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!
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.
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.
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 UA-cam 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 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.
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!
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
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
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..
Can’t help myself but cry. I absorbed the story and felt deeply the emotions of the father and son. Thank God that the boy was taken and brought up by this beautiful family.
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
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.
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...
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. 🙏
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. 💝🙏
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 👍
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
@@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.
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.
Second chances, the idea of keeping hope alive. Yes I agree with all the ones that are giving credit to the people placing the piano there and to the person who first posted the video. I am now in love with Inside Edition. Great job following up with this great human being, loving father and excellent piano player.
@@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.
He is a great pianist , I am very proud of him showing to the world his beautiful skills and love to music this great marine has talent thank you for your service and tge expectations you have now .. your son should be proud of you and pass is pass , future is now.
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.
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.
@@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.
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
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
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 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 UA-cam video saved his life.
"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.
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....
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 😍😍😍😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏
Whether he's homeless or not that man is a really good person he has such a kind heart .Just altogether nice and kind .
This is what makes America great!
Cheers from Canada
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
His son has a deep sadness on his face, hopefully finding his father will help him also. May God bless both of them.
I hope he has a great life with his son
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 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 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
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!
The father and son can celebrate their reunion, so many will never know there father.
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
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
That makes me so happy that he found his adopted son
Blessings to the adoptive parents. Thank
You for the healing that you’re bringing to a father and his son. You should write a book.
big DON we love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
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!
Hats off to the adopted parents!.. god is good
He's playing " Come sail Away " from Styx !!! Awesome !
Wish him the best
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
Can’t help myself but cry. I absorbed the story and felt deeply the emotions of the father and son. Thank God that the boy was taken and brought up by this beautiful family.
Everybody deserves more than just one more chance.
I will never get over his songs
WOW the people that posted the guy playing the piano in the first place deserve everything!! 😭 that is so sad but amazing
Wonderful people ☺️ I'm so glad he was adopted by this loving couple.
I wish Don the very best. I send my prayers!
I love this video. his musical ability is nothing short of miraculous
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
I'm so happy for Donald.. May all his wishes and dreams come true for him.... Don, pray to Jesus!
I'd kill to be able to play Come Sail Away as smoothly as that guy does. It sounds beautiful.
Can't wait to see you hug your son...you have much to live for...Godspeed to sobriety and life!
I've watched couple videos of him and he is very kind
tears of joy the pain of life when things go wrong and rising above the past
He had a awesome beard, I love hearing about this man. I hope his life keeps getting better.
I'm glad he's got his life back to track
I'M SO SPEECHLESS, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL STORY, END WITH A HAPPINESS...😃😃
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
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 feel for the son he looks overwhelmed to me..
Better off not even reading these comments!! Good luck piano man & son.
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...
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 🤣
Homeless man becomes FAMOUS! Never tease a homeless! I'm so happy for him and his biological son!
What a lovely story!
wow incredible story he looks great God Bless Your Family ,
I love how the *Marine* is playing *Come Sail Away*
Hi, This is why I love America. You surprise me every time! God bless America.
Really such a beautiful and interesting story. With so many layers.
Like orgres
Christopher Cerritos or onions
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. 🙏
Asking GOD'S blessings and guidance for this man!
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. 💝🙏
I was so glad to see he met his son again, even if it was over f/t
Beautiful people helped the guy hope he is doing great !!
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 👍
That's a Blessing for him... I pray that he stays on track.. we're cheering 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!
I pray that he is doing well and is able to have a relationship with his 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
This is so beutiful, thats what luv is all about
Unless Your Dead, Its Never to Late to Change Your Ways, This Man is Living Proof....
Second chances, the idea of keeping hope alive. Yes I agree with all the ones that are giving credit to the people placing the piano there and to the person who first posted the video. I am now in love with Inside Edition. Great job following up with this great human being, loving father and excellent piano player.
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.
His 'mum' and 'dad' deserve to win powerball lotery. Bless them!
that's 18?! years old?!
EXO BTS Trash EXO
EXO BTS Trash but u got bts pfp
EXO BTS Trash army
Looks like he's 12
EXO BTS Trash You’re fat
what amazing parents to realize this was his dad... sometimes life gives you lemons glad they made lemonade!
That was a god story. Keep your hopes aways up, talented sir!
Glad he back to his family... Yess
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.
Bless you all together be good to one another
"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.
He is a great pianist , I am very proud of him showing to the world his beautiful skills and love to music this great marine has talent thank you for your service and tge expectations you have now .. your son should be proud of you and pass is pass , future is now.
Good to go, Marine. Keep the faith, Devil Dog. Semper Fidelis.
Inside you made my lightside come out with this one you got my sub.People have to remeber the poor and these stories always makes me happy tears
The kid really needs to be more loving with his biological parents
Good job guys God bless America from the UK
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
Man I hope in 2021 they're all in a better place now Blessings to them all 🙏🏽
i cant wait until i see my son for the first time in 14 years
Praise God ❤!
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.
We cheers for you Don! stays humble and good life is coming your way! we pray for you!
The real pianist
Great adoptive supportive parents
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
Your son has no reason to hate his dad, he had a good life, he gets a chance now to meet and get to know him. Bless the foster parents
on NOOOOO, don't call him a bum please commentator....I find the disrespectfully! Wishing you well Donald.
I pray for his son to love his biological father as much as his father loves him. It's really heartbreaking. He needs love lots of love and support.
I looked at the thumnail and I didn't know which way the kid was looking at
Same 😆
Exotic Discount which eye am I supposed to look at tho
Exotic Discount lmfao 😂😂
He's not a bum 😓 he's less fortunate than others he's still a child of God and he loves him
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
Me too..He'll look much better after rehab and he puts on some weight. God bless him and his son.
Snotty sounding people. Aren't we special. Clean your own act up by adjusting the attitude and choosing kinder words.
What a beautiful child