Yes its also my favourite lines in the film including the lines where he say's to Tonny: If i'm not black enough, or white enough or man enough, then what am i..??? truly a powerful words that hits you right in the heart.
Really good stuff. Enjoyed the movie, I’m more like Tony! Blue collar guy, work with my hands, or so I did. U know, not understanding doesn’t = racist.
Ihateohioandmoving to florida Sadly, that's the nature of education today especially in the arts. It all depends on the material educators choose and are allowed to use. Movies like this one are important for introducing people to artists. What I did after watching this film, was to first Google him and then I went to a library to read more. I have many music books and videos for reference of all kinds. They have maps of the evolution of genres of music. Many times films are not truly accurate unless the budget allows and if the production's goal is to be factual and not the just entertain. Music and the arts are my passion. Still reading up on Mr. Shirley.
According to Shirleys family, despite Don's eccentricities and interests, he was fully in touch with his black cultural heritage and idenity (and was deeply involved in both the Jazz community and the civil right movement). Its simply that being of upper class Jamaican heritage, Don was naturally more accustomed to having more British mannerisms than African American mannerisms (just like my own grandparents).
@@rbx22 Just one place you think you can visit without even a shred of snark. Be proud. Btw "miracle" is quite a subjective term. These are nice people. Wtf.
@@grecofolkesson6924 What was wrong with the movie? It was told through the eyes of the chauffeur's personal experience with Dr. Shirley- which led to his redemption and a lifelong friendship.
johnboycanuck A redemption story for a white racist where the black character’s story isn’t told and he’s simply used as plot device FOR the white character’s redemption is a terrible horrible dishonest movie.
Add Bow If Girl So, let me get this straight. You don’t care about a true story of a self-admitted racist being totally changed by his experience with Dr. Shirley - just because he wasn’t the main figure in the story. You could also care less if this movie will do a lot to create important conversations between the races? In mind, you are not looking for racial harmony, whatsoever. You are merely an angry black person, with a victim mentality. Pathetic.
For those of you that want to know about other black great pianists, here are SOME more: --Thelonious Monk (considered a master of unique piano playing) --Art Tatum (considered a master of fast piano playing) --Duke Ellington (the most famous jazz/big band piano player or all-time) --Nat King Cole (had many huge hits as a singer and had his own TV show) --Herbie Hancock (a Jazz master pianist of the last 50 years) --George Duke (a master of modern Jazz) --Joe Sample (composed the hit Street Life and released many great CDs) --Stevie Wonder (the most successful black pianist in pop music history) --Ray Charles (a true legend that sold millions of records with many hits) --Aretha Franklin (is the queen of soul music and composed many hits she sang) --Little Richard (recorded the first Rock song ever on piano and is a legend) --Roberta Flack (R&B and Pop legend that wrote her own big hits) --Donny Hathaway (studied piano in Howard University with Roberta Flack. R&B legend) --Oscar Peterson (is regarded as one of the best pianist black or white all-time) This list is not in any order and of course there are many more great black pianists. this is just a taste of the greats.
OMG! That was just 'insane'! Incredible. Sad that this man didn't receive the widespread acclaim he deserved when he was alive. But I'm glad to see that this movie is now helping to showcase his extraordinary talent to the world.
I remember seeing Richard Davis playing with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra in New York at the Village Vanguard. Always played with a big smile on his face. And why not? The music was great. As is this with the brilliant Don Shirley.
@@kointhecut5655 Shirley died 2013, Richard Davis 10 years later with 93 - this year. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Davis_(bassist)#:~:text=April%2015%2C%201930%20%E2%80%93-,September%206%2C%202023,-)%20was%20an%20American
Wow just wow I’d never ever heard of this amazing Man U till watching the green book and his music is genius truly this is what the world needs more of now in this age of what we are enduring ❤
What a musical genius! He should of have received more recognition than he did. Glad for the movie Green Book. He suffered a lot. He put all that pain in his music. I would of never known who he was if it wasn’t for the movie. Both great actors. They stayed friends until the end. Died within months apart. True friendship from waaaaay different backgrounds
Gestern sah ich den Film "Green book" und es ist mir das erste Mal Donald Shirley begegnet. Der Film hat mir gezeigt wie er sich mit dem Sein und Andersein auseinandersetzen musste. Er ist ein wunderbarer Mensch und Pianist. Ich wünsche mir diese Tiefe, Buntheit, Zuneigung und Ernsthaftigkeit. Es tut mir Leid, wie viel Nichtachtung und Mißachtung, wie viel Verletzungen. Doch ich möchte es ändern.
Grande artista poco rappresentato in vita, in Italia, ma forse anche "all'America", lodevole da tutti i punti di vista, c'è voluto un film per ricordarlo, ma giustamente criticato dalla famiglia, comunque nemmeno dopo l'uscita del film, qui a Roma, si trova in originale, solo musica del film sulla sua vita, molti anni fa' lo ascoltai per caso alla radio, andai alla Discoteca di Stato a Roma e ascoltai vari suoi pezzi inediti, musica classica, ma non so' dire, a parte la pandemia, se lo abbiano ancora, grazie alla musica!
I just today 31st December 2022 watched "The Green Book" amazing Tony Families well received Dr Donald melted me like a candle 🕯️. Friendship is beyond a race and color. Happy New Year Folks....
The movie Green Book brought me here as well. But, I do remember Dr. Shirley, traveling with two whyte musicians. Look at his face. That's someone who loves his work.❤
If only the news media and the history books would talk about situations like this. Saw the movie. Where there's negative there is positive about people in the United States of America. Sadly this isn't what 🇺🇲 wants. Negative news media makes 💰💵💰💸. Great movie. Fantastic actors and actresses.
This proves even if they bury you in the sands you shall rise again..we now know u Shirley ,your music is epic.thanks to the green book movie now you’re famous again.credit to Mahershala Ali and tony lips👌🏾💯
That quiet smile...everything is right with this world as he plays. Music was his life. You can see in that content smile that the hurt, pain and the humiliation were worth it; at least till the music was over. Thank you for the music
What I love about these men is that they both shot from the hip. Both so intelligent. You never had to guess where they were coming from. Don so cultured and sharp and Tony Lip was sharp and could handle himself and so from the gut and ❤. I love people like that. He didn't pretend .The love and respect that developed between the two is so touching. I get racism and then I don't. MLK said judge by content of character 1 COR. 13 The all wise word of God say though I speak with the tongue of men and of angels and have not love... Love to everyone and I'm out.
I love GREEN BOOK. Very emotional very inspirational the actors was superb I love the movie about him so much I'm planning on buying it and adding it to my movie collection. And Im going to buy Dr. Shirley album. I truly like his music.
Sometime in the '70s, my Dad brought home the album "Water Boy," a collection album I think. How cool was that? Just another family in Minnesota with a Don Shirley album. Loved the album, played side one a lot around the same time I was getting into The Cars and The Clash. Thanks for this video. Very kool.
God, who is invisible, created the universe and Don Shirley. Don Shirley created that piece of music out of a few notes on a piece of paper. Wow - what a talent.
Wow! What an amazingly, unbelievable talent. He makes it look so easy...when it's not. Effortless, flawless performance. Thank you for sharing this gem to the world!
Great to see this rare televised performance of Dr. Shirley - spectacular! His public demeanour is also very sophisticated, much like Mahershala Ali's performance in Green Book. Please post more!
How easy it is to be forgotten in American history, and I'm a proud U.S Veteran. I'll tell you this though, The Most High never forgets anybody or anything. 1Luv
I discovered music when I was a kid, as years goes by, I dig deep for more music and discovered heavy metal, I fall in love with the music and now I'm 40 years old, I oftentimes listen to jazz, blues, classical or even orchestra music. Now, I fall in love with this guy's music. But later, I just found out that this guy passed away. So sad.
Only just seen the movie for the first time, remarkable true story ! Well done to Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen playing the roles of two great men from different worlds
Thanks to the movie”Green Book” ! Otherwise I wouldn’t have the chance to hear his music. Mr. Shirley was truly a virtuoso, sophisticated and talented 🌹🌹🌹
The movie green book brought me here.
Osayande Grant me too
Me too
Duh!
same lol
Me too
“Genius is not enough, it takes courage to change people’s hearts”
Favourite quote from the movie
legendary quote
Yes its also my favourite lines in the film including the lines where he say's to Tonny: If i'm not black enough, or white enough or man enough, then what am i..??? truly a powerful words that hits you right in the heart.
i pref “The world is full of lonely people afraid to make the first move” - Tony Lip
@@longdubat7666 i save that lmao😆
Really good stuff. Enjoyed the movie, I’m more like Tony! Blue collar guy, work with my hands, or so I did. U know, not understanding doesn’t = racist.
It’s a shame that I had to watch the green book to learn of this guy.
Yeah I agree with you. He should have been a well known musician....known by the masses about his talent.
Ihateohioandmoving to florida Sadly, that's the nature of education today especially in the arts. It all depends on the material educators choose and are allowed to use. Movies like this one are important for introducing people to artists. What I did after watching this film, was to first Google him and then I went to a library to read more. I have many music books and videos for reference of all kinds. They have maps of the evolution of genres of music. Many times films are not truly accurate unless the budget allows and if the production's goal is to be factual and not the just entertain. Music and the arts are my passion. Still reading up on Mr. Shirley.
@@seanswinton6242 "educators" yeah they decide....
わしもそうじゃよ。me too
Ihateohioandmoving to florida same
If Im not black enough and Im not white enough and if Im not man enough, then Tony, what am I?
Asian guy
Sounds like Trevor Noah
a musical genius?
According to Shirleys family, despite Don's eccentricities and interests, he was fully in touch with his black cultural heritage and idenity (and was deeply involved in both the Jazz community and the civil right movement). Its simply that being of upper class Jamaican heritage, Don was naturally more accustomed to having more British mannerisms than African American mannerisms (just like my own grandparents).
@@dantheman4838
Thank you for your perspective.
this is the miracle of You Tube ,being able to see and hear Don Shirley after 65 years. What an amazing thrill !!
You are right. UA-cam is most certainly a two edged sword.
it's not the miracle of youtube
@@rbx22 Just one place you think you can visit without even a shred of snark. Be proud. Btw "miracle" is quite a subjective term. These are nice people. Wtf.
I love youtube for that reason! You were on point my friend
Amen
Thanks to Green Book I've discovered Don Shirley's music.
While Don seemed to be a descent man, his music was a little rubbish
Here after watching green book great story great movie, talented man
Phumzile Sinorita Nyawose hahahah me too :))). 5 minutes ago I finished it
@@grecofolkesson6924 What was wrong with the movie? It was told through the eyes of the chauffeur's personal experience with Dr. Shirley- which led to his redemption and a lifelong friendship.
Same here, just now brother
johnboycanuck A redemption story for a white racist where the black character’s story isn’t told and he’s simply used as plot device FOR the white character’s redemption is a terrible horrible dishonest movie.
Add Bow If Girl So, let me get this straight. You don’t care about a true story of a self-admitted racist being totally changed by his experience with Dr. Shirley - just because he wasn’t the main figure in the story. You could also care less if this movie will do a lot to create important conversations between the races? In mind, you are not looking for racial harmony, whatsoever. You are merely an angry black person, with a victim mentality. Pathetic.
I watched the Green Book and found this pianist and his story intriguing, what a talent. Thank God for music!
Thank you Netflix
"Dignity always Prevails"
Who is here watching this after watching green book
This girl ❤️
me
И я
I am
I had to
I just saw green book and now I’m here , what a heartfelt movie 🥹
For those of you that want to know about other black great pianists, here are SOME more: --Thelonious Monk (considered a master of unique piano playing)
--Art Tatum (considered a master of fast piano playing)
--Duke Ellington (the most famous jazz/big band piano player or all-time)
--Nat King Cole (had many huge hits as a singer and had his own TV show)
--Herbie Hancock (a Jazz master pianist of the last 50 years)
--George Duke (a master of modern Jazz)
--Joe Sample (composed the hit Street Life and released many great CDs)
--Stevie Wonder (the most successful black pianist in pop music history)
--Ray Charles (a true legend that sold millions of records with many hits)
--Aretha Franklin (is the queen of soul music and composed many hits she sang)
--Little Richard (recorded the first Rock song ever on piano and is a legend)
--Roberta Flack (R&B and Pop legend that wrote her own big hits)
--Donny Hathaway (studied piano in Howard University with Roberta Flack. R&B legend)
--Oscar Peterson (is regarded as one of the best pianist black or white all-time)
This list is not in any order and of course there are many more great black pianists. this is just a taste of the greats.
I’ve of all these artists… why Dr. Don Shirley wasn’t more well known is beyond me.
His musicianship is unbelievable.
Most of those are not great pianists. Great performers are another thing altogether. You missed Ellis Larkins.
@@nonenoneonenonenone Scott Joplin too.
And I'd add Ramsey Lewis to the list of "greats". He's been one of my favourites for decades.
Thanks for sharing. I don't care about the color, I only care about the music. Because if the light turns off, we're all in the same color.
OMG! That was just 'insane'! Incredible. Sad that this man didn't receive the widespread acclaim he deserved when he was alive. But I'm glad to see that this movie is now helping to showcase his extraordinary talent to the world.
E. Michael Tanner exactly!
Hes receiving it now!
Agree. A well kept musical secret
He really didnt want it . Knowing him personally he always told me “ they” were “devils” meaning the industry
He was well known, as this television appearance shows. Not everyone gets major publicity.
if the movie did one thing, it's bring a light to this great talent. richard davis killing it on bass, he's still alive at 88. amazing.
I remember seeing Richard Davis playing with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra in New York at the Village Vanguard. Always played with a big smile on his face. And why not? The music was great. As is this with the brilliant Don Shirley.
92 now
@@itzme883 They both died in 2013. Him first and his friend months later. I hope they're resting in peace
@@kointhecut5655 Shirley died 2013, Richard Davis 10 years later with 93 - this year.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Davis_(bassist)#:~:text=April%2015%2C%201930%20%E2%80%93-,September%206%2C%202023,-)%20was%20an%20American
Wow just wow I’d never ever heard of this amazing Man U till watching the green book and his music is genius truly this is what the world needs more of now in this age of what we are enduring ❤
The Green book brought me 😢here. How isn’t his name known.
I cried watching the movie 😢
"The children sitting around a campfire..." brought me here.
Oh the orphans. Yeah me too
@@palifuhrer Orpheus*
Hahahaaaaaaa
What a musical genius! He should of have received more recognition than he did. Glad for the movie Green Book. He suffered a lot. He put all that pain in his music. I would of never known who he was if it wasn’t for the movie. Both great actors. They stayed friends until the end. Died within months apart. True friendship from waaaaay different backgrounds
It's crazy that he will never know that there would one day be a movie about him, and one of the greatest of all time :)
That’s how you know when someone is a legend when it’s an movie about them n they inspiration and talents
Он герой. Действительно его музыка и его история заставляют задуматься и восхищаться.
Don Shirley was way ahead of this time!! Thanks for posting this Gem!!
Truly
Or his time was very late, in humanity (and is still when you listen to the far right !)
Wow such a genius musician 👏
I love the Green Book movie…nice friendship story too 👍
May their souls Rest In Peace 🙏
I knew doc and Tony personally for years lol . I’m amazed at the success
Doc lived in Carnegie hall and I worked there for almost 20 years
Gestern sah ich den Film "Green book" und es ist mir das erste Mal Donald Shirley begegnet. Der Film hat mir gezeigt wie er sich mit dem Sein und Andersein auseinandersetzen musste. Er ist ein wunderbarer Mensch und Pianist.
Ich wünsche mir diese Tiefe, Buntheit, Zuneigung und Ernsthaftigkeit. Es tut mir Leid, wie viel Nichtachtung und Mißachtung, wie viel Verletzungen. Doch ich möchte es ändern.
Grande artista poco rappresentato in vita, in Italia, ma forse anche "all'America", lodevole da tutti i punti di vista, c'è voluto un film per ricordarlo, ma giustamente criticato dalla famiglia, comunque nemmeno dopo l'uscita del film, qui a Roma, si trova in originale, solo musica del film sulla sua vita, molti anni fa' lo ascoltai per caso alla radio, andai alla Discoteca di Stato a Roma e ascoltai vari suoi pezzi inediti, musica classica, ma non so' dire, a parte la pandemia, se lo abbiano ancora, grazie alla musica!
グリーンブックが実話だった事に驚いてる
素晴らしい作品だった
ich stimme gerne zu obwohl die o.g Sprache fuer mich ist so ... Aussererdisch wie fuer die Deutschen polnisch klingt ( )und so einfach zugleich 😊
The movie “Green Book” brought me here too! Great movie!
There's so much expression the way he plays. It's as if he's communicating in some form of language
I just today 31st December 2022 watched "The Green Book" amazing Tony Families well received Dr Donald melted me like a candle 🕯️.
Friendship is beyond a race and color. Happy New Year Folks....
Just watched the movie it was a great movie
"Pick it up tony"
The movie Green Book brought me here as well. But, I do remember Dr. Shirley, traveling with two whyte musicians. Look at his face. That's someone who loves his work.❤
If only the news media and the history books would talk about situations like this. Saw the movie. Where there's negative there is positive about people in the United States of America. Sadly this isn't what 🇺🇲 wants. Negative news media makes 💰💵💰💸. Great movie. Fantastic actors and actresses.
This proves even if they bury you in the sands you shall rise again..we now know u Shirley ,your music is epic.thanks to the green book movie now you’re famous again.credit to Mahershala Ali and tony lips👌🏾💯
Damn shame I never heard of this Great Man, RIP Dr. Shirley, the World enjoys your music
Yes, yes, yes; and what a wonderful string bass player as well!
That quiet smile...everything is right with this world as he plays. Music was his life. You can see in that content smile that the hurt, pain and the humiliation were worth it; at least till the music was over. Thank you for the music
Holy crap! Very rare that a musician masters jazz and classical to that level.
trully genius
What I love about these men is that they both shot from the hip. Both so intelligent. You never had to guess where they were coming from. Don so cultured and sharp and Tony Lip was sharp and could handle himself and so from the gut and ❤. I love people like that.
He didn't pretend .The love and respect that developed between the two is so touching. I get racism and then I don't. MLK said judge by content of character
1 COR. 13 The all wise word of God say though I speak with the tongue of men and of angels and have not love...
Love to everyone and I'm out.
Omg .... I’m in tears just learning about this great man ... his music but most of all his presence ❤️💗
Üzme kendini
Making 60 just now and never heard of this virtuoso until I saw Green Book! Impressionante!
Un génie incontestable merci Don Shirley.🖤💛❤
👏👏👏👏👏
Don Shirley. A true legend
Amazing! . The brilliance of His playing is well beyond what the movie could show.
Hearing Dr. Shirley play reminds me of how beautiful it is when a truly God blessed talent can rise above and go places that very few can go,
Фильм Зеленая книга очень впечатлён от силы духа и мужества чернокожего пианиста играющий на югах США ...
Сколько же в его игре культуры исполнения, интелегентность и интеллект с первых звуков. И огромная увлеченность! Браво!
His life is a great American story........
What an incredibly talented musician. Thank you, Don Shirley
Thank you
Dang on Sharon, you are beautiful girlfriend!
I love GREEN BOOK. Very emotional very inspirational the actors was superb I love the movie about him so much I'm planning on buying it and adding it to my movie collection. And Im going to buy Dr. Shirley album. I truly like his music.
Legendary Dr. Shirley. You brought light into this world!
just watched the movie and im fucking inlove with both tony and shirley love how they become so close to each other
Excellent movie 🎬
"Ser gênio não é bastante, é preciso coragem para mudar o ❤️ das pessoas".
Obrigado ao filme Green Book por me revelar esse talento da música, e que história! Showw
Thanks Green book....for introducing me to this Legend ❤️💯
Sometime in the '70s, my Dad brought home the album "Water Boy," a collection album I think. How cool was that? Just another family in Minnesota with a Don Shirley album. Loved the album, played side one a lot around the same time I was getting into The Cars and The Clash. Thanks for this video. Very kool.
Just watched the Green Book for the 2nd time. Of course, that's why I am here. He was indeed incredibly talented!
Dr. Don Shirley was a genius!
Black Minoan, That’s wrong! Don Shirley did not even have 1 PhD! He wasn’t really a doctor, he didn’t even attend graduate school!
A virtuoso.
God, who is invisible, created the universe and Don Shirley. Don Shirley created that piece of music out of a few notes on a piece of paper. Wow - what a talent.
I just watch green book....great movie ever.... brilliant and hilarious
Don shirlys music brought me here.🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷
Wow! What an amazingly, unbelievable talent. He makes it look so easy...when it's not. Effortless, flawless performance. Thank you for sharing this gem to the world!
Дон Ширли виртуоз и его исполнение проникает в душу! Не знала об этом пианисте до просмотра Зеленой книги.
グリーンブックを見て、ここにやってきました。
がちがちのガードをしていたドンシャーリーが、良き友人を得られた物語は心温まるものでした。
当時の黒人差別のエピソードは酷いものですが、優しい人々との関わりがそれらをぬぐい去っています。
実際のピアノが聞けて、感激です。
Just an amazing talent. It is a sad commentary on our music world that his genius was only uncovered via the movie "Green Book". Liberace, who?
Shirley was known in his day. I heard his records on a Jazz radio program in L.A.
The best person or people you ever meet in your life may not be the same colour as you. Get used to it that's life. Bless you Don Shirley
No one ever dies as long as they are in your memory. The memory of him will live forever!
Thank you technology
Thank you old video camera, cassetes
And now internet mobile youtube..
Thank you
Great to see this rare televised performance of Dr. Shirley - spectacular!
His public demeanour is also very sophisticated, much like Mahershala Ali's performance in Green Book. Please post more!
The Movie: Green Book Brought Me Here!
"Either I Eat in This Room, or I'm Not Performing Tonight."
Kadeers!!!
This movie touched something deep inside me,We must see beyond color,to our beating hearts.Today Iwatched it agian,maybe 10th time now.POWERFUL
"العبقرية لا تكفي فهي تتطلب الشجاعة لتغيير قلوب الناس "
My favorite work by him. So glad to see, not just hear, him playing it.
Green book brought me here.. I hate that I lack the knowledge of this amazing individual.. God bless him..
Thank you Netflix
I'm from 2022 and I love Don Shirley ❤️
How easy it is to be forgotten in American history, and I'm a proud U.S Veteran. I'll tell you this though, The Most High never forgets anybody or anything. 1Luv
that was awesome to watch and that dude on the bass was unreal
Richard Davis. Played with Coltrane among others.
Oh my god, forget the movie... THIS WAS AMAZING
Beautiful seems like only a fraction of what describes this performance.
I am watching this movie,and decided to Google it. Very good movie.
i cried with the movie!! an advanced man for his time
Incredible arrangement and masterful playing!
thanks for the story, greetings from siberia
2022年5月4日午後3時30分…たった今、テレ東で映画グリーンブック放送してました。
素敵な映画だったので、直ぐにYou Tube検索して辿り着きました♪
This man desirve Golden 🏆 it's never to late !!!
Why I never heard of his story before. Great Movie. Awesome Artist. I think I have never heard someone played that fast?
One of the best movies ever!Bith performers put their heart in acting. Unforgettable movue
I'm watching this movie right now again for the 5th time. Great movie.
10/10 Green Book, Loved it!
DON SHIRLEY TRIO!
I discovered music when I was a kid, as years goes by, I dig deep for more music and discovered heavy metal, I fall in love with the music and now I'm 40 years old, I oftentimes listen to jazz, blues, classical or even orchestra music. Now, I fall in love with this guy's music. But later, I just found out that this guy passed away. So sad.
Watched Green Book, today. Brilliant pianist, Brilliant man
Pretty cool. The movie brought me here and now I can seek out some more of his music.
The piano music was just awesome even it came from the 50s .. never feel bored even ..
There's a lot of Jazz pinao music form the 50's that isn't boring: Bud Powell, Thelonius Monk, Red Garland, Errol Garner, Randy Weston, and many more.
Only just seen the movie for the first time, remarkable true story ! Well done to Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen playing the roles of two great men from different worlds
Viggo deserved an oscar.
16.05.2024 Green book, a great movie about him.
The movie Green book was fantastic. Dom was a great piano player, super talent all the way.
For years, I dismissed the piano as an instrument that "just wasn't my thing"...
And then I heard Don Shirley.
Thanks to the movie”Green Book” ! Otherwise I wouldn’t have the chance to hear his music. Mr. Shirley was truly a virtuoso, sophisticated and talented 🌹🌹🌹
❤love it .God thank for you sending 2us what a blessing.