Wilco: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- February 23, 2016 by BOB BOILEN
Thousands of bands have made strong debuts, and many of those have made good second and third records - it's harder, but not unusual. It's truly rare to make your 10th album exciting and relevant more than 20 years on. For all that, I'd say Wilco is an American legend.
Though Wilco is basically a conventional rock band in form - guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, one lead songwriter - it defies expectations in so many other ways. In 2001, the group put an entire new album (the instant classic Yankee Hotel Foxtrot) online for all to hear; it's one thing to do that in 2015, as Wilco did with Star Wars, but it was virtually unheard-of in 2001.
This is a deeply imaginative band, with evocative imagery and relatable storytelling; drummer Glenn Kotche is one of the best around, while Nels Cline's crazy, textured guitar layers add adventure to everything he touches. I could go on, but let's just say that breaking my rule of never bringing a band back to the Tiny Desk - Wilco performed here back in 2011 - was easy once I heard Star Wars.
Wilco opened this set with "The Joke Explained" from that album, but then dug deep into its catalog, performing 1996's "Misunderstood" and two songs from the 1999 pop masterpiece Summerteeth. I'm thinking we make a date: When Wilco turns 25 in a few years, let's break more rules and bring back their magic once more.
Star Wars is available now:
iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/sta...
Amazon: www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Wilco...
Set List:
"The Joke Explained"
"Misunderstood"
"I'm Always In Love"
"Shot In The Arm"
Credits:
Producers: Bob Boilen, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Kara Frame, Becky Lettenberger; Photo: Brandon Chew/NPR.
For our 360 behind the scenes video, click here: • Behind The Scenes At T...
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"The ashtray says you were up all night" is honestly one of my favorite opening lines ever lol
It stands up.
Maybe they can go to China and play in Wuhun in support of their Party!!! Bravo Coruna. Anything to beat Trump.
Yep. One of Jeff’s many gems.
In Jeff Tweedy's book he said that wasnt original the opening line. but he added it to the beggining because it was more impactful
"Misunderstood" is such a classic, glad they still consistently play it. Also, Summerteeth is just the best.
I KNOW. There was a sweetness about Summerteeth and a few Being There and Ghost songs that trump the rest of the discography...
What instrument is on the left at the beginning of Summerteeth?
Is that a keyboard?
Huge Wilco fan here. I think we can all agree that John's background vocals are an underrated and undiscussed part of what makes them great. Actually, every member in the group contributes to the greatness, but I've always thought John's vocals are overlooked.
Hard to stop listening to this. The sound quality of this natural mix is just perfect. Would love for Wilco to record a live album like this
Much better than the records, in fact.
Kicking Television is pretty incredible. Also, they have always been proponents of amateur recording, so lots of high quality bootleg recordings out there.
And we basically got one in Cruel Country!
@@old_jota I love Cruel Country in part for that reason. Really warm, intimate sound.
I never tire of watching Wlico live. Americana tour with Dylan and MMJ was music heaven
What a fucking legend that is Nels Cline.
Perfect song selection. This is Wilco.
Can we have a moment for John Stirratt? Vocals are top notch, and talk about a team player!
I was just thinking the same thing. What an absolute stud. He just keeps getting better
saw them live yesterday, struck me too!
Totally agree.
yep he's awesome! such a great 'down-to-earth' presence on stage :)
Paul W what a bass player...so melodic and great feel
love that *Yankee Hotel Foxtrot* record behind Jeff.
One of his best. Of the best. Right up there with Physical Graffiti.
And Star Wars way up high.
This version of A shot in the arm is no doubts the best from them. Absolutely unbelievable. Wilco are my favourite band since I got on board of the train with Yankee Hotel Foxtrot to never ever leave it.
NPR's sound engineers really captured lightning in a bottle here. Bravo, dudes! 👌
I’ve seen the whole love era one 1000 times but CZcams has never suggested this one to me. Had no idea it existed till now.
Always worth breaking a rule or two with Wilco. My goodness they sound good on Tiny Desk!
+tyvek05 NPR doesn't invite artists to play at the Tiny Desk twice. Wilco is the first.
+Andrew Martinek ...actually Chris Thile I think was the first...and he's been back in several different 'bands' and individual I believe
+Jim Brunner yeah they invite members but not full acts
the best version of "I'm always in love" i've ever heard. truly perfect.
When I saw Wilco back in September 2015, after Star Wars was released, they did an acoustic encore set just like this. Was phenomenal, as is this.
Fuck, i'd pay good money to see Wilco play this kind of set.
An acoustic-electric split set would be nectar.
I'm with you on that. They killed it.
love the flexable nature of the musicians changing instruments at different gigs
Here is to hoping these guys get to grow old and continue to create pure American music . Full of soul and love .
Once Pat whipped out the xylophone, I knew the plan was to play a kick-ass set. Xylophones always signal the intention to completely dominate lesser musical performances.
This comment is sublime.
It really is a fantastic comment.
The x-factor takes no prisoners.
Fun fact: it's actually a glockenspiel. Basically just a small, metal xylophone though
Shot in the Arm has gotten me through so many hard relationship times. Love that song.
Jeff Tweedy is so entertaining to watch singing.
I'm totally crushing on Jeff these days.
The best! Much love to Jeff, John, Nels, Mikael, Pat, Glenn for everything.
That rendition of Always In Love was so pretty
I love the rasta-coloured melodica that Mikael is playing.
you're right, sometimes I try to comment find another colorful way of putting it, then sometimes it makes me feel good to just sit back and listen, that the music world blends into itself, is something only we can see, lovely is something I do go to bed with feeling allright
This may be sacrilege but I'd love Wilco to record Summerteeth again with these newer arrangements. Both Shot in the Arm and I'm Always in Love really shine here with the more acoustic treatment.
Wilco and Tiny Desk
Perfectly done fellows
Great
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I like all of the Wilco and Tweedy tiny desk concerts. gems.
The perfect Tiny Desk band.
Man, what a group!!
I'm always in love!! Such a great song. They all are.
Your writing is improving, Bob. With your legendary words, you help explain something about the musicians that defies time. Thank you kindly.
Love the music and love the way the band reflects joy playing music with each other it transcends to the listener (and watcher)
By far, my favorite and indisputably best version of "Shot In The Arm," and there are a lot of live/studio/demo versions.
This is sweet! Thanks Wilco and Tiny Desk!
I don't think a better two-chord song exists than Misunderstood.
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Man, this is one heck of a setlist and performance! Wilco at their best.
Glenn has so much endurance.
Playing that shaker through the whole song is a task, for sure.
The best! Much love to Jeff, John, Nels, Mikael, Pat, and Glenn for everything.
"... then you guys need to get back to work..." Tweedy is such a great musician, and has always had a sense of humor and a knack for being a showman. Awesome stuff.
This is just absolutely fantastic
"I'm Always in Love" has the same chord progression as "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way" by Waylon Jennings.
It’s the quick cuts during the crescendo or Misunderstood that make it. Haven’t seen the editors play like that during a Tiny Desk, before or since.
They are truly amazing.
Hope I get to see them playing live someday.
Summerteeth is my favorite song.
This is the best thing ive ever heard. The summerteeth songs are off the charts good.
Indeed. Summerteeth is my favorite Wilco album. It is so damn darkly gorgeous, every track a stunner.
@@wildsmiley Spare a thought to the late, great Jay Bennett, who was a big part of why that album was so great.
Stephen Hawking's Football Boots believe me I usually spare a whole bunch of thoughts for Jay. Unlike a lot of fans I came in not at YHF but Being There and that album and especially Summerteeth showcase his talents well. RIP.
@@wildsmiley Agreed. I go way back to Uncle Tupelo (I went to college with their drummer - who was let go after Summerteeth). Jay was extremely talented and doesn't get the credit he deserves.
can't wait for new album!
fantastic! I have the 2011 performance on repeat!
Good American music & lyrics, made directly from the heart
this is very nice to my imagination! i like it very much! You are very best musicians tome!
Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom.
One my favorite bands
Wilco always inspires me to write songs
Alright let's hear it. Make sure I know when you upload the video
Have you read about his ladder writing exercise?
@@marshallhester5692 yea I have his book about how to write one song!
Awesome! Would love to see Bill Fay or Sufjan Stevens do one of these.
When you're back in your old neighborhood
The cigarettes taste so good
But you're so misunderstood
You're so misunderstood
There's something there that you can't find
Honest when you're tellin' a lie
You hurt her but you don't know why
You love her but you don't know why
Short on long term goals
There's a party there that we ought to go to
Do you still love rock and roll?
Do you still love rock and roll?
It's only a quarter to three
Reflected off the LCD
You're looking at a picture of me
You're staring at a picture of me
Take the guitar player for a ride
He ain't never been satisfied
He thinks he owes some kind of debt
Be years before he gets over it
There's a fortune inside your head
All you touch turns to lead
You think you might just crawl back in bed
The fortune inside your head
You know you're just a mama's boy
Positively unemployed
So misunderstood
So misunderstood
I know you're gotta God shaped hole
Leanin' out your__
So misunderstood [x4]
I'd like to thank you all for nothin'
I'd like to thank you all for nothin' at all
I'd like to thank you all for nothin'
Nothin' [x4]
Nothin' at all
Nothin' [x3]
Nothin' at all
No question Tweedy is his generation's Paul Simon wrt song writing. But it should be noted that this is one of the tightest bands I've ever seen, up there with Zappa, Sun Ra's Arkestra and James Brown. That level tight. They start from a base of extreme accomplishment at their instruments. Tweedy's such a good songwriter and lead vocalist it's easy to forget he is a helluva guitar player. They are as great as great can muster.
Great sound i loved it good mojo
“I’d like to thank you all for nothing at all” - JT
why does half of this band look like martin freeman
Now consider the fact that Martin Freeman starred in a movie called Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, while perhaps Wilco's most popular album is named Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. #wilconspiracy.
So random; so true. 😂
Excellent.
Amazing
Wilco needs to be theAlec Baldwin/SNL of Tiny Desk appearances.
Nice, very nice!
Is this the first time NPR brought a band back to the Tiny Desk concert? Also if you're going to do it again bring back The Avett Brothers or the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
Read the description. Although I think the guy alike the Avett, whose name I don't remember, have been on several times but with different bands.
+Matt Elmen yes yes yes avetts pls pls
Glen Hansard has been on twice I believe once with swell season and once solo. Pretty sure the national have been on twice, the first ever tiny desk and then the first one in their new offices. Also Chris Thile has been on five times I believe with the punch brothers, nickel creek, yo yo ma, and one or two other projects. There's probably a few others as well
"and I soak so long, I forget my mother"
My favourite line from this - well spotted
from brazil.... i love wilco
I never held your gaze
I never know my place
Oh, I stare at the eyes
Staring at my face
It always ends in a tie
There is no knitting the divide
I cry at the joke explained
Ah but if I had known
If I had known
If I had known
I would have never believed
I never smoked my chain
Whoever measures the crest
Ah they can have my broken chest
It's a staring contest, in a hall of mirrors
I sweat tears but I don't ever cry
Ah but if I had known
If I had known
If I had known
I would have never believed
I never knelt at the news
My parrot perished in the pews
I climb back into the yolk
It always ends in a tie
There is no knitting the divide
I cry at the joke explained
Ah if I had known
If I had known
If I had known
I would have never believed
I would have never believed
I would have never believed
nailed it
Great!
Great sound, performance, sound. 11.27 from their is profectic. Hope some one can do something. Love the music. Thankyou.
"Misunderstood" 2.56 - is my favorite.
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pura cremita Wilco, geniales.
If he only knew how unbelievably weird it would get.
Yay!
I know I'm not the only one. thanks
The Trump problem joke at 11:30 works better than ever right now.
they've come so far since performing in pawnee
Kana Beats bye bye ‘lil Sebastian.
@@kaitemorris8837 miss you in the saddest fashion
Bring Jeff Tweedy & Wilco back again soon please ! Thank you ! !
This song rockz
Ok, Bob. It's 2021. When are they coming back?
Wilco / Jeff Tweedy sound best acoustically . REAL TALENT ! ! !
+smeltedcheese they played these songs in Boise Wed night. they kicked ass.
Wilco rules Tweddy is the man
Please Bring Wilco / Jeff Tweedy BACK to Tiny Desk ! :-)
I'd love to hear Dylan covering the first song.
❤ Wilco ❤
Simply beautiful! How bout breaking the rule once more?
Great band.....Jeff Tweedy = Legend
P.S. Great song choices for set!
I had no idea Brian Cox was such a good drummer.
very nice of them to give them a human sized drum set this time
jeff tweedy looks like john c reilly if all he did was smoke pot and keep his chakras aligned
che los amo mucho
Fun to see a young head vampire from The Lost Boys on melodica
Allan Begg Ok. Not funny, but okay. We're all glad you got that out of your cluttered psyche. Now, go back in your rabbit hole.
Allan Begg You mean Edward Herrmann. The goto guy if you needed an FDR in your movie. RIP
Coheed and Cambria would be a great addition to the tiny desk series!
I love the fact that they names their album Star Wars and it has absolutely nothing to do with Star Wars.
Misunderstood: Never related so much to a song.
The T problem never got figured out. §:(~
I wonder how many guitars/basses Wilco travel with. Must be dozens
Nels alone probably has 20
Please invite lukas graham to npr tiny desk concert. Thanks
is that an... acoustic bass?
steel guitar
oops yes the guy on the right is playing a acoustic bass guitar
Yes?
yeah in the first song the guy on the far right was playing banjo the next guy had a acoustic bass, the singer had a standard acoustic guitar , the guy sitting on the left had a steel guitar.
I think the important question here is what the hell is that guy on the far left blowing into?
A real boy band.
misunderstood is the best
Wilco is the best