Son Meets Homeless Piano Prodigy Dad: I Want to Help Him Clean His Act Up
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2015
- The homeless piano prodigy in Florida stunned the nation with his talents. After we gave him a makeover, he told us there was still one thing missing from his life, the son he lost touch with 15 years ago when his life spun out of control. We tra... #InsideEdition
the art space who put that piano there, AND the person who posted the original video, have both changed this man's life for the better. that's what being human is all about!
+Granny Tenderstone Tak to Bóg ich z sobą spotkał !!
my hometown sarasota had a town project called Sarasota keys, they placed 6 pianos around downtown, Donald played at the one near the lousie muesem of modern art.
+Granny Tenderstone You said it!
I thought being a human was all about memes
And his talent
"We seen that he cleaned his act up as far as his haircut."
Wow.
Ikr that was pretty mean of them to say
+KawaiiPandaGirl How is that mean? It's just the truth.
+Mickey784cr it's rude which means mean. It's rude to say that to someone even if it's true.
Wow that family is pretty rude
yeah, the family doesn't seem compassionate.
Homeless does NOT equal bum!
If it's a druggie hobo than that hobo is a bum.
Sometimes it does...
I had a friendly homeless man named Tumbleweed that he was a hobo, not a bum. A bum is an unintelligent fool. A hobo was just a traveler of the world.
I have to say, Tumbleweed is probably one of the smartest men I've ever talked with. Several times I'd talk to him about things I'd never talk to my friends or family about, and the advice he gave me I took to heart and put in place and really helped me in some dark times.
Wish I could find that guy again. Las time I saw him he was in Knoxville, TN hanging around UT campus.
JA Dandridge I like that name, tumbleweed.
Do you think he wants to meet his biological dad it sounds like doesn't want to meet him
I that was the kid from that one vine..."I don't care that u broke ur elbow"
HOLY SHIT
+TheDerp13 right! 😂
I'm done. I just died.
funniest fuckin thing anybody could have said holy shut hahahaha I'm fucking dying
omg yes
That kid looks 12 tho.
Yeah he does
I'm supposedly the same age as him yet he looks like he just learnt his times tables
SinkingBlue he's actually 21 he's my step brother
Michele Modro they said he was 18
Michele Modro You’re such a liar
no ones really a bum. everyone falls down. whether you just couldn't find a house like me and my FAM or its drugs, everyone falls down
Agreed
CALI BOI completely and I don't like how he kept portraying that he was a bum and needed to clean up his act and blah blah blah and the way he said it
...
BangDroid their is more than 1 kind of bum you know
CALI BOI no I trip then fall
I read he is now sober 5 years, married and living in Germany working as a musician. He also has kept in touch his son, they talk once a week. That RUclips video saved his life.
You go Don...you can do it....God will be there with you all the way! Wishing you many blessings. Love your piano playing. And thank you for serving our Country!
i loves your comment....
so they were not going to reach out to him if he didn't clean his act up???? that's messed up.
I know right!
Well sometimes people will not want to help someone who will only waste your time and money.
that is messed up
Well duh.. Being famous doesn't mean people will accept you especially when thats the same reason he was homeless.. Look what happened to the Golden voice guy.. I heard they accepted him back but he went back on his ways and became homeless again..
Gg
Whether he's homeless or not that man is a really good person he has such a kind heart .Just altogether nice and kind .
I swear I can listen to his music all day he's amazing
Nicole Hemmings ikr
He didn't write the songs tho
É uma música linda podemos ouvi-la o dia todo é fantástica 😍😍😍😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏
You called him a bum? Shame on you.
What time?
0:19
@@PAIN-gb8cq thanks
He is not bum he fought our Freedom.War is hell it just shows that Goverment dont take care the Vetrana
Lmaooo they're fuxked up 🤣
I hope he has a great life with his son
The parents did a wonderful job raising their son. And I respect them for encouraging the biological father to have a relationship with the young man in hopes of helping him get his life back on track. Wish them all much happiness and success 💟. What a talent his biological father has to share with us, the world. Praying for u
They should create a gofundme for eye correction. Dead serious.
Why dn't you?
Or create a gofundme for an intelligence correction for you. Dead serious.
your rude as hell
That's rude and it's sad that people like ur comment.
@@cjschmitt4882 because they can’t? Your dumb comment was four years ago, hopefully the years have been kind enough to tell you what’s wrong with your logic.
Wow there's a lot of hateful comments here. About the man. And his son. I mean jeez people!
Why can't people just be happy for them? Why do some humans enjoy cutting others down? ;u;
sometimes having an alcoholic as a parent can be very difficult and painful to a child, and difficult to forgive as they grow older, I never truly forgave my dad until he passed away In 2014.
+phoenixman8569 that's so sad
thank you,
+FalchionOfEternity Gaming They could at least tell the whole story. The man's life fell apart after his wife died.
I will keep the piano man in my prayers for a while. Piano man, your son seems to be a kind hearted soul, do not let him down. To the boys parents: you raised a wonderful child. At only 18 thinking of helping a complete stranger who happens to be his bio father, that's a big heart. He must have veen raised right.
That makes me so happy that he found his adopted son
dunno... I loved his beard
same. I thought I was the only one
....Same....
We all love beards 😎🤘🏻 there swag
I was just about to say "his beard and hair is Cool and I think it makes him look Younger, I think this was taken before Beards came back into fashion.
lol...loved the beard also
big DON we love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
His son has a deep sadness on his face, hopefully finding his father will help him also. May God bless both of them.
Much props to Donald for facing his mistakes, and given the help to change, went for it. Amazing back-story to this guy for those who took the time to find out. A lot kinder (and smarter) than all the negative voices out there. Sending positivity your way Donald!
that's 18?! years old?!
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Looks like he's 12
EXO BTS Trash You’re fat
a remarkable story. i am glad he showed his hidden talent playing the piano so swiftly and that have leaded him to his biological son. so happy for him
Why does all the coverage of this guy end with everyone pretty much saying "hope he doesn't fuck it up this time"? Christ...this is supposed to be a feel-good story with hope and humanity, and for some reason it always falls short right at the end, in this case thanks to the adoptive dad who can't seem to conjure up anything but contempt for Don
Maybe just being cautiously optimistic. Addicts do relapse. Sometimes over and over again.
@@BigRichardsGentlemensClub I think what their getting at is the guy just can't seem to find anything nice to say about Donald. Doesn't even give him the benefit of the doubt. Doesn't impress me much, for sure! If he can't say anything nice, then why say anything??
@@Wyonative08 does he even know the guy? Its hard to say anything about a person you literally know nothing about other than the fact that he spawned your adopted child.
dont use Gods holy name as a cuss word!
He's playing " Come sail Away " from Styx !!! Awesome !
This is what makes America great!
Cheers from Canada
WOW the people that posted the guy playing the piano in the first place deserve everything!! 😭 that is so sad but amazing
God bless the man, I hope he finds his way! He looks like a man that just took a wrong turn but he looks like a hard worker
Unless Your Dead, Its Never to Late to Change Your Ways, This Man is Living Proof....
Homeless man becomes FAMOUS! Never tease a homeless! I'm so happy for him and his biological son!
What great parents. I know how they feel. Exactly. Kudos to them.
Adoption is not easy, but it is truly the BEST thing any couple can ever do!
"I just wanna help him clean his act up". Seriously? He's been thinking of you and wanting to meet you for years and that's what you say? Rude
Sometimes, it's harder to accept that fact. You would not understand because you have never felt his feelings.
+KeyboardChrisMusic He does
If you were him, would you like to be called retarded? Just because he may be different doesnt mean he isnt a human.
They seem like an extremely conservative family
His eyes look funny through those glasses.
Wonderful people ☺️ I'm so glad he was adopted by this loving couple.
Wow, those people lack compassion. I pray they’re never in a hard spot where they fall in need of their fellow human being’s compassion and kindness.
The kid really needs to be more loving with his biological parents
What a lovely story!
Asking GOD'S blessings and guidance for this man!
Better off not even reading these comments!! Good luck piano man & son.
Everybody deserves more than just one more chance.
I'd kill to be able to play Come Sail Away as smoothly as that guy does. It sounds beautiful.
He had a awesome beard, I love hearing about this man. I hope his life keeps getting better.
I wish Don the very best. I send my prayers!
I love this video. his musical ability is nothing short of miraculous
seems like he wants to be a good dad
The kid sure got adopted by great people !! And for the real father !! I completely understand addiction and recovery !! have great love for music !! And yes you have a lot of talent !! you have a great opportunity and support !! Don't blow it Brother 👍
I've watched couple videos of him and he is very kind
I'M SO SPEECHLESS, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL STORY, END WITH A HAPPINESS...😃😃
I am the only one who noticed how sucky that basketball throw was😂
+john Thomason No, you were just a big enough jerk to point it out; while other less insecure people let it go.
+John Lewis you got a problem get over it. I didn't mention he looks like Mr crocker from timmy turner.
+john Thomason You did now. If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all, especially in this case.
+john Thomason lmao that is funny.
+Todd Reeder that kid should be poster child against incest
Really such a beautiful and interesting story. With so many layers.
Like orgres
Christopher Cerritos or onions
I'm so happy for Donald.. May all his wishes and dreams come true for him.... Don, pray to Jesus!
I love how the *Marine* is playing *Come Sail Away*
I love how not happy looking the parents are. I know they are concerned for their adopted son but it doesn't look like it's okay.
on NOOOOO, don't call him a bum please commentator....I find the disrespectfully! Wishing you well Donald.
Can't wait to see you hug your son...you have much to live for...Godspeed to sobriety and life!
His son has as good and caring a heart as his bio-dad. He wanted to contact him as a way to encourage his getting clean and sober. Prayers for their combined futures. 🙏
At least the son wants to help.
No not hes not being rude
@@angelicagarcia-wj3ee I know he isn't. I worked with returning felons after being released from prison on drug charges. Just for info, I was homeless too and drugs in a large part don't cause homelessness. Homelessness causes drug use. No hope so you self medicate. I had hoped to go into drug counseling. Just backgrounding. Tough love is needed sometimes. He did clean up his act and worked with the owner and played piano after a 'makeover'. It was what he needed to get his self-esteem back. Sometimes a hand up does more than a handout.
What does he plan on doing to help clean his father's act up when he refuses to meet him?
He can give his dad hope. Hope that dad will continue to thrive, get a home, become a regular normal person again. Then the kid won't be embarrassed to come and visit ol' dad for a day or weekend. That would be the tops for dad. All the more reason to stay straight. My best wishes.
I have done piano on my youtube channel and this man has his life changed and talked to his son I'm very happy for him I have watched his video over and over and it inspires me
I'm glad he's got his life back to track
I was so glad to see he met his son again, even if it was over f/t
i cant wait until i see my son for the first time in 14 years
wow incredible story he looks great God Bless Your Family ,
I pray that he is doing well and is able to have a relationship with his son.
July 2k19 someone?
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Snotty sounding people. Aren't we special. Clean your own act up by adjusting the attitude and choosing kinder words.
That's a Blessing for him... I pray that he stays on track.. we're cheering for him..
I feel for the son he looks overwhelmed to me..
That was a god story. Keep your hopes aways up, talented sir!
I can’t believe the announcer said:
He’s almost unreconizable from the bum we used to know!
I want to smack the announcer for calling this man a bum!
When you're on 6 or 7 figures a year and your face is known all over the country! The arrogance of some people.
Yes, hope he'll live up to the best without going backwards, with this rare chance of transformation that not many people get to have, & get to meet his son in person soon. 💝🙏
Why would they call him a bum? So rude, that man is a great pianist
Dammm ..did he have to call him a bum though? Ahaha
I looked at the thumnail and I didn't know which way the kid was looking at
Lmao
Same 😆
Exotic Discount which eye am I supposed to look at tho
Exotic Discount lmfao 😂😂
Man I hope in 2021 they're all in a better place now Blessings to them all 🙏🏽
Beautiful people helped the guy hope he is doing great !!
Good to go, Marine. Keep the faith, Devil Dog. Semper Fidelis.
The biological dad looks A LOT like Bill Murray
I will never get over his songs
I'm a 6'5" 270 lbs rode my bike with a rough crowd and this brought me to tears
God is great and does stuff like this for everyone. God Bless!!!
+Water Melon God is an imaginary friend for adults.
matt jenks
Not my god. You're talking to the wrong person. I'm an Atheist. I don't have a god.
The real pianist
tears of joy the pain of life when things go wrong and rising above the past
We cheers for you Don! stays humble and good life is coming your way! we pray for you!
So let me get this straight, shaving off a beard and cutting off long hair is supposed to give the father a new lease on life, but everyone is too cowardly to suggest that corrective surgery for lazy eye, getting rid of that atrocious haircut and getting braces would do a world of good for the son? That's harmful sensitivity. Pointing out that outward beauty and inward beauty are not the same is irrelevant, the kid still faces enormous challenges in life because he looks really weird, and saying he looks attractive is a self-righteous lie.
Shut up u just called him ugly u fucktard
Like those kids that are really hard to look at because of their disability or disease, but people just keep saying that they are so cute and pretty.
Crispin Bacon My point was that people judge others based on their looks so it matters, not that it's okay to judge people's character based on their looks. Disabilities and diseases don't usually make people ugly, though there are exceptions. One of my best friends has cerebral palsy and he isn't ugly. I also know people who were badly maimed that aren't ugly. Like I said, some adjustments would make this kid's life a lot better. Let's say he approached a young woman and gave her a compliment, trying to make friends or open a line of communication, more likely than not she would either think he was a creep or pity him. If he looked like Brad Pitt her reaction would be different. And yet the same person can have the gall to say she doesn't make any judgments about people based on their looks.
The sons issue looks like FAS..Fetal Alcohol Syndrome...if the mother drank during pregnancy then this is the result....I wish the father and son the best of luck.
Its obvious what caused it though
In case this boy reads this, I don't think it's wise or cool to say he's ugly. It doesn't matter a whole lot anyway - people are who they are on the inside, they are not their looks. Look up a young picture of Ted Bundy; he was handsome and it didn't make him a good person
@@NUnbminecraft he was just mimicking his dad
@@leekleek1 hi
@@carolelott493 hey
The father and son can celebrate their reunion, so many will never know there father.
Hats off to the adopted parents!.. god is good
it doesn't seem like the son realizes that he wasn't thrown away, but taken away. if his dad wasn't able to take care of him, it doesn't mean he didn't love him or think of him. the system may have failed both of them.
that white family spoke as if they don't expect him to succeed in rehabilitation,I'll be rooting for him and know he will good because all you need at times like that is encouragement and support from others,once you got "that" you're an invincible human being.
i think he found his purpose, he will be alright ...
white? what? dont see how that correlates into anything!
@@Lauren-vd4qe God bless you Lauren
His 'mum' and 'dad' deserve to win powerball lotery. Bless them!
I hope this man keeps.his head High and does very good with his life...Our father that is in heaven please lead this man to a right path and protect him from temptation...I hope it helps him and that my prayers was right for him...
He's the "piano man"
Billy joel
R U a wizard?
lolololol
+Sparkindark im a wat?
+TLM your a wizard harry
SuperNukeRiley I'M A WOH!?!?
+TLM YOUR a wizard harreh
Glad he back to his family... Yess
This is so beutiful, thats what luv is all about
Why did the parents say "I see he cleaned his act up". Umm what act? Being homeless isn't an act..you can't just....clean it up...I think.
Diane Yen You cant just.. Clean up drug addiction
Its a choice in the united states. Most homeless people landed there because of drugs, if you lived in san bernardino area were theres a huge homeless population you would know.
I mean he can still work hes got arms hes got legs.
Okay sure chao, but do you know how hard it is to get a job especially when you’re homeless??? When you don’t look presentable and don’t have the money to take a shower, get clothes and be groomed it can affect the way people think of you. I mean from a business perspective do you think a homeless man that has a history of drug usage can be trusted and relied on to do basic jobs???
@@scarlettbaltazar4121 theres job centres for a reason. Garbage man would suit him just fine.
why would you guys say “bum”? thats a terrible word to describe someone, no matter what it is they’re going though
i cant get over how much he really looks like his mom! 😊 very beautiful story!
Good job guys God bless America from the UK