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Hamilton Leithauser and family: Tiny Desk (Home) concert

Hamilton Leithauser has gathered his father, his daughters, his wife and two nieces for a family concert for Father's Day.
Hamilton Leithauser has gathered his father, his daughters, his wife and two nieces for a family concert for Father's Day.NPR Music

by Bob Boilen

June 21, 2020

This is the most adorable thing you may see all day.

Hamilton Leithauser has gathered his father, his daughters, his wife and two nieces for a family affair that warmed my heart. Known best as the The Walkmen singer, Hamilton Leithauser plays songs from his 2020 solo album, appropriately titled The Loves of Your Life, while the children sing backup and dance on haystacks. Joy exudes. And there's not just one Tiny Desk in the shot — look closely for a second tinier one. Happy Father's Day, everyone.

Set List


"In a Black Out"
"The Garbage Men"
"Here They Come"
"The Stars of Tomorrow"
"Isabella"

Musicians


Hamilton Leithauser: vocals, guitar
Anna Stumpf: congas
Georgiana Leithauser: vocals
Frederika Leithauser: vocals
May McIntosh: vocals
Lucy McIntosh: vocals
Mark Leithauser: harmonica

Credits


Videographers: Anna Leithauser and Bryan Leithauser; Video Editors: Hamilton Leithauser, Georgiana Leithauser, and Frederika Leithauser; Producer: Bob Boilen; Audio Mastering Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Video Producer: Maia Stern; Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey; Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann

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