Johnnyswim: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • čas přidán 27. 04. 2014
  • Once you're able to see this three-song set by the band Johnnyswim, NPR Music will have published exactly 350 Tiny Desk Concerts - so we've developed a pretty good sense of when a set will stick in our memories for a while. We intuited, for example, that Adele was about to become a dominant force shortly after she breezed into our offices. (Okay, that didn't exactly require psychic powers, but still.) In the case of Johnnyswim, the prevailing sense boiled down to, "Boy, we haven't heard the last of them."
    Impossibly telegenic and charming, husband and wife Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano - who formed their band in Nashville before relocating to L.A. - have the booming voices of great street buskers, but also the polished sparkle of natural-born stage performers. Sudano is the daughter of the late Donna Summer, with whom she used to sing backup, but Johnnyswim's story isn't one of nepotism or overnight success; the two have been at this together for nearly a decade, and they've got the grandiose impeccability to prove it.
    In this set, the lovely ballad "Falling for Me" is bookended by songs that could be airdropped onto half the shows on television; if you're hearing them here for the first time, don't be surprised if it's your first exposure of many. Johnnyswim opens this session with "Home" - a sweet rouser that could easily follow in the footsteps of other recent hits with that title - and closes it with a full-band reading of what promises to be its signature song, the title track from the new Diamonds. As Sudano notes here, the song has morphed into "an anthem to ourselves to keep ourselves encouraged." For Johnnyswim, such pep talks won't likely be necessary for long. --STEPHEN THOMPSON
    Set List
    "Home"
    "Falling For Me"
    "Diamonds"
    Credits
    Producers: Bob Boilen, Denise DeBelius; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Denise DeBelius, Faith Masi, Olivia Merrion; photo by Jim Tuttle/NPR
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Komentáře • 269

  • @EmmanuelDato
    @EmmanuelDato Před 5 lety +35

    The way they look each other is relationships goals.

  • @yasmine5105
    @yasmine5105 Před 6 lety +27

    Donna Summer's daughter's voice is velvet and so is her husbands. I love Jonnyswim.

  • @jerohmvillanueva2635
    @jerohmvillanueva2635 Před 3 lety +31

    6 years later, in 2020. they're still awesome but they deserve more attention!

  • @the4cqueen148
    @the4cqueen148 Před 2 lety +16

    Donna Summer would be so proud of Amanda, amazing voice, just like her mom's. I'm Loving this singing duo.❤️❤️❤️

  • @GoddessInTraining444
    @GoddessInTraining444 Před 4 lety +71

    How have I not seen this? I love Johnnyswim and Tiny Desk. You're failing me CZcams Algorithm

  • @eakkapongjongmeerak232
    @eakkapongjongmeerak232 Před 8 lety +11

    They don't only sing their songs. They express their feeling to audience and I can feel it all 150%
    What a great great couple!!!!

  • @lovesintheheart
    @lovesintheheart Před 3 lety +26

    Awn this is so cute how it ends and she says I want to have a kid with this guy one day. Now look at them! ✨

  • @johnchristiancaldwell4403
    @johnchristiancaldwell4403 Před 8 lety +59

    Abner is just an animal vocally and their performance chemistry is lovely. For the interested, the Live At Daryl's House of Annie is sublime.

    • @joannem8405
      @joannem8405 Před rokem +1

      Daryl's House also best version of Diamonds.

  • @battlegirldeb
    @battlegirldeb Před 9 lety +3

    I looked up because I'm a big Donna Summer fan and this woman is her youngest daughter Amanda and this is her husband Abner. I became a big fan after listening to this just once. Now This is the four time I've seen this video. I'm a big JOHNNYSWIM FAN.

  • @noonewouldpickthis
    @noonewouldpickthis Před 2 lety +5

    Just found them yesterday, then discovered they are playing in KC Friday. Can’t wait to see them live. Feeling blessed! Their amazing harmonies remind me of Lone Bellow. They sing with every ounce they have with no fear. Love it.

  • @DeborahM116
    @DeborahM116 Před 7 lety +13

    Ughhh their music is so light and airy and refreshing and lovely.

  • @PrissyLungs
    @PrissyLungs Před 8 lety +15

    The love between these two is so amazing. Can't get a stage presence like that from everyone.

    • @Eiki7
      @Eiki7 Před 8 lety +3

      +Priscilla Chuong if you like them, check out "The Civil Wars"

  • @shannonluzchris
    @shannonluzchris Před 3 lety +2

    7 Yearrrrrrrs!!!!!! Man Time Flies.

  • @TA-sf6ku
    @TA-sf6ku Před 10 lety +67

    I don't know if this music they're making is country, folk, or a combo with soul. All I know is whatever they're doing here is so full of passion and heart. It's greatly appreciated and I'm NOT one who listens to country or folk music on a regular basis. I was told by a co-worker to check out Donna Summer's daughter and husband duo since he knew I am a big fan of Donna Summer. Fantastic job Johnnyswim, keep doing what you're doing!!! :)

    • @ABLynWilson
      @ABLynWilson Před 5 lety +5

      Their music. I still don't know what their style is but I can feel the spirit. Some songs has the spirit of gospel

    • @ta5393
      @ta5393 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ABLynWilson Yes! I feel those vibes from their music too. I love their music!😊

  • @67stardust
    @67stardust Před 2 lety +2

    Wow, just heard this for the very first time today... 7 years on... Outstanding! I truly believe music finds YOU, not the other way around.... I really needed to hear 'Diamonds' as this relates to my life situation right now.... If I'd have heard it 7 years prior, I'd have liked it, sure... but it wouldn't have had the impact on me then, as it did today... I'll may just become that diamond, rising up out of the dust..... I got this!! Cheers Johnnyswim! Now to go dig deeper into this band and discover new tunes... 🙂

  • @dksouthpawatx
    @dksouthpawatx Před 10 lety +75

    There is a genuine passion here that is rare in performances these days. You can tell that these words have meaning to them and even more so there is a deep connection between the two of them and to just being happy making music.
    This makes me want to go do something and not sit at my desk!

    • @aaronax726
      @aaronax726 Před 7 lety

      DKSouthpaw dude yes was literally thinking this then scrolled down and saw your comment

    • @67stardust
      @67stardust Před 2 lety

      DANCE!!

  • @evanlyon4508
    @evanlyon4508 Před rokem +2

    These guys are an amazing Duo, beautiful couple and so so talented.... Johnnyswim deserve way more exposure!

  • @BillGuy
    @BillGuy Před 3 lety +1

    I've love them forever ....@johnnyswim you are loved 🙏✌💜

  • @PinkAmadeus
    @PinkAmadeus Před 4 lety +22

    I don't know if Johnny can swim but he surely can sing, and I'm almost sure that Amanda taught him to smile.

  • @ThePOSSM
    @ThePOSSM Před 8 lety +13

    Love it, I can't understand how Home isn't everywhere at the moment. One of my favorite songs

  • @declanbcorcoran
    @declanbcorcoran Před 10 lety +16

    Thank you NPR for introducing me to The Lone Bellow and now these guys, such amazing music.

  • @rentzusuken
    @rentzusuken Před 2 měsíci +1

    It's rare to see such chemistry, and I love that NPR brought this and another example in The Civil Wars(RIP) to us.

  • @grantt06
    @grantt06 Před 10 lety +8

    Their connection is awesome, so in sync with one another. You can see it in their eyes, body language and in their songs..Love Them!!!

  • @amyu6082
    @amyu6082 Před 5 lety +13

    Yessssss! One of my most favorite tiny desk concerts! They sound exactly like this live...so much talent in these two 😍

  • @lisadunn3130
    @lisadunn3130 Před 9 lety +27

    As soon as I saw her I thought, "She reminds me of Donna Summer!" Amazing music!

    • @usooicee
      @usooicee Před 9 lety +4

      Yep, Donna Summer is Amanda's mother :)

    • @zeezees.183
      @zeezees.183 Před 9 lety +2

      usooicee 20 or 30 people always post that info in every Johnnyswim video comment section.

    • @usooicee
      @usooicee Před 9 lety

      ZeeZee S. Duh.

    • @zeezees.183
      @zeezees.183 Před 9 lety

      usooicee ... Duh? Really? But you also posted it tho ... LOL!

    • @usooicee
      @usooicee Před 9 lety +1

      ZeeZee S. ...Duh. lol why is it a big deal? Maybe some people just didn't know. I honestly don't see what the big deal is but whatever, have a good day.

  • @DavidBiddle
    @DavidBiddle Před 9 lety +14

    These two! They are so inspiring to watch and listen to. More people need to pay attention to them. This is the real music from the heart and soul. I listen to Diamonds every day. It's opens up channels I didn't even know existed. Love lives!

  • @klebfg9537
    @klebfg9537 Před 10 lety +10

    Absolutely amazing! Had me hooked from the first few notes, fantastic melody, fantastic harmonies, great lyrics. Really blew me away!

  • @Jont273
    @Jont273 Před 10 lety +12

    How could somebody not love these people!

  • @rbutler8585
    @rbutler8585 Před 10 lety +10

    This is unbelievably good! I don't think I've ever seen two people more in sync with each other. Absolutely amazing.

  • @amymcnenney8082
    @amymcnenney8082 Před 10 lety +51

    Listen, no one loves the Civil Wars more than I do, but for now, they are no longer. This duo, married or not have a vibe ALL THEIR OWN. Great music and song writing is great music and song writing. They are sooooo good and I can't wait to see them live at Bowery Ballroom on 8/19. Even flying my bro out to NYC for one night so we can see them together. Good music is good music, period.

    • @soup5995
      @soup5995 Před 6 lety +2

      They are married. They've been married since 2009.

  • @WGBHMusic
    @WGBHMusic Před 10 lety +14

    Jealous when I saw Tiny Desk filmed these guys! I hope we can catch them in Boston. Great songs, great performance, great video.

  • @25_September
    @25_September Před 4 lety +11

    They make the kind of music that is played in Heaven

  • @martinpro4967
    @martinpro4967 Před 10 lety +6

    Love it! Fantastic voices and writing. WE ARE THE DIAMONDS

  • @storyvalentine9672
    @storyvalentine9672 Před 5 lety +8

    i cant tell who carries the group they’re both so talented

  • @Jteee1
    @Jteee1 Před 10 lety +5

    Saw these guys supporting Old Crow Medicine Show in England and they killed it. Good to see they are still amazing

  • @lafranklin16
    @lafranklin16 Před 10 lety +1

    lovely couple. we had the chance to catch them in Augusta GA at the westabou festival ...great to see them gain momentum. Love the song "I am"...thank you NPR. Thanks Johnnyswim!

  • @michaelcarnes1
    @michaelcarnes1 Před 9 lety +220

    This guy used to be the worship leader at my church!!

    • @lovelyrayax
      @lovelyrayax Před 9 lety +10

      that's really cool!

    • @ThereIsNoLord
      @ThereIsNoLord Před 7 lety +7

      Well, that's disappointing.

    • @cassieleonard1433
      @cassieleonard1433 Před 7 lety +3

      NoLord why?

    • @ThereIsNoLord
      @ThereIsNoLord Před 7 lety +3

      Because religion is fake, and I'm sad to hear about anyone being tricked by it.

    • @jgg59
      @jgg59 Před 7 lety +29

      I'm not a Christian but whats its your business if they are. They seem grounded and talented.

  • @truthnfreedomseeker
    @truthnfreedomseeker Před 10 lety +15

    OMG they're so cute together! Loved their passion.

  • @mandymauldin
    @mandymauldin Před 2 měsíci

    May whatever exists out there keep this beautiful and talented couple together

  • @jintaoism5164
    @jintaoism5164 Před 7 lety +2

    I haven't been this inspired by a group in years. thank you.

  • @67italgal
    @67italgal Před 10 lety +2

    They are my new favorite group - saw them at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA last week - and have been hooked every since!

  • @KevinGDrendel
    @KevinGDrendel Před 10 lety +2

    I love the Civil Wars. They are exquisite. Better musician/singers, but what they lack in connection Johnnyswim makes up in spades. Love these two. Love, LOVE, these two.

  • @adsensedd
    @adsensedd Před 10 lety +26

    Ooh those harmonies, ear candy!

  • @lachlanstill4813
    @lachlanstill4813 Před 10 lety +60

    This music is so charged with emotion and energy; it's electrifying.

  • @landenmac5894
    @landenmac5894 Před 9 lety +8

    So obsessed with them..
    They're amazing !!

  • @vanjabi8827
    @vanjabi8827 Před rokem +1

    Impossible not to smile
    Absolutely brilliant 🙏🏼

  • @annetillman5378
    @annetillman5378 Před 7 lety +5

    Simply amazing. I can't believe I had never heard of them before today. I love, love, love them!

    • @tamiamyourfavoritedragon8890
      @tamiamyourfavoritedragon8890 Před 7 lety +1

      Anne,
      They are currently on tour. Check their website to see if they will be in concert near you!
      www.johnnyswim.com/

    • @annetillman5378
      @annetillman5378 Před 7 lety +2

      Yeah, I would love to see them! They are the type of duo I could listen to over and over again. I wasn't prepared for her to have a great voice since she was Donna Summer's daughter but she blew me away too. God gave them beautiful faces and voices, what a great combination! Thank you !

  • @writergadgetsworkflowwithk8466

    The Magnolia Channel brought me here. Love their show. Love them!

  • @imdapopo
    @imdapopo Před 10 lety +2

    So, I saw this band on "Live from Daryl's House" and was instantly hooked. Great sound that totally sucks you into the lyric. Love these guys hope they're around a long time.

  • @bearmanmr
    @bearmanmr Před 9 lety +2

    they are gonna be (and should be) massive

  • @wsmc14
    @wsmc14 Před 10 lety +11

    Amanda reminds me a lot of Joy Williams from the Civil Wars. The way she sways shows that the passion for the music oozes out of her!

    • @annaheath5232
      @annaheath5232 Před 9 lety

      That's because she's trying to be miss Joy.

    • @jonathanvanbeverhoudt7122
      @jonathanvanbeverhoudt7122 Před 9 lety +1

      Roon Mc They both remind me of The Civil Wars with their harmonies. I was just thinking about that.

    • @cobberdig
      @cobberdig Před 9 lety

      Roon Mc A bit different i think, nice though!

  • @itsOmari
    @itsOmari Před 9 lety +7

    This is Magical. Without Question.

  • @lauramoseley5096
    @lauramoseley5096 Před 10 lety +3

    Incredible vocals, awesome lyrics, and huge energy. You guys are awesome

  • @JeremiahChristopher75
    @JeremiahChristopher75 Před 10 lety +1

    This is just so good, glad I found them, thanks to my friend Nick.. We all need a friend like Nick!

  • @AllSportFan20
    @AllSportFan20 Před 9 lety +3

    First saw them at Firefly, fell in love with their music instantly!

  • @juniorp726
    @juniorp726 Před 10 lety +2

    Great duo!!!! Music with substance and heart..

  • @missbehavin3123
    @missbehavin3123 Před 7 lety +2

    Fabulous, fantastic, phenomenal!

  • @dereknueveuno
    @dereknueveuno Před 10 lety +4

    They're great! love the vibe and that guitar, gorgeous

  • @marcuswilds44
    @marcuswilds44 Před 9 lety +1

    I have never heard these amazing artists before, I liked within the first 15 seconds of the video. Great vibe

  • @adamthomas6297
    @adamthomas6297 Před 10 lety +2

    See you guys at Firefly Music Festival this Saturday, looking forward to checking you out. Donna Summers daughter can sing, go figure!

  • @jonathanvanbeverhoudt8949

    I wish these versions of their songs were their album songs. So much better.

  • @Tulacarpata01
    @Tulacarpata01 Před 8 lety +2

    They are fun, they are beautiful and they sound so damn good. They are the future and the best music can bring us today. They are the diamonds rising up out the dust.

  • @damianclarkson
    @damianclarkson Před 6 lety +1

    Beautiful voices, beautiful playing, beautiful songs, beautiful people. FML lol

  • @paulrohrer5957
    @paulrohrer5957 Před 10 lety +1

    Love you guys! Great music and great people!

  • @brittanyjackson6432
    @brittanyjackson6432 Před 6 lety +1

    You guys are BEYOND WORDS, INCREDIBLE! PRAISE GOD!

  • @thebrittschmitt
    @thebrittschmitt Před 6 lety +1

    It's a testament to the kind of people they are, when even their "suck it" song is super polite and positive. :P Man, I love them.

  • @kas8970
    @kas8970 Před 10 lety +5

    Sick music. Really tight vocals.

  • @ebybeehoney
    @ebybeehoney Před 5 lety

    I love these 2. I listen to their albums over and over.

  • @rishachesterfield
    @rishachesterfield Před 9 lety +1

    I love that this is in stereo. So good.

  • @catesbros1
    @catesbros1 Před 10 lety

    Great job you two!!! Ya'll are truly two of the best people that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Keep up the good work.

  • @CharliePutz
    @CharliePutz Před 10 lety +15

    They make me think of The Lone Bellow. Awesome band!

    • @declanbcorcoran
      @declanbcorcoran Před 10 lety +2

      Yes!!

    • @ipodkiller6
      @ipodkiller6 Před 10 lety +1

      These two sound a lot better live than The Lone Bellow though.

    • @kevinbarrera3272
      @kevinbarrera3272 Před 10 lety +4

      ipodkiller6 I really love these guys. But Lone Bellow's NPR Tiny Desk is truly amazing as well.

    • @sav0405
      @sav0405 Před 10 lety

      Kevin Barrera so much passion in that performance

    • @roastbeafman87
      @roastbeafman87 Před 7 lety +1

      Why does it matter who is subjectively "better?" Why can't they both be good in their own right?

  • @jermainemitchell7941
    @jermainemitchell7941 Před 10 lety +1

    I think I'm loving in love with those two. Such a amazing performance. Will be buying this CD. Johnnyswin you have made a fan for life out of me.

  • @cereal_qilla
    @cereal_qilla Před 8 lety +14

    damn that last song it looked like the guitar was gonna grow wings and he was gonna fly off from sheer joy

  • @hawkinsbl1
    @hawkinsbl1 Před 7 lety

    I love JS! And hearing them live is even better. They never disappoint!

  • @sierrasimon8675
    @sierrasimon8675 Před 4 lety

    This is seriously my most favorite band. I love them!

  • @emilymarie123
    @emilymarie123 Před 9 lety +3

    I just love them. So much.

  • @tomgamble2963
    @tomgamble2963 Před 9 lety

    Wow! Great songs and stage presence. Hopefully they capture that energy and rawness on cd.

  • @tatapaul7109
    @tatapaul7109 Před 10 lety +1

    These guys are awesome!!!

  • @DownSouthable
    @DownSouthable Před 10 lety +1

    Awsome show! See these guys at Lakewood all the time!

  • @kylevaughan3303
    @kylevaughan3303 Před 6 lety

    Absolutely love Johnyswim! Cant wait until they come to Louisiana! My kids can't either!

  • @MsMbpayne
    @MsMbpayne Před 3 lety

    I have listened to them since like 2016 when I was visiting with Jake in San Diego

  • @MailaRivers
    @MailaRivers Před 10 lety +1

    Amazing! Perfection!

  • @PayneInTha
    @PayneInTha Před 10 lety

    they were dope! can't wait to hear their album

  • @jaharrollingstone2423
    @jaharrollingstone2423 Před 10 lety +3

    Wow. Two beautiful people with incredible talent. I just love that song "Falling for me."

  • @scottcody7850
    @scottcody7850 Před 10 lety

    These guys are amazing!!!

  • @ludlwathi6998
    @ludlwathi6998 Před 3 lety +1

    This deserves more views

  • @thuss856
    @thuss856 Před 10 lety

    I randomly heard these guys on Hypemachine a few months ago (I think it was "Paris in June") and promptly bought both their earlier EPs. I loved them both but still was unprepared for how good the full length is. I think this is the shoe in for "best album you haven't heard yet" recommendation to anybody who will listen to me or has to ride somewhere with me in a car. Well done, JohnnySwim!

  • @AustinFraser321
    @AustinFraser321 Před 10 lety +2

    Love this!

  • @5k33k
    @5k33k Před 3 lety +1

    Since they aren't listed,
    Aaron Redfield - Drums
    Marcus Huber - Bass

  • @khasht9068
    @khasht9068 Před 7 lety +2

    Outstanding.

  • @ElliotComposer
    @ElliotComposer Před 9 lety

    Beautiful!!! Nice Taylor

  • @BritBoone
    @BritBoone Před 5 lety +1

    Not perfect, but infectious. Doing that loop thing today. Great job Johnnyswim!

  • @kirbysand2130
    @kirbysand2130 Před 5 lety +1

    The strumming on "Diamonds" is really freaking good.

    • @enereoestrada7309
      @enereoestrada7309 Před 4 lety

      They totally stole that from Coldplay go listen to major minus

  • @TheSoxygirl
    @TheSoxygirl Před 10 lety

    Caught them at the Ann Arbor Folk Festival in January. They were great!

  • @2K10stang
    @2K10stang Před 10 lety

    Excellent!!!!!!

  • @isobelmward
    @isobelmward Před 10 lety +4

    Best I've ever seen.

  • @thisismytubehandle
    @thisismytubehandle Před 2 lety

    2022 their concert was absolutely amazing

  • @artmcbreen9000
    @artmcbreen9000 Před 8 lety +2

    Tiny Desk comes through again, big time. They're at The Troubadour in December but I am out of town for all three dates! Bad karma, seriously good set. Best I can do is share to Facebook so maybe some friends can go instead. Already jealous...

  • @willyjaybobindy3402
    @willyjaybobindy3402 Před 5 lety

    Diamonds is killer! What a great duo.

  • @RNerfe
    @RNerfe Před 10 lety

    I downloaded their CD and it's great!