Think about how odd this is: A video tribute to an anonymous gentleman works beautifully within a channel about music. Maybe that's the key to Rick's success... it's not just about instruction or appreciation. This channel makes us feel like we're all part of the same musical family. Me, you, Sting, Pat Metheny, Joni Mitchell, his friend Peter - just a bunch of friends talking the same language of notes, chords, melody lines, and solos. A lot of you mention Rick's quality of not talking down to his audience. That's because he's talking with us, not at us. I doubt any of us knew Peter Smart, but in this club of musical friends it feels like we lost one of our family members. RIP...
I lost my 29 years old son in a motorcycle accident about 18 months ago. It was the hardest thing I have ever experienced. There are no words to explain the grief that my wife and I experienced, and still do to this day. He left behind two small children, who have become so much more than just grandchildren to us now. They are our connection to him that we treasure.... About 8 months ago I was watching You Tube videos feeling pretty down. They were music related videos, songs, guitar videos, concert footage. That was when I decided to learn to play guitar. I have always had a deep love for music but never went further than being an enthusiastic listener. I realized that night that you only live once - make the most of it. Why not learn to play guitar? Noone knows how long you have on this earth, so make it count. Since then, I now have three guitars and I play every day. I'll never be good, I know that. At 53 years old just starting to learn I don't expect much, but I have learned a very important lesson in life, and that is treasure every moment. Rick, thank you for posting this video. It means a lot. Music is truly the voice of the soul.
My deepest condolences Darrell for you tragic loss, I cannot begin to have any understanding of the deep sadness you and your family continue to feel which my only be tempered in some part by the love of and for your Grandchildren. Best of luck with your venture into music. I hope this brings you enjoyment and peace.
I just was scrolling through videos, and saw your post about your son. My heart hurts so bad for you! There are no words on this earth that can take away one minute of your pain. I am a mom, mamaw, and this August a great grandma….I just can’t imagine the pain of losing a child no matter what the age. My love, and prayers follow you! Suzi …….Your last words touched me…to treasure every minute! You said it beautifully! 😇
My deepest condolences as I can only Imagine what this pain would be, not having kids on my own, but one small comment if I may, you will not be good but great, it is about doing the music we all love one way or the other.
Darrell reading your post, I was struck with emotion. My person, the love of my life, died unexpectedly on Oct 1, 2021. He was a guitarist and songwriter and younger than me. I have always been a music lover, a huge fan. When my boyfriend needed a drummer because his drummer flaked out on him, I started playing the drums. kind of filling in until he found a real drummer. Funny thing is, after rehearsing with him for a long time, he wanted me to perform with him. It is something I probably would not have done (learned to play the drums at 65) but I did. I am not great though, and know I will never be, but it was so much fun. I have not played since he passed away and I miss it. I am so sorry for the loss of your son, I know how painful it is to lose someone that is precious. I am sending you healing, peaceful vibes and wishing you a new year that brings you joy. Keep playing the guitar! It is good for the soul. And you will become better and better.
God bless you, your wife, his children and your whole family. I am sorry for your loss. It makes me happy to hear you are playing guitar and that it is pleasing to you. Wishing you well from Wisconsin.
A wise old man is a gift to humankind. “Youth is wasted on the young” is a quote I have often heard from my 90 year old father. I’m sorry for your loss Rick. This brought a tear to my eye.
This video has done Peter proud. A guy whose clear warmth was confined only to those who met him is now saved in posterity and Peter Smart no longer just belongs to small town U.K., but you’ve given him to the World. As sad and as painful as loss is, you’ve given him, his family and the world a gift I’ve always believed that we may never change the world, but we can change the world for one person. If we do that, we’ve not wasted a single breath or a single step. Peter has done this You have done this
Age has no barrier in music, improvised music, painting sculpture. all the Arts. Art Blakey once said 'don't look back' keep moving forward live in the moment, because . if you can do that, loving what you do then 'Yours is the world and everything that's in it.' -- Kipling.
Rick, that was a lovely tribute to a good man. I recently lost my 82 year old father to cancer, so this struck a chord. You’re a great musician, but your success is mainly due to the fact that you’re such a genuinely likable and warm human being. Not enough of those in the public domain and social media today. Thank you, Rick, and I’m sorry to hear about your friend.
Thank you for sharing this, I’m 69 and have had a couple of health scares but been lucky each time. I’m still a learner and always will be learning I love your channel and Rets. This was a truly remarkable man and I feel so humbled seeing this post. Thank you again for sharing this it’s been truly inspiring!
Starting to learn at 58. Never too late. RIP Peter. I hope it is God's will that I too can one day appreciate the beauty of music and its composition, as you (and Rick) so clearly do.
This is a perfect example of success through authenticity and service. Rick is such a class act. He spoke with this fan at 38,000 subscribers with intention of connection first, befriended him because they both love music, and then has this beautiful story to share with us. This channel is amazing.
and a reminder to us all, when we see an elder, that they are likely smart, funny, wacky people with great wisdom and stories to share. Yet we put them into that "they're just old" box and make them invisible. SO when you're standing next to an older person in line, or at a restaurant etc. make the effort to chat them up a bit. At the least you might brighten their day and at best you'll come away with a smile.
@@sarahdee374 Yes, yes. This is something I hope our societies can recover somehow, engagement with the older generation, rather than casting them aside in the name of progress or newness. Sure, they are not slick, and their sense of fashion is old, and they like old things and criticize the current fads, but they have passed through life and have something to share - that we must listen to and seriously consider. In the olden times, the elderly lived with their families until they passed. Sure, those societies were not intensely individualistic, and the care of the elderly is not a walk in the park, but you also got access to their wisdom, the stories of past generations through stories that helped to solidify the identification of the new ones, the support in raising little ones and giving them a set of embodied values. Of course, this all assumes a healthy family dynamic over generations, but the care of the elderly and incorporation somehow is part of what maintains families, civilizations and their cultures. Modernity cuts off that vital branch to the lives and lessons of the past that are very important to navigating into the future.
This is kind of the best thing about good people using their platform to spread a message or hobby.. It works best when it's on the micro and the macro level of communication. When i was a photographer of maybe 5 years, I sent an email to an extremely successful photographer. Thinking "maybe his PA will respond, or maybe nothing will happen.." I got back a really good response with some great tips and encouragement.. I bumped into the same guy at a photography festival, he remembered my name and bought me a drink. It was no skin off his nose, and apparently he did this lots.
Yes, as another fan, former music teacher that is 83, Rick has touched and influenced so many that he will not have the pleasure of meeting, but such an honor to know OF him is to love all he does for our mutual mistress, MUSIC!
R.I.P to who seemed a lovely and talented man 🎸 and much muscial love and strenth to yu for your loss🎶🎵 Peter will e in a some what muscial heaven for sure 🥰
My husband passed away unexpectedly just a few days after Peter. Your Seattle show was the last “concert” we went to together. I’m glad you could have that friendship with Peter. You really do brighten the lives of so many people.
@@RickBeato Thank you. It’s been hard, as I think you know. It was a blessing we got to go to your show. Thank you for coming out. Hope you are doing okay.
I don't post anything on here. I have a rollercoaster musical life touring Europe while living in Norway. I've been in the music game for over 30 years and seen its changed. Worked for Sony Ireland before the BMG tie. Watching what you do Rick brings a sense there is still hope for music (rather than the autotune rubbish) Your genuine mannerisms are such a compliment to your wealth of experience in life and your chosen career. This brought tears and I lost two heros, my grandfather (famous Irish Painter) and mother who brought music into my life and taught me lessons on the dance of life. Your perseverances I salute and leave you with this from a line in a song I wrote. "And as time goes by and people change. At least I won't have left an empty page". Please keep doing what you do. It's truly beautiful in every way. Eli
I don't know if there would be any other influencer ever doing such a sincere tribute to a fan. It takes an extraordinary soul. RIP Peter. And salutes Mr.Beato
I guess he’s an influencer. He is in rarefied air. One of the most genuine people online. We’d all be lucky to meet death as Peter did: still playing music, loving family, and clearly at least one very good friend.
What a beautiful tribute. What separates your channel from so many others isnt just the breadth of your intellect and your heartfelt enthusiasm, but your humanity. Which, after all, is the essence of great music. Well done, Rick. And my deepest sympathy for your loss.
I really like your comment. I've always felt like I vote on RUclips with my subscriptions. There's a very good reason that I subscribe, I have to feel like I can relate as a human with the creator on a real level. There are so many creators that would've used this topic to get more views and clout. But I know Rick's heart was in this, just like all his videos.
Beautiful tribute, Rick. At 80 years old, my Dad lost the love of his life, my mom. They were married for over 50 years. At 81 years old, my father picked up a guitar for the first time and he so enjoyed tinkering with it. He also discovered that he loved painting. He asked me one day "Why don't you play anymore?" I told him, "I'm really busy with work." He said, "You should be playing music and making more art." "Life is short, son". Little did I know that he'd lose his life to COVID-19 back in July of 2020. After he passed away, I decided to form a band, in honor of my father. We're called The Ticking Clocks. It's a reminder that time is precious. We have two songs being released this Friday. I know my Dad is looking down from Heaven, smiling... - Manny
Very sorry for your loss. Covid has robbed so many of us of our loved ones. Life is indeed a lot shorter than we would like. Well done for stealing time away from a busy life to create something that will potentially last forever. I wonder if you are a Rush fan? Your band name sounds like something Neil Peart would have penned. Please post a link to your songs if you upload them anywhere. Would love to give them a spin. All the very best and keep stealing time!
Ok, now I'm cryin'. 62 year old man moved and touch by this Rick. Thank you for this. And thank you for all you do for us all out here. Peace and love, Kevin Shalom
Hey Rick, I’m 17 and music has been my passion for more than half my life. I’m the age of the internet you can find both completely useless information but also, if you’re lucky you might come across a channel like yours. The things you teach on this channel impact more people in more amazing ways than you could know. Genuinely from the bottom of my heart. Thank you Rick. You’re an inspiration to many and your words are going to bless the art we create.
It is more difficult now than it used to be until 6 years ago to find a good RUclips-channel. The internet is a blessing and a curse, don't get sucked up by it, use it to your advantage to learn.
Rylan, I was around 10 when the internet was available to us, and there were 3 websites, that each took an hour to load. I was 23 when RUclips came out, and you are absolutely spot on, there is so much bullshit on the internet now. Rick Beato is one of the most authentic, knowledgeable and legitimate channels I've ever found. You have a huge advantage learning music now, we had to read poorly translated tab when I was a kid lol
Rick, What a beautiful tribute to your friend Peter Smart. I’m 76 and started my love of music at an early age. I’m a closet guitarists. I suffer from red light fright. I have played everyday for 68 years. Alone in my office or family room I have tried to better my skills. Ten years ago my wife and I moved into a new home. Our next door neighbors are the age of my children. One evening Rob brought out his guitar. My wife said David plays. Next thing I know I’m playing with someone in front of people. I’m singing songs the young people have never heard. I grew up with the best of music. I had an argument with my 97 year old Mother regarding Rap. I said I don’t like Rap. Her response was you haven’t heard good Rap. My Mother played her baby grand everyday. The month before she passed I stopped to visit. I asked her to play for me. She jumped up to the piano. She looked at the keys and said I don’t know what to play. I said Mom play scales, knowing she had done this daily. She started to cry. I don’t know how. Thirty days laters she passed. Her loss of music was the end. Today I’m in stage four cancer and the value of music keeps me going. I’m not very good but still having fun after all these years. Watching on RUclips you, Mary, Paul David, and others continue to bring joy into my life. Thank you for your contribution to music. I hope I will someday meet you at the NAMM. Thank you, David Willey
Your comment says so much about the universal appeal of music that trascends borders and age groups, and how - in many cases - as for Peter and for you, music keeps us young and provides entertainment and, often, comfort. I wish you well with your treatment. Keep playing. PS have taken up piano lessons for the third time in my life (I got to grade 5 but now it's just for fun, no exams), after my daughter decided to do less piano and more saxophone. Music making brings much joy. I am a closet player too - maybe I can change like you did!
Mr.Willey, it's i hope you are having fun. Music's sole purpose is to have fun. Fun is what keeps us going, music is too. Despite the hardships. At some point every single one of us will end up the same, life is for fun.
I haven't the foggiest idea how this video came to be suggested to me. I'm sitting here crying. Little things told me to keep listening. Peter was born in 1930, the same year as my father was born. Peter passed on August 20th, my birthday. Like a whisper - "listen". I don't seek musicians out, but I'm learning to listen when they speak. I could not begin to explain all the things that brought forth this idea in me - learning to sing acappella in church as a kid; a novel I read; my mother's intimate relationship with the Word of God in the six weeks between her first stroke and her death; Mozart's last Requiem ("call me among the blessed"), none of it being as spectacular or pretentious as it must sound. But the thought was that if God spoke us into being, then it was the vibration of His voice that breathed life into everything. He could take a lump of clay and turn it into the sound waves of His voice. Meaning we are God's music. That is why musicians and singers - the wise men and women who study these vibrations - can make even those of us who feel like lumps of clay remember that we were spoken into being. It's a thought anyway. My father passed on August 7, 2020. He was a hard man who had forgotten who I was by the time he died. So there was no last loving moment or reconciliation. He wasn't like Peter or even Rick. But in a better time, Daddy did introduce me to "How Great Thou Art" in 4-part harmony. He introduced me to Bing Crosby, Perry Como, John Denver, Lawrence Welk, and Hee Haw on Saturday nights. Plus letting my brother and I play one side of a Beach Boys album on our record player as we lay in our beds trying to go to sleep. It wasn't a bad start to understanding that music is part of everything. And so now, because this video popped up in my feed, I've shared part of my grief journey on unsuspecting people. I'm sorry, Rick, for the loss of your friend. As a little lump of clay who needed some reminders, thank you to you and all of your followers who help make it possible for you to be here. xo c
At 41 years young I’m now noticing the slowly increasing frequency with which my elders are passing on… and I’m finding it incredibly difficult to come to terms with the new status quo. Looks like its not going to get any easier. Thank you for sharing, Rick. I am sorry for the loss of your dear friend. RIP Peter, my condolences to your family and loved ones.
Rick, I just subscribed to your channel. I am not a guitar player or musician of any kind. I watch your videos because I love listening to music and love your "What Makes This Song Great" series. I have been watching them for a number of months now. What a lovely tribute to your friend Peter. I was in tears. I am 66 and lost my wife 5 years ago to cancer. When someone we love leaves us the emptiness is unimaginable. The grief is constant. You learn to live with it. What you have done for Peter and his family is one of the greatest gifts you can give, friendship. Well done Rick.
My father passed away from a sudden heart attack a bit over a week ago. This video was a hard watch.. but it's inspiring to see humans in this light none the less. You're a good man Rick. I'm sorry for your loss brotha
It’s tough. I lost Dad a few years ago and Mom at the beginning of this (2022) year. All I can do is think about the good times and what great people they were. GOD bless you and I know it’s not easy, but stay strong.
Having survived a massive heart attack and quadruple bypass surgery in 2017, this really hits home, I got a second chance to live, should I expire anytime soon, I would hope someone would grace my memory with a lovely and heart felt memorial as you have done for your dear friend Peter Smart. Very touching and deeply caring, the world needs more people like you.
It's honorable of you, Rick, to publicly acknowledge the passing of your friend Peter and to pay tribute to him in this way. Well done. It says a lot about both you and Peter, who sounds like a great guy to have had as a friend. My condolences to you and Peter's family. Carpe diem, everyone.
A beautiful friendship. I love that music has no real boundaries, especially age. I was at an ELO concert in 2019 with my daughter, and sitting next to us, by himself, was a wonderful elderly gent, clearly in his late 80s. I said "are you a long time ELO fan?" and he said "no, I discovered them on RUclips 2 weeks ago, saw this show was in town, found a ticket for this one seat and here I am. Jeff Lynne is fantastic!" I just about cried with joy.
Your channel is a must for all of us. Not just the musicians, but for all of us who revere respect, courtesy and just common decency. All of us who have hearts that are full of love and kindness.. It is clear , this is who you are. Thank you.
this video really sums up what this Channel is all about. We study music, decode songs, learn about scales - but at the end of the day, this is a music appreciation channel, and music does to us what it does best: bring us together. it creates bonds and friendship. I’m happy that Rick is willing to open up about this relation he had with Peter, because it shows us the outcome of music. my condolences.
There are so many great musicians that will never be recognized or heard. The most important thing is the music. Thank you for recognizing this man and his family.
I’d like to posthumously praise.Peter for his excellent work and life ethic. I’m nearing life’s completion too and appreciate every new day. A major stroke and sub-dermal hematoma has left me in comfortably healthy but cerebraly challenged and unable to perform the jobs I’d looked forward to in retirement. I take my brain food and look forward for improvement while working on easier projects. Thank you Peter for reminding us to keep living with gusto.
I don't ever leave likes on videos, but I left a like on this. I didn't know the man, but that made me choke up a little. I'm sure we're all familiar with the pain of loss. Sorry for your loss, Rick, and prayers to Peter's family.
Dear Rick: This video is a lovely lovely tribute to your friend and his family will be very thankfull for your words. Another thing i´d like to tell you is that , as humble as you are, you don´t have the slighest idea of what an impact your work has on us, your suscribers. Being a simple music teacher in Argentina, I encourage my students to use your channel as a source of inspiration and knowledge. Sorry for your loss. Big hug
Thanks Rick for a beautiful, heartfelt tribute to an amazing life. I've worked in cardiology about 19 years. A heart attack is life changing at any age. It also changes the lives of those around the patient, regardless of outcome. It's so easy for us to take the next day, year for granted. I'm grateful to work in a field that constantly reminds me to savor the moment!
Man, I'm up at 3:45 am watching this. I write eulogies as part of my job as a speechwriter, and Rick, you did everything a eulogy should do. You shared your love for a dear friend. Good friends are hard to find, and I'm glad you found one in Peter. Ultimately, as you know, it's not how many chords you know or if you have the fanciest devices. It's the love you have between others. Carry on, rock on, and keep spreading great ideas about music.
Thank you for sharing the tribute to your friend Peter. I am 83 years old, and do not consider myself a musician, but I still watch your videos to learn and keep me motivated. You make us feel like family by bonding us with your musical talent, and it always hurts when we lose a family member. Condolences to you and Peter's family.
Rick: One of the reasons your many followers love you and your channel is encapsulated in this video. Not only are you a superior musician, teacher, and interviewer, your humanity and humility show through. You mean something to people and you make a difference in the often difficult, but fulfilling, world of music. For you, Music seems to be a journey-as it obviously was to Peter Smart-not a race. A marathon, not a sprint. Thank you.
You’re killing me, Rick. You’re goddamn killing me. I’m sitting here bawling my eyes out. Who knew that in that Italian badass lived such a tender heart! God keep blessing you, youngster. You’re a gem.
That brought a tear to my eye, I remember when you first mentioned Peter - I loved that with him being in the UK like myself you two had a friendship through your generosity with your book and a shared love of music. At 91 he lived an amazingly long life through amazing times, I'm 53 and have been stage 4 for two years now. Life sometimes isn't as long as we'd like it to be, but I've found your channel a real comfort and it's heartwarming that Peter and his family actually know you. And heartwarming you shared your news with your community.
Neil, when I was 51 I was diagnosed with testicular cancer that had spread all through abdomen and chest and they gave me a 5% chance of surviving. Through the prayers of many and the guided hands of many doctors I am now almost 65 and have been clear for 11 years. I wish the best for you! We never know how much time we have left here so, like me, enjoy the gift of music forever!
@@gregmiller7123 Hey Greg, thank you :-) Like you mine has appeared throughout my abdomen and stomach muscles etc., you learn to look back and not to sweat the small stuff, wishing all along you could only worry about the small stuff. I'm so happy you've got to 65, that's so amazing - I love music. Thank you again, stay well.
We're your extended family, Rick. If it affects you, it affects us. This was heartfelt enough to bring tears to my eyes as I could see the hurt in yours. Please remember that proportionate to the depth of pain we feel when we lose a loved one, so too is the length, width, breadth and depth of love we held for them in life. You're a good man as was your friend Peter. Rest easy, Sir.
My girlfriend often jokingly calls me "heartless" because I do rarely cry, but my God this got me. Beautiful tribute Rick. Sorry to hear about losing your friend.
My condolences for your loss Rick. Sounds like the world lost a good man. Thank you for sharing about your friendship and the life of this lovely gentleman. :)
RIP Peter. He really seemed like the kind of person that doesn’t come around often. Sorry for your loss, Rick. At least you had the chance to be friends with such a great person.
"This IS hard to talk about" for me too ... its hard for me to listen to stories like this one, stories of people we have come to know, to enjoy, and to love, and who's lives have ended here, and then my not knowing if they were prepared for what happens next before they passed ... for that preparation is the most important thing in this whole life, for this life is the shortest part of our existence, but it will determine where we will be spending all of the rest of our existence ... I hear Beatles music and I think of John Lennon, and George Harrison, and many many others who I grew up listening to and came to love them, but now, each time when I hear their songs, I am heart broken for them, not knowing if they ever came to know the truth ... and the truth is this - that "good people" don't die and go to heaven, sadly, that is not the way that it works ... Jesus died so that Heaven would come into people here on earth, and so that we could and would be transformed back into the image and likeness of the Father - here on earth as it is in Heaven - transformed back into LOVE itself, and so knowing HIM is the most important thing any person can ever do in this short life of ours ... and our being transformed is why He came and died for us and to demonstrate His great love for us, so that we could belong in heaven - He is "The way The truth and The Life" and, no one can come to the Father except through Him - those are HIS words - He loves every person exactly the same, for He values every person the same for He created every single person ... Rick, I love your heart, your genuineness and your candor, I have enjoyed your insights in music and all of the programs I have seen on your channel ... it is my hope and prayer that YOU come to know Him before your time comes, for the only "peace" any man will ever "rest in", is the peace which comes by knowing Him, and HE and that "peace" must be found before here in Him, before we enter into what comes next, for if we do not get it here, then there will be no "resting in peace" at all after this life ... This is hard for me to talk about, but it is the truth, and both HE and ME, wants you "there" with us in what comes hereafter .... ” Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near ... " and to all who may read this - you know it is the truth, for the words burn in your hearts, His words are truth, you just don't yet know His love for you is all - come to know Him ~
Being a good human trumps being a good musician any day. Being great at both is truly a gift that is to be treasured. Beautiful post. You’re a rare breed Rick. And my condolences to Peter and his family. It sounds like he had a life well lived.
Superb tribute. I feel your depth of caring for Peter. I recently moved to a small country town in Australia and quickly befriended my neighbour Gary. We got along really well. Spend lots of time sitting on the porch sipping a beer and talking about everything for music to gardening. One day he came outside and he couldn’t talk, he’d lost his voice. The local doctor dismissed it as a sore throat. 3 months later Gary passed away from throat cancer. I only knew him for about a year. But I miss him. Take care Rick.
My deepest condolences to you , in your loss . To find true friendship is a rare thing and I truly do feel for you . Please look after yourself . Love from N.Ireland 🇬🇧🇬🇧
I just lost my Dad , he was 99 and 7 months, loved music, played piano and sang with His Barbershop Choir right up to 5 months before he died. This was such a lovely tribute to an obviously lovely man . Thank you Rick and the family. ❤
Wow! Congratulations to your dad for living a long, wonderful life. Congratulations to you for experiencing life with him. My mother passed away at 96 years old last year, and like your dad, enjoyed life right till the end. Let’s do that, too! One way to enjoy life is to keep in touch with Rick Beato’s channel and his materials. Scratching our heads at the high level of his knowledge and skill will keep us engaged and young, I swear! Keep growing!
What BHS chorus did you dad sing with? My dad spend 60 years with four choruses before and after his retirement as an engineer, including 14 years with the Masters of Harmony from southern California. Barbershop is a small world (and getting smaller as the world changes), but maybe your dad and mine crossed paths somewhere in barbershop.
Sorry for your loss. I lost my dad a year ago in August the day after his 87th. He inspired me to do so much tho I never caught the golf bug he had… He was my total hero and a veteran of Korea and Nam. He also was one of the honor guards for a time at Arlington and a bugler, a marine and airman. We traveled a LOT and music was our friend… Thank you Rick for sharing about your friend Peter. Sorry for the loss of a good friend! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hello Malcolm, can I ask you what he did during WW2? I thing it's so cool hearing what they did during those years. Whether in factory or driving a supply truck in Europe to support the troops.
I’m 66. When I was 18 I went down an insane white water river with an instructor in a two man kayak. I asked him what the secret was to staying upright. His reply was ‘Just keep paddling hard’. True about kayaking. True about life. Curiosity and life long learning are the things that make tomorrow look better than today. Good on ya RB and good on ya Peter. RIP.
I think you're someone I'd like to have a beer with. I know it's easy to look like a great guy on a RUclips channel, but your authenticity really comes across. Bless you, brother. Keep on keepin' on.
Gotta add this Rick. Henry Diltz, who you may know, was basically the photographer for the Eagles. When the Eagles finally broke up after the Long Run, he was asked how he felt about it and he said something I will never forget. Basically, his message was that you can lament that 'they' are gone or..."how cool is it that it even happened".
We've all lost Peter. Music brings all of us together here. Our many many differences don't matter, our love of music is what joins us in this space. Rick this is a beautiful and befitting tribute to such classy and cool member of our community. Here's to our friend Peter.
What a beautiful tribute to your friend and colleague. And most of all, thank you for introducing him to 3.1 million folk who now hold him in our hearts.
What a beautiful tribute to your friend, Peter. Thank you for sharing how your friendship with him began and how it grew out of love for music. My condolences to his family and to you.
Rick, I have no words. I just sang at my cousin's funeral, couple hours ago. You're words were moving because they were from the heart. It was beautifully apparent, how deep and real your friendship was. God bless you, and continued success and joy through the magic of music.
To Mr. Rick Beato, There is a valuable lesson in all your work, teachings and knowledge, and that is that you remain humble, kind and real to who and what you are. Much like your friendship with Peter, you remind me of my music teacher and band director Luis Bruso. You share and teach to the masses all the while and never ask anything, only to listen, learn and be involved. Mr. Beato to many of us that have never had the fortune to meet you, you remain a teacher, a guide and a friend. May God bless you and yours, and much success to you, from all the friends you touch and may never meet.
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Think about how odd this is: A video tribute to an anonymous gentleman works beautifully within a channel about music. Maybe that's the key to Rick's success... it's not just about instruction or appreciation. This channel makes us feel like we're all part of the same musical family. Me, you, Sting, Pat Metheny, Joni Mitchell, his friend Peter - just a bunch of friends talking the same language of notes, chords, melody lines, and solos. A lot of you mention Rick's quality of not talking down to his audience. That's because he's talking with us, not at us. I doubt any of us knew Peter Smart, but in this club of musical friends it feels like we lost one of our family members. RIP...
Thank you 🙏🏻
Well said.
This, exactly.
We’re all playing in the same band………..God speed Peter.
Amen brother.
You enrich a lot of lives Rick
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You can make people's lives easier
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I lost my 29 years old son in a motorcycle accident about 18 months ago. It was the hardest thing I have ever experienced. There are no words to explain the grief that my wife and I experienced, and still do to this day. He left behind two small children, who have become so much more than just grandchildren to us now. They are our connection to him that we treasure.... About 8 months ago I was watching You Tube videos feeling pretty down. They were music related videos, songs, guitar videos, concert footage. That was when I decided to learn to play guitar. I have always had a deep love for music but never went further than being an enthusiastic listener. I realized that night that you only live once - make the most of it. Why not learn to play guitar? Noone knows how long you have on this earth, so make it count. Since then, I now have three guitars and I play every day. I'll never be good, I know that. At 53 years old just starting to learn I don't expect much, but I have learned a very important lesson in life, and that is treasure every moment. Rick, thank you for posting this video. It means a lot. Music is truly the voice of the soul.
My deepest condolences Darrell for you tragic loss, I cannot begin to have any understanding of the deep sadness you and your family continue to feel which my only be tempered in some part by the love of and for your Grandchildren. Best of luck with your venture into music. I hope this brings you enjoyment and peace.
I just was scrolling through videos, and saw your post about your son. My heart hurts so bad for you! There are no words on this earth that can take away one minute of your pain. I am a mom, mamaw, and this August a great grandma….I just can’t imagine the pain of losing a child no matter what the age. My love, and prayers follow you! Suzi …….Your last words touched me…to treasure every minute! You said it beautifully! 😇
My deepest condolences as I can only Imagine what this pain would be, not having kids on my own, but one small comment if I may, you will not be good but great, it is about doing the music we all love one way or the other.
Darrell reading your post, I was struck with emotion. My person, the love of my life, died unexpectedly on Oct 1, 2021. He was a guitarist and songwriter and younger than me. I have always been a music lover, a huge fan. When my boyfriend needed a drummer because his drummer flaked out on him, I started playing the drums. kind of filling in until he found a real drummer. Funny thing is, after rehearsing with him for a long time, he wanted me to perform with him. It is something I probably would not have done (learned to play the drums at 65) but I did. I am not great though, and know I will never be, but it was so much fun. I have not played since he passed away and I miss it.
I am so sorry for the loss of your son, I know how painful it is to lose someone that is precious. I am sending you healing, peaceful vibes and wishing you a new year that brings you joy.
Keep playing the guitar! It is good for the soul. And you will become better and better.
God bless you, your wife, his children and your whole family. I am sorry for your loss. It makes me happy to hear you are playing guitar and that it is pleasing to you. Wishing you well from Wisconsin.
A wise old man is a gift to humankind. “Youth is wasted on the young” is a quote I have often heard from my 90 year old father. I’m sorry for your loss Rick. This brought a tear to my eye.
That's only half the quote. Youth is wasted on the young, and wisdom is wasted on the old.
Amen!
A less divisive rendering of the same idea from French: "Si jeunesse savait, si vieillesse pouvait"
"If youth only knew; if age only could"
@@chases.3763 divisive? Interesting perspective.
@@mattc.883 Thank you sir
The world needs more people like Rick and Peter.
So true.
Yes beautiful story
indeed it does, there is far more to learn here than just music
It’s true. Sometimes my guitar teacher and I would just talk for the hour lesson and almost not play a hint.
It’s true. Sometimes my guitar teacher and I would just talk for the hour lesson and almost not play a thing.
Rick so sorry you lost your friend. RIP Peter.
This video has done Peter proud.
A guy whose clear warmth was confined only to those who met him is now saved in posterity and Peter Smart no longer just belongs to small town U.K., but you’ve given him to the World.
As sad and as painful as loss is, you’ve given him, his family and the world a gift
I’ve always believed that we may never change the world, but we can change the world for one person. If we do that, we’ve not wasted a single breath or a single step.
Peter has done this
You have done this
Beautiful Gio! Thank you for this comment truly moving!
Rick, you’re a thoughtful and gracious person. The world could use more people like you.
Age has no barrier in music, improvised music, painting sculpture. all the Arts. Art Blakey once said 'don't look back' keep moving forward live in the moment, because . if you can do that, loving what you do then 'Yours is the world and everything that's in it.' -- Kipling.
Rick, that was a lovely tribute to a good man. I recently lost my 82 year old father to cancer, so this struck a chord. You’re a great musician, but your success is mainly due to the fact that you’re such a genuinely likable and warm human being. Not enough of those in the public domain and social media today. Thank you, Rick, and I’m sorry to hear about your friend.
I lost my father due to cancer as well back in June. It's quite the rollercoaster ride of emotions... Music is the best healer.
Very good video Guitar Man
My thoughts are with you, lost my dad to cancer at 78. Still sucks :)
@@cherinoelke Yeah, it never gets easier but somehow you just press forward. Mine was 82 just shy of 83. Sorry for your loss as well.
Thank you for sharing this, I’m 69 and have had a couple of health scares but been lucky each time. I’m still a learner and always will be learning I love your channel and Rets.
This was a truly remarkable man and I feel so humbled seeing this post. Thank you again for sharing this it’s been truly inspiring!
Starting to learn at 58. Never too late. RIP Peter. I hope it is God's will that I too can one day appreciate the beauty of music and its composition, as you (and Rick) so clearly do.
This is a perfect example of success through authenticity and service. Rick is such a class act. He spoke with this fan at 38,000 subscribers with intention of connection first, befriended him because they both love music, and then has this beautiful story to share with us. This channel is amazing.
Yes
Yes
and a reminder to us all, when we see an elder, that they are likely smart, funny, wacky people with great wisdom and stories to share. Yet we put them into that "they're just old" box and make them invisible. SO when you're standing next to an older person in line, or at a restaurant etc. make the effort to chat them up a bit. At the least you might brighten their day and at best you'll come away with a smile.
@@sarahdee374 Yes, yes. This is something I hope our societies can recover somehow, engagement with the older generation, rather than casting them aside in the name of progress or newness. Sure, they are not slick, and their sense of fashion is old, and they like old things and criticize the current fads, but they have passed through life and have something to share - that we must listen to and seriously consider.
In the olden times, the elderly lived with their families until they passed. Sure, those societies were not intensely individualistic, and the care of the elderly is not a walk in the park, but you also got access to their wisdom, the stories of past generations through stories that helped to solidify the identification of the new ones, the support in raising little ones and giving them a set of embodied values.
Of course, this all assumes a healthy family dynamic over generations, but the care of the elderly and incorporation somehow is part of what maintains families, civilizations and their cultures. Modernity cuts off that vital branch to the lives and lessons of the past that are very important to navigating into the future.
This is kind of the best thing about good people using their platform to spread a message or hobby.. It works best when it's on the micro and the macro level of communication.
When i was a photographer of maybe 5 years, I sent an email to an extremely successful photographer. Thinking "maybe his PA will respond, or maybe nothing will happen.." I got back a really good response with some great tips and encouragement.. I bumped into the same guy at a photography festival, he remembered my name and bought me a drink. It was no skin off his nose, and apparently he did this lots.
You enrich a lot of lives Rick. Most of us don't get Peter's chance to tell you. Thank you for caring.
Well said!
Yes, as another fan, former music teacher that is 83, Rick has touched and influenced so many that he will not have the pleasure of meeting, but such an honor to know OF him is to love all he does for our mutual mistress, MUSIC!
Perfectly expressed
Very true
My condolences to his family and u rick . So sad to see good people leave us when there's so many bad ones still breathing .
Very Beautiful Tribute Rick . Rest in Peace Peter 🤍
R.I.P to who seemed a lovely and talented man 🎸 and much muscial love and strenth to yu for your loss🎶🎵 Peter will e in a some what muscial heaven for sure 🥰
Beautiful 🙏
RIP Peter Smart
My husband passed away unexpectedly just a few days after Peter. Your Seattle show was the last “concert” we went to together. I’m glad you could have that friendship with Peter. You really do brighten the lives of so many people.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@RickBeato Thank you. It’s been hard, as I think you know. It was a blessing we got to go to your show. Thank you for coming out. Hope you are doing okay.
My respect has peaked . You are not only a great resource for musicians. But also a dignified humanitarian.
My feelings exactly, well said.
I second that!! ❤
Dude,
I'm only 71. Your musical acumen and respect is shared in my soul.
Onward.
I don't post anything on here. I have a rollercoaster musical life touring Europe while living in Norway. I've been in the music game for over 30 years and seen its changed. Worked for Sony Ireland before the BMG tie. Watching what you do Rick brings a sense there is still hope for music (rather than the autotune rubbish) Your genuine mannerisms are such a compliment to your wealth of experience in life and your chosen career. This brought tears and I lost two heros, my grandfather (famous Irish Painter) and mother who brought music into my life and taught me lessons on the dance of life. Your perseverances I salute and leave you with this from a line in a song I wrote.
"And as time goes by and people change. At least I won't have left an empty page".
Please keep doing what you do. It's truly beautiful in every way.
Eli
I don't know if there would be any other influencer ever doing such a sincere tribute to a fan. It takes an extraordinary soul. RIP Peter. And salutes Mr.Beato
Well said
I guess he’s an influencer. He is in rarefied air. One of the most genuine people online. We’d all be lucky to meet death as Peter did: still playing music, loving family, and clearly at least one very good friend.
Totally agree. Mr Beato was already on my list of goto RUclipsrs but this video was the one that connected with me the most.
What a beautiful tribute. What separates your channel from so many others isnt just the breadth of your intellect and your heartfelt enthusiasm, but your humanity. Which, after all, is the essence of great music. Well done, Rick. And my deepest sympathy for your loss.
I really like your comment. I've always felt like I vote on RUclips with my subscriptions. There's a very good reason that I subscribe, I have to feel like I can relate as a human with the creator on a real level. There are so many creators that would've used this topic to get more views and clout. But I know Rick's heart was in this, just like all his videos.
God bless you. May Peter rest in peace. My prayers go to his family.
Beautiful tribute, Rick. At 80 years old, my Dad lost the love of his life, my mom. They were married for over 50 years. At 81 years old, my father picked up a guitar for the first time and he so enjoyed tinkering with it. He also discovered that he loved painting. He asked me one day "Why don't you play anymore?" I told him, "I'm really busy with work." He said, "You should be playing music and making more art." "Life is short, son". Little did I know that he'd lose his life to COVID-19 back in July of 2020. After he passed away, I decided to form a band, in honor of my father. We're called The Ticking Clocks. It's a reminder that time is precious. We have two songs being released this Friday. I know my Dad is looking down from Heaven, smiling... - Manny
What a powerful name.
Where can we get some Ticking Clocks?
that is a cool name for a band: " the ticking clocks" !
Lovely story. your dad plays through you and mum's watching with pride
Very sorry for your loss. Covid has robbed so many of us of our loved ones. Life is indeed a lot shorter than we would like. Well done for stealing time away from a busy life to create something that will potentially last forever. I wonder if you are a Rush fan? Your band name sounds like something Neil Peart would have penned. Please post a link to your songs if you upload them anywhere. Would love to give them a spin. All the very best and keep stealing time!
Ok, now I'm cryin'. 62 year old man moved and touch by this Rick. Thank you for this. And thank you for all you do for us all out here. Peace and love, Kevin Shalom
I'm 72 and having a hard time seeing the screen. My condolences, Rick.
Me too man. Me too :)
Just beautiful 😍 RIP 🙏
God bless a good man and true musician. Rest in peace, Peter. Rick, I'm sorry about your friend.
Hey Rick, I’m 17 and music has been my passion for more than half my life. I’m the age of the internet you can find both completely useless information but also, if you’re lucky you might come across a channel like yours. The things you teach on this channel impact more people in more amazing ways than you could know. Genuinely from the bottom of my heart. Thank you Rick. You’re an inspiration to many and your words are going to bless the art we create.
Couldn’t agree more. Wise words man
It is more difficult now than it used to be until 6 years ago to find a good RUclips-channel. The internet is a blessing and a curse, don't get sucked up by it, use it to your advantage to learn.
17 ? Your wise beyond your years. Enjoy the ride !
Amen to that.
Rylan, I was around 10 when the internet was available to us, and there were 3 websites, that each took an hour to load. I was 23 when RUclips came out, and you are absolutely spot on, there is so much bullshit on the internet now. Rick Beato is one of the most authentic, knowledgeable and legitimate channels I've ever found. You have a huge advantage learning music now, we had to read poorly translated tab when I was a kid lol
Rick, What a beautiful tribute to your friend Peter Smart. I’m 76 and started my love of music at an early age. I’m a closet guitarists. I suffer from red light fright. I have played everyday for 68 years. Alone in my office or family room I have tried to better my skills. Ten years ago my wife and I moved into a new home. Our next door neighbors are the age of my children. One evening Rob brought out his guitar. My wife said David plays. Next thing I know I’m playing with someone in front of people. I’m singing songs the young people have never heard. I grew up with the best of music. I had an argument with my 97 year old Mother regarding Rap. I said I don’t like Rap. Her response was you haven’t heard good Rap. My Mother played her baby grand everyday. The month before she passed I stopped to visit. I asked her to play for me. She jumped up to the piano. She looked at the keys and said I don’t know what to play. I said Mom play scales, knowing she had done this daily. She started to cry. I don’t know how. Thirty days laters she passed. Her loss of music was the end. Today I’m in stage four cancer and the value of music keeps me going. I’m not very good but still having fun after all these years. Watching on RUclips you, Mary, Paul David, and others continue to bring joy into my life. Thank you for your contribution to music. I hope I will someday meet you at the NAMM. Thank you, David Willey
Your comment says so much about the universal appeal of music that trascends borders and age groups, and how - in many cases - as for Peter and for you, music keeps us young and provides entertainment and, often, comfort.
I wish you well with your treatment. Keep playing.
PS have taken up piano lessons for the third time in my life (I got to grade 5 but now it's just for fun, no exams), after my daughter decided to do less piano and more saxophone. Music making brings much joy. I am a closet player too - maybe I can change like you did!
Get well soon, David. May your mother rest in piece. 🙏
Mr.Willey, it's i hope you are having fun. Music's sole purpose is to have fun. Fun is what keeps us going, music is too. Despite the hardships. At some point every single one of us will end up the same, life is for fun.
Get well soon Mr. Willey. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Greetings from Germany.
Enjoy each day and every note for as long as you can, Mr. Willey.
That was beautiful Rick. I'm glad I had tissues close by. You're a very special person Rick. You have the ez pass to heaven.
One of the nicest and heartfelt, truly heartfelt, tributes I have had the pleasure to listen to. Well done, my friend. Well done.
A fine man describing a fine man who touched his life. RIP Peter.
Well… I didn’t expect to be crying this afternoon, but here I am. What a lovely tribute to your friend.
Me too. Rick is just so genuine.
I haven't the foggiest idea how this video came to be suggested to me. I'm sitting here crying. Little things told me to keep listening. Peter was born in 1930, the same year as my father was born. Peter passed on August 20th, my birthday. Like a whisper - "listen". I don't seek musicians out, but I'm learning to listen when they speak.
I could not begin to explain all the things that brought forth this idea in me - learning to sing acappella in church as a kid; a novel I read; my mother's intimate relationship with the Word of God in the six weeks between her first stroke and her death; Mozart's last Requiem ("call me among the blessed"), none of it being as spectacular or pretentious as it must sound.
But the thought was that if God spoke us into being, then it was the vibration of His voice that breathed life into everything. He could take a lump of clay and turn it into the sound waves of His voice. Meaning we are God's music. That is why musicians and singers - the wise men and women who study these vibrations - can make even those of us who feel like lumps of clay remember that we were spoken into being. It's a thought anyway.
My father passed on August 7, 2020. He was a hard man who had forgotten who I was by the time he died. So there was no last loving moment or reconciliation. He wasn't like Peter or even Rick. But in a better time, Daddy did introduce me to "How Great Thou Art" in 4-part harmony. He introduced me to Bing Crosby, Perry Como, John Denver, Lawrence Welk, and Hee Haw on Saturday nights. Plus letting my brother and I play one side of a Beach Boys album on our record player as we lay in our beds trying to go to sleep. It wasn't a bad start to understanding that music is part of everything.
And so now, because this video popped up in my feed, I've shared part of my grief journey on unsuspecting people. I'm sorry, Rick, for the loss of your friend. As a little lump of clay who needed some reminders, thank you to you and all of your followers who help make it possible for you to be here.
xo
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At 41 years young I’m now noticing the slowly increasing frequency with which my elders are passing on… and I’m finding it incredibly difficult to come to terms with the new status quo. Looks like its not going to get any easier. Thank you for sharing, Rick. I am sorry for the loss of your dear friend. RIP Peter, my condolences to your family and loved ones.
Rick, I just subscribed to your channel. I am not a guitar player or musician of any kind. I watch your videos because I love listening to music and love your "What Makes This Song Great" series. I have been watching them for a number of months now. What a lovely tribute to your friend Peter. I was in tears. I am 66 and lost my wife 5 years ago to cancer. When someone we love leaves us the emptiness is unimaginable. The grief is constant. You learn to live with it. What you have done for Peter and his family is one of the greatest gifts you can give, friendship. Well done Rick.
My father passed away from a sudden heart attack a bit over a week ago. This video was a hard watch.. but it's inspiring to see humans in this light none the less. You're a good man Rick.
I'm sorry for your loss brotha
It’s tough. I lost Dad a few years ago and Mom at the beginning of this (2022) year. All I can do is think about the good times and what great people they were. GOD bless you and I know it’s not easy, but stay strong.
Im so sorry thank you for sharing and keep you head up
So sorry for your loss.. Sending you and your family positive loving thoughts and wishes. 🙏
I’m so sorry for your loss
Having survived a massive heart attack and quadruple bypass surgery in 2017, this really hits home, I got a second chance to live, should I expire anytime soon, I would hope someone would grace my memory with a lovely and heart felt memorial as you have done for your dear friend Peter Smart. Very touching and deeply caring, the world needs more people like you.
For all of its drawbacks, the constructive power of the internet is striking. Thank you, Rick, for sharing so much about your wonderful friend.
Well said, Rick. May Peter’s and Claire’s memories be a blessing for all who knew them. Thank you for sharing your friendship with your friend.
This made me cry, man… Rest in Peace, Mr. Smart. 😢 Music is the best gift in the world.
❤❤ RIP Peter . Rick you enrich music lovers lives with your enthusiasm and knowledge ❤❤ .
Beautiful tribute. RIP Peter.
Rick Beato: American treasure. You’re ALL our best friend. Salute.
It's honorable of you, Rick, to publicly acknowledge the passing of your friend Peter and to pay tribute to him in this way. Well done. It says a lot about both you and Peter, who sounds like a great guy to have had as a friend. My condolences to you and Peter's family. Carpe diem, everyone.
Dad friendship with Rick was very special and gave him such joy
A beautiful friendship. I love that music has no real boundaries, especially age. I was at an ELO concert in 2019 with my daughter, and sitting next to us, by himself, was a wonderful elderly gent, clearly in his late 80s. I said "are you a long time ELO fan?" and he said "no, I discovered them on RUclips 2 weeks ago, saw this show was in town, found a ticket for this one seat and here I am. Jeff Lynne is fantastic!" I just about cried with joy.
Beautiful tribute Rick. May your friend Peter, RIP.
Great story. RIP Peter 🙏🙏🙏
Your channel is a must for all of us. Not just the musicians, but for all of us who revere respect, courtesy and just common decency. All of us who have hearts that are full of love and kindness.. It is clear , this is who you are. Thank you.
This. So much this.
Well said.
this video really sums up what this Channel is all about. We study music, decode songs, learn about scales - but at the end of the day, this is a music appreciation channel, and music does to us what it does best: bring us together. it creates bonds and friendship.
I’m happy that Rick is willing to open up about this relation he had with Peter, because it shows us the outcome of music.
my condolences.
HEAR! HEAR!
LOL- Are you going to burst into a chorus of Kumbaya now?
@@stoneysdead689 You having a bad day or something?
There are so many great musicians that will never be recognized or heard. The most important thing is the music. Thank you for recognizing this man and his family.
I’d like to posthumously praise.Peter for his excellent work and life ethic. I’m nearing life’s completion too and appreciate every new day. A major stroke and sub-dermal hematoma has left me in comfortably healthy but cerebraly challenged and unable to perform the jobs I’d looked forward to in retirement. I take my brain food and look forward for improvement while working on easier projects. Thank you Peter for reminding us to keep living with gusto.
I don't ever leave likes on videos, but I left a like on this. I didn't know the man, but that made me choke up a little. I'm sure we're all familiar with the pain of loss. Sorry for your loss, Rick, and prayers to Peter's family.
Nice seeing you here, love your channel
I subbed to your channel. 👍
Dear Rick: This video is a lovely lovely tribute to your friend and his family will be very thankfull for your words.
Another thing i´d like to tell you is that , as humble as you are, you don´t have the slighest idea of what an impact your work has on us, your suscribers.
Being a simple music teacher in Argentina, I encourage my students to use your channel as a source of inspiration and knowledge.
Sorry for your loss. Big hug
Yes, me too!
Me too, as a music teacher here in Dubai. Salute to all my fellow lover of music.
Thanks Rick for a beautiful, heartfelt tribute to an amazing life. I've worked in cardiology about 19 years. A heart attack is life changing at any age. It also changes the lives of those around the patient, regardless of outcome. It's so easy for us to take the next day, year for granted. I'm grateful to work in a field that constantly reminds me to savor the moment!
Thank you for working in this field.
Beautiful words for a beautiful man!
Man, I'm up at 3:45 am watching this. I write eulogies as part of my job as a speechwriter, and Rick, you did everything a eulogy should do. You shared your love for a dear friend. Good friends are hard to find, and I'm glad you found one in Peter. Ultimately, as you know, it's not how many chords you know or if you have the fanciest devices. It's the love you have between others.
Carry on, rock on, and keep spreading great ideas about music.
Thank you for sharing the tribute to your friend Peter. I am 83 years old, and do not consider myself a musician, but I still watch your videos to learn and keep me motivated. You make us feel like family by bonding us with your musical talent, and it always hurts when we lose a family member. Condolences to you and Peter's family.
Rick: One of the reasons your many followers love you and your channel is encapsulated in this video. Not only are you a superior musician, teacher, and interviewer, your humanity and humility show through. You mean something to people and you make a difference in the often difficult, but fulfilling, world of music. For you, Music seems to be a journey-as it obviously was to Peter Smart-not a race. A marathon, not a sprint. Thank you.
indeed
Very true
Touching!!!🎸🙏
You’re killing me, Rick. You’re goddamn killing me. I’m sitting here bawling my eyes out. Who knew that in that Italian badass lived such a tender heart! God keep blessing you, youngster. You’re a gem.
That brought a tear to my eye, I remember when you first mentioned Peter - I loved that with him being in the UK like myself you two had a friendship through your generosity with your book and a shared love of music. At 91 he lived an amazingly long life through amazing times, I'm 53 and have been stage 4 for two years now. Life sometimes isn't as long as we'd like it to be, but I've found your channel a real comfort and it's heartwarming that Peter and his family actually know you. And heartwarming you shared your news with your community.
Neil, when I was 51 I was diagnosed with testicular cancer that had spread all through abdomen and chest and they gave me a 5% chance of surviving. Through the prayers of many and the guided hands of many doctors I am now almost 65 and have been clear for 11 years. I wish the best for you! We never know how much time we have left here so, like me, enjoy the gift of music forever!
@@gregmiller7123 Hey Greg, thank you :-) Like you mine has appeared throughout my abdomen and stomach muscles etc., you learn to look back and not to sweat the small stuff, wishing all along you could only worry about the small stuff. I'm so happy you've got to 65, that's so amazing - I love music. Thank you again, stay well.
Wow! He met a bunch of great players. I will be practicing when I'm 80, too.😊 RIP Peter
Well done Rick, beautiful and touching, God bless
Dads are the greatest! God bless him and you!😢
We're your extended family, Rick. If it affects you, it affects us. This was heartfelt enough to bring tears to my eyes as I could see the hurt in yours. Please remember that proportionate to the depth of pain we feel when we lose a loved one, so too is the length, width, breadth and depth of love we held for them in life. You're a good man as was your friend Peter. Rest easy, Sir.
Truth.
Couldn't agree more...well said...
My girlfriend often jokingly calls me "heartless" because I do rarely cry, but my God this got me. Beautiful tribute Rick. Sorry to hear about losing your friend.
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@@vantruongthi9105 Bro.
@@vantruongthi9105 lolol
Beautiful sentiment Ben. Thank you.
My condolences for your loss Rick. Sounds like the world lost a good man. Thank you for sharing about your friendship and the life of this lovely gentleman. :)
You're so lucky Rick. So wonderful friendship. So much love for Peter's family.
RIP Peter, the world needs more people like you.
That was a truly moving tribute to your dear friend. I’m sorry for your loss Mr. Beato.
That's awesone and beautiful, sir.
RIP Peter.
I'm 52 now, started playing the drums at 47. I can't get enough. It's never too late to start.
This is why we love you Rick! Peter's three points about you are true... Condolences for the loss of an important friend
RIP Peter. He really seemed like the kind of person that doesn’t come around often. Sorry for your loss, Rick. At least you had the chance to be friends with such a great person.
Unfortunately there are many great people out there who stayed quiet yet they are gems. You could find one anywhere.
Love how down home your video is!
"This IS hard to talk about" for me too ... its hard for me to listen to stories like this one, stories of people we have come to know, to enjoy, and to love, and who's lives have ended here, and then my not knowing if they were prepared for what happens next before they passed ... for that preparation is the most important thing in this whole life, for this life is the shortest part of our existence, but it will determine where we will be spending all of the rest of our existence ... I hear Beatles music and I think of John Lennon, and George Harrison, and many many others who I grew up listening to and came to love them, but now, each time when I hear their songs, I am heart broken for them, not knowing if they ever came to know the truth ... and the truth is this - that "good people" don't die and go to heaven, sadly, that is not the way that it works ... Jesus died so that Heaven would come into people here on earth, and so that we could and would be transformed back into the image and likeness of the Father - here on earth as it is in Heaven - transformed back into LOVE itself, and so knowing HIM is the most important thing any person can ever do in this short life of ours ... and our being transformed is why He came and died for us and to demonstrate His great love for us, so that we could belong in heaven - He is "The way The truth and The Life" and, no one can come to the Father except through Him - those are HIS words - He loves every person exactly the same, for He values every person the same for He created every single person ... Rick, I love your heart, your genuineness and your candor, I have enjoyed your insights in music and all of the programs I have seen on your channel ... it is my hope and prayer that YOU come to know Him before your time comes, for the only "peace" any man will ever "rest in", is the peace which comes by knowing Him, and HE and that "peace" must be found before here in Him, before we enter into what comes next, for if we do not get it here, then there will be no "resting in peace" at all after this life ... This is hard for me to talk about, but it is the truth, and both HE and ME, wants you "there" with us in what comes hereafter .... ” Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near ... " and to all who may read this - you know it is the truth, for the words burn in your hearts, His words are truth, you just don't yet know His love for you is all - come to know Him ~
Fantastic👍 Music makes a wonderful world.🌹
Being a good human trumps being a good musician any day. Being great at both is truly a gift that is to be treasured. Beautiful post. You’re a rare breed Rick. And my condolences to Peter and his family. It sounds like he had a life well lived.
Superb tribute. I feel your depth of caring for Peter. I recently moved to a small country town in Australia and quickly befriended my neighbour Gary. We got along really well. Spend lots of time sitting on the porch sipping a beer and talking about everything for music to gardening. One day he came outside and he couldn’t talk, he’d lost his voice. The local doctor dismissed it as a sore throat. 3 months later Gary passed away from throat cancer. I only knew him for about a year. But I miss him. Take care Rick.
My deepest condolences to you , in your loss .
To find true friendship is a rare thing and I truly do feel for you . Please look after yourself .
Love from N.Ireland 🇬🇧🇬🇧
This video will keep Peter's memory alive for a very long time. Wonderful tribute.
I love all the Peters out there. Life is precious. Never stop learning, refining your talents, expanding your knowledge.
Who isn’t shedding a tear to that, rest in peace Peter. Rick being a class act as always 🤘🏼
I just lost my Dad , he was 99 and 7 months, loved music, played piano and sang with His Barbershop Choir right up to 5 months before he died. This was such a lovely tribute to an obviously lovely man . Thank you Rick and the family. ❤
Wow! Congratulations to your dad for living a long, wonderful life. Congratulations to you for experiencing life with him. My mother passed away at 96 years old last year, and like your dad, enjoyed life right till the end. Let’s do that, too! One way to enjoy life is to keep in touch with Rick Beato’s channel and his materials. Scratching our heads at the high level of his knowledge and skill will keep us engaged and young, I swear! Keep growing!
What BHS chorus did you dad sing with? My dad spend 60 years with four choruses before and after his retirement as an engineer, including 14 years with the Masters of Harmony from southern California. Barbershop is a small world (and getting smaller as the world changes), but maybe your dad and mine crossed paths somewhere in barbershop.
Sorry for your loss. I lost my dad a year ago in August the day after his 87th. He inspired me to do so much tho I never caught the golf bug he had… He was my total hero and a veteran of Korea and Nam. He also was one of the honor guards for a time at Arlington and a bugler, a marine and airman. We traveled a LOT and music was our friend… Thank you Rick for sharing about your friend Peter. Sorry for the loss of a good friend! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hello Malcolm, can I ask you what he did during WW2? I thing it's so cool hearing what they did during those years. Whether in factory or driving a supply truck in Europe to support the troops.
Great video Rick, thank you for sharing this beautiful story. Music transcends all things. Wishing you peace. God Bless to you Rick
Peace, Love & Happiness to yo & yours Mr. Beato...very Heartful ...God Bless
I’m 66. When I was 18 I went down an insane white water river with an instructor in a two man kayak. I asked him what the secret was to staying upright. His reply was ‘Just keep paddling hard’. True about kayaking. True about life. Curiosity and life long learning are the things that make tomorrow look better than today. Good on ya RB and good on ya Peter. RIP.
I think you're someone I'd like to have a beer with. I know it's easy to look like a great guy on a RUclips channel, but your authenticity really comes across.
Bless you, brother. Keep on keepin' on.
Amen May Peter rest in glorious peace.
Gotta add this Rick. Henry Diltz, who you may know, was basically the photographer for the Eagles. When the Eagles finally broke up after the Long Run, he was asked how he felt about it and he said something I will never forget. Basically, his message was that you can lament that 'they' are gone or..."how cool is it that it even happened".
What an amazing tribute to your friend. Sorry for your loss, Rick.
What a beautiful example of how wonderful the internet can be. Such a touching tribute, Rick. May the years of friendship be held dear.
I take my hat of to you Rick.. this story is beautiful and uplifting...so sorry for the loss of your friend..
We've all lost Peter. Music brings all of us together here. Our many many differences don't matter, our love of music is what joins us in this space. Rick this is a beautiful and befitting tribute to such classy and cool member of our community. Here's to our friend Peter.
What a beautiful tribute to your friend and colleague. And most of all, thank you for introducing him to 3.1 million folk who now hold him in our hearts.
I’m so sorry Rick. It doesn’t get easier but it does get better. Thank you for sharing Peter’s story.
God bless Peter and his family.. They have my sympathy. 😔
Lovely & heartfelt Rick.
What a beautiful tribute to your friend, Peter. Thank you for sharing how your friendship with him began and how it grew out of love for music. My condolences to his family and to you.
Rick, I have no words.
I just sang at my cousin's funeral, couple hours ago.
You're words were moving because they were from the heart.
It was beautifully apparent, how deep and real your friendship was.
God bless you, and continued success and joy through the magic of music.
To Mr. Rick Beato,
There is a valuable lesson in all your work, teachings and knowledge, and that is that you remain humble, kind and real to who and what you are.
Much like your friendship with Peter, you remind me of my music teacher and band director Luis Bruso. You share and teach to the masses all the while and never ask anything, only to listen, learn and be involved.
Mr. Beato to many of us that have never had the fortune to meet you, you remain a teacher, a guide and a friend.
May God bless you and yours, and much success to you, from all the friends you touch and may never meet.
Deeply moving. I was ( I am) in tears. Thanks Rick (thanks Peter)