Lucy Dacus: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • July 29, 2016 by BOB BOILEN • For Lucy Dacus, a 21-year-old with a warm and deep voice, singing comes as naturally as talking. As an adopted child in Richmond, Va., she was raised by a piano-playing mother; now, she writes songs that can be thoughtful, playful and powerful, with tremendous arrangements from guitarist Jacob Blizard.
    Dacus and Blizard have been working together since Blizard asked her to be part of a college project he was working on; now, on the strength of her current album No Burden, they've just signed to Matador Records. So consider this Tiny Desk concert a taste of the talent we'll be celebrating for years to come.
    No Burden is available now:
    iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-...
    Amazon: www.amazon.com/No-Burden-LUCY...
    Set List:
    "I Don't Wanna Be Funny Anymore"
    "Direct Address"
    "Green Eyes, Red Face"
    Credits:
    Producers: Bob Boilen, Niki Walker; Audio Engineers: Suraya Mohamed, Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Morgan McCloy, CJ Riculan; Editor: Claire Hannah Collins; PA: Marissa Lorusso; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR.
    For more Tiny Desk concerts, subscribe to our podcast: www.npr.org/podcasts/510292/ti...
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Komentáře • 250

  • @retroglamx
    @retroglamx Před 3 lety +617

    can you imagine being such a great lyricist, vocalist and instrumentalist at 21? Lucy Dacus did THAT

    • @zekec6088
      @zekec6088 Před 3 lety +4

      Genius

    • @danielromero8711
      @danielromero8711 Před 3 lety +3

      really amazing

    • @bdog369
      @bdog369 Před 2 lety +16

      You shouldn't hold age as an outlier for success or talent.

    • @allielyke1057
      @allielyke1057 Před 11 měsíci

      Judging by how she's tweeting in her late twenties, I actually cannot imagine this.

    • @Emp158
      @Emp158 Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@allielyke1057what does that even have to do with this?

  • @5k33k
    @5k33k Před 3 lety +158

    Since it isn't already listed in the video, the names of the performers are:
    Lucy Dacus - Vocals
    Jacob Blizard - Guitar
    Noma Illmensee - Bass
    Miles Huffman - Drums

  • @jaimekozak6086
    @jaimekozak6086 Před 8 lety +850

    What a perfect human being. Nothing about her is forced; not her lyrics, her singing, her stage presence, or her appearance. Everything just flows out so beautifully and in such an honest way. Gah.

    • @ryantimmer649
      @ryantimmer649 Před 6 lety +1

      A

    • @peacock427
      @peacock427 Před 5 lety +2

      Taurus the Bull ....

    • @maurocioffi
      @maurocioffi Před 3 lety +4

      I thought exactly the same thing from the first time I listened to her music. She feels so true. This happens when you have real talent and make music because you really need to express yourself.

    • @Juanpasaenz
      @Juanpasaenz Před rokem +1

      Creep.

  • @thatspoonybard8013
    @thatspoonybard8013 Před 5 lety +463

    I Don't Want To Be Funny Anymore is a grossly underappreciated song. It really resonated with me. When the chorus and the interlude hit one after the other it was a very muted "whoa". Thank you for posting. I'll be keeping a close ear out for Lucy Dacus and Boy Genius more now.

  • @elliottspriggs9516
    @elliottspriggs9516 Před 5 lety +1419

    please get her back on tiny desk to play songs off historian

  • @elle33333
    @elle33333 Před 5 lety +250

    SHE IS SO CUTE MY HEART IS IN COMBUSTION

    • @muckypups2
      @muckypups2 Před 3 lety +3

      Good thing it has multiple chambers

    • @fraubeatrix1388
      @fraubeatrix1388 Před 3 lety +1

      SAME!

    • @acehasaface948
      @acehasaface948 Před 2 lety +3

      I’m perpetually in love with every member of boygenius in very different ways

  • @Nina-pw4hl
    @Nina-pw4hl Před 3 lety +83

    Lucy Dacus has the most soothing voice I've ever heard. She has the most warm and familiar music, and she is such a talented song writer... I love her music

  • @GoFarAway5338
    @GoFarAway5338 Před 7 lety +148

    I love the line..."if not, then I'll be the biggest fan..."

  • @corinnabevier5604
    @corinnabevier5604 Před rokem +8

    "Honesty is like a kiss on the lips, come over here and I'll tell you how it is." GENIUS

  • @cindysantos4581
    @cindysantos4581 Před 6 lety +360

    Such a genuine gifted writer. Historian is my favorite album of 2018 thus far. Every song is a gem. Takes a few listens to really hear it all. So excited to have discovered Lucy. Night shift kills me everytime

    • @asapicton7038
      @asapicton7038 Před 5 lety +21

      Fun fact: if you listen to night shift while looking out the window of a car at night it’s impossible not to cry

    • @ChibiSothe
      @ChibiSothe Před 4 lety +3

      The Shell is music goals!

    • @lindseydejesus1877
      @lindseydejesus1877 Před 3 lety +5

      literally hearing Night Shift for the first time was like. a life-changing moment

    • @ropesquid2085
      @ropesquid2085 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Night Shift was my gateway drug ❤

    • @blossomof77
      @blossomof77 Před 4 měsíci

      Same

  • @nanomartinez4362
    @nanomartinez4362 Před 4 lety +108

    She came and preformed at my school. Pretty cool

  • @TalkAsSoftAsChalk
    @TalkAsSoftAsChalk Před 3 lety +47

    Her voice is so gorgeous and I haven't something like it for a while. The way she is able to articulate her thoughts through her lyrics is amazing. I'm so glad I found her music through Boy Genius.

  • @Tamakiller
    @Tamakiller Před 4 lety +112

    Set List:
    0:05 "I Don't Wanna Be Funny Anymore"
    3:38 "Direct Address"
    7:11 "Green Eyes, Red Face"
    much love for Lucy Dacus

  • @shannonsummitt7482
    @shannonsummitt7482 Před 8 lety +48

    I saw these guys live when they opened for Daughter and immediately bought their album!!!!! So freaking good!

  • @Bonmoustache
    @Bonmoustache Před 7 lety +104

    this arpeggio version of I don't wanna be funny anymore sounds way way better than the official version

  • @onlinefriends7499
    @onlinefriends7499 Před 6 lety +51

    I like how she rests her hands on her guitar when she's done playing

  • @re_i_gn
    @re_i_gn Před 2 lety +19

    Her voice is literally my favorite thing in the world right now

  • @rileyandrews9156
    @rileyandrews9156 Před 3 lety +10

    her voice is so warm and ethereal it feels like a hug or like floating on a cloud

  • @ropesquid2085
    @ropesquid2085 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Her voice really has this tender patina well, well, beyond her years and yet it's entirely timeless and if she was a siren I would drown for her ❤

  • @benuron75
    @benuron75 Před 3 lety +8

    I'm spreading the word about Lucy over here in England. Fantastic.

  • @ghostnote6860
    @ghostnote6860 Před 5 lety +29

    Been watching this for 3 days straight now, I wish they’d allow more time for top tier up and coming artists like Lucy. Can’t wait to catch her on tour in a few months!

  • @rashmika9742
    @rashmika9742 Před 4 lety +12

    I just adore her voice. I have a squeaky first soprano voice, so I really appreciate the resonance of her low notes.

  • @kathleenhannan
    @kathleenhannan Před 2 lety +6

    Love how she folds her hands over the guitar at the end of the song.

  • @LG-pv8se
    @LG-pv8se Před 3 lety +13

    I'm so grateful to have found her music. I never used to venture out in my music taste and I can't imagine. So talented.

  • @sydneeburgess2832
    @sydneeburgess2832 Před 7 lety +48

    Your music captivated my soul and your appeance tucked it into a soft blanket and I knew everything was going to be okay. Absurdly adorable AND talented.

  • @CrackTheIce
    @CrackTheIce Před 10 měsíci +4

    She always looks so unbothered and for real haha, i love it

  • @TheLuxma
    @TheLuxma Před 8 lety +49

    Had me clapping all alone in my room

  • @afish4583
    @afish4583 Před 8 lety +25

    I saw her live in Charlotte when they opened for daughter! I bought their CD as soon as the concert ended

  • @KCPlanetGaming
    @KCPlanetGaming Před rokem +7

    They are incredibly talented - she is incredible. Some of the best talent I've seen in some time. Please keep going!

  • @torontolarrivee7965
    @torontolarrivee7965 Před 8 lety +73

    This is really fantastic. Love her voice & phrasing.

  • @cameronshea1997
    @cameronshea1997 Před 2 lety +7

    baby lucy!

  • @whizzlepop
    @whizzlepop Před 4 lety +5

    A truly beautiful soul. Every time one of her songs come on the radio I just stop and listen.

  • @eba44
    @eba44 Před 5 lety +9

    Damn-- where the heck have *I* been ??? She's really wonderful!

  • @Bobywan75
    @Bobywan75 Před 4 lety +17

    What an unexpected deep voice. Amazing !

  • @TaxinGigs
    @TaxinGigs Před 4 lety +3

    Her dynamics. The Bands dynamics. Wow just wow.

  • @mjrspork7948
    @mjrspork7948 Před 8 lety +4

    Can't wait to see where she goes, both times I've seen her, she's shocked and impressed me.

  • @BreakfastIsImportant
    @BreakfastIsImportant Před 2 lety +4

    love how she writes and the vocal melody, thank you Lucy!

  • @4ltd3l
    @4ltd3l Před 8 lety +20

    I love Lucy's first album, and I'm glad to hear she got signed!

  • @samuelNifty4117
    @samuelNifty4117 Před 6 lety +5

    What a winning performer. Really nice. She is wise beyond her years.

  • @leahmitchell2691
    @leahmitchell2691 Před 3 lety +14

    I love love loveeee her, all her lyrics resonate with me on another level

  • @matheus230692
    @matheus230692 Před 8 lety +14

    Loved it. Her voice is amazing.

  • @johncamden5379
    @johncamden5379 Před rokem +3

    Great to hear good new voices out there, thank you Lucy and the Tiny Desk crew for making this happen.

  • @maitrikka7355
    @maitrikka7355 Před 5 lety +3

    I love everything about her and this set.

  • @II-zn3dc
    @II-zn3dc Před 8 lety +3

    I absolutely adore her!
    And I love how she commentates between the songs.
    Speaking forthright and with soul, a woman after my own heart

  • @08RES
    @08RES Před 8 lety +1

    Congrats Lucy! Glad to see the tour is going so well.

  • @kimshxc
    @kimshxc Před 5 lety +1

    Her voice is everything

  • @matthewh1325
    @matthewh1325 Před 7 lety +2

    REALLY love this performance. So mellow, but she has power in her voice.

  • @timlovas822
    @timlovas822 Před 4 lety +2

    Love her to pieces. Vibe is so right. Soooooooo right!

  • @compactdisk96
    @compactdisk96 Před 7 lety +6

    Wow she just has such an beautiful and unique sound

  • @pattimccarron4322
    @pattimccarron4322 Před 4 lety +2

    Lucy Dacus you are a singer. Thanks for sharing yourself with music. Keep doing it. Bless you!

  • @arielshalem
    @arielshalem Před 3 lety +5

    Guitar Harmonics at 2:11 was suprisingly creative

  • @gracii7
    @gracii7 Před 14 dny

    Such an easy daily watch I ❤ her

  • @bwalter2595
    @bwalter2595 Před 8 lety +1

    Absolutely amazing! Go Lucy!

  • @kellygourley7548
    @kellygourley7548 Před 6 lety +2

    This is great. I’d like to try to see them live this summer. Keep up the beautiful sounds, friends.

  • @killerkimm
    @killerkimm Před 5 lety +3

    i love her vibe. really great songwriting

  • @somdoquarto
    @somdoquarto Před 8 lety +3

    I'm so in love with your music. Congratulations. You really shook my heart, lady :)
    I hope to see more of you/your band in the near future

  • @katherinebell1339
    @katherinebell1339 Před 8 lety +1

    so beautiful and warm

  • @jonlyall3042
    @jonlyall3042 Před 7 lety +4

    Well what a nice surprise never heard of Lucy before, just starting out in the grand scheme of things. Keep going Lucy don't give up! You Are Good.

  • @puffmonger
    @puffmonger Před 8 lety +3

    Beautiful

  • @NatalieEng113
    @NatalieEng113 Před 7 měsíci +1

    her voice 😭

  • @leohastadhy
    @leohastadhy Před 8 lety +1

    WOW...they are amazing

  • @Sam-do1ic
    @Sam-do1ic Před 5 lety +23

    You know it's unfair that I am here and you are there.
    I feel short in the exchange- I show you mine you walk away.
    I'm wearing mine out on my sleeve, you're wearing yours where I can't see,
    but I'll remember your face for years to come
    and wonder what you thought about when you got home.
    Honestly is like a kiss on the lips.
    Come closer and I'll tell you exactly how it is.
    Now I'm barely breathing, I'm moving ahead,
    but if I see you smile, it's gonna knock me dead.
    I'm stiff in my tracks trying to recover
    from whatever drug you used to put me under.
    I don't believe in love at first sight.
    I don't believe in love at first sight.
    It's hard enough for me to not fall in love with every person I see.
    I let my mind get turned inside out
    just to see what the kids were laughing about.
    It wasn't worth understanding something
    I could've gone my whole life not knowing.
    You know what they say about curiosity.
    That murderer had his chokehold on me.
    I ran away without looking back,
    but every now and then I want what I can't have.
    I'm still thinking of a man from years ago-
    eyes open wide in the front row,
    dark features, leaning on the doorframe.
    I would've sold my soul to know his first name.
    I don't believe in love at first sight.
    I don't believe in love at first sight.
    I don't believe in love at first sight.
    Maybe I would if you looked at me right.

  • @kayohayashi3727
    @kayohayashi3727 Před 8 lety +4

    absolutely love her voice. it takes me places

  • @shreddedbylight
    @shreddedbylight Před 5 lety +2

    this took me to a special place in my heart i forgot existed. thank you

  • @wituckyderby
    @wituckyderby Před rokem +1

    Wow! This is my new fav! Love this so much!❤

  • @lilychristenson6827
    @lilychristenson6827 Před 4 lety +14

    I let my mind get turned inside out
    Just to see what the kids were laughing about
    And it wasn't worth understanding
    Something I could have gone my whole life not knowing
    some of my favorite Lucy lyrics

  • @nataliegrace5077
    @nataliegrace5077 Před 7 lety +1

    such a beautiful guitar

  • @kenzieloomis9868
    @kenzieloomis9868 Před 7 lety

    ugh this is so beautiful 💥👍👍 she's adorable

  • @Kissaki0
    @Kissaki0 Před 8 lety

    So great!
    Thank you!

  • @veerox
    @veerox Před 5 lety

    Amazing voice and wonderful lyricist

  • @clodaghlenihan4118
    @clodaghlenihan4118 Před 3 lety +3

    lucy is incredible

  • @ninagoeswest
    @ninagoeswest Před 4 lety +1

    I LOVE HER SO MUCH I'M GGONNA CRY

  • @vanninany
    @vanninany Před 5 lety +22

    bring her back

  • @MicDeluxx
    @MicDeluxx Před 5 lety +1

    Looking forward to seeing the show tonight.

  • @shanleyshoupe7873
    @shanleyshoupe7873 Před 5 lety +1

    Saw her over the summer at travelers rest, fantastic!

  • @markmahoney5610
    @markmahoney5610 Před 7 lety +6

    wow...she's got a great voice..love this tiny desk series...get to see who's got real talent.

  • @Theogvineofthedead
    @Theogvineofthedead Před 5 lety +2

    God damn I love her vocal melodies :)

  • @mishawhaldorf
    @mishawhaldorf Před 5 lety +5

    giving me life in 2019

  • @alyssamiller8484
    @alyssamiller8484 Před 4 lety +2

    She is so beautiful. In every way. ;) So genuine. She is so freakin' awesome. 🥴😍🤩

  • @TheLouper25
    @TheLouper25 Před 8 lety +3

    Whoa... great artist.

  • @Zfishnet
    @Zfishnet Před 5 lety +5

    There was this art teacher at my sisters middle school who was friends with Lucy omg 💘🧚🏻‍♀️

  • @jasonmitchell1537
    @jasonmitchell1537 Před 6 lety +1

    Wow !!! Great music to paint to!!!! Cheers from TX!!!

  • @brycetyree9636
    @brycetyree9636 Před 7 lety +4

    YESSSSSSSS, good to see some RVA talent represented. GO LUCY!

  • @greagandev
    @greagandev Před 8 lety

    I love this

  • @mkat8505
    @mkat8505 Před 3 lety +1

    Listening to her songs I'd swear we fell in love with the same person

  • @deibernardino4749
    @deibernardino4749 Před 8 lety +1

    just, just love.

  • @teriscallon
    @teriscallon Před 8 lety +9

    love love love this!

  • @orginallos
    @orginallos Před 8 lety +4

    great vibes, love the lipstick too

  • @boopbeep8
    @boopbeep8 Před 3 lety

    i love her

  • @silentdecay
    @silentdecay Před 7 lety

    falling ... this band & "the front man" are great.

  • @lowimpactledgelord
    @lowimpactledgelord Před 6 lety

    Amazing

  • @abnerocks1
    @abnerocks1 Před 8 lety

    amazing.

  • @AZ-oh4kd
    @AZ-oh4kd Před 6 lety +5

    The drummer's Third Man shirt!!! Love it. Love her. Love this

  • @jamesewingtaylor
    @jamesewingtaylor Před 7 lety

    She's great!

  • @TheOtherSun
    @TheOtherSun Před 8 lety +4

    shes got a great voice

  • @yyk4936
    @yyk4936 Před 8 lety +5

    I have listened her song for the first time, her voice is nice and I appreciate let me know her for this channel.

  • @sawekziokowski7114
    @sawekziokowski7114 Před 8 lety

    Cool and chilled-out

  • @utecsinomecanico02
    @utecsinomecanico02 Před 2 lety +2

    La acabo de escuchar y me encantó, ¡¡¿Dónde has estado toda mi vida?!!, cantas hermoso, espero sigas creciendo, bendiciones.

  • @dinosaursr
    @dinosaursr Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks to Amoeba Records What’s in my Bag for helping me find this.

  • @hijasssybee
    @hijasssybee Před 3 lety +6

    I really love her velvet voice