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'How do you sleep?' was so phenomenal, but the section from 6:45 - 8:23 is really something else. The choir coming in and out, the pianist playing beautifully, and Sam Smith in the quieter moments is so magical.
Not only is Sam a brilliant vocalist, but I don't know if I've ever seen a big artist show so much love and appreciation for their backing vocalists and musicians. Sam is always putting the spotlight on them, and making sure they get their flowers. It's beautiful to see, and you can tell they adore Sam too. Whole crew radiates love and TALENT
I just came to the comments to see if I wasn't the only one who cried.... of course not. Thank you humans. Thank you Sam, the choir, the pianist, the guitarist and you Tiny.
My lord - that version with Ladonna needs to be recorded and released! And Sam you should do an entire album like this. Your voice is incredible but with the singers only vocal harmonies with the twist version on your songs .,.. my god ….totally moving- emotional roller coaster but in a good way! Thank you for your wonderful music and all of you sharing your talent with us.
@@SERIOUSLEE774the entire point of tiny desk is to show that some artists can sing live just as good as they sound on their records, it's NEVER pre-recorded. anyone passionate about music would see and hear that.
I wish more artists would use supporting vocalists. This is a perfect example how it can be a magical experience. Perfection. Sam always loved a choir. Glad they decided to do their Tiny Desk this way.
One white guy, in a sea of black. One stand out vocalist, with a choir that stand out equally. Yet the only name shown is Sam Smith. Shame….. Sad Australian. …😢
The fact that this is raw. No autotune or pitch corrector. Like back in the day, like singers in the 90s and backwards. This is so rare in today's time and I'm so grateful for singers that keep choosing to do it this way. This is beautiful!
OH DEAR! I forgot how much I absolutely adore Sam Smiths old stuff. The looks of appreciation between LaDonna and Sam made my heart so happppppy . absolutely beautiful
I haven’t heard a performance in a while that left me in such awe. Sam Smith’s old music will always be my favorite. Sam, the choir, and the pianist are all such amazing performers.
It's septemeber 29, 2023. I'm in my room staring at this performance on my computer. There's a flash flood warning in New York. I'm crying hearing LaDonna and Sam sing Lay Me Down. I have goosebumps all over from the vocals and harmony. Exactly the voice hug I needed today. Thank you for this NPR!
Honestly every single time a tiny desk comes out I get so upset because the arrangements are always absolutely breathtaking AND I WANT THEM ON SPOTIFY hahaha
Not me crying the whole entire performance. Standing ovation from my desk Sam Smith and this phenomenally talented choir!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I agree with you, the choir is amazing. However, artist usually don't use choir on their albums. Choir's usually sound best / better at live performances.
Sam needs an acoustic album. If you haven't listened to some of the acoustic versions of his first album I suggest you do. His voice is impeccable. Absolutely LOVED this session. The singers did their thing.
Edited with proper pronoun :) Love the pianist. She is so tuned in with Sam and often glancing back to stay connected with their performance. She has so much groove and passion, and so much feel on the keys. Very talented.
This version of "How Do You Sleep" is gonna be my favourite for a very long time. This whole concert was so beautiful. The choir, the pianist, the guitarist, Sam's VOCALS ♥️...All so perfect and amazing.
I had NO idea that it could've gotten any better. It's my favourite song by Sam. When he introduced it as his second song I literally screamed and started crying from sheer joy😊
How do you sleep is quite possibly one of the best vocal performances I have ever heard in my life. Sam is always on point, but the choir behind him is un-friggin-believable. I must've watched it 100+ times today alone. They are perfection
For some reason what really gave me goosebumps (apart from literally the whole performance) was the way Sam said “Sing with us!” near the end of How do you Sleep. They said it with such an inviting tone and a genuine excitement. It’s clear Sam’s ethos is that music is for everyone. What a beautiful and extraordinarily talented human, and what amazing musicians. ❤
I was in tears during "Lay Me Down". SO moving and beautiful!! I had the privilege of seeing Sam and company in concert when they were in Portland Oregon in August 2023. I am STILL smiling and even more in love with their songs!! Beautiful. Thank you for all the beautiful work! (my favorite is STILL "Love Me More", not performed in concert but I love the message).
Thank you. It's great being able to work with professionals and have fun! The entire office is usually excited to join the concert so no complaints to be lodged. lol
@@meghanbeels2343my absolute favorite. I can’t listen to the official Spotify version though after listening to the live ones - Apollo, Brit awards, and SNL
16:40 "bounce with us...okaay". 🔥🔥 I haven't even heard whats about to happen yet. I just paused so i could time stamp this comment. I hope im ready for what im about to hear. Lets go!!
Why this is extra special and beautiful? Not just they are all very very talented. It’s because everyone is just authentic and enjoying their performance. You can feel that they love what they do that you want to go inside the screen and join the jam and just vibe with them.
My GODDESS that duet killed me, revived me, AND THEN put me to rest so peacefully. They KILLED THAT! That choir!?!?! Honeeeyyyy I am unwell in the best way. I want to listen to that over and over again! And Unholy!??! Ugh everything about this whole Tiny Desk concert was gold.
Tiny desk, like why aren’t you putting these up as tracks to listen to on like Spotify or something, you get the best live versions of everything I BEED TO LISTEN TO THEM CONSTANTLY!
This whole mini concert is SUCH A VIBE. From Sam’s amazing vocals to that beast of a choir and the beautiful pianist. Even the guitarist, they were all so in sync with eachother! Whew ima need a part 2 y’all! ❤
Sam is such a great lead vocalist. To stand out in a group of highly talented singer's ain't a easy thing to do. The lady playing the piano is amazing too.
I'm done hating myself for feeling I'm done crying myself away I've gotta leave and start the healing But when you move like that, I just want to stay What have I become now? Looking through your phone now, oh no Love to you is just a game Look what I have done now Dialling up the numbers on you I don't want my heart to break Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me? All that shame and all that danger I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me? All that fear and all that pressure I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight Tell me how do you Love will keep you up tonight Tell me how do you Oh no, how did I manage to lose me? I am not this desperate, not this crazy There's no way I'm sticking around to find out I won't lose like that, I won't lose myself Look what I have done now Dialling up the numbers on you I don't want my heart to break Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me? All that shame and all that danger I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me? All that fear and all that pressure I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight Tell me how do you (Yeah) Yeah, yeah, yeah Love will keep you up tonight Tell me how do you Oh, love will keep you up tonight Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me? All that shame and all that danger I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me? All that fear and all that pressure I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight (Tell me how do you)
Truly one of the best performances on Tiny Desk. The chemistry between Sam and this exceptional choir is absolutely heavenly. I was in tears listening to Lay Me Down. LaDonna is incredible. Sam is one of those artists who makes it look so effortless. He's amazing. Watching him and his choir in bed on a Friday afternoon made me so so happy. Much love to each and everyone of you. And much love to Tiny Desk for showcasing another unforgettable performance.
Can we just take a moment to appreciate NPR for creating Tiny Desk Concerts and how truly magnificent, majestic, magnetic, etc. The soul that comes from these musicians and the energy they spread to the audience is otherworldly.
She is a long time singing partner , check Disclosure - Hotline Bling (Drake cover in the Live Lounge) ft. Sam Smith as well as the other songs from that session
How do you sleep and Unholy were not my favourite from Sam Smith but I have fallen in love with them. Obsessed with these versions. What a absolute treat this tiny desk concert was!
Yess definitely I mean, when are the dates and location please 😢❤❤❤❤ talented, hard working and beautiful people = everyone around world deserves to feel themselves smile while listening to music live in all their hometowns
'How Do You Sleep' got me through a really hard time in my life. It was like therapy, like I was seen and justified in how I felt for being so wronged. This version is so gorgeous, so well composed for the group together 💜 And then this version of 'Lay Me Down' just, wow... Thank you for doing this Tiny Desk, it was beautiful 🥹 I hope we can get these versions available for steaming soon!
Sammmm, Ladonna!! This group of singers 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😊the This was such a breath of fresh air. I absolutely love this entire tiny desk. It just needed to be about three times as long.
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EXACTLY WHAT I SAID ‼️ this ain't enough ‼️‼️‼️
You guys need to invite Fally Ipupa . 😩🙏🏽
please invite EXO- DOH KYUNGSOO 😍
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The mics were definitely ON🔥🔥🔥Tiny Desk needs to be nominated for something for all of these amazing performances
I agree.
I think the mics were off
Sam was amazing. Lucitaaa I see you girllll, you definitely delivered!! 🥰
@@bobbybob6597it’s a video… if the microphones were off you wouldn’t hear anything…
proud to be the like that brought this comment to 1k!
0:01 Stay with me
4:37 How do you sleep?
10:26 Lay Me Down(feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)
16:32 Unholy
Have fun everybody 👋
You’re doing the Lords work. Thank you!
Should had did 'Latch 'also
@@jdtheunoAgreed!!
Thank you!☺️
Thank you
The pianist doesn’t get enough love. She absolutely killed it !
Are you the pianoist
She broke the pads out and everything.
Yeah, so so good!
The lovely pianist was in her zone and Sam was doing his thing. The choir was excellent.
She was awesome! ❤
I love that he can be the singer in front but can somehow fade into the back to let all the backup/supporting musicians style. So humble.
The NPR sound engineers should receive a grammy for their amazing recording techniques!!
Highly underrated comment. They are better than any studio out there
I can't tell you how many times great artists get done dirty by sound engineering... TinyDesk is the GOAT
@@BootsandBriarNahh 😅 They are exceptional though no doubt
LIVE Bruv!!! A Whole Nother Catagory!¡!
AGREED!!!
Honestly, I need a full 2 hour tiny desk from Sam Smith. They have way too many good songs that are perfect for this format.
Right! Acoustic, just singing.
YES! diamonds, i'm not the only one, six shots, him, pray and so much more besides the ones on here
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Sam smith is just one person. Call him by he, not they. Idiots
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Once again tiny desk ruins all recordings of an artist for me because this is just so freaking good. I want an entire album with Sam and the choir.
This is exactly what I’ve just shared with someone, this show, Chloe’s….👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
Those days are gone lol
Traditionnal NPR curse : discovering an artist via tiny desk and being unable to listen to anything else but his tiny desk :,)
I feel like Sam is the exception. He doesn't need backup.
Chills
Julianne Moore is killing it on the piano 😂
😂😂😂😂
😅😅
hahahahahahahahaa
Absolutely true😂😂😂
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Shout out to the pianist girl! She was absolutly amazing.
True
Whats her name
Ruth O'Mahony Brady@@Whateverjourn
Ruth O'Mahony Brady
13:55 Ruth is killing it from here
sam‘s voice + the choir = absolute heaven 😍
Yeah, they drown him out. He should always have a choir
Amen
@@BongoBagginsthat man can sang. You straight trippin boo
Yesss
I love all of them😍😍😍
Timestamp
00:00 "Stay With Me"
04:37 "How Do You Sleep"
10:27 "Lay Me Down (feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)"
16:35 "Unholy"
Thank you 😊
Not all heroes wear capes. Thanks!
Thanks for this.
Thanks 🙏🏻
So beautiful!
'How do you sleep?' was so phenomenal, but the section from 6:45 - 8:23 is really something else. The choir coming in and out, the pianist playing beautifully, and Sam Smith in the quieter moments is so magical.
Not only is Sam a brilliant vocalist, but I don't know if I've ever seen a big artist show so much love and appreciation for their backing vocalists and musicians. Sam is always putting the spotlight on them, and making sure they get their flowers. It's beautiful to see, and you can tell they adore Sam too. Whole crew radiates love and TALENT
Usher did on his tiny desk as well ❤
@@UnapologeticallyAriSmiyup, so did Coldplay! 🎉
@@UnapologeticallyAriSmihe sure did 🥺🥺👏🏻👏🏻 one of my favorites!!
It only felt like family 🤎🙏🏾👑
I just came to the comments to see if I wasn't the only one who cried.... of course not. Thank you humans. Thank you Sam, the choir, the pianist, the guitarist and you Tiny.
I boohooed on lay me down
Big stinkin tears!!!!
I screamed sang Sam and cried I seen him in concert and he is the best
I was crying within ten seconds ❤
oh we’re crying 🥹🥹🥹
My lord - that version with Ladonna needs to be recorded and released! And Sam you should do an entire album like this. Your voice is incredible but with the singers only vocal harmonies with the twist version on your songs .,.. my god ….totally moving- emotional roller coaster but in a good way! Thank you for your wonderful music and all of you sharing your talent with us.
Me paso lo mismo.
Absolutely. I had full body goosebumps.
100%
I had goosebumps down my legs when they performed this at the concert in DC
Keep speaking it - your words are powerful royalty
That ended too fast! we need more!!
If you sing on Tiny desk, then you can SANG for real... cuz ain't no studio tricks to clean it up, Sam's voice is Pitch Perfect!
Sam and the singers
it can be pre record
I think the point of this show is that it isn't "prerecorded." You can obviously tell that it's all live.
That's right!!
@@SERIOUSLEE774the entire point of tiny desk is to show that some artists can sing live just as good as they sound on their records, it's NEVER pre-recorded. anyone passionate about music would see and hear that.
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*laughs in TH-cam premium*
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Use revanced
I wish more artists would use supporting vocalists. This is a perfect example how it can be a magical experience. Perfection. Sam always loved a choir. Glad they decided to do their Tiny Desk this way.
Hey @Kempire! Your post led me straight to this performance.
Thank You for sharing & for consistently providing great content.
Hey @Kempire!
@@LaPetite510 🤎🤎🤎
🤎🙏🏾👑 We agree - it creates more of a phenomenon when they are used.
One white guy, in a sea of black.
One stand out vocalist, with a choir that stand out equally.
Yet the only name shown is Sam Smith.
Shame…..
Sad Australian.
…😢
The fact that this is raw. No autotune or pitch corrector. Like back in the day, like singers in the 90s and backwards. This is so rare in today's time and I'm so grateful for singers that keep choosing to do it this way. This is beautiful!
OH DEAR! I forgot how much I absolutely adore Sam Smiths old stuff. The looks of appreciation between LaDonna and Sam made my heart so happppppy . absolutely beautiful
SAME holy cow. this is trully felt like a comeback
I haven’t heard a performance in a while that left me in such awe. Sam Smith’s old music will always be my favorite. Sam, the choir, and the pianist are all such amazing performers.
Sam still does Ballads! Idk why they chose Unholy as the lead single for Gloria because most of the songs were ballads.
Thank you 👑
@@teddybrooksjr.2868 because it streamed 1,4 billion times on Spotify alone? It's genius although albeit not my favourite.
It's septemeber 29, 2023. I'm in my room staring at this performance on my computer. There's a flash flood warning in New York. I'm crying hearing LaDonna and Sam sing Lay Me Down. I have goosebumps all over from the vocals and harmony. Exactly the voice hug I needed today. Thank you for this NPR!
Be safe friend!
oh snap, me too. This flood is wilddd!
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You summed this video up beautifully: "voice hug".
Mucha fuera para salir de esa situación,abrazo desde Uruguay ❤️ yo estoy trabajando y viendo esta maravilla
this version of how do you sleep is like 1000x better than the original
Honestly every single time a tiny desk comes out I get so upset because the arrangements are always absolutely breathtaking AND I WANT THEM ON SPOTIFY hahaha
same!
One of the main reasons why I switched to youtube music!
OMG YES!
TH-cam Music is the secret hahaha
Seriously. Arguably the best version of every artist's song is on Tiny Desk
Not me crying the whole entire performance. Standing ovation from my desk Sam Smith and this phenomenally talented choir!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Me too. Was just a crying. I love true art.
Same yall. Real tears!!
Yeah I cried when that young lady started singing. Then them together. Just beautiful.
Same. The choir is demonstrating soul music is a feeling ❤
Lay me down had me in tears. It was amazing!
The energy of this group was amazing. Sam should do a full album of their songs like this with that choir because they were SANGIN'
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@@thanim9724 choke
I agree with you, the choir is amazing. However, artist usually don't use choir on their albums. Choir's usually sound best / better at live performances.
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Agreed!!!!
“Lay me down “ is by far his best performance on Tiny Desk. The way I teared up. So beautiful done
Fam! Especially when they harmonize during the duet.
This. Sams voice. The choir. The piano. The piano player. Literal perfection.
YEEEEES
And the group hug at the end, aaaaww!
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the musical arrangement for "Unholy" is simply spectacular, beautiful Tiny Desk!
Yes!! I need that version ASAP. Literally gave me chills!
Agree! It's amazing!!
True
And they had so much fun!
Word!!! The arrangement, the background vocals, the PIANO and Guitar were FIRE!!! SO GOOD
Sam needs an acoustic album. If you haven't listened to some of the acoustic versions of his first album I suggest you do. His voice is impeccable. Absolutely LOVED this session. The singers did their thing.
Thanks Qwn! And yes, to the acoustic versions.... check them out!
Sam uses they/them pronouns :) So: Their voice is impeccable, for example ✨
The dudes voice is amazing, his vocals are always consistent. Great guy!
Their*
@@kunozi_2366their*
This choir is 🔥 !!!! SAM is always a beast. But this choir KILLED the background vocals FR FR
0:00 Intro (Stay With Me)
4:43 How Do You Sleep
10:31 Lay Me Down
16:51 Unholy
god bless your soul
such angelic voices ahhhh 🥰
@@Kelescopefact's 💯
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Love Love this performance ❤
funny choice of words.
Very TH-cam 😊
Edited with proper pronoun :)
Love the pianist. She is so tuned in with Sam and often glancing back to stay connected with their performance. She has so much groove and passion, and so much feel on the keys. Very talented.
1000% agree.. plus I was wondering how they bring that big piano to the tiny space.
Came to say this... also seems like she might be the music director too... Brilliant.
She plays very very basic piano notes. Maybe she is a good painist (I dont know her) but this notes everyone can play it like this.
@@Andrew-tl9gk OP said groove, passion, and feel. Theres more to music than "notes".
yup, she is incredible. Beautiful sound.
This version of How do you sleep is immaculate
been repeating it while am working in the office
Props to the piano player....she really got into it!
I miss Reuben James 😢
Es fantástica!!! ❤
Unbelievable and unthinkable icon everlasting forever more
the best pianist in the world
& the back up singers of color 🔥
This version of "How Do You Sleep" is gonna be my favourite for a very long time. This whole concert was so beautiful. The choir, the pianist, the guitarist, Sam's VOCALS ♥️...All so perfect and amazing.
Even the guy on strings was shook by the second chorus 🤭
SAME!!!!!!!! I listen to it at least 10 times a day every since this came out haha goosebumps every time with all the harmonies
i was looking for this comment!
We got something for that HDYS rendition. its too good
The only bad thing about this is that it ends! Criminally short!! Absolutely beautiful Sam! ❤️
@@georgeorwellsghost3833slay, sis.
agreed. We want more
12:35 OH MY LORDDDD her voice is so hauntingly beautiful
The arrangement was 🔥. It was simple and just allowed everyone’s voices to shine. Sam Smith never disappoints.
The backing singers are on point. And it’s great to hear Sam’s pure voice once again👌👌👌
We need a choir version of every Sam song ASAP this was glorious
agreed - lets start with HDYS
Ladonna and Sam’s voice melt into each others so beautifully ❤
This version of “how do you sleep” should be on spotify. Soooooo good and magic
It’s beeen on repeat 😭🤌🏾🤌🏾🔥🔥
I prefer it over the original.
most definetely
I had NO idea that it could've gotten any better. It's my favourite song by Sam. When he introduced it as his second song I literally screamed and started crying from sheer joy😊
I listen to it more than I ever have the original! Truly a masterpiece 😩
Just Sam, an incredible choir and a pianist is all we need, no theatrics just pure vocals 🎙
I need this performance to be nominated for something. I can't stop listening to "how did you sleep" - Sam pls put this version out.
Not many artists could perform with such a choir of great singers and not fade into the background. Mad respect! Loved it and definitely want more !!!
It's a shame that Sam isn't doing all his live performances with this group. They made magic here!
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Yeah, I always love the background vocals of the Tiny Desk Concerts. They should definitely join some of the musicians for their live performances. :D
They don't all performance
for free,🤷🏼♀️ there is a price
amount for them to all
perform live together ok.
MATTERS PEACE&LOVE
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too many of them not gonna lie. sam is a great vocalist, he didn't need to hide behind the voices of 11 other black voices. 5 could have been the max.
Sis on the piano is a vicious attack all by herself!! This was epic!
She was enjoying herself for real😂
She was INSANE! Her matching him in lay me down was amazing!
I was thinking the same thing
@dominiquemelissa7613 If "Don't threaten me with a good time" was a person, Ms. Thang on piano is it! 😄
@@MrMajoJA fr thought I was the only one
The backup group is immaculate. Sam is impeccable. I feel blessed to witness their performance. Thank you.
He has excellent and talented backup singers. I love how he sometimes give them an opportunity to shine as well
@@ForbsieLaLa They!
*He
@@thanim9724they*
I need this version of “how you sleep” on streaming platforms
Wow miss LaDonna Harley-Peters. I don't think I've ever heard Lay Me Down sound so good coming from someone other than Sam. What a voice!
Need this version of ‘How Do You Sleep’ published somewhere PLEASE
Agree!!
I litteraly had chills🥹
💯
Mee too😊
How do you sleep is quite possibly one of the best vocal performances I have ever heard in my life. Sam is always on point, but the choir behind him is un-friggin-believable. I must've watched it 100+ times today alone. They are perfection
Again and again! 😍
His voice is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! 😭😭😭 and can we talk about the choir? 🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾
Sam's voice never fails to get me in my feels. This is one of my favorite tiny desk concerts!!
진짜 너무 좋다..논란도 많고 이유 없는 미움도 많이 받을텐데 세상에서 가장 행복하고 평온해 보임..
I love KBBQ
@@donniegrande9186KBBQ doesn’t love you
그니까요 ㅋㅋ 쌤행복했음좋겟음~~
The calibre of Sams voice supported by the back up singers shows his talent. A great format!
The video I didn’t ask but needed 🙏
For some reason what really gave me goosebumps (apart from literally the whole performance) was the way Sam said “Sing with us!” near the end of How do you Sleep. They said it with such an inviting tone and a genuine excitement. It’s clear Sam’s ethos is that music is for everyone. What a beautiful and extraordinarily talented human, and what amazing musicians. ❤
I was in tears during "Lay Me Down". SO moving and beautiful!! I had the privilege of seeing Sam and company in concert when they were in Portland Oregon in August 2023. I am STILL smiling and even more in love with their songs!! Beautiful. Thank you for all the beautiful work! (my favorite is STILL "Love Me More", not performed in concert but I love the message).
Omg I was there too! That song made me weep on the first chorus, I didn’t see it coming 🥹
True professionals. Everyone is in sync, vocals on point. There is no way NPR ever gets a noise complaint. NPR should start doing concerts.
Agree. These put other public broadcasting concerts to shame. @npr, what are you doing monetize these? ❤
Thank you. It's great being able to work with professionals and have fun! The entire office is usually excited to join the concert so no complaints to be lodged. lol
Goosebumps. That Chorus. Sam’s range. It’s all WOW. ❤
🤎🤎👑
So heartwarming to see a big artist supporting other supporting artists such as Donna - love in the music industry..gives me tears of joy
When Sam sung “lay by your side” and the background singer had her eyes closed just listening made me feel the song even more
i was weeping!!
Spot on. What a moment!
I wish this was longer. This performance literally gave me chills.
The duet for Lay Me Down def hit the feels and made cry..
Unholy was phenom as expected 🔥
And the pianist played the heck out her instrument.
Lay me down is an absolutely beautiful song, brings me to tears every time.
@@meghanbeels2343my absolute favorite. I can’t listen to the official Spotify version though after listening to the live ones - Apollo, Brit awards, and SNL
made me cry too
Me too
16:40 "bounce with us...okaay". 🔥🔥 I haven't even heard whats about to happen yet. I just paused so i could time stamp this comment. I hope im ready for what im about to hear. Lets go!!
The pianist understood the assignment. 🔥🔥🔥 awesome performance by everyone
Didn't she!? Thank you Kng👑🤎
I don’t normally watch tiny desk episodes more than once. But this is my 3rd visit here. Everybody here is so incredibly talented. It’s jus brilliant.
Oh, come on. I've rewatched Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Imogen Heap, Alicia Keys like dozens of times. Sam Smith is the next one in this line😊
Go to Jorja Smith... I went there 25 times (minimum) ☺
@@BC-uj4nu Anderson paak
me too, its my 10th visit here,
Yes! Watched dermot kennedys 800 times 😂
Why this is extra special and beautiful? Not just they are all very very talented. It’s because everyone is just authentic and enjoying their performance. You can feel that they love what they do that you want to go inside the screen and join the jam and just vibe with them.
Definitely ❤
It’s immersive, isn’t it? I love it.
This makes all of the difference 🙏🏾🤎👑
My GODDESS that duet killed me, revived me, AND THEN put me to rest so peacefully. They KILLED THAT! That choir!?!?! Honeeeyyyy I am unwell in the best way. I want to listen to that over and over again! And Unholy!??! Ugh everything about this whole Tiny Desk concert was gold.
Tiny desk, like why aren’t you putting these up as tracks to listen to on like Spotify or something, you get the best live versions of everything I BEED TO LISTEN TO THEM CONSTANTLY!
youtube premium 🎉 rocks
This whole mini concert is SUCH A VIBE. From Sam’s amazing vocals to that beast of a choir and the beautiful pianist. Even the guitarist, they were all so in sync with eachother! Whew ima need a part 2 y’all! ❤
Yesss
PLEASE NPR HEAR OUR PLEA! Part 2 Part 2!!!!
Sam is such a great lead vocalist. To stand out in a group of highly talented singer's ain't a easy thing to do. The lady playing the piano is amazing too.
I'm done hating myself for feeling
I'm done crying myself away
I've gotta leave and start the healing
But when you move like that, I just want to stay
What have I become now?
Looking through your phone now, oh no
Love to you is just a game
Look what I have done now
Dialling up the numbers on you
I don't want my heart to break
Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
All that shame and all that danger
I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
All that fear and all that pressure
I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
Tell me how do you
Love will keep you up tonight
Tell me how do you
Oh no, how did I manage to lose me?
I am not this desperate, not this crazy
There's no way I'm sticking around to find out
I won't lose like that, I won't lose myself
Look what I have done now
Dialling up the numbers on you
I don't want my heart to break
Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
All that shame and all that danger
I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
All that fear and all that pressure
I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
Tell me how do you (Yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Love will keep you up tonight
Tell me how do you
Oh, love will keep you up tonight
Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
All that shame and all that danger
I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
All that fear and all that pressure
I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
(Tell me how do you)
Truly one of the best performances on Tiny Desk. The chemistry between Sam and this exceptional choir is absolutely heavenly. I was in tears listening to Lay Me Down. LaDonna is incredible. Sam is one of those artists who makes it look so effortless. He's amazing. Watching him and his choir in bed on a Friday afternoon made me so so happy. Much love to each and everyone of you. And much love to Tiny Desk for showcasing another unforgettable performance.
Sam uses they/them pronouns fyi.
Agreed! One of the best performances!
Good for him @@blairelliott
@@blairelliottthat’s great for him. for all of us living in reality know he’s a male. Amazing music from this dude nonetheless!
Nope!
That version of Unholy deserves to be among the pantheon of Legendary Tiny Desk performances
I was looking for this comment, I am usually not a fan of Sams music but wowwee he absolutely crushed this.
That unholy rendition is perfect.
It's so good, so fun - just a perfect rendition
Time to get saucy 😈 👌🏻
Yeah, that was crazy!!! Didn't expect that
13:53 the pianist is straight KILLING it! That performance and duet of Lay me down was so good
She's a beast!!! 🔥 🔥
We love Ruth!!!
She's fabulous, I wonder what else she's done?
Ay you ain't lyin, she was PLAYIN that thang lol
Can we just take a moment to appreciate NPR for creating Tiny Desk Concerts and how truly magnificent, majestic, magnetic, etc. The soul that comes from these musicians and the energy they spread to the audience is otherworldly.
That woman is PURE GOLD. Her voice together with Sam's sounds so smooth. I almos cry
I definitely cried beautiful music to the soul
The duet for Lay Me Down isn’t getting enough credit. Their voices compliment eachother perfectly!
i'm saying! goosebumps! amazing
It was definitely the one!
She is a long time singing partner , check Disclosure - Hotline Bling (Drake cover in the Live Lounge) ft. Sam Smith as well as the other songs from that session
It was my highlight. The pure happiness they look at each other with is magic…
She made me tear up! Her voice was like a warm hug!
The strength of these VOICES, backed up by only 2 instruments - WOW! The pianist was amazing! Thank you to them all, and to Tiny Desk! ❤
Yes the pianist was amazing!
Those bass notes from that piano was soooo good
Ruth O’mahony-Brady rocking on the piano!
The pianist was also operating what looks like an OP-1 and SP-404 synths. Legend!
@@JohnJay2fulthanks I was trying to work that out!
How do you sleep and Unholy were not my favourite from Sam Smith but I have fallen in love with them. Obsessed with these versions. What a absolute treat this tiny desk concert was!
SET LIST
"Stay With Me": 0:01
"How Do You Sleep" : 4:35
"Lay Me Down (feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)" - 10:25
"Unholy" : 16:36
This should be the top comment! Thanks for the info 😊
This is where true vocalist and performers go to showcase their raw ability. No gimicks
Mr. Smith you definitely need to take this whole concept on the road! You the choir , the pianist, the band!!!’
@ElonRaymond shut up bot
Yess definitely I mean, when are the dates and location please 😢❤❤❤❤ talented, hard working and beautiful people = everyone around world deserves to feel themselves smile while listening to music live in all their hometowns
this is just incredible, Sam angelic voice, black artists so amazinggggg. Im in love with this.
Tears ✅
Goosebumps ✅
Heart racing ✅
Playing this on repeat ✅
Wishing I could download this ✅
This was amazing❤ 🔥
Same✅✅
Voice is perfection
'How Do You Sleep' got me through a really hard time in my life. It was like therapy, like I was seen and justified in how I felt for being so wronged. This version is so gorgeous, so well composed for the group together 💜 And then this version of 'Lay Me Down' just, wow... Thank you for doing this Tiny Desk, it was beautiful 🥹 I hope we can get these versions available for steaming soon!
Sammmm, Ladonna!! This group of singers 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😊the This was such a breath of fresh air. I absolutely love this entire tiny desk. It just needed to be about three times as long.
I’ve watched this 10 times already. Wish NPR would create a Spotify playlist
We support this comment!!
That would be friggin epic!
I've found some tiny desk in spotify, and I though they were made by NPR, but only C. Tangana's tho.
YES
🙌🏻
How did I get to watch this for FREE?!? Thank you NPR!!!!! I’ve got chills. Amazing!!
I’m glad I tuned in. Solid performance. The choir was spectacular. Sam is really talented. Tiny desk has spoiled us with some epic performances
That lady’s voice! Oh my gosh! ❤❤❤❤ The backup singers were 🔥!!!
Adele, Sam Smith & Amy Whinehouse knew how awesome Black Vocalist added to their sound✌He has a great voice like Sting has it's an instrument
Everyone knows we bring that fire!!!!
George Michael
And those are some of my top favorite artists to listen to. Timeless vocals.
I was looking to see if someone else was gonna say it before I commented 😂😂😂
Well they sang black music 🤷♀️
Sam gives off such a safe and happy vibe. And can we have a moment for the vocals and the background singers???
He is really a beautiful soul. A literal Angel. I was one of the background singers. He treated us like family. What you feel is who he is.
@@urboyfriendzfavsingerBeautiful. All of you.
Perfection
@@urboyfriendzfavsingerhave you watched his music videos? I would not call that an angel
@@DavidRodriguez-gl5pnI believe their videos give a very happy vibe. Love, fun and acceptance.
Artists should realize, this is the music people want. Not overproduced, sampled nonsense. This was yet another incredible performance by Sam Smith!
Não são os artistas e sim a indústria