What I love about William Prince is that he is using an authentic voice in his singing. So many folk/bluegrass/country, or whatever genre you might call this, use an exaggerated almost southern accent and twang in their voice, and it detracts in a huge way. He does this in a small way to make his lyrics smooth and flow, but not in a way that ruins it.
This is why I love Tiny Desk. Ok, its good to see the big stars in a stripped back setting and all that... but... when you get introduced to a colossal new talent for the very first time - like here - it makes it all the more sweeter.
William Prince is *probably* the greatest songwriter to come out of Manitoba in the last 50 years. And he is the best singer from the province of all time. For my money, there's nobody like this man. What a treasure. Would love to hear him do something with Joey Landreth.
The facebook lives he did at the start of the pandemic were amazing, not sure if you've watched those, or if they are still on Facebook, but if you can find them, they are amazing.
I love listening to William singing his songs. He has a few-Breathless, That's All I'll Ever Become, Earthly Days-that I must stop what I am doing to sit and listen. I hope everyone gets the opportunity to listen to more of his songs, he's brilliant and lovely.
Winnipeg boy here. Its so cool to see people i would normally see at a local bar like Ariel Posen, Sweet Alibi, Red Moon Road, Curtis Nowosad, and now William Prince all showing up in BIG places, doing amazing things. I feel so fortunate to live in a place where music is KING.
Love love William Prince. He is an amazing person and singer. ❤️ One of my first (and not last) indigenous musicians that I have had the privilege to listen to and enjoy.
Woah ... this just stopped me in my tracks, amazing voice, beautiful songs and soooo much soul in his voice. Thanks William and thanks Tiny Desk, the gems just keep coming.
I first heard him at a small folk festival near by...I was a vendor in the craft tent...and when his set began, my customer and I stopped talking and just listened, spellbound. It was silent! I'm so happy to see his exposure grow!
I first saw William Prince in Toronto (Secret Path Live, 2019). He covered “Son” (from Gord Downie’s Secret Path album) and he hit a grand slam home run. His voice is very calming. I could listen to him all day. Thanks for sharing this video.
Truly amazing, and with a big gift. 🙏🏽 definitely a great songs we has put out. Really enjoy hearing William prince’s songs. Breathless brings tears to my eyes, reminds me of my mom who I’ve lost cancer too. You’re whole album is amazing. My mom was big huge Elvis Presley fan and breathless could’ve been the most perfect song for her. Thanks for sharing this concert with all of us. Always be a song that means something to each and everyone of us in different ways. So thanks🙏🏽
First heard William on the Buddy & Jim show on Outlaw Country (Sirius XM), his voice is so warm, comfortable. I'm so thankful for avenues like that and Tiny Desk to introduce an Ol' Boomer to all the wonderful new artists that keep music alive and interesting. Thanks
Great songs from a great artist. Those lyrics and melody really strike a note inside me ... Thanks William for sharing yourself with us and NPR Tiny Desk for presenting William Prince.
I found your music last year and have become an instant fan. As a songwriter myself, I love not only the depth of your songs but the flow of the lyrics.. One of the best I've heard in many years.
Man's got a voice that heals.
Totally. I feel my sore throat going away. Music and poetry have power.
Hypnotic...
One of Canada's best cultural exports, this man deserves to be known by more of the public. Thanks NPR for presenting William Prince !!
I saw him perform at the Grand ole Opery a month ago and he blew me away with his talent ...just awesome
I’m so grateful for Tiny Desk. I probably would have never heard these songs if it wasn’t for y’all. The lyrics in these songs cater to the soul.
Yes Sir & amen 🙏🏽
What I love about William Prince is that he is using an authentic voice in his singing. So many folk/bluegrass/country, or whatever genre you might call this, use an exaggerated almost southern accent and twang in their voice, and it detracts in a huge way. He does this in a small way to make his lyrics smooth and flow, but not in a way that ruins it.
Totally agree. 🎙 👍
This man’s speaking voice is a marvel. His singing is next level.
I was just thinking the same thing!
I just want to sit by a campfire somewhere quiet with a few friends and listen to him sing for the rest of my life. Seems like a fantastic guy.
So glad that even more of the world is getting to listen to our Manitoba treasure that is William Prince.
I just saw him in Lunenburg/Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is so incredible.
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This is why I love Tiny Desk. Ok, its good to see the big stars in a stripped back setting and all that... but... when you get introduced to a colossal new talent for the very first time - like here - it makes it all the more sweeter.
Once again. Tiny Desk, putting a musician in our radar, that should have been in everyone's list all along. What.a.TALENT.
So awesome seeing a Manitoban on Tiny Desk. Definitely not the last!!
Begonia would be great on Tiny Desk.
William Prince is *probably* the greatest songwriter to come out of Manitoba in the last 50 years. And he is the best singer from the province of all time. For my money, there's nobody like this man. What a treasure. Would love to hear him do something with Joey Landreth.
this guy's voice sounds like a hug
Feels like one too
A William Prince acoustic Christmas album would be aaaaamazing.
Smiles, absolutely amazing Nikki, feels really great listening, how are you doing? 🌺😊
So happy to see William Prince on Tiny Desk - we have the best singer/songwriters😁🇨🇦
He’s a national treasure.
I got immediate CHILLS when I heard him start singing
The world could use more of this man. Absolutely stunning
Oof.
I don't think I've ever cried at an expression of gratitude.
And here we are. Wow.
I love this man’s voice and songs. Reliever was one of my top albums of 2020 and it helped calm my mind. Thank you Tiny Desk for sharing his talent.
The facebook lives he did at the start of the pandemic were amazing, not sure if you've watched those, or if they are still on Facebook, but if you can find them, they are amazing.
There's something truly special about an artist you feel blessed for getting to hear, talk about how blessed they feel for being able to play for you.
this is the first time i've heard of him. incredible voice!!
William Prince is proof that goodness exists; what a privilege to hear him.
I love listening to William singing his songs. He has a few-Breathless, That's All I'll Ever Become, Earthly Days-that I must stop what I am doing to sit and listen. I hope everyone gets the opportunity to listen to more of his songs, he's brilliant and lovely.
This guy could be both the host and singer of a radio show
this guy's voice is umbelivable
So glad NPR is showing the world this man. First saw him at Folk on the Rocks in NWT and was brought to tears he is a fantastic talent
me too!
thank you for the William Prince's tiny desk home concert, NPR. The songs and the show ease my physical heart that has been aching since last weekend.
Listening to this on the train looking out the window onto snowy fields. Perfect 🤍 ty tiny desk
Canadian folk. The wrong people are on the radio. ♥️ to the First Nations and you.
Piercing.
Omg I'm soo happy NPR got William Prince on here! He's such a wicked artist!🧡
Winnipeg boy here. Its so cool to see people i would normally see at a local bar like Ariel Posen, Sweet Alibi, Red Moon Road, Curtis Nowosad, and now William Prince all showing up in BIG places, doing amazing things. I feel so fortunate to live in a place where music is KING.
Lovely. Absolutely lovely. I feel William Prince’s music in my soul. His voice is so soothing.
Unreal just so beautiful THANK YOU WILLIAM PRINCE
Best concert I ever attended was seeing William Prince, this man sings his soul
The song "Lighthouse" just stopped me in my tracks, held me and gave me the chills.
I’ve been going thru a lot recently and this honestly brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for your songs 🙏
Keep on goin’ Eddie. You got this.
@@Permaculture1957 thank you Andrew and I definitely will. I appreciate you taking the time to reply. You’re a good man.
You're welcome Eddie
Yes. How could it be otherwise. Hope you’re ok friend
This is my introduction to him and I absolutely love it, downloading his albums right now
Breathless gives me chills. Thank you so much for being you.
His voice has been a solace through the darkness of the pandemic.
Love this guy. William is a musical treasure!
His voice takes me home😌
Osiyo! Don't let a day go wasted!!! True Native Spirit!
Love love William Prince. He is an amazing person and singer. ❤️ One of my first (and not last) indigenous musicians that I have had the privilege to listen to and enjoy.
Another absolute gem from Tiny Desk that I otherwise probably never would have heard. What a voice and what a story teller. Thank you!
Woah ... this just stopped me in my tracks, amazing voice, beautiful songs and soooo much soul in his voice. Thanks William and thanks Tiny Desk, the gems just keep coming.
I first heard him at a small folk festival near by...I was a vendor in the craft tent...and when his set began, my customer and I stopped talking and just listened, spellbound. It was silent! I'm so happy to see his exposure grow!
Beautiful. I've always regretted not seeing you live in the Yukon. Keep on making this world a better place with your music.
Smiles, absolutely beautiful Sarah, feels really great listening, how are you doing? 🌺😊
My mouth dropped when he started singing!!! I love his voice.
Great job William, impossible not to shed a tear listening to you.
Manitoba Proud!!
A beautiful voice, indeed.
Fingers crossed for next week in London, can't wait to see him.
Breathless is low key one of the greatest songs I've ever heard.
Having breakfast and whatching this tiny made my day, thanks
Your songs are great stories and your voice is the perfect storyteller!
Wow. You've got a new fan.
One of 🇨🇦 greatest!!!
I have lost count of how many times I have discovered an incredible artist from their Tiny Desk Concert. This guy is definitely going on the list.
YES! yessssssssss so glad you got william prince on tiny desk!!!!
Thank you, William Prince and Tiny Desk… I didn’t realize it, but I really needed that!
your music is the prince in our heart.hello from greece.keep making magic music william.we need you now!!
William Prince, I'm totally adding your music to my playlists.
I first saw William Prince in Toronto (Secret Path Live, 2019). He covered “Son” (from Gord Downie’s Secret Path album) and he hit a grand slam home run. His voice is very calming. I could listen to him all day. Thanks for sharing this video.
What a humble spirit, and what a voice and songwriter. Also, as an aside, wouldn't William Prince be a great radio talk show voice???
I listen this song in France and its Amazing
Found this artist few years ago and felt like he was under appreciated. Super stoked to see him on tiny desk.
Many thanks, William.
This is one of the honest, down to earth, simple yet best - Tiny desk I've seen! maan that is a voice!!
Truly amazing, and with a big gift. 🙏🏽 definitely a great songs we has put out. Really enjoy hearing William prince’s songs. Breathless brings tears to my eyes, reminds me of my mom who I’ve lost cancer too. You’re whole album is amazing. My mom was big huge Elvis Presley fan and breathless could’ve been the most perfect song for her. Thanks for sharing this concert with all of us. Always be a song that means something to each and everyone of us in different ways. So thanks🙏🏽
So absolutely excited to see you on Tiny Desk Will, your music is an absolute blessing.
Fantastic
About time.
Should be longer though .
It's just enough to
Tease the ears .
Never has the saying “Less is more” with the simple beauty of William, his guitar and his songs. Thank you sir.
This guy,William Price speaks like a poet, all the songs are about us, we should hear his words, and like, share his his Music
Beyond fabulous! Thank you, William Prince!
Smiles, hi Paula 🌺😊
As soon as I heard the first words of that first song I was hooked. Simply amazing!
so clear, so calm, so perfect for studying and learn fine :) obvious a like and recomendation like a mountain
What a kind voice--so grateful and tender. Love this!
Smiles, same here Claudette, feels really great listening, how are you doing? 🌺 😊
William Prince is like a breath of fresh air for the soul.
Much love from Montreal
Its not just the writer, its the singer who puts heart and love into it. I love your music
Beautiful
Smiles, absolutely beautiful Marian, feels really great listening, how are you doing? 🌺😊
William you are sounding beautiful as always. Hope to see you soon buddy.
First heard William on the Buddy & Jim show on Outlaw Country (Sirius XM), his voice is so warm, comfortable. I'm so thankful for avenues like that and Tiny Desk to introduce an Ol' Boomer to all the wonderful new artists that keep music alive and interesting. Thanks
one of the most authentic performers alive today.
You have a great talent and your gratitude and message are great ! Thank you William Prince ! You made my day!!
Smiles, hi there 🌺😊
I'm one and a half minutes in and I'm hooked like a fish.
It is awesome to see William on Tiny Desk, some well deserved recognition he has such an amazing voice!
Wonderful. My favourite Tiny Desk so far.
Great songs from a great artist. Those lyrics and melody really strike a note inside me ... Thanks William for sharing yourself with us and NPR Tiny Desk for presenting William Prince.
If there was just a tiny bit of this man in all of us….what a beautiful world it would be.
What a soothing voice, thank you sir 🙏🔥
I found your music last year and have become an instant fan. As a songwriter myself, I love not only the depth of your songs but the flow of the lyrics.. One of the best I've heard in many years.
Wow. What a remarkably soothing voice. And what well-written songs. Thank you NPR for turning me on to this jewel of an artist.
WOW!! Just found a new favorite. That voice...smooth like butter.
Thank you William, you are an indigenous inspiration to say the least! Peguis represent
Wow, I just went to a new planet. His voice is so dreamy and rich. He's really something special.
One of my favorite voices on the planet! Thanks NPR
Loved the lyrics for wasted. All young people should hear them
Smiles, hello Sarah 🌺😊
First time listening.. Wow.. much respect .. That second one hit me.. beautiful song… R.I.P. Michael 5/10/95 - 7/21/18 My boy 🙏🏼
❤️
Can’t wait to see him live.
Wow!!!
Thank you for this, that's how music is sometimes.... a person and his guitar, wanting to say something to someone to hear it one day...
Breathless is an all time great song. And this version is insane
William Prince deserves his in person Tiny Desk.