right now," he says, "it's a blessed time for introspection, more importantly action. ... What side of history are you standing on?"
This Brooklyn-raised bohemian rock icon brings us to his home and tropical paradise in Eleuthera in the Bahamas for this visually alluring Tiny Desk (home) concert. Adjoining him is his longtime collaborator, co-writer and guitarist Craig Ross, and young mentee Yianni Giannakopoulos, who collectively blend rich layers of rhythmic and canorous guitar. "What Did I Do With My Life?" seems like a response to the questions posed in the chorus of "Thinking of You"; the refrain alludes to living up to what his mother wanted him to be. And it's only fitting that he ended with "We Can Get It All Together," a message about the power of unity and oneness.
SET LIST
"Thinking Of You"
"What Did I Do With My Life?"
"We Can Get It All Together"
MUSICIANS
Lenny Kravitz: vocals, guitar; Craig Ross: guitar; Yianni Giannakopoulos: guitar
CREDITS
Video By: Team LK; Audio By: Team LK; Producer: Abby O'Neill; Audio Mastering Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Video Producer: Morgan Noelle Smith; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey; Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann - เพลง
This version of Thinking of You is absolutely phenomenal!!!!!
Indeed! Love it!
Yes. I love me some Lenny and he outdid himself with this performance
I agree !!!
What you said. 5 is one of my favorite albums!
Yes it is. 🥰🙌🏾💯💕
Lenny did tiny desk at his home in the middle of the pandemic and gave us a full-on concert for us laying on our couches. Thank you Lenny❤
where he is living ?
@@heyumma the Bahamas
Thanks for your love and support.
He’s so amazing!
@@arlenegarcia9680 You are welcome my dear and thank you again.
Lenny Kravitz, His Mom Roxie will always protect and loving Him.
More Strength and Love to Lenny❤♡♡♡
A man who loves his late Mama as an inspiration, is a man to treasure.
Bad boy with a golden voice. Lenny is still gold.
Its true 😇
Perfection !!
Hard
Yessss!
Watch his acoustic version of fly away on the beach. Perfection
The man never lost any of his brilliance in the last 25 years..
Actually I think he's better than ever.
@@mottahead6464 he is a late bloomer and just started
Gold
Hardcore Ages get better
Wooow that version of Thinking of You is so ill, I need that on wax asap 🔥🔥 Peace and Love peoples, stay blessed
3 years later and it's still amazingly soothing. 💙💛🫂🖖
“I live in a constant state of gratitude. Thank You God.” AMEN!
Can't believe I slept on 'What did I do with my life' for so many years. What a song.
Very talented and handsome. Thanks for bringing love, light, unique sound, and good vibes in your music❤. One ❤️ Love.
He still sounds like it's 1989, Beautiful!!!
I knew Lenny Kravitz was cool but this is next level. The band is too cool as well. Definitely one of the Coolest Tiny Desks. Lol
When you have no hate in your heart , you never age.😍. Glad to see you have your power locs back Lenny.
So glad they played thinkin of you. It’s one I’ve my faves
He's still going to be beautiful with a golden voice when he's 90.
Lenny sounded like perfection. Thank you to everyone who found a way to put something like this together.
Cuz it's a track
Saw him in 2019..seems like thousands of years ago but was amazing
Debo haber escuchado este Tiny Desk unas 30 veces, Lenny no pierde su magia, saludos a todos los que escuchan Lenny desde Argentina !
saludos! amo a Lenny fue el primer recital que fui a ver sola a la Bombonera me acuerdo! casi primera fila!
😅👏❤️🌹
@@mariacruzfernandezquintana2169 la primer noche o la segunda? Yo, la primera
BEautiful Lenny, nice choice of songs. Came here again after seeing the new "HUMAN' song 2024. Keep rockin' Lenny, fan since '89 🥰
They should play more of your music !!❤😊
Looks like 1974 all over again. Love the retro flair.
Yea almost felt like I was watching Led Zeppelin lol
Thanks for your love and support.
There aren't enough "likes" for me to pound for this... Thank you Tiny Desk.. Thank you Lenny (since '89!). We can get it all together...
My Thursday listening to king Lenny that voice OMg 😲 😍 🎸
Anything done in Eleuthera during the pandemic is over the top and I am Grateful
This was a whole vibe. He murdered it in three songs, and was super introspective
Loved how Lenny introduced the band including the 808
Lol when he mention the 808
Lenny, how proud Roxie must be to see what a great person you have become. You spread love, understanding and happiness through your music. I will always and forever be a fan. Thank you! - Casey
Lenny a man every man aspires to be and every womans dream. A living legend.
Why sit at a tiny desk when you can be in a field in the Bahamas...you gotta love the Lenny moments!!!
thank you tiny desk for bringing Lenny kravitz on your show. 🙌🏽 I’m so happy and grateful. 😁😁😁😁😁
Thanks so much for your love and support towards my music ❤️
Oh Lenny !!!
Lenny Kravitz will always be a legend.
I rarely utter words like Lord have mercy but this is just a perfect timing to say it. LAWD. HAVE. MERCY. We are in it for a treat and I simply can't wait to tune in tomorrow.
I aspire to be like the guy at back, just doing my thang.
Hahaha
😅😂🤣
Lenny Kravitz is a whole vibe 😌🙌🏽😌. Appreciate him and the band ❤️
This version of Thinking Of You is amazing! Really!
❤️❤️❤️Lenny & Craig since the '80's!! Congrat's Yanni, I ❤️Mykonos, lol...this is making my day, I just had my mom's memorial yesterday, this is helping me heal....mama...GOD BLESS ALL, especially GEORGE, but he will CHANGE the WORLD❤️❤️🙏✌️😇🙏🌈🙏🙏🙏
Thanks so much for your love and support towards my music ❤️
My favorite song is thinking of you and I cant ever listen to it without crying thinking of my mother DEEP DEEP SONG Thank you
I recently lost my beautiful Mama a month ago. Now when I hear this song, I will also be thinking about my mother. Trying to be all the things she wanted me to be....💔💕
such a powerful cut. RIP
Yes! Miss my mom terribly, keep your chin up!
@@heidevanness2788 so sorry for your loss! Wishing you comfort and strength in your sorrow.💗 May you become the fullness of everything you were created to be. Be free and kind to yourself, beautiful soul💫
@@jesstiss222 Thank you for the kind words, lovely Jess. It means a lot.💕
When quarantine is over. A Lenny Kravitz concert is on my list of things to go to!
I'm an old white guy who moved out of the states to get away from the putrid stench of racism. I love Lenny! Great. Great musician, singer and human.
We are One! 👏🔥❤️🙏🥰🌹
What does this song and your comment have to do with racism seems like you’re begging for attention
I am ! thanks to you! Love Lenny, Hate the states!@@SuperBikerboy101
I’m a middle aged black guy and I moved out of the States too for the same reason! Blessings to you.
Ba bye
Was listening to Thinking of You just a few days ago and then seeing that he opened this video with that exact same song, of *all* the songs in his expansive back catalog! Been listening to it for about 20 years now, it doesn't get enough love.
@TonyOrtiz: this version is most lovable he ever sang to his Mom, just listen and FEEL
"Thinking of You" and "if you can't say no" two of my all time favorites from L.Kravitz
Great Poet and Sensitive Human Being to this world. Who inspires us and whom with his songs is always in beautiful memories and important moments of our lives! Thank you Lenny Kravitz! 🎼❤💫
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Lenny takin the home concert to another level
This version is absolutely MAGIC !
This version of "Thinking of you" is outstanding. So peaceful. Thank you Lenny!!! I love to see you spreading love in those crazy times. Let love rule beautiful soul! ❤️
This guys oozes too much coolness everytime they perform.
I just can't get this one song out of my mind I'd put a singing it in my head for 2 days
Thank You For Blessing The Nation With Your Truly Gifted Talent. God Bless You.. Love You!🌹
I would have loved for this entire performance to be acoustic...just lenny on the beach with his guitar.....
Thanks so much for your love and support towards my music ❤️
Thanks for your love and support.
This man is pure style🔥🔥🔥
a legend with dreadlooks✨✨✨
Ive always been impressed by Lenny's vocal range and all the different ways he presents words. Still sounding great Lenny.
This is one of those you gotta listen to again right after it ends...cuz something this good, this soulful and spiritual goes by too fast and just makes my soul want more! Thanks, I needed that! 🙏💜🔥🙏🎶🔥🙏
Anything Lenny is aplenty! 🥰 Lenny Rocks Live! Saw him last at the Bercy sold out concert...looking forward to this Premiere.
People be sleeping on lenny he the truth 🎼💯👍🏽
I had things to do but couldn’t get myself to stop this video!!
OMG what a JEWEL of concert by The LEGEND. Listening non-stop from Costa Rica. Impressive versions of the songs. WOW.
Beautiful! Thank You! Just the new fresh my spirit needed and I'm pretty sure all of us as One.
This guy right here got me through college, thanks for the music man. First guitar was named after him ☺️ Love you 😘
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This is the definition of EFFORTLESSLY COOL. Lenny & crew crush it on this Bahamas version of "Thinking of You" ... pass some of ya Sotol, Lenny!
Lenny has always been a man of sound control... as were all the great ones.... Prince , Michael Jackson... & so on... I love this sound... it’s so freaking warm & his voice sounds incredible!! His words R straight from the heart & the spiritual context of the last song is a breath of fresh air... thank U!! 💪🏽🦋💪🏽
Pure Enjoyment! Wish it was longer. Lenny raised the bar on future Tiny Desk Concerts...Aplenty! Thank you!
I love you Lenny. Every day more and more
He is amazing
Tiny desc is the means of replying to what’s happening today! Thank to our Artists like Lenny Kravitz to help us reflect on 2020. Never to be forgotten. God help us!
Just amazing. Thinking of you version was just wonderful.
Man, I kinda wish these types of music just played in real life instead of only online.
LOVE Lenny Kravitz and the scenery! Gorgeous! Thank you for the music! Cheers! 👏👏🏼👏🏾
So much talent, purpose, meaning, coolness, golden voice and beautiful soul in a beautiful vessel. Thank Y'all for sharing this American treasure during the pandemic !
The perfect vocal! The perfect mix! Props to the sound engineer thst worked this piece! Lenny Kravitz so underated! Awesome show!
Directly to my top 3 Tiny Desk Concerts. Thank you, Lenny and NPR.
what's the other 2?
Brilliant mind boundless soul tons of heart and such strong emotions truly a gift man truly.
Tiny desk: so we ask you for a home performance.
Lenny: let’s bring them in a decorated room Bahamas style, then outside and have an amazing videographer to transport them with us!
How cool is Lenny ! He oozes rock superstar all day long, the man is ageless,
This version of Thinking of You is SO much groovier and just better than the original.
Been following this man since I was 14 yrs old. His music is forever. Was blessed to see him live in Toronto last year. God bless lenny!🙌
I don't care if it's over produced.Lenny is awesome and this is awesome.
I agree with you! I don't understand all of the critiques here ....
I love this version of Thinking of you
Lenny Kravitz speaks his words through his music, which point to a beautiful soul and wise teacher.
Oh my God Lenny means seeing you, hearing your voice, listening to your songs, watching your body language, watching your facial expressions, seeing your soul. I am grateful for these extraordinarily unique graceful feelings.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This was so awesome! Thank you NPR Tiny desk concert for having him and thank you @LennnyKravitz for gracing us with your beautiful voice and heart.
LOVE FROM MEXICO, YOU´RE GREAT!!! MISS YOU
Monday is my birthday, what a great way to kick it off.
Happy Birthday 🎉
Nice present dude!
Happy early birthday! Hope you get at least one birthday wish to come true this year.
Happy Birthday🌞
Happy birthday!
"what did I do with my life" I've always loved that song. great melody and lyrics
Thank you tiny desk for bringing him to sing during these hard times and introducing the world to these different types of music and artists.
Beautiful & strong soul. Thank U Lenny
WOOW! FIRST TIME I SEE L.K. AND FRANK ZAPPA PLAYING TOGETHER!
This man could be 1000 years old and still looks the exact same. What kind of alkaline water is he drinking?
He only ages in his feet.
Vegan!!!
Cocoon!!
That's good genes baby!
🤣🤣🤣
this set is my moral compass
Freaking Stunning Gorgeous.. Thanks Foreverything 💯💞🍒🍀🍉💚💕💋
"What Did I Do With My Life?" what a great song. love the "Baptism" album!
I love this version of What did I do, Lenny is a genius 🙌🏽❤️.
Ok as much as I miss the tiny desk setting, I am LOVING these home concerts and seeing the artist's home/studio set up. Definitely adds to the vibe of the set.
I agree! It's been fun "visiting" with so many artists!
I agree with you
Always with the right words in the right time! Thank you Lenny, Thank you NPR!
Mágico, un deleite escuchar a Lenny 👌✨🌸
Es Number one en tener la voz más armónica en directo. Es perfecta su voz 😍😍😍😍😍🎼🎤🎼🎤🎼🎤😍😍😍😍
His concert in 2019 amazing..opened with this last song!!!!!
Lost someone so special 7th Jan ..
I really love this song ❤
Lenny is freakin timeless..
I cannotttttt wait, babyyy It ain't over till its overrrrr 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
@Pamela Paul hey hey,👋🏽👋🏽💐💐 Lenny did his thing, this was Awesome 👏🏽👏🏽🔥🔥
My dad passed away last year & Thinking Of You helped me through some hard times..though this was made for his mom I relate this to my dad..i miss him so much. Love you Lenny.🖤
♥️ LOVE HIM!!! His mom would be so proud of him!!
He’s still on my bucket list to see in concert.. “The most underrated musician ever”!!