Steve Earle: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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Steve Earle has lived through the sort of horrors that have launched a million country songs: addiction, affliction, heartbreak, even prison. He wears them in his voice, but what's most appealing about him is the wide-eyed, unmistakable fearlessness with which he goes about his life these days. The singer, author, actor and activist showcases many of his talents at the NPR Music offices.
Set List:
"Waitin' On The Sky"
"Every Part Of Me"
"This City"
For more videos, visit npr.org/tinydeskconcerts

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@1stusafreedom 13 жыл бұрын

Steve Earle is one of the last great American troubadours. Conscience and conviction. No compromise, no excuses. Thanks Steve.

@jasonpedley 2 жыл бұрын

I almost ashamed it's taken me this long to understand Steve Earl's place in music history.

@NickNicometi Жыл бұрын

At 55... Ditto, bro.

@jasonpedley 8 ай бұрын

@@greenrockyroad3845 ADHD and 30+ years of diving down music history rabbit holes.

@HDthis 2 ай бұрын

42-same!

@RamblinAround 12 жыл бұрын

Steve Earle is simply a genius.

@sarahunderwood8952 11 жыл бұрын

Mr. Earle is the perfect example of using what you are given and making something tremendous out of it. He goes to show that you can either let your struggles define you, or you can use them to shape you into something better. Good on ya Mr. Earle :)

@sixhundredsixtyfive 13 жыл бұрын

I've wanted to be a musician every since I can remember, but Mr. Earle made me want to be a songwriter; I love his music, his voice, and his glasses! haha

@tiddyt 11 жыл бұрын

Such a pleasure to see him perform "Every Part of Me". To watch one of the legends, the outlaws, just bear his soul....an absolute pleasure

@brianwood7237 4 жыл бұрын

I bought steve and dwights first records when they came out back in the 80s. It was important for me to hear new country music from 2 guys that actually knew what the hell it was, is and will always be in it's truest form: honest.

@michaeljbeach 5 жыл бұрын

Just saw this genius last Thursday. 30th anniversary of the Copperhead Road album. They played the entire album from beginning to end and then some exit zero and guitar town and more. Glad I was able to see him.

@dunebillyofswanbeach4294 9 ай бұрын

Such great material, each of those albums.

@Showsmon 5 жыл бұрын

Steve's mistakes are just as beautiful as his masterpieces. This man has taught me so much.

@billyboy6028 4 жыл бұрын

Mistakes are a learning tool. Most performers would have never let that first song be a take, I will say though, he's an honest man.

@423gtrman 5 жыл бұрын

I am that nerd, revisiting Earle's genius. I vote our nation's Poet Laureate.

@davidantonhuba6194 4 жыл бұрын

Steve being alive, still here and vital will always feel like God blessed him and in turn all of us. Let us give thanks... he’s a treasure and God is merciful. Steve is proof.

@adm59 8 жыл бұрын

Steve Earle is fantastic. Live shows are excellent too. Great songs, sung well.

@donniemaxwell1929 9 жыл бұрын

Steve Earl is still the man..

@pammcanelly9698 9 жыл бұрын

Yes! have you heard his new album Terraplane?

@donniemaxwell1929 9 жыл бұрын

No I have'nt Pam but I will check it out thanks for the heads up..

@mikeylarkin2589 6 жыл бұрын

NOW MORE THAN EVER BEFORE WOODIE GUTRIE NEVER DIED

@tripp8833 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing how much energy he has at that age

@johnhitchcock5089 6 жыл бұрын

Play wabash cannonball! Hehehe

@andreaslasser4923 3 жыл бұрын

This music goes straight into your heart

@thefabulous4 3 жыл бұрын

Randomly found this and immediately recognized the face. This man was part of one of the best TV shows ever made: The Wire. If you know, you know. And now I know what a great artist he is! Thank you Steve and Tiny Desk

@RichM0410 8 жыл бұрын

outstanding, talented guy! Always love his music

@StormCloud52 6 жыл бұрын

He's still hammering hits ! Love you Steve

@digerribile 13 жыл бұрын

A real master...a lot of beauty and a lot of heart...a real guide

@northwestcustoms6663 5 жыл бұрын

Steve Earle will always be one of my absolute favorite artists, seen him 3 times in Thunder Bay Ontario. Hope to see him in the states soon. Love his talent one of the very best ever.

@jpwhiteside3768 4 жыл бұрын

A guitar,a voice, S. Earle, Great NPR Sound! What else can one ask for! Stay Safe Everyone!

@oreokookie1000 11 жыл бұрын

"walkin on the water, never did learn to swim!! great line, great simple country tune, thanks mr. Earle!

@craigbrockway652 Жыл бұрын

One of the most memorable concerts of my entire lifetime was Steve during his Copperhead Road Tour in little old Victoria BC

@dunebillyofswanbeach4294 9 ай бұрын

Great timing, Steve carried a terrific band.

@Prometheus1st 12 жыл бұрын

This reinforces my commitment to Steve's music. I have followed him for years...but seeing him raw like this...man. Steve...you had me at "." Peace...

@lillyandruben 10 жыл бұрын

Steve was in NZ and loved his stuff for years

@bennyfromboner 12 жыл бұрын

Love this song Steve is a LEGEND .... A lovely songwriter ..

@aviansoul 9 жыл бұрын

Steve's songs, more often than not, really resonate for me. Nothing boring about them, or him ... but then again, I love to listen and learn; share another human being's perspective and experience. Good storytellers usually have my attention, despite any possible character flaws.

@ryand141 2 жыл бұрын

So true. Something about Steve Earle I find intriguing. Storytelling has to be a large part of it. A lot of people slag him off. Not sure how you can have the audacity.

@FrendleeCalvert 10 жыл бұрын

Steve Earle, what an amazing and talented guy...a REAL musician!! .....singin' Jock-A-Mo....love that tune by James "Sugar Boy" Crawford or Sugar Boy and His Cane Cutters...RIP "Sugar Boy" (10/12/1934-9/15/2012).

@VeritasAlienari 9 жыл бұрын

Frendlee Calvert Look up the meaning of "chaque amour fi na ne". It has been often sung as "Jock-a-mo", but the french meaning is quite cool. "All our love made it happen." ;)

@Harpplayer504 7 жыл бұрын

New Orleans? Why do we live New Orleans? I have lived in New Orleans for 30 yrs. I fell in love with the culture,in love with the fact that every neighborhood has a personality. The people are good,the people are all on the most part proud to be from this Great city..This city wont wash away!

@randywatchingbush 3 жыл бұрын

Wait till his son's passing has time to marinate in this master song writers heart .. He has already begun to write about Justin but I gotta a hunch there is more to come .. my condolences Steve and RIP Justin

@brentbox5684 Жыл бұрын

Never heard the first one. Instant favorite. Love him. Never fails to convey the heart of any song. God bless

@georgebrown1086 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful man, wonderful music so authentic.

@doctorj2u2 13 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve for "This City". Absolutely beautiful and so true. From a New Orleanian.

@sambolsuite 12 жыл бұрын

beautiful guitar... tone from heaven... (thumbs up !)

@007fartman 3 жыл бұрын

Steve Earle ... I walked in to you at lockn ... 2014 ... And it blew my my mind ... My kid was 4 hes 7 now ... No one knew who you you were but I did and Ive never been happier in my life

@phakit 12 жыл бұрын

One of our generations great troubadours. Thanks Steve!

@humanonearth1 Жыл бұрын

Unvarnished and remarkable. What a voice.

@sealevelbear 5 жыл бұрын

Love it! I remember when this first posted, great then and great now!

@andrewprokopis9430 8 жыл бұрын

this guy goes through more incredible and major changes than anyone I know, and comes out of them greater than before...

@stevetrivago 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome from start to finish.. A polished musician ✊🏼

@SolamenteVees 3 жыл бұрын

As real as his music.. Thank you Steve.

@lynbartram3491 Жыл бұрын

I have been a fan since i first heard him in the Copperhead Road days, but I had no idea then of the depth and power of his songwriting. One of our generation’s most evocative and insightful bards. I keep rediscovering songs and relistening and loving the work.

@LucidDream 12 жыл бұрын

He was my first concert when I was little. I saw him three times from the time I was 7-12.

@davidfairbairn8 8 жыл бұрын

That was so good!!

@ChrisB8711 7 жыл бұрын

I love this guys playing style, how he gets that funky deep sounding hammer on, on that G chord is beyond me. I cant replicate it

@TxDan100 7 жыл бұрын

hammer on F# and slide to G :)

@Lachlans-i2s 6 жыл бұрын

Chords for waitin in the sky anyone?

@kcharrvt 13 жыл бұрын

I heart this, and the Tiny Desk.

@dgbokf 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Steve! Your music mean so much to me!❤😊

@JustinMcGovern 11 жыл бұрын

I love these Tiny Desk Concerts, and what can you say about Steve Earl - Living Legend...!

@joe5834 3 жыл бұрын

i still remember it was "leaves of grass" with edward norton that introduced me to Mr Earle. the song was called lonely are the free and i was an instant fan.

@Jaycee37 Жыл бұрын

Loved him in the Wire and Treme and love his music. Good playing Player

@TheVermont37 8 жыл бұрын

so good

@66smashy 6 жыл бұрын

What a lovely straight up guy Steve is.

@mobjackcalling8568 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@valeriegriner5644 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! That was wonderful! Jackson Browne sounds as GOOD as ever(in my opinion). I LOVE these songs...especially the last one.

@lukejackson81 11 жыл бұрын

I met him after a show in April. It was great!

@ToddKeener 10 жыл бұрын

Look what I found one of America's greatest songwriters terrorizing some guy's office.

@bigmikeyD740 10 жыл бұрын

I would really like to meet this man truly amazing artist

@stephenbarton9392 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Steve

@partycountry743 10 жыл бұрын

Good Job Mr. Earle!!

@justw81 13 жыл бұрын

just when you think music needs to be complicated Steve tells you it don't have to be.

@ryand141 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing song with what 2 chords.

@alphawolftactical160 8 жыл бұрын

he was halfway through the second song, and I was bawling. guess we all have our demons.

@karolnawrocki4517 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I get you. It completely tore me apart as well...

@carrolly2k 13 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!

@wandamckissick5756 7 жыл бұрын

Love this guys music! Timeless.

@SteveEarleofficial1 26 күн бұрын

Hello there, how's it going? It's so cool to meet you here!

@HugeGene 12 жыл бұрын

Ol' Steve has this way...unique, nobody can sing it better...

@hofsteen12 10 жыл бұрын

Amazing Music, greetings from germany!

@1crazydebs 11 жыл бұрын

again.....i LOVE everything i watch of Steve's......hope u get back to cincinnati in '13 it was awesome to see u in Aug....and the pic that guy took of me with u LOL makes me smile everyday thanks

@exhalejackie 9 жыл бұрын

he's right up there with one of the great american singer/songwriters. Thankfully he got off the slippery slop to inspire so many in so many ways

@anthonyrichard8001 2 жыл бұрын

i luv. street raw... nice vid. . thank you!!!!

@mikeclifford6173 6 жыл бұрын

So talented, so underrated in the mainstream. But so are all the real true musical geniuses. Never here them on the radio. Yes I will confess he is my favorite liberal. I have very different political idea's than him but I love this man. Peace be with you my brother.

@MOUSEBOWEN 7 жыл бұрын

love this guy..

@wishkeba 12 жыл бұрын

I was hitting like button hundred times !!!!!!!

@dfkinsey 13 жыл бұрын

You the man, Steve.

@tonyspoetry 7 жыл бұрын

This Citys a great tune.

@flyinUtah 6 жыл бұрын

It's pretty dire straits in the music world today; And if it's real' music, in today's world of everything but, i don't care I love it or can learn to love it. because of the connection between the writer, singer, and song and what emotions that ensues.

@gloryholebutforholdinghands 9 жыл бұрын

Recently re-watched The Wire and had no idea this guy was a musician. He plays a recovering addict in the show and from the looks of it he mainly plays himself.

@darlincommitme 9 жыл бұрын

The acting is just a side thing, and he is the first to say he played a version of himself on The Wire. It was his first acting gig. David Simon is a fan, and asked him to play the part. He is a recovering addict, with 20 years last fall. Check out his music. though, which is where he really excels. His late 90s albums I Feel All Right and El Corazon are good places to start.

@JamesBrown-qp3pw 6 жыл бұрын

Yes he mainly played himself in The Wire. Thank God for that. Who else would one play? BTW: Check out his song about mining and miners. Levon covered it perfectly on one of his albums. Could be the best miners’ song in recent memory. Anyone ever catch Steve giving the middle finger salute to the Blue Angels as they flew over Golden Park during Hardly Strictly? Good memories!

@princetonnj1628 6 ай бұрын

His character is Walon: “Service to others is the only thing that keeps the self-loathing to a minimum.”

@grandmasbabees 10 жыл бұрын

Wonderful upload, thanks. SE has evolved from basic eye candy in the 80s to a truly great man. I never get tired of his music.

@HangtownTactical 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha . If you think it wasn’t until after the 80’s that Steve found himself musically.

@neilandrews6169 3 жыл бұрын

Wow man he wrote The mountain and Copperhead Road back then , amongst a real bunch of other truly great tunes that makes your knowledge limited or your statement misinformed or downright loon

@Julie-go6oc 2 жыл бұрын

He was eye candy?

@dunebillyofswanbeach4294 9 ай бұрын

Eye candy? That’s an odd description. Perhaps it was your own ear that was tin? Go back and listen to the first three albums.

@ThePhotofit 12 жыл бұрын

I was fortunate enough to hear Steve read an excerpt from his book in Readings in Melbourne. Then later that same night saw him perform a memorable show at the Corner Hotel. He lifts the soul and gives hope when hope seems futile. The last of honest troubadours. A storyteller without spin. Who could begrudge that??

@huntersaintgermain3002 7 жыл бұрын

awesome

@KKSINGS 4 жыл бұрын

Great! Thx

@MtlDeath 13 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed it.. Thx

@borntexan1983 12 жыл бұрын

Steve Earle is magic.

@sheercerebralpower 3 жыл бұрын

I love Steve Earle....

@jeffreyc.mcandrew8911 10 жыл бұрын

This guy is cool. I would love to see him live some day.

@earlduke9765 10 жыл бұрын

A few years ago while attempting to buy a friend a t shirt at the house of blues in New Orleans I found the gift shop was closed. Right about that time I noticed a flyer for Steve. When I asked when he was playing there the guy said about 5 minutes ago. I turned to my friends and told them they were welcome come with me but I was going. They left, I saw Steve alone. Which was cool because I thoroughly enjoyed it.

@jeffreyc.mcandrew8911 10 жыл бұрын

That's cool.

@rikeep 4 жыл бұрын

This City is too beautiful for the terrible events that New Orleans suffered

@craigmunger1343 10 жыл бұрын

just nice

@janetbrown8811 7 ай бұрын

Great work ❤

@jc6594 4 жыл бұрын

Happy 65th Birthday Steve Earle

@Jcp108 11 жыл бұрын

awesome Steve

@corinag.e.6859 5 жыл бұрын

I love this song, mi cantante favorito.

@ELDesierto 4 жыл бұрын

Pero su mejor rola “Goodbye” no la toc’o!!!! Sacrilegio!!!

@enives 11 жыл бұрын

thaaanks

@JesseDylanMusic 8 жыл бұрын

You guys need to get Steve back to do another one of these

@millicentbistander 10 жыл бұрын

Love you Steve.

@granthutcherson4510 5 жыл бұрын

Yet another great Texas musician

@SandsBlack 2 жыл бұрын

F*n Awesome! Thanks 🙏

@archstanton9638 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo!

@Blueforlifefry 10 жыл бұрын

quality ..........nuff said!

@drope-wx5ho 7 жыл бұрын

good job steve

@lumaz71 12 жыл бұрын

Steve is the best.

@WniGrup 7 жыл бұрын

Can hear possible influence from CCR, thanks for all your music Steve Earl!

@nedisahonkey 6 жыл бұрын

WniGrup I'd imagine it's moreso them drawing from the same well of influences as him. I love ccr but Steve Earle is basically what those California boys were aspiring to be.