The Black Crowes: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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Publicado 2020-03-30
March 23, 2020 | Josh Rogosin -- The second Chris Robinson swaggered through the door, he was cracking jokes. "Life is full of disappointments," he lamented. "I thought the desk would be smaller!"
That didn't deter him or his brother Rich from belting out the hits from The Black Crowes' platinum album, Shake Your Money Maker. It's somehow been 30 years since the singles "Jealous Again" and "Hard To Handle" (their Otis Redding cover) received constant radio play, and the brothers have reunited for the 30th anniversary of that debut album.
In the early 1990s, I was taping songs off my bedroom stereo's FM tuner to learn Rich Robinson's iconic guitar lines. I was thrilled when the newly reunited Brothers Of A Feather decided to open their Tiny Desk concert with "She Talks To Angels." What I didn't expect was how great it would sound three decades on, stripped down to just voice and acoustic guitar. As soon as I heard the first lick, I was transported to my childhood bedroom. If you close your eyes, you can imagine this is what it sounded like when it was written in their childhood home outside Atlanta.
It's no secret that the brothers haven't always gotten along, and Chris and Rich Robinson have had musical successes outside their collaboration as The Black Crowes. But the combination of Chris' instantly recognizable raspy belt and Rich's catchy guitar riffs was always going to be the duo's legacy. Judging by the gasps from the lucky NPR staff in attendance, it's clear that their rift was not meant to last.
SET LIST
"She Talks To Angels"
"Jealous Again"
"Wiser Time"
MUSICIANS
Chris Robinson: vocals; Rich Robinson: guitar, vocals
CREDITS
Producers: Josh Rogosin, Kara Frame, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative director: Bob Boilen; Audio engineers: Josh Rogosin, Patrick Boyd, Josh Newell; Videographers: Kara Frame, Melany Rochester, Shanti Hands; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Production Assistant: Shanti Hands; Executive producer: Lauren Onkey; VP, programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Kisha Ravi/NPR
Todos los comentarios (20)
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I met Chris 5 years ago in a Milwaukee bar and he couldn't be more cordial. We had a drink together and he was cool, just asking me about my life. Very kind.
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The sound engineers of Tiny Desk do a fantastic job.
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I’m 54 and I feel like I grew up next door to them! Glad to see they put the fighting on the shelf! They both are still amazing!!
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Excellent!!!!!!! I ran into Chris and his wife last night 9-4-2023 in Soho (NYC) and they were dressed so FLY. Sometimes Salvation was one of my favorite songs I even sang a little bit for him. “He said I made his day” His wife Camille suggested we take a picture. It was AWESOME
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RIch Robinson plays a beautiful acoustic guitar and Chris Robinson sings with a lifetime of soul. Truly beautiful, thanks Tiny Desk.
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Chris has got that rare old soul voice. What a treat to hear him in tiny desk.
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The Black Crowes are a highly underrated American treasure.
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Black Crowes one of the greatest bands ever. When I listen to them play I feel the music down to my soul.........love them forever.
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When brothers reconcile everyone wins. Glad to see them back to their roots. Absolute perfection.
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Chris's voice is still as sweet and rich as Rich's tone.... this set is now timeless
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I keep coming back to this every once in a while. Growing up listening to them in the 90s then being able to hear them together again 30 years later and sounding better than ever is unreal.
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These guys were so good. In the dawn of grunge music they cut through with some really great blue's. ❤️
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Southern Harmony and Musical Companion amongst the greatest of all time.
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Chris’s voice still has that magic, wonderful.
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These guys have been rock royalty since day 1. Always have been wise beyond their years.
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Chris is one of the best vocalists in the history of rock 'n' roll. Top 10 for me.
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Rich’s guitar work has always been underrated. Stellar set...
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Great to see the brothers realize how short life truly is .. This is what a comeback looks like
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Don't know why I clicked on this, I know nothing about this band but I ended up watching the whole thing. Impressive performance.
