Lewis Black: Tragically, I Need You (Full Special 2023)

With Tragically, I Need You, Lewis Black brings his inimitable insights to the post-Pandemic state of the world. Picking up where he left off with the Grammy-nominated Thanks For Risking Your Life. This time Lewis has the view of someone who spent entirely too much time in isolation during the Pandemic, where the irksome details of life drew his acute attention. As the world shut down in the spring of 2020, Lewis went on a quarantine-tinged journey of self-discovery which led him to many personal revelations, including that he is old, that solitary confinement is a punishment, and that all recipes are made for a happy family of four, and most importantly, never look directly in a cat’s eyes.

Despite the trials of quarantine, Lewis’ feisty streak has not faded. In the “new” normal, he is quick to acknowledge that he’s feeling a significant level of frustration at the thought of creating comedy in a world where the reality of events exists only in the minds of the viewers. His job now is to nightly counteract the daily narratives presented by the former president, the current Ghost of Christmas Past, and the conspiracy theorists and Walmart shoppers who span the political and social spectrum.

Recorded Live at The Paramount Theater, Huntington, New York in May 2022.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:39 - Great Expectations
3:13 - You Didn't Do Your Homework
7:50 - One Hundred and Three
10:48 - Shutdown
14:34 - Provisions
17:45 - Should Have Been A Peacock
23:58 - Somebody F’ed A WHATTTTT!!??!!
26:54 - Solitary Confinement
36:57 - "Cats"
40:40 - A Mask Is A Mask
44:22 - To Vax Or Not To Vax
51:15 - Cray-Cray
55:13 - Companionship

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Written & Performed by Lewis Black
Directed by: Benjamin Brewer
Produced by: Jack Gulick and Benjamin Brewer
Executive Producer: Lewis Black
Lighting Director: John Finen
Edited By: Derek Ambrosi
Associate Producer & Post Supervisor: James Salkind
Audio Recording Engineer: Philip Shipman - The Sound Co-Op
Sound Edit & Re-Recording Mixer: Tom Efinger
Colorist: Dave Colonna
Screen Art: Sam Black

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“Tragically, I Need You” is available for purchase Digitally (May 2nd) and on CD (June 9th)

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[OfficialLewisBlack]

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[AreaEightyNine]

This man is one of the funniest people I have ever seen in my entire life

[_lil_lil]

When the day's almost over and you login to YouTube to find a FULL Lewis Black special, it doesn't matter if you had a lackluster and depressing day up to that point, it's a good day.

[MorganFleurDeLys]

What a wonderful time to be alive where we can just go on YouTube and Lewis Black gives us entire specials for free. Amazing.

[thecactusman]

Ah yes, i remember you telling us in Berkeley that you were going to insult us and all i could think was "Really? A liberal aging Jew from New York is going to insult Berkeley Californians and we're going to hate him? This is going to be awesome!"

Anyway we absolutely loved it! Delighted to hear your mother is still roasting us all!

[amyfarris]

I work in healthcare, the first show we went to during that awful period was seeing Lewis at the Chautauqua Institute outdoors. It was truly soul saving. He gets it. And us. I laughed and cried in a way I hadn't even known I needed to. We need you too. Thank you

[shaynalange]

My grandma is also 103. My dad is 64, and her eldest son is 84 (i think.) She is absolutely wonderful, still sharp, lives in the house she raised her kids in. Also no Alzheimer's or pr dementia thankfully.

[robertwhite]

About 20 years ago, I was his bodyguard and bouncer at Zanies Comedy Club in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr Black was one of the most intelligent, articulate, and genuinely funniest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting or working with. God bless you, sir.

[christopherlucier]

I've never heard someone describe the the last couple years so concisely. We love you too Lewis. You could have sold this special to a streaming service but you released it on YouTube for free! What a wonderful gift. Thank you.

[StevenBee-td]

That _"I love you, Lewis", _
Lewis: *"I love you too"*
In the middle of the set was really sweet.
Love Lewis Black.

[AnexoRialto]

Nobody calms me down like Lewis Black on a rant. He's my anger management therapist.

[natashadaum]

My husband and I never missed one of his live shows. I am a widow now and laughing brings back the great memories. Thank you for that.

[bartwhisenhunt]

No Lewis, America needs you!!
😊 Thanks again for your candor and the frankness of your thoughts.
You are a treasure!!!

[Trollophile]

I was first introduced to Lewis Black on The Daily Show's "Back in Black" and had never laughed so hard in my life! His honest rage (mixed with with what I'd love to express) aimed at all the stupidity in this world is PRICELESS.
This old lady in New Mexico sincerely loves you, Lewis. 😘

[maikeli]

Lewis, Mike here. Thank you for your wit, your humor, your unique way of enthralling, and making many of us happy.
You are much loved!
Word to your mother.
❤️❤️

[peterbetts]

MR .Black GOOD TO SEE u back on the screen . So EveryThing Lewis Black said in this show, except what he said about cats , is TRUE .Thats how this works .

[Rangerj]

Over 20 years and Lewis Black is still my favorite stand up comedian! Thanks for the laughs, Lewis!

[garyedwardgray]

Love Lewis. He does a lot of excellent work too. He often does events where proceeds go to charity. And he doesn’t just phone it in because he’s not making anything at those events. I went to one such event. Just so happened to be across the street from my home, which was phenomenally convenient. He was out there on stage working it for 2+ hours. Great performance. Gave 110% for a charity performance for the homeless. Excellent human being.

[ediemillerangelo]

i learned to love you when i needed very badly to laugh. i bought all your CDs and played them as I fell asleep with a smile on my face. i have seen you in person 5 times and got to thank you and get a souvenier picture. i know most of your scticks well enough to copy/ paste the appropriate clip as a comment on social media. You saved my life and i thank you at least once a week. You are blessed and you are loved and my stomach hurts from laughing.AGAIN

[Irishwabbit]

Lewis thanks so much! My husband during Pandemic started getting heavy Alzheimers Dementia symptoms. Your YouTube concerts made him laugh and even now as he just got home from 4mo. at facility as I had major coronary last summer, and he is bedbound he smiles and gets your humor!