Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives: Tiny Desk Concert

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Suraya Mohamed | May 6, 2024
When Marty Stuart arrived, his cheerful smile and charismatic personality beamed. He had a charming swagger and it was immediately clear we were in the presence of a country and bluegrass music legend.
When Stuart was just 12 years old, he went on the road for the first time with a Pentecostal gospel bluegrass group called the Sullivan Family Gospel Singers. Almost 55 years later, he’s still performing and is a five-time Grammy winner, Country Music Hall of Famer and AMA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
Those accolades only hint at the artistry of Mary Stuart and his longtime band The Fabulous Superlatives. Looking around the room during his Tiny Desk performance, people in the audience were visibly captivated by this undeniable demonstration of musical excellence - beautiful harmonies, precise rhythmic precision and perfectly blended arrangements all sewn together with a casual flair that was simple and fun.
Recorded just a few days before Easter, the set ends appropriately in the spirit of the church. “When we first put our band together, the way we learned to sing together was singing gospel songs,” said Stuart. “I was in love with the Staple Singers as always, Mavis and Pops and Cleotha and Pervis, and they are all like family and so bluegrass music all figured in. So we finally got around to writing a few songs for ourselves and here’s one we got to do called ‘Heaven.’ ”
SET LIST
"Tempted"
"Streamline"
"Tomahawk"
"Heaven"
MUSICIANS
Marty Stuart: vocals, guitar, mandolin
Kenny Vaughan: guitar, vocals
Chris Scruggs: bass, vocals
Harry Stinson: drums, vocals
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Director/Editor: Kara Frame
Audio Technical Director: Josephine Nyounai
Host/Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Kara Frame, Joshua Bryant, Alanté Serene
Audio Engineer: Kwesi Lee
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Photographer: Estefania Mitre
Tiny Desk Team: Maia Stern, Hazel Cills
Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
#tinydesk #nprmusic #martystuart

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@brucedenis71 12 күн бұрын

Four men who have completed their mastery of music and are now effortlessly delivering the goods...every time.

@tomas5376 Ай бұрын

What a pleasant surprise to see a real country music band on the Tiny Desk!! Bring them back and bring some others! Gracias🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@CorneiliusLibowitz 12 күн бұрын

Sierra Ferrell!!

@robertpeterson8640 Ай бұрын

Country music ROYALTY! All 4 of them. They have it all. Mad skills, good humor, deep well of musical knowledge.

@swstrat Ай бұрын

The best cats in Nashville..I've been lucky enough to have worked with all of them and they are absolute masters. And nice, modest fellas, too..

@JimSwanson-eo2un 28 күн бұрын

Marty has been around quite awhile. He and The Superlatives are phenomenal. As popular as they are, I believe Marty has never received all the accolades he truly deserves. Keep going, Marty. Love your music!

@TheMargarita1948 10 күн бұрын

If that’s true, it may be just as well. Those accolades have been the death of many great musicians.

@bgrigg07 29 күн бұрын

Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives are legends, each and every one of them. No pedals, no effects, and I bet Harry has never played to a click track. Just pure golden talent.

@GregM-ws4hq 29 күн бұрын

Some effects on Kenny's guitar ... but I'm with you. Amazing group. I had no idea how good they harmonize.

@whiskersb5296 28 күн бұрын

I don’t care if they use pedals. I care how their music sounds.

@WilliamJones-bg2on 28 күн бұрын

Harry IS his own click track! He is amazing.

@Thomas-pq4ys 28 күн бұрын

Kenny used a delay... to great effect.... They do use effects pedals live, but they are always on, making it look like they don't use effects. I do the same when I play... always on, no pedal dancing for this boy ... I want to be Marty someday when I'm older and more mature.

@craigthompson4878 25 күн бұрын

Bingo

@acousticarchivefortwayne930 Ай бұрын

These guys are the gold standard for acoustic / electric musicians. Their last two albums "Way Out West" and "Altitude" are magnificent and showcase their talents well.

@hieronymusbosch6255 28 күн бұрын

Nashville musicians set the bar….so high….so great.

@thomasdooley844 Ай бұрын

Saw them last August. One of the best shows I've seen in 50 years of concert-going. Real musicianship and showmanship. Voluminous knowledge of country music history.

@Scablander Ай бұрын

The best country band in the world. Thank you for bringing these players to Tiny Desk.

@sallysteinwachs2245 Ай бұрын

Thank you Marty Stewart and the Superlatives and Tiny Desk - I am so happy.

@gordonmoore-sl2jr Ай бұрын

The BEST yet on Tiny Desk! And that's sayin something! The Fabulous Superlatives only get better. Stuart is some kind of empirical Genius and every molecule in every one of those guys is MUSIC!!!!!🎵🎵🎵🎵

@BigCheeseRumble 28 күн бұрын

I had heard of Marty Stewart, but now I feel like I know him. Very cool; that last song “Heaven” was beautiful.

@diment0857 Ай бұрын

These guys sure know how to carry a tune. Jazz, blues and country music are America's cultural gift to the world.

@chrisktcpt1252 Ай бұрын

Just the casual way they go about it. So effortlessly talented.

@kenromero9236 25 күн бұрын

Always amazing! Love Marty’s hair.

@jessicachaves5564 22 күн бұрын

Except for color it hasn’t changed for 50 years. At least.

@sawdust2876 28 күн бұрын

Any video with cousin Kenny is a great video

@ruthbennett6954 Ай бұрын

Caught them playing in Interlochen mi,they were with Steve Miller,which was good but Marty and his superlatives were great,my 30 year old son walked away a bluegrass/Marty Stuart fan that day..and understood why I absolutely love Marty and his superlatives..one of the best..

@terrywhyte7397 28 күн бұрын

Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@bluerxstandard 28 күн бұрын

the natural acoustic-ness of this set is great.. thanks Marty for showing up in a phenomenal way

@crishanaloritsch5483 Ай бұрын

My late father loved Marty Stuart. Now I get why! Mr. Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives have gained a new fan! They are terrific!

@svgs650r 28 күн бұрын

Go see them LIVE and in Person!

@TRIChuckles 26 күн бұрын

Like so many, live really is another level!

@markjohnson9485 13 күн бұрын

There is no one like Marty Stuart, and when he is with the superlatives, there is no one like them. What a wonderful group what wonderful music

@JWForce1059 Ай бұрын

I did not know until recently that, when he was 12 or so, he saw Connie Smith in concert. He thought she was so incredibly beautiful, that he rizzed her up as best he could, despite a 17 year age gap, and told his mom that he would marry her some day. At 39 years old, he did. Between that and playing for both Lester Flatt and Johnny Cash by the time he was 21, you gotta admire Marty's determination to execute on some truly grand visions for his life. Much respect.

@garyrasberryjr.552 Ай бұрын

He also had a stint playing mandolin for Doc and Merle Watson. There's a clip of Doc doing "Tennessee Stud" featuring Marty (sporting a full beard)

@vayabroder729 29 күн бұрын

Wow; didn’t know Connie was that much older; she looks so young and vital. Love her singing and her big smile.

@aljustal6554 9 күн бұрын

@@vayabroder729 Connie Smith (who just released a new album backed by Marty and the Fabulous Superlatives) turns 83 this year (2024), as does Bob Dylan.

@Liam1H 26 күн бұрын

That's the way it's done. I'm afraid I don't have enough superlatives to describe these gentlemen but they certainly are fabulous.

@jonnydoe85 29 күн бұрын

These dudes are as smooth as butter. Been a huge Marty and HFS fan for years.

@randyrowland1571 Ай бұрын

Saw them along with Chris Stapleton in Columbia, SC. They are a great band and I really enjoy Marty's TV show!!

@stevemurray2737 Ай бұрын

Hey! The World’s Greatest Country Band! Maybe best all around Band! Go see them live! Thanks Marty for all you do and have done for Country Music!.. Superstars!

@rille-online 25 күн бұрын

Probably one of the best things that ever happened in 2024 , great gig , great show , many thanks Tiny Desk !

@MrUltraworld 28 күн бұрын

I'm a rocker through and through, I'm not too fond of country music. But I Love Marty Stuart and his Superlatives. The level of musicianship and the lack of gimmicks have always attracted me to this band. These are all great musicians in their own right. I never miss an opportunity to see this band.

@todddonaldson2822 Ай бұрын

Cousin Kenny’s 12 string sound is so good! Such a great band

@carlenedaly6090 Ай бұрын

Marty Stuart is so special. He is a treasure and he sounds amazing. The Fabulous Superlatives are extremely special as well ! Thank you for sharing your talents and special gifts with us! This is professionalism and class at its best! What talents!! Great video! Wow!!!

@ohmbuoy1 26 күн бұрын

Absolutely the best 4some I've heard for a long time!!! Loving this NPR moment. Marty always delivers!

@maximusretrievers Ай бұрын

Thanks to my son Max for pointing me to this video. Thanks to LaVelle Hunt and his crew for bringing Marty, Kenny, Chris and Harry to our historic Lincoln theater in Decatur IL. We just saw them a few weeks ago as well as the year prior. As others state, Seeing these guys play live is an amazing delight. Old Clarence the B bender gets lots of play and all 4 are amazing musicians.

@mpc79 Ай бұрын

Maybe one of the best Tiny Desk performances. Definitely in my top 5.

@jamsohnson8579 Ай бұрын

Professional musicians make it look like every time is the first time they played it. The smiles on their faces.

@Shovel-om7kn 29 күн бұрын

Great little set amigos. I surely did enjoy Heaven. Well done. Made me feel good. Semper Fi

@CyndieAmala Ай бұрын

Yes Marty Stuart needs to be added to my playlist! How did I not have his songs there to begin with? lol

@charlesberger6618 Ай бұрын

Yep...I can relate! I'm 74 and still "discovering" gems like Marty.

@CyndieAmala Ай бұрын

@@charlesberger6618 I listened to him a lot in the 90's! He is indeed a legend 🎵🎶

@rockinredneck57 10 күн бұрын

Several great albums. A couple of don't miss gems are "Country Music", and "Saturday Night, Sunday Morning". Oh, and the critically acclaimed "Pilgrim". You can't go wrong with those.

@silversun4600 Ай бұрын

Perfect Monday morning pick-me-up!✌🏼

@LA7Rose 29 күн бұрын

Looking good Marty!

@JohnBond-in3og Ай бұрын

Man, one great groove after another- Harry! 😎 J Cash, Buddy Holly, Bo Diddley and others smiling Heavily up yonder!! 4 Great, natural” musicians doin’ it right! Thanks, Marty and the boys! 😎🎶

@jeremyhayes4538 9 күн бұрын

Hearing Tempted always takes me back to 1991-92 when I was 14 and blown away by Marty Stuart’s album of the same name. Great to see these guys still making music and putting smiles on faces.

@kelly2558 Ай бұрын

Wow. You guys! The gospel harmony is amazing.

@paulwilson3401 29 күн бұрын

Tiny Desk keeps bringing great music in this venue that shows listeners what greatness is like up close. Marty and the Superlatives . , rarely does talent, depth and love for many of the forms of American come together better than with Marty and the Superlatives.

@zach_hewitt 29 күн бұрын

I could listen to Marty Stuart all day long....

@autopilotz7618 Ай бұрын

Amazing!! Best Tiny Concert ever!

@aapl 29 күн бұрын

Marty and his wonderful band always delivers..if you ever get a chance to see them live..Go.

@arthurmccarron4379 Ай бұрын

Country. Roayality. Thank. You. Very very Cool

@alcatmusic8442 28 күн бұрын

Generally speaking, I am only marginally a fan of Country or Bluegrass music. But I have to say that Marty and his group gave such a tight, clean, sound with simplistic but wonderful arrangements, and I truly loved this performance. Thank you tiny desk once again!

@calnonhardy4002 Ай бұрын

My favorite group. They can do it all. Write,play and sing. Chris Scruggs is super talented. His mother is the great Gail Davies.

@rockinredneck57 10 күн бұрын

Don't forget his father and that side of the family. Gary Scruggs is his father, Earl is his grandfather. He comes by his talent honestly. He's a complete country music historian.

@briangreen1971 29 күн бұрын

Wow!, yes I’ve heard of Marty Stuart but I couldn’t name one song, now I’m a new fan! Gotta add him to my playlist! Great band ! What musicianship&showmanship!,

@deanross4090 28 күн бұрын

They are fabulous. So much talent and they enjoy what they do.

@rickbullock4331 28 күн бұрын

Wow! How entertaining was that? Marty and his band are top notch performers to say the least.👍👍🇨🇦

@geoffreywalker7308 25 күн бұрын

I literally found myself smiling the entire time watching this concert… THIS is music. What a talent.

@JustinR941 19 күн бұрын

Country, bluegrass and blues blended with 60's psychedelic pop and rock. Thats Marty Stuart. The band can go anywhere Marty wants to take them. They are master musicians.

@billadams8795 26 күн бұрын

I honestly didn't expect to watch the whole thing, but I couldn't turn it off it was so great. What a legend. Such a great ensemble!

@TRIChuckles 26 күн бұрын

Me too, I turned it on to listen a minute and couldn't turn it off!

@GratefulZen 29 күн бұрын

Their music is…heaven!

@steveadamsthetangledparty4273 Ай бұрын

I'm always left speechless with Marty and the Superlatives. Best thing going! See you in Northampton Ma!

@Thomas-pq4ys 28 күн бұрын

Wow... just wow.. I'm a HUGE fan of MSATFS... See y'all when you're at the State Theater, Easton, PA....

@douglydooright4580 29 күн бұрын

Pure Americana… Marty and the Fabulous Superlatives never cease to amaze me!

@37BopCity 29 күн бұрын

Great video! My only criticism --- too short! I could listen to another hour of these guys. They are the greatest, and they are among the last country/bluegrass/roots musicians alive today still keeping up the old traditions.

@dbelew Ай бұрын

THAT'S how you get a week started! Thanks for the pick-me-up NPR and the Fabulous Superlatives!

@mark3DLinkscom 27 күн бұрын

Pure talent performing authentic country.

@nathanwood8256 Ай бұрын

Class act! Love Marty, what a national treasure

@garysweet8814 Ай бұрын

These folks do it all. National Treasures!! See them live you will not be disappointed.

@xxcelr8rs 26 күн бұрын

Best band ever on this show. Players and harmonizers.

@johnr8820 29 күн бұрын

Some of country music’s finest right here!

@ronnieparfait 28 күн бұрын

Just 6 min in and these guys are blowing me away, awesome musicians very entertaining. 🤯🎸🥁🤘🏼✌🏼

@hippydippy 29 күн бұрын

Now this is "TRUE" Country Music!

@garyrasberryjr.552 Ай бұрын

The only thing missing from the concert is an appearance from "Clarence," the B-Bender Telecaster that belonged to the late great Clarence White and was sold by Clarence's widow to Marty (part of a package of items owned by Clarence for $1600 altogether) because she knew that Marty would take care of the guitar and would respect it. Marty and the Fabulous Superlatives are amazing

@aljustal6554 9 күн бұрын

Also missing in this tiny concert: The 12 string Rickenbacker Kenny plays that is "on loan" from owner Roger McGuinn (of the Byrds fame). There are times that the Telecaster you mention and Roger's 12- string Rickenbacker are together on stage in this band, just like they were circa 1969-1973 in the Byrds (as played by Clarence and Roger).

@Max-million 29 күн бұрын

Marty and Band are straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@DonaldMerrit 27 күн бұрын

As a musician I have been a heavy Rock and roller my whole life, I want to hear 60 years old something changed in my ears have gravitated to this kind of clean music.

@CalebD413 27 күн бұрын

I got a quick autograph from Marty in 2007. Back when Greyfox bluegrass festival was still held in Ancramdale, NY. Amazing night of music that was. Go see them live if you get the chance!

@jeffschoening7049 25 күн бұрын

If you ever get a chance to see them live....go! You won't be disappointed.

@tonyhill1141 28 күн бұрын

Kenny Vaughn is one of the coolest cats in music, period.

@robertwynkoop7112 Ай бұрын

Unbelievably talented, this is a true American treasure!

@telebender Ай бұрын

Love Marty, Cousin Kenny, Handsome Harry and Prof. Chris. Ridiculously talented musicians. Do yourself a favor and check them out live - You WIll Not be disappointed!

@clicks59 Ай бұрын

Good God! They were on fire…

@MichealMcIntyre-uq5hh 28 күн бұрын

My old Dad always enjoyed Marty's show. He had me write to the boss and tell them it was the fastest half hour on TV and to make it one hour.

@johnisouth6636 28 күн бұрын

Bout darn time NPR ya show this side of America. 311 was great also but once again, kudos for this.

@revpgesqredux 28 күн бұрын

And I say go, go marty go. Go,go Marty Go. go go Marty go. Marty be good

@ChilleBruh Ай бұрын

Riding like a Silver Wind through my Monday, Superlative style.

@robertwright0n 28 күн бұрын

Marty Stewart & the SUPERlatives behind the desk are a great talent blend.

@Jokkmokk21 27 күн бұрын

So blessed to have seen them on The Altitude Tour! Living Legends!

@fordsrestorations970 28 күн бұрын

Every time I drop in to see Marty and the boys I end up laying my silver Tomahawk down I'm leaving with no regrets 😌

@barrywilliamsjr5390 Ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this Tiny Desk concert. I watched every episode of The Marty Stuart Show and I would love to see Country legends Tanya Tucker and Vince Gill on future episodes of Tiny Desk.

@revwillyg6450 26 күн бұрын

So good. Love every minute of that one!

@bobclawson2884 28 күн бұрын

Good Lordie Marty! Just wow. Straight burned it up on that song #2

@bheehive4497 Ай бұрын

American Icon that never stopped being cool when everyone tried so hard with fame. The OG>

@wendelynmusic Ай бұрын

First heard Marty Stuart in the 70's when I was 14. Real Country music. Love it.

@svbarr Ай бұрын

The Everly Brothers just woke up and smiled....wherever they are!!! Great sound!!! Love the shotgun Sennheiser mic!!!

@johngass Ай бұрын

Kudos to whomever mixed this audio. Sounds amazing in my headphones!!

@hanzzarkov7690 Ай бұрын

Just gonna say Kenny has some absolutely killer in your face guitars, and the skills for it.

@snark907 Ай бұрын

I am NOT a fan of country music. But I loved every second of this. Superbly done and a rare treat.

@vayabroder729 29 күн бұрын

Now you should be a convert 😉

@JazzBrad 28 күн бұрын

This IS country music. Welcome, friend.

@tlister67 27 күн бұрын

You might just need a “western” in your country

@giorgio_iorio 29 күн бұрын

I'm a follower from Italy. Here (unfortunately) we don't have a music channel as yours. Every time old glories e new things so interesting. Thanks so much !!!

@theohlinsguy4649 Ай бұрын

Kenny Vaughan is one of my favorite guitar players

@RonWinter335 29 күн бұрын

Oh man...this is sweet! Thank you!

@jetjock015 Ай бұрын

Nothing sounds better than a worn in Martin

@treblenote2 Ай бұрын

WOW !!!! Fabulous performance !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thx for posting !!!!

@OJC6 27 күн бұрын

Never heard of these fellas. I've been having a great time with a fabulous woman whose moving away next month. The first song of this set perfectly captured how I feel right now. Sometimes the universe just knows.