Jakob Dylan - Nothing But the Whole Wide World (NPR Tiny Desk Concert)

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April 2, 2010

It's been about 20 years since Jakob Dylan first began making music at Canter's Deli in Los Angeles. Back then he was heading up his band The Wallflowers. In 1996, The Wallflowers put out Bringing Down The Horse, a record they made with musician and producer T-Bone Burnett. That record proved to be a success, both musically and financially. Now 14 years later, Dylan has reunited with Burnett to create some of the best songs of his life, on his latest record, Women and Country — his second album under his own name.

His touring band includes those who helped him make that record, including Neko Case and Kelly Hogan. Fans of All Songs Considered have followed Case as a singer in The New Pornographers and as a mighty solo artist in her own right. Hogan, another terrific songwriter and singer, has been making records since the early '90s. The two sang backing vocals with Jakob Dylan when he stopped by for a Tiny Desk Concert.

Dylan's entourage also included Paul Rigby, a guitarist fans of Neko Case might know from his contributions to her music. His parlor-sized steel-stringed guitar sounded beautiful played quietly through his amp, even in these cozy confines.

There have been a handful of Tiny Desk Concerts where NPR employees have overflowed our modest office space, stepping away from looming deadlines to hear some music. Jakob Dylan and his companions joined the ranks of Moby and Tom Jones by performing a mesmerizing, stripped-down set and managed to serenade us away from the daily unemployment figures and politics, even for just a few wonderful minutes.

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• neko
• case
• kelly
• hogan
• paul
• rigby
• npr

[sassymckinley]

Rather then Judging, why don't we all just sit back and Liston! This song is so very addicting, and motivational. I can think of two things Bob past on to his son, "His faith in God and love for music"! However they are still two very unique artist and I'm sure his Dad is extremely proud of what his son has accomplished...man how wouldn't be. I'm also sure, Jacob is thankful for what Dylan has taught him.

[WeSitHereStranded]

i love that he sounds exactly the same live as he does on the albums. what you see is what you get. my second favorite singing voice after bob. rough and honest and perfect.

[coolanddark]

Such a masterpiece!

[H0lyr0llertw0]

I bet this guys parents are proud of him. Who ever they are?

[Krullinski]

about one of the greatest pieces of music I've ever listented to. Been a great admirer of Jakob's dad for centuries now and must say: he's well on the way to step out of Mr. Zimmermann's mighty shade. Nothin' in the whole wide world like it.

[leoenutube]

I like him... But I'D LOVE IT SO MUCH if The Wallflowers came back!

[gspooner21]

This song is like the anthem of my life!!! I cant stop listening to it. Good job Dylan.

[fageramoosquichconis]

nothing but our little city for us Some people want status symbols. Long live beautiful men . great'''''''//\\\

[doninwv]

Mmmmmmm..... Neko Case. Mmmmmmmmmmmm.......

[Sammybizness]

This guy stands on his own two feet. He's got his own style and is very talented.

[baileymae11]

This is beautiful.

[iamductri]

he could never be bigger than his dad.