Grandpa Elliott (born Elliot Small; July 10, 1944 - March 8, 2022), also known as Uncle Remus, was a veteran street-musician in New Orleans, Louisiana.He's now singing on the STREETS PAVED WITH GOLD. God rest his soul...
Many years ago my wife and I visited New Orleans for a week. We walked every street, stopped by every sidewalk were music was the choice of the day. Low and behold we came to Jackson Square and the St. Louise Cathedral and there sitting on a box was the old black gentleman with a grey beard and ne belted out songs. Years later I found him again on 'Playing for Change'. Now I know his name - Grandpa Elliot. Grandpa or Opa, as we would call him in my home, you made my day and you will continue to inspire me to be a better human being. Yes, we must Change this world.
Amazing talent. This is what happens when talented people use this talent to express the essence of the music of their soul; that they thoroughly love what they are doing and the means of expression. They don't need a huge stage and all the money and royalties, their reward is sharing the very essence of their talent. Thank you for allowing us to share it by listening. Grandpa Elliot, Oscar Castro, keep sharing please.
I love just about everything Grandpa Elliot does, and this is no exception. What a great voice and a great man. I hope to meet him before his time is up.
it dont matter if its america or not,music brings people together regardless of you're nationality thats wht makes music so great,because when everything else fails around you,music never does.its one thing that can never die that you rely on
Wow! I sat and watched this 4 times in a row, then I e-mailed it to all of my friends. They both have wonderful voices, the spanish guy is so good. Totally mesmerising!
Oscar has an amazing voice I think. Can you imagine what he would sound like in a studio without background noise. And Grandpa, what can you say. Men of 2 races together in one moment in time when all that just flat don't matter. Too bad there is no more of people just content to live and enjoy their lives. This is what counts. Thanks guys. God Bless you!
Oscar Castro is a virtuoso guitarist and an inspired singer, with a great voice, in Honduras 🇭🇳, he played the guitar for the group ANCESTRO, an Andean music group, which showed the way to those of us who continue to play rhythms of the South of America. Thank you Oscar, for his collaboration in the dissemination and conservation of Latin American music...
Wow. It is so beautiful seeing how two people from different races singing in two different languages can bring such joy with music. Shows what music can do, it more powerful than anything. More powerful than any war, any gun, and any amount of money.
The French Quarter would not be the same without Grandpa Elliot, that's for sure! Oscar Castro sounds amazing too. What a special video, thank you for sharing the amazing talent and vibrance New Orleans has!
ESPECTACULAR: El timbre del registro de la voz de Oscar es increíble, combinado con la voz de Grandpa hacen un sonido único. Es un manjar el oírlos. Gracias por esa interpretación, es la mejor que he oído de Only you.
Love my New Orleans and still love this video, down the street where I work. Grandpa has traveled around the world on this corner Toulouse and street of Royal for years.
Yes he is never tells me no. Free will you know!! But there has been times I thought I would be with him he was always there to help me. Always supporting me. Keeping me strong. I know there is something good coming our way. The whole world will be in paradise. Love and Light!!
March 2022 and it seems Grandpa passed away this week in his late 70s. Sad, to be sure, but, as they say, the music lives on and its love of life is undiminished.
"Solo Ustedes" Que lindos cantan juntos! Soy japonesa y ustedes me llenan el corazon con alegria y felizidad. You two keep on rocking and bringing joy to the world (that's a musical request).
i got to meet him in person Grandpa Elliot , he is a very nice person an man does he love to sing , i came in from shore leave i havent seen him so idk if he still around if he is Godbless him
Cuanta gente desconocida caminan por las calles, con dones increíbles en los cuales nadie les ve la cara...pero basta que canten, y de pronto uno hace un alto, allí se descubre las inmensidades ocultas de estas personas...el que lleva la música por dentro atraves de su voz o instrumento, esta lleno de sensibilidad incomprendida.
Love it! - this guy has talent! Grampa has an awesome voice! This is one of my all-time FAVOURITE songs in history - (I'm probably as old as grampa) lol!OMG - this is the best - I hope they make good cash entertaining the people! God Bless Them Both!
Grandpa Elliott (born Elliot Small; July 10, 1944 - March 8, 2022), also known as Uncle Remus, was a veteran street-musician in New Orleans, Louisiana.He's now singing on the STREETS PAVED WITH GOLD. God rest his soul...
Many years ago my wife and I visited New Orleans for a week. We walked every street, stopped by every sidewalk were music was the choice of the day. Low and behold we came to Jackson Square and the St. Louise Cathedral and there sitting on a box was the old black gentleman with a grey beard and ne belted out songs. Years later I found him again on 'Playing for Change'. Now I know his name - Grandpa Elliot. Grandpa or Opa, as we would call him in my home, you made my day and you will continue to inspire me to be a better human being. Yes, we must Change this world.
The absolute best duo from Grandpa Elliott in the French Quarter! Love & miss him!
Amazing talent. This is what happens when talented people use this talent to express the essence of the music of their soul; that they thoroughly love what they are doing and the means of expression. They don't need a huge stage and all the money and royalties, their reward is sharing the very essence of their talent. Thank you for allowing us to share it by listening. Grandpa Elliot, Oscar Castro, keep sharing please.
Wow. I've never heard Grandpa Elliott sing with that rich full voice. Both are awesome!
Ja Moon it's amazing what a little reverb does to fill with anyone's voice.
I love just about everything Grandpa Elliot does, and this is no exception. What a great voice and a great man. I hope to meet him before his time is up.
WOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!! Grandpa Elliot is fantastic and this guy Castro as well. Priceless!!!!!
Grandpa Elliott straight-up underrated Legend
OMG there voices are magical. The Spanish man blew me away. I could listen to him forever.
it dont matter if its america or not,music brings people together regardless of you're nationality thats wht makes music so great,because when everything else fails around you,music never does.its one thing that can never die that you rely on
oh my GOD ..how beautiful ..yes singing it grandpa ..OSCAR you have a beautiful voice ...WOW
Oscar has beautiful tenor voice. Grandpa Elliot rocks the song too! This is the kind of musical gumbo I luv!
What a fantastic duet!!!
Tears and a smile, when I listen to this song in this version. Thank :))
I have been following Grandpa Elliot for sometime now. It is rare and unheard this type of music this day. Glad you are keeping up the tradition.
Wow! I sat and watched this 4 times in a row, then I e-mailed it to all of my friends. They both have wonderful voices, the spanish guy is so good. Totally mesmerising!
Wow! Grandpa really belts this out!
Grandpa Elliot is AMAZING!!! I really like this duet with the talented a Oscar Castro. Excellent!
Oscar has an amazing voice I think. Can you imagine what he would sound like in a studio without background noise. And Grandpa, what can you say. Men of 2 races together in one moment in time when all that just flat don't matter. Too bad there is no more of people just content to live and enjoy their lives. This is what counts. Thanks guys. God Bless you!
Qué maravilla, Grandpa Elliot y un latino, acompañándose, unidos por el amor a la música. Gran tema
Grandpa y compañía que rica interpretación. No nos cansamios de escuchar a Grandpa Elliot.Muchas Gracias por sus videos .es grandioso .e
Clap Clap clap!!! No tengo palabras para describirlo, maravillosa interpretación a dueto.
What an awesome duo!!
Beautiful, Great sound!! Oscar Castro has such a great voice and ya gotta love Grandpa Elliott.
Excellent cover!
Congratulations to Grandpa Elliot & Oscar Castro
Oscar Castro is a virtuoso guitarist and an inspired singer, with a great voice, in Honduras 🇭🇳, he played the guitar for the group ANCESTRO, an Andean music group, which showed the way to those of us who continue to play rhythms of the South of America. Thank you Oscar, for his collaboration in the dissemination and conservation of Latin American music...
I have to visit, New Orleans someday and see this man...xox
I loved this group the very first time I heard them play. I now want to listen to all their music.They are amazing !
Two great voices singing one of my all time favorite songs. Well done.
how can anyone dislike this video???????? shame on you! it's so heart warming!!
it´s impossible for me to listen to this and not smile. Wish i could travel to New Orleans and meet Grandpa Elliot.
Muy bueno, tremendo honor cantar al lado de una leyenda callejera como Grandpa Elliot!! Congratulations!!
Live music on the streets. Omg love it. Put some money in that bucket. Love the buskers
so beautiful. so sweet. this is what the world needs now ♥ much thanks
que dueto, preciosa cancion, excelente intrepretacion de los Srs, un aplauso a la distancia y al tiempo
This is absolutely wonderful. Gives me chills. Plus the Platters are one of my favorite groups.
Music doesn't get any better than this.
never have i heard so much of a persons soul wrapped up in his song... Love to hear you over and over..
Oh my gave me chills..and a tear or two...thinking of my heavenly angels🥰
Wow. It is so beautiful seeing how two people from different races singing in two different languages can bring such joy with music. Shows what music can do, it more powerful than anything. More powerful than any war, any gun, and any amount of money.
Grand pa Elliot lives for music!Very nice!
elliot is music
My first thought: F---ing Awesome!!!!! A most excellent rendition of a beautiful song! Thank you!!
this version was fantastic Grandpa and Oscar really belted out those lyrics l
really love grandpa music. robert cash. kansas city missouri
The French Quarter would not be the same without Grandpa Elliot, that's for sure! Oscar Castro sounds amazing too. What a special video, thank you for sharing the amazing talent and vibrance New Orleans has!
what beautifull voices. i am blown away with this beautifull video
thanks
ESPECTACULAR:
El timbre del registro de la voz de Oscar es increíble, combinado con la voz de Grandpa hacen un sonido único. Es un manjar el oírlos.
Gracias por esa interpretación, es la mejor que he oído de Only you.
Just wonderful !!
I absolutely love this - I could watch/listen to it over and over again!!!! I love Grandpa Elliott - I sure wish I could meet him!!!! (Sigh!!)
Vuela una felicitación, a Oscarito Castro.... que buena interpretacion hermano !
Saludos desde Cuautitlan Izcalli, México!
muchas gracias Juan Carlos,se te aprecia,saludos
This is real passion for what you want to do in life. Playing in the streets doesn't make you rich but it makes you happy
Simply (pun intended) awesome! Grandpa with a classic Spanish guitar sound-doesn't get much better than this...
Love my New Orleans and still love this video, down the street where I work. Grandpa has traveled around the world on this corner Toulouse and street of Royal for years.
c'est formidable quelle peche et quel plaisir à nous faire plaisir merci granpa !!!!!!!!!!
Love listening to the both of them! Grandpa Elliot has a gift..
So sweet Papa and Oscar ... Greetings from Kelowna, BC, Canada
this song means a lot to me!
Muito bonito...
Parabéns aos tslentosos musicos e obrigado Deus por permitir que ainda existam pessoas com esse grande talento.
DAAAAAAAAMN.....This kind of talent on the street is what keeps me playing indoors.
Volver a vivir, una forma de demostrar que si se puede, cuando se quiere!!! Felicitaciones!!!
This was our weddimg song. 30 yrs togethier now he is gone wtll miss forever. Sorry am crying.
He will always be with you.
Yes he is never tells me no. Free will you know!! But there has been times I thought I would be with him he was always there to help me. Always supporting me. Keeping me strong. I know there is something good coming our way. The whole world will be in paradise. Love and Light!!
Saw Grandpa this summer held his hand is a great man.
Wow, I love Grandppa Elliott, these two are great....❣️❣️
Nice. You see people two different type of people come together and it works. God Bless
Wow! Love your singing....wonderful!
it's so great to see and hear grandpa, especially at this venue...keep up the great work!
Terrific!!!! I loved this .........Talented for sure!
Glad to have the honnor to hear that. I loved it. Bravo from France.
That´s life! Thank you, Guys!
March 2022 and it seems Grandpa passed away this week in his late 70s. Sad, to be sure, but, as they say, the music lives on and its love of life is undiminished.
This is the Miracle of Music...may the world could learn...
great! this is fucking sontaneous and genuine art! thank's for playing and to make our working days less harder!! hats off!!
Thanks Grandpa Elliot, Thanks for change the world with yours songs and vwith your heart. Thnak..
I love you GRANDPAW,you bring it from your heart
"Solo Ustedes" Que lindos cantan juntos! Soy japonesa y ustedes me llenan el corazon con alegria y felizidad. You two keep on rocking and bringing joy to the world (that's a musical request).
I had a smile on my face the whole time I listened to this, still do. This is fantastic!
Gran video, gran pieza musical Tammy, excelente Oscar con el Grandpa! viva Centroamérica!
Black music rocks, man!!Mr Grandpa Elliot really kicks ass!!! Awesome!!!
i love coming back again and again, thanks a lot you great guys!
i got to meet him in person Grandpa Elliot , he is a very nice person an man does he love to sing , i came in from shore leave i havent seen him so idk if he still around if he is Godbless him
+gundorethemighty - I was in NO Mar 30 2016, he is still there on the corner, had a nice chat with him, great guy. I also bought one of his CD's
that is awsome i thought he had left us i havent been back down there in awhile due to slow work
Grandpa Eliot has one of the unbelivable Voices i ever hear
Hermosa! combinación de voces.😀. Bravo!!
Q Dom maravilhoso.. .
Ouço sempre suas interpretações ....Parabens..Sua voz e musical ..👏👏💕
Cuanta gente desconocida caminan por las calles, con dones increíbles en los cuales nadie les ve la cara...pero basta que canten, y de pronto uno hace un alto, allí se descubre las inmensidades ocultas de estas personas...el que lleva la música por dentro atraves de su voz o instrumento, esta lleno de sensibilidad incomprendida.
I go to New Orleans often 😂have come to know Grandpa Elliot. He performed at Jazz Fest a few years ago and sang the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium
Awesome sing both of you... enjoyed so much.... Blessings!!!
Heyyyy what a great video!!! Oscar, cantas precioso brother and Elliot, your are out of this planet man.
solo tu y solamente tu
puedes dar luz a mi soledad ......
when you hold my hand
beautiful song and singers
How beautiful is this. Your right TheMorfred if all stars could here this. Amazing
THIS IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE OF GRANDPA AND OSCAR
Love it! - this guy has talent!
Grampa has an awesome voice!
This is one of my all-time FAVOURITE songs in history - (I'm probably as old as grampa) lol!OMG - this is the best - I hope they make good cash entertaining the people!
God Bless Them Both!
Que grandes voces, han dejado fascinado esa interpretación que Dios los guarde por siempre
Joselo
Beautiful!! Great song!! Great job!!
This knocks my socks off!!!!!
GRANDIOSO!!! Gandpa es un artista GIGANTE! y oscar tambien muy bueno, que bella interpretacion!!!
Bravvooo!!!!!
Vovô Elliot is fantastic . Pure talent !!!
damn this is beyond beautiful ..sing it grandpa ..magnificent
these two great singers are wonderful.!! one of the best songs ever written.!!
that's magic you do with that voice grandpa elliot
Amazing! I hope to see Granpa Willie tonight, because he's playing in town!
Grandpa Elliott should be in the Hall of Fame
gimbadeebum, Shocked? It sent chills down my spine. Fantastic!