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March 16, 2020 | Lyndsey McKenna and Marissa Lorusso -- Like many who have graced the Tiny Desk before him, the awkwardness of performing in a working office wasn't lost on Harry Styles. "It just feels like you're in the way," he joked. But when you watch his set from behind Bob Boilen's desk, you'd never suspect any discomfort.
Backed by his touring band, Styles performed several songs from his latest solo album, Fine Line. Between tracks, he talked about the process of writing these songs: From the day off in Nashville that led to "Watermelon Sugar," to the feeling of lovesickness he tried to capture in "Adore You." The camaraderie between the band was clear; and Styles was in on the joy, twirling in his seat between verses.
Styles might not necessarily be the first name that comes to mind when you think of public radio's only working, desk-music-discovery platform. After all, he's got a wildly devoted fanbase that's followed his every move since his One Direction days. In fact, before soundcheck had even started, a crowd of fans had begun to gather outside NPR HQ. They rightly suspected he would be playing a Tiny Desk concert after word got out that the former One Directioner was spotted in D.C. with no tour date on his public schedule.
But beyond the headlines, Styles has proven to be an artist who takes his songcraft and aesthetic seriously, interested in subverting expectations of what a pop star can and should sound like in 2020. That sense of unpretentious creativity is exactly what he brought to his Tiny Desk performance - and it definitely earned him some new adoring public radio fans in the process.
"I have to come into NPR more often," Styles said after he and his band played their first song. "It's nice here."
We - and our massive crowd of colleagues - couldn't agree more.
SET LIST
"Cherry"
"Watermelon Sugar"
"To Be So Lonely"
"Adore You"
MUSICIANS
Harry Styles: vocals, guitar; Sarah Jones: drums, vocals; Mitch Rowland: guitar; Adam Prendergast: bass, vocals; Ny Oh: guitar, vocals; Charlotte Clark: piano, Wurlitzer, guitar, vocals
CREDITS
Producers: Robin Hilton, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative director: Bob Boilen; Audio engineers: Josh Rogosin, James Willetts; Videographers: Kara Frame, CJ Riculan, Melany Rochester, Morgan Noelle Smith; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Production Assistant: Shanti Hands; Executive producer: Lauren Onkey; VP, programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Max Posner/NPR
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Only for US citizens ...But I wanna come so badly, I'd hop on a flight asap. Help a German girl and huge tiny desk fan out.
studio: how many guitars do you want? harry: yes
Nonya business nosie
There's three guitars, that's just one more than the usual lead/rythm guitar setup.
It’s so they don’t have to tune them live.
😂
@@davidzenyth7008 In watermelon sugar there are three guitars. I think he was talking about it.
"this is about a fish" bless his whole soul
what time
14:36
I think you mean 'sole'
@@123oner its soul
@@siennadavis1754 It's a fish joke you noob.
Need a new tiny desk concert of Harry’s house songs
Yessss please!
Yes please! ❤️🍉
uggghhhhh yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Yeeeeeesss!
When he finally sings grapejuice😢
You can go on for days about how good these live versions are, and how talented Harry and the band are. However, whoever was running the sound engineering side of things is an absolute wizard. You can hear every little nuance, and little flair by each player so well. Such a balanced recording, a joy to listen to. Y'all engi's don't get enough recognition, props
I think they do😂 because Harry’s House, his third album just won best engineered album at the 2023 Grammys.
Bob Boilen, engineer
At Tiny Desk
@@jluecking5596 great job Bob!
Do you listen to npr? If not, I encourage you to find your local station. All of the sound on the radio shows is just as crisp as this. They have sound gods that work for them. Lol
Harry: he has a habit of not speaking a lot Everyone: *laughs* Mitchell: *silence*
why I am I laughing so hard at that
Mitch is like how i would be.
can relate. Mitch is me. I am Mitch. hahah
hahaha ikr
imagine mitch and niall together? that would be awkward
Harry perfectly fits in the tiny desk aesthetic: Hot and messy.
Best comment! :D
this sounds like it came straight outta wattpad
🤦♀️
I have to say I love the band, everyone is so fine!
bro you can tell that Harry's presence is so relaxing and so safe. I started listening to him recently, he has a spectacular talent.
😂I know right
Innit❤😊
Join the club!!😉 Same here and I'm over 50 ...
Unbelievably so. Then the bursts of stomping at concerts get me moving 😅
The blondy Lady at the back with guitar, her vocals are aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh so amazing!
His "it's Tuesday right?" Hits different in quarantine
When did he say it?
@@oliviabergman3709 14:20
i’m literally watching it on a tuesday lol
I read this today, on Tuesday 💀 scary timing
Its chewsday ennit?
harry vibing to the band and dancing and spinning in his chair is such a mood
17:38 especially 😂
@@Geonopedi - The highlight of the show! ;-))
That's my favorite part❤️❤️
@@justine8141 - Someone should make a gif out of it! :-))
He is looking so beautiful😍😍
I love the way Adore You is sung by him here. The way he’s subtle on the first couple choruses and the hits the high notes on the final chorus makes it so much more gratifying than the studio recording
It is a blessing to see genius and appreciate how well they can create another tasteful standard.
And the melody by Nyoh ohhhh chef's kiss
SAME
Agreed. The studio version came on my playlist just now and it felt wrong, so I turned it off and came back to this version instead. (There's a few songs like that on Tiny Desk though!)
The blonde lady was amazing. I'd love to hear more of her.
Her name is Ny Oh and she has her own music! 😊
this man does not know how adorable he really is.
I mean ... I think he does 😂😂
He knows
I guess you could say... he don't know he's beautiful
leah fh - that's part of his appeal. He's so humble.
leah hé looks very shy
harry at concerts: Very talkative and energatic in a cool way VS Harry at interviews: almost doesnt know what to answer
cherbiel Icban in a cool way hahaha
He's more comfortable with fans
This acoustic version of these songs is soooo good, I prefer it to the official versions of these songs. These backup musicians are killing it.
The way I keep coming back to this video like its some sort of a comfort blanket
To Be So Lonely is such an underrated song from Fine Line; this performance has made it my favorite from the album.
The reason why I'm seeing this vid again and again
I agree... I hope it will be promoted more, my fave track 😅
Agree!!!
It's my favorite out of all his songssss 💜
That song is overrated on tik tok but i bet no one knows that harry songs :v
Who gave this kid a rotating chair? WELL THANK YOU HE'S PAINFULLY ADORABLE.
i started crying when he spun in adore you. u may ask, why? cause he’s just so genuinely happy🥺🥺
@@jmaddstuff - I had noticed that bit just then myself, that lil' 'office chair dance', and it made *me* grin also :-))
It seems like whatever he do or did, it's so adorable. I don't know how, but he is...
😂👍
It's strange to say this given how famous he is, but he is extremely underrated, especially as a performer. He is fantastic live and puts on such a good show.
i have to agree because he’s so famous “within” our people but no one appreciates him really outside of the fans of this makes sense .. can’t word this how i want to right now
I'll ALWAYS watch Tiny Desk, even when I'm not a fan, because it brings out the absolute best in every artist, and you can see who they are when not hyper-produced. Good job Harry (and awesome band), and the impeccable engineers, as always. I dig it!
im not saying that harry is the cutest person the world but thats exactly what im saying
I feel u 😂
I wanna like this but it's at 666 likes so😂
YES
Who disagree is probably blind (no hate) facts only**😅
He IS, look at his cute face
you’re a wizard harry
Yesss! Best comment 😂❤️
A wizard, o' course!
I see what you did there 😂👏
I suddenly see Hagrid in this comment
I’m quarantined waiting on test results, and this made me cough laugh
Cherry 05:07 Watermelon Sugar 10:37 To Be So Lonely 15:15 Adore You
thanks
They are all such great musicians
Wow what planet are you from? NONE of these musical pieces are difficult to play - they are dirt simple. The vocal backups are reasonably competent, the last song is sort of catchy, other than that, this entire performance reeks of mediocrity. One wonders why anyone would even listen to Styles. Nothing about his songs or performances is exceptional.
4:35 Harry: "I kinda really hated it" Watermelon Sugar: *becomes his first #1 billboard hit*
Hahaha yeah💕💕✌️✌️
It’s always the one artists hate lol SZA almost didn’t release CTRL bc she hated it and now look
I just listened to the whole album. It’s amazing. Definitely a fan now.
It's because people generally have terrible taste and the artists are usually right. This is one of his least good songs (though it's still pretty decent).
I thought it was sign of the times
imagine harry styles pointing to you can saying he’s getting a good vibe from you
it me
@@gotmilk2424 can confirm!
Danielle David you win
I would DIE 😍😍
Danielle David what’s it like being Gods favorite 😔😔😔
7:09 the way he smiled at her! I’m melting! 🫠
The blonde girl with the mullet has an incredible voice.
Ny-Oh. I followed her here. She's a beautiful energy
you should listen to her songs, they're pretty good and her voice on them it's incredible
@@zoeflores2746 🙏💜Oh I do😁
@@IAMLove33 I'm currently on an Air binge but will get round to it.
nyoh!!!!
he obviously really loves music and his influences and just makes stuff he loves, not stuff he's told to make. it really comes through
The most talented from 1D
John Mayer took a similar path, now he's mainly a bluesy guy
Taasin Bin Hossain Alvi yess
Not really my style but I respect that his doing his own style...
so is nobody going to talk about how the girl with the peach-hair is gorgeous !!?
Trueee, she's so pretty and talented! Her name is Charlotte Clark :)
Yesss oh I was searching for a comment like this. She really is.
@@Victoria-vg9wy thanks
She’s got kind of a Halsey look!
oh yes she is a very beautiful lady 😊
When he sings in a lower key it always makes his voice and his songs ritcher and more pleasant than the studio versions
Tiny Desk is where the rubber meets the road. Where you can tell which musicians can stand on their own. Thank your NPR
He knows how to adjust himself to any venue be it intimate, arena or stadium.
oh yes
oh but of course he does
Yeah bc he’s a singer..... that’s their job
He’s been going since like 15-16... 10 yrs in the biz... and the harmonies are on point because he was in 1-D...
simp
not only is harry talented but his band is SO good
And that guitar player, Michele Roland, hes in amazing.😍
@@shioritanabe4519 one mean one direction and its a joke or did he have a different band for the first album?
@@LUCHTHANS4 the blonde girl ( i forgot her name) wasn't in the band for the first album. I think Adam ( i think thats his name) was there instead
@@vivien4381 ah allright thanks! :)
@@LUCHTHANS4 np
Those Harmonies in Adore You is pure Gold!!!!
*Watching this one last time before fine line era is over. I’ve watched this video so many times and it’s finally gonna feel “nostalgic” SOBBING*
He keeps looking and smiling at the orange-headed backup singer/instrumentist. He looks kind of proud of her, so cute!!
Stela Kau finally someone that realised fond looks can be platonic. Thank you
Who is she though? @?
@@Josie_55. Her name is Charlotte Clark :)
Lol so do i- she v talented and beautiful
Yeaaaah, I noticed that rn and inmediato y came to look for a coment saying this 🧡
Nobody: Harry Styles: it's chewsday innit
underrated comment
I actually lolled, thank you
omg I just laughed so hard
@@beatolan7935 the death of english has arrived with "lolled"
its cuz we're bri ish luv
Man, Harry Styles and this band really come to life on those drum centric funkier songs and should make more of them. Their sledgehammer cover was phenomenal and he really shines in that genre.
The new album so jazzy and funky!!
guess what Harry's House sound is😏
I love this version of "Adore you", Ny-Oh's (blond girl) voice is amazing! I can't believe how many times I've replayed this video. I'm 51 years old and started loving Harry's music ever since I heard "As it was" hit. Thanks Harry and band 🙏❤
Ny-Oh!!
@@olivia28110 Now I know the blond girl's name, thanks Olivia
harry spinning in his chair during the instrumental of adore you is honestly so relatable
I feel you 😅 I thought the same thing 😂
canyon moon deserves an acoustic version:(
Yes. It's my favorite
i fully support this
So trueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
PLEASE
Piper Sto I think Falling deserves an acoustic version too
The person with the blonde hair has such a beautiful voice!
That’s Nyoh! She’s amazing!
@@emiley_baker that’s exactly what I was gonna answer 😄
she
That's NyOh! 🤗
Right? Ny Oh is insanely good
Ny Oh, in the chorus of Adore You: amazing & sweet voice 💛 love it so much
Harry: has a song called watermelon sugar Also Harry: opens it with "tastes like strawberries"
true hahaha
Haha! True
We Stan a legend
Kiwi
Fruit is obviously a big factor in his life
Nobody: Harry: one two twee four
Haha😂
anybody else think that just makes him so much cuter?🥰🥰😂
I found it sexy
I LOVE HIM EVEN MORE DOING THAT
Sofia Esteban Ross SAMMEEEE
His band is freaking phenomenal. I have my ear buds in and I am blissed out at how good this band is
Harry just seems to be such a sweet and nice person, I'm glad he gets to do what he loves
Song title: "Watermelon Sugar" First lyric: "Tastes like strawberries"
Hahahahhahahahaa
Exactly
i think we all know he’s not talking abt watermelon 😳
@@amberbender4303 Then what's he talk about?
@@dharmikpatel7818 ummmm id rather not say on the ✨internet✨
being in his band must be so much fun wow everyone's glowing
THEY'RE ALL SO BEAUTIFUL ND MULTU-TALENTED LIKE HOW IS IT THAT EVEN POSSIBLE?!
that's actually not his band, he's just lead vocal, I think one of the girls or both of them started the band.
i first read "in his hand" and i was like "yeah you're totally right"
@@petergdanska no, actually harry did start the band. He recruited mitch the guitarist first and later adam the bassist joines. Sarah the drummer joined after and they toured until 2018. The two blondes are new members tho
Every single song (if you watch it all) was very good man. This man will hopefully keep the spirit he has all thru his career
need one for harry’s house PLEASE
I don't know when or how I became a harry styles stan, it just happened.
MIND***
same bby
I had a lot of prejudice because he came of a "boy band" but I found that him it's a grate artist (also I really like that has girls in his band)
@@nacherryblossom I am happy that someone has gone beyond prejudice
Same sis
The woman playing guitar and backing vocals- she really has a lovely voice.
Seriously, homegirl is on another level. Anyone got links to any more of her projects?
@@wilowwells her ig is lookitsnyoh, look there
Yahhh and lovely earings to huhh
Pow Smack BLAM my girlll NyOh, I made a video on her on my channel (Nyoh: London) or listen to Georgia here on KZhead! X
🔥🔥🔥
Who’s here in 2024?
Hereee
a kedvesem
Meee
Hi
Howdy y’all
His band is absolute 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
so nice of Sarah and her band to FINALLY do a tiny desk concert
Gillian Bramm LOL ♡
Unstated comment
@@lunakodama302 why don't they kick the lead singer out already :/
which on is Sarah?👁👄👁
@@dimly2002 the one playing drums
to be so lonely acoustic is the real deal
Actually is so similar to the original one that the video got copyrighted
It's my fav from the album❤
Sumitra Singh fave song on the album
My personal favorite.
everyone sang and played their instruments with such passion. I love it.
I love how Harry enhances his masculine and feminine side. You can tell how he also portraits it with his music and with his band. What a beautiful balance.
I am completely and utterly convinced that, Harry Styles is indeed an angel.
Not an angel but only angel 😏
“WOOHOOO!”
I think so also. I have been feeling Harry is very special. I am 65 and I love harry and I also love Louis Thomplinson
@@debraforsythe7296 I love that u have found them! LOVE EM
He totally is!!!!!!!
mama in that mustard dress is serving VOCALS wow
pinakalove NY OH on Spotify!!!! Lovely lovely music
I can't find her under that.@@oliviabasile8087
@@Itsjoeymckenzie It's Ny Oh. I found her on spotify.
absolutely lovely
ny oh our queen
This Watermelon Sugar is another level. The drums and bass notes make a perfect acoustic version.
I love this kind of gig, there's a short story of the song before they perform it. I feel like i'm watching a live band in a bar
to be so lonely is a MASTERPIECE.
so underrated!
Absolutely agree!!
confirmo
Fine Line tho
Yesssssss obra de arte del poderosísimo Mitch
the background vocalists naturally shine through without distracting from the melody at all, wow! gorgeous chemistry
Agreed. Also, I thought that was Bella Thorne on guitar
Oh my! Harry you need an unplugged album. Absolutely beautiful
On repeat for months and months....!!! His voice, the band, the female back vocals are...WOW!
Is there anything cuter than Harry Styles in a jumper with a baby chicken on it?
Lukelegs no.
louis and harry with matching baby chicken jumpers.
@@summer-rhynard I WAS GONNA SAY THAT HA
AND IT’S GUCCI
Summer Rhynard boo🍅🍅
Once you fall in love with harry, there's no going back. You are going to cry over every little detail
so true 😭😭
yup
I think you nailed it!
I confirm
You need therapy. Fawning all over a celebrity is pathetic.
Obsessed w this Watermelon sugar acoustic version! ❤
Wow, his band and backup singers are amazing!
as harry says, he is just a singer for sarah’s band
im new which ones sarah?
@@belenburgert1827 pretty sure she's the drummer :)
@@belenburgert1827 the drummer
Yesss!!!
Amazing. She plays so in the pocket, she's a machine.
When he finally goes up high on "walk through fire for you" is an experience like no other
Ky Fitch it took my heart and threw it omg it was so good
Ky Fitch everytime he DIDNT go h h gave me so much anxiety 😂
Omg yes when he went high up I kid you not i screamed it hit so hard
I was so worried he was going to chicken out the entire song omg how could I even doubt him i feel Shame
They are all so amazing, but let’s just take some time to appreciate NYOH??? She has an awesome voice!
wow the backup singers. amazing too
This guy can wear anything and never go out of style.
its name is 'styles' too so it was a good choice...
Just like his name
taylor swift knows.
taylor confirmed it in style actually
yeah it's his last name
0:00 “Cherry” 5:04 “Watermelon sugar” 10:37 “To be so lonely” 15:15 “Adore you”
Thank u❤️❤️❤️
Thanks XO ❤
I was looking for this comment thanks!!
🙏 thanks
Thanks you so much 😎❤️
I hope his band stay with his forever. They are all so perfect.
Come back here from time to time because its so good. So nice to see Nyoh. I miss her in the band.
I love Maddi Diaz but Nyoh's voice sits Harry's sound, especially live one sooo well. I miss her as well
@OceanChild7 Yes, Nyohs voice is amazing live, and it complimented Harrys beautifully.
His little “1 2 3 4” every time there’s a pause in the music is so cute
a cultural reset
reminds me of him performing story of my life ):
emily peck his little accent 🥺
Nobody is going to talk about mitch playing To be so lonely. OMG
WE LOVE MITCH
on that tiny uke too omg
FOR REAL
thank you.
I am so impressed, we love mitch ☺☺
I hope this will be one of those touring bands that stick and that everyone comes to know. Kinda like some of the big bands in the classic rock genre. I would just love to see their carriers grow together
Oh yea like Fleetwood Mac but I think he will change his band as his style changes. He is so talented.
the best tiny desk concert
Those spontaneous smirks his face break into while singing...they give me chills
I come here often.
lol same❤️
Sameee 💚
very often❤️ also to freak out that he wrote ws in my city
Mary Pyle same
Me too
I’m in love with Harry’s voice
Not really into his music, but loved it in this raw live format. The background vocals on that last song: killer. Not to take anything away from Harry either. Bro has an amazing voice.
"Cherry" : 00:00 "Watermelon Sugar": 05:05 "To Be So Lonely": 10:37 "Adore You": 15:12
Ty
14:33. "it's about a fish." he's so cute
He is cute, and funny and entertaining and talented and...
@@prouddaughterpublishing the list is endless
@@frannielee4188 mhm
And the fish is zayn
@@raziakarim2223 it's about louis the fish😌
te amo harry styles
Never get tired of listen to the backing vocals of Ny Oh in the "Adore You" song! Love it!!! :)))
YES I had to look her up, I didn't know her before this, and now I can't stop listening to her solo music. She's amazing.
"TAKE ME" "I'm gonna regret that probably" so funny and so cute all at the same time
Ikr😂🥰
that girl at the back, with the long earrings, is really feeling it
let's be honest, they're ALL feeling it
@@Larats03 She is always like that...kinda cute because she is tiny short lady..i watched them sing some late night shows and she is rocking 🎸
She’s amazing tho
Micelu Lar i could NOT take my eyes off of her shes rly good and u can tell that she’s just having a great time i love it
shes ny
This is one of the best NPR concerts
This music sounds incredibly rich, and I absolutely ❤ Harry's band mates! I am 59 years old (60 years old in September). I am so glad that my daughter turned me on to Harry Styles! He has such a positive message to share, and he promotes kindness. He's Uber talented, and I love his music!!!
I will be 57 this summer, and just stumbled upon him recently, so you're not alone 😅
Soon 53 here, drummer for 40+ years and i approve every word you say.
@@sabinekebul297My daughter introduced me to his music. Then she went to his 1st concert in Los Angeles. Love me some groovy Harry music! ❤
@@HrSamstagWhy thank you! I'll bet that you're really an accomplished drummer!
I love the fact that he’s like “thanks for having us” not “...having me”
hes a litteral angel
The lady with the blonde hair and flower dress has an amazing voice.
Nathan Handy agreed
I agree! You can find her stuff, Ny Oh!
Pretty terrible actually. Sounds like you steppend on something
@@timmytimmy4550 She sounds pretty good to me 🤷
@@timmytimmy4550 :o
I wasn’t a 1D fan but Harry letting his creative light shine has brought something real and needed to the music scene. I listen to him all the time. Authentic talent and star charisma. ❤