Franklin Once Was a Professional Harmonica Player

[@lesliewilliams447]

Franklin killin it on the harmonica!!! Looks like you just brought a lot of joy back into his life!

[@tylergoins2026]

😢 made me cry he was happy over his harmonica

[@annbee4655]

​@Tyler Goins Franklin rocks! Love in Jesus Franklin my brother! ❤❤❤

[@__-vs1dm]

Столько счастья в глазах старика...🎉❤

[@garethneysmith-davis8011]

Yes killin it

[@Iz-mt6qn]

He's so happy❤❤

[@Jacobelingo]

Allowing musician to play their favourite instrument after a while is always a beautiful moment.

[@tigrehermano]

there's this song called Curtis Loew by Lynyrd Skynyrd that's basically a similar story to Franklin's... People said he was useless, them people all were fools... 'Cause Curtis Loew was the finest picker to ever play the blues!

[@Momo_Kawashima]

"MARINE BAND! THAT'S THE BEST ONE!" The happiness in his voice is wonderful

[@garrettviewegh9028]

I love it. Sometimes, we need to be reminded to enjoy the simple things in life. Such as, music’s universal effect to captivate and unite passionate people, and it’s way of soothing the soul.

[@TheGreatestTerrariaPlayerEver]

Sad how the talents of people go unforeseen merely because of status

[@Antolumenal]

That not MARINE BAND its MARINE BRAND. Its a brand. By the way he was really very happy.

[@garyhighley9022]

​@@Antolumenalno no no no. It's Hohner Marine Band harmonica. I have several. Hohner is the brand name, and Marine Band is one of their higher end lines of harps.

[@Antolumenal]

@@garyhighley9022 okay I understand, sorry for the wrong information😅

[@patrinawilliams3718]

I actually met him and he is so humble. A sweet man he kept me company and offered me a seat with him when I got stranded in Florida. I'm forever grateful to this man. He welcome me and my dog kindly and respectfully. I only spent 12hrs with him but I didn't feel stranded anymore I felt welcome. Every chance I get I check on Mr. Franklin. A man with a harmonica and a heart❤

[@vegaskelvin6632]

Como lo busco hay mas videos de el ?

[@Hydro_squirrel]

What a flex, meeting this sweet man

[@RobertVeasquez]

Thank you for checking in on him. That not so little gesture goes incredibly far…for him AND you,❤❤❤❤

[@muguly4591]

I know it's an old post but did he have a harmonica

[@nawankcrossline]

12 hours?? Are you overstay at him or what?? 😂😂😂

[@vik3071]

Watching his face light up when he saw the harmonica has made my week❤

[@BellaDixonCox]

Sameeee!~ JESUS LOVES YOU

[@marchenfabelnundsagenmitpl6833]

@@BellaDixonCox😊

[@marchenfabelnundsagenmitpl6833]

I know, what a happiness! 😊

[@DivinemindMaria11]

❤❤❤

[@nevereverforever0010-uf9su]

now he has a reason again.

[@thenerdguy9985]

When I see someone, I always think about their childhood, their dreams, the friends they played with, and the things they learned.

[@Itakepicturesofthesun]

What a wonderful way to view the world ❤

[@gillcarrion8769]

Alright demon slayer

[@synapse1able]

So do I I always think what would these homeless people like when they were children who are their parents what happened to them?

[@thenerdguy9985]

@@synapse1able Not only the homeless guy. Like everyone, your parents, your teachers, what's their childhood be like, just like you think about yourself.

[@viaxxl]

I like doing this too!!

[@ahaiajoal9686]

It’s so sad seeing so many elders on the street

[@ah-lv1gc]

What do you expect from that 3rd world country called USA?

[@tabarnacdostidecal]

its not ok

[@BayouCityImage]

Yes true but TV Joooooo Say ORANGE MAN BAD!!!! So that's why!!!

[@Darthrocker06]

@@tabarnacdostidecal then give one shelter

[@fastrace8195]

​@@Darthrocker06 They can't just do it, they are a single person. You gotta understand that to make a building you have to plan, hire architects, hire workers, lay foundations, do everything appropriately from bottom to top, step by step, and afterwards maintain and take care of that building. Otherwise it'll eventually be shambles. What can be done is to continuously positively influence the many who can make a change by working together and challenge the status quo and those who actively deter constructive progress and the natural evolution of things.

[@YogsenForfoth]

That’s a wonderful gift to give him. Music brings a spark back into people’s lives, and I can attest to this personally. I played guitar and bass since I was 12 years old, but I stopped playing in my mid 20’s because of an ongoing severe drug and alcohol addiction that lasted until about 4 and a half years ago. I got sober and picked the guitar back up as a healthy hobby I could use to pass my free time. It has helped me in so many indescribable ways, but it has mainly helped keep me sober. I’m a much better player than I ever was when I was younger and I have a hell of a lot more fun when I play! Music really is a magical and special thing. Peace be with you all. ❤

[@user-urmomsfknhot]

muscle memory.. he probs havent played om years.. decades.. he didnt even blink.. nor hesitate. and played that shi so gooood!

[@pete5516]

It is not muscle memory, he just remembers and knows what he’s doing. Acting like musicianship is just muscle memory is close minded

[@gabrielchristiano1994]

@@pete5516 Bro muscle memmory is what makes it possible for us to learn complex shit, imagine having to think about everything you do, the brain naturally turn things into automatic so it can think about the next thing

[@alanaflynn8878]

​@@pete5516 I took the original comment as complimenting Franklin, not discounting him or his playing. Muscle memory is wild!

[@gettinoveritgettinoverit1062]

@user-urmomsfknhot/// 🧠 💪 🎼 🎙

[@squiddwizzard8850]

​@@pete5516 hardly. Training muscle memory is intensely difficult.

[@Paul-pf6rm]

It's brand new, love the way he still taps it out before playing...old habits never die. 😀

[@GoodDeedWearyWorld]

Omg you're right 😂 In that moment he proved himself to be a pro before the thing ever touched his lips

[@lousinetatarian6371]

That harmonica brought me great memories my grandpa used to play music 🎵🎶 on it 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@shalomsister]

Mine did too!❤

[@kishascape]

@@shalomsister yes it's a very stereotypical grandpa thing.

[@melmorris134]

Same here 😊

[@U-Moto]

He plays like a pro 😊

[@FloChee]

That's cause he is.

[@DexterTheMethOrphann]

Listen to sonny boy williamson II if you think he’s playing like a pro. I’m not hating though. It’s very heartwarming to see somebody do something they love.

[@jerkyboy8897]

This man isn't no youngster and his lungs are probably a little bit worse for wear. Give him a break.

[@DexterTheMethOrphann]

@@jerkyboy8897 I am giving him a break lol. He plays better than most people I know but saying he plays like a pro is wild. Although I love to see people doing something they are passionate about. Especially something music related..

[@erickwoodland2612]

@@DexterTheMethOrphannI agree he sounded like a toddler playing a harp but at the end it sounded like he started playing orange blossom special so who knows

[@cherylpatterson3551]

This man is so full of joy in spite of him being homeless,He is a wonderful person!❤This made me so happy!

[@5688gamble]

Music is joy, if I had nothing and someone brought me an instrument (even one I couldn't play) I'd be very happy, it is something to occupy you and music is always fun! Being able to play a tune is an opportunity to busk rather than beg too, which will make your position better as people are ore likely to appreciate music than begging. A recorder, harmonica or melodica are ideal instruments for portability, easy to play a basic tune with minimal practice, but give you something you could spend years mastering!

[@jacqulineulmer6349]

He's dressed with pride. You made him very happy.😊

[@yb3604]

He deserves a home and a job God save and protect him I really hope he gets help Beautiful gesture

[@saralina1018]

You just lit up his soul with your act of kindness. Thank you for spreading the love and light our world so desperately needs. ✨️💛✨️

[@PeytonBaksh2]

I know Franklin personally and he's such an amazing person thank you for blessing him with a harmonica and letting him express his love for harmonica again!! ❤

[@kishascape]

Does he still have it or did he sell it?

[@josephsullivan1760]

As harsh as that sounds it’s a reality of this poor man’s life. Until he begins to respect himself and at least get some sort of a hold on his life that harp is just another opportunity to purchase more of what the only thing he lives for now and that’s to feed that addiction that is running and ruining his life at this moment. Playing the harmonica is by no means an easy feat. It takes lots of dedication ,investment and time. And to loose such a gift to drugs and alcohol is such a waste of human life. Thank you Joe Biden for helping this poor man loose everything he ever had and worked for .

[@rossdubois7668]

​@@josephsullivan1760really assuming a whole lot there, guy. You have no clue why he's homeless, let alone that he went homeless during this administration. It's not always drugs and alcohol that makes people homeless.

[@allensummers7905]

​​@@josephsullivan1760you're such a Pharisee you will have to answer for your judgments make sure the logs out of your eye before you try and pull the splinter out of someone else's may God soften your heart and make you meek with respect for another's life all glory to the most high God🙌

[@bacardidave3148]

That was cool.

[@kapilrawat5537]

It's just not a mouth organ,,,,let see again glittering eye of the man.... Thank you sir for delivering happiness to someone 😊😊😊

[@Jess.doinwhatican]

My grandpa played the harmonica and this was a beautiful reminder.. he left us 15years ago and the tears I cried from this man’s joy in harmonicas was a beautiful thing. Thank u for spreading kindness and sharing with us❤

[@LoveFest4DP]

Lord have Mercy... None of Your Children Should Beg For Bread. So Much Talent❤🙏

[@ajja4038]

So wonderful to see him so happy Thank you ❤🎉

[@flowerpot378]

He lit up when he saw that harmonica! ❤

[@RiceFarmer1121]

He’s such a nice looking man 😢 his skills do truly show. I wish the best for him ❤

[@erictate8986]

God bless you sir, For giving a gift to this homeless gentleman !! And especially since he once was a professional harmonica player , because you can tell !! And to see the enjoyment in his eyes, was awesome !! Plus he knew the different types of hamanica as well !! I pray that this motivates him and that somebody can get him a permanent place to stay and to go back to start to play harmonica professionally again 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@GEMGINA]

Marine Band that’s the best one indeed.😊 You made his day I can tell he’s good with the harmonica.

[@Franklin-qn5xj]

That's how you make someone's day special.

[@JohnnyAllan-vj7sj]

Special 20

[@sarahmurphy-nf4yl]

It breaks my heart to see raised sweet man homeless. He's about the same age as my Father and NOONE should be homeless at this (or any) age. I wish he had a permanent home. He's such a gentle soul.

[@Humbirdhippo5475]

Fantastic. He went straight into it. ❤😊

[@jenniferforbes1257]

When I sit and watch these videos u have to wonder . U never know how u may end up so be kind and give too people when u can show love and most of all thank god for see other day 🙏🇹🇹

[@rowdyraeadventures]

A musician without an instrument breaks my heart. All that passion & ideas but no outlet to express them. This makes me so happy!

[@Amber_Freeman_Unmasked1406]

the graceful musician will never be forgotten

[@ritap2855]

I really love Franklin, especially his love for Jesus! You made his day!!!!

[@warrenfloyd1484]

The biggest and best smile I've ever seen! God bless you for giving him his life back!😎👍🎶🎵🎶

[@Tracey..H]

Sweet! God bless you for this special gift. What we do here echos into eternity

[@crusaderjuniorrevived6404]

God bless you and the harmonica's man

[@thecommenter6839]

Right back to his original roots! Once a player always a player!🖤

[@donettacox6767]

Amazing... Thank you for being so kind. I could see his soul rejoice. He's amazing!!!

[@msneka38]

God bless you and him❤️

[@Indra-s1e]

Happiness is making others feel happy. You made him feel happy, seeing this many would have felt happy.🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@arielg.854]

Wowww he was like a kid on Christmas morning ❤️ Also an amazing player 🙌🏼

[@Ghost_of_spades]

How his eyes shined when he say the harmonica made me tear up

[@jessicaphoenix702]

I love meeting people like him! Every time I’m in town in the city where I live and see homeless I always try to give money or food, I don’t judge, I do my part by helping it’s up to them to make the good choice of what to use it for!

[@samidan91]

I can relate to your words and thank you very much for being you

[@justacloud3374]

Well a bless man soul!!🎶🎶

[@twilightzone39]

My great grandpa used to play his harmonica at all of our family birthdays. Mr Franklin reminds me so much of him. I picked up the harp because of my great grandpa praying I could keep his legacy alive. Bless you Mr Franklin

[@bluesmansunnyfournier4727]

That was beautiful. Peace to the world

[@tyronsnowden595]

I love how happy he is for everything you bring him! Thank you for sharing and doing these things.

[@WandaWillis-ux1td]

He's still a professional harmonica player.You made his day and thank you very much.

[@frankia4831]

This breaks my heart guys. Thank you for putting sunshine on their darkest days

[@anniehutton8451]

This was so wholesome. Music brings people so much joy. Thankyou for doing this.

[@manuelgonzales6483]

His eyes lighting up was a taste of heaven. ❤️🥳

[@mickeydye1840]

That made his whole year God Bless you and and God bless all the homeless

[@johngibson1491]

Thats exactly what he wanted. Brother the smile and his face light up was worth every cent.listen to him ,hes getting ready to jam .❤❤❤❤❤😂😊😊😊

[@x.glitter_in_my_veins.x]

Wow, I can tell that Franklin is a super cool guy! It is a shame to think that some people might overlook that based on his circumstances and never give him a chance. I love his style- the suit that he's wearing, all of his gadgets tucked into his jacket pocket, and how very talented he is at playing the harmonica. Thank you for helping him and for giving us the opportunity to get to know him through your channel. ♥️

[@dphotographer5383]

That was so good to see. And his face just light right up. It was so happy. 😊

[@jlkidd24]

That made his day and life so much better. Best of luck to him.

[@rileytracy847]

He Soo Loved and Sounds Soo Wonderful ❤❤

[@not4theweak00]

he was so excited he say "WOW", so wholesome and sweet.

[@Jlou1477]

He's talented!!!❤️😇❤️ Hope he can play for money ... He loves playing... you see his light shine as he plays❤️😇❤️

[@francesacoy4730]

Dressed in a suit, playing from his heart!

[@tfcig2019]

Humble & grateful! Wonderful qualities rarely seen in humanity anymore. GOD'S BLESSINGS TO HIM & ALL WHO DONATE! Not all of us are able, but vids bring great joy & compassion!

[@yderfzelaznog8]

Ahora si! A Trabajar esa Harmonica! The simple skill and small instrument can change his life again. What a great gift!

[@RobertaG556]

His reaction ❤ made me so happy. You are amazing!!!

[@scottyguthrie3515]

neeed more of him playing man that lit his day forsurrre thank you man

[@jaibruce777]

That happiness! Simple joy of a musician.

[@EFontanezX20]

I wish he wasn't on the streets. I don't know his particular situation, but he is truly passionate about music. He should be teaching his skill if possible, not waiting for his "end" on the streets. And the discipline it takes to master an instrument, that alone deserves at the verry least a little respect. He even dusted his hands before ever touching the box let alone the actual instrument shows the level of respect and discipline to the musical instrument. Like i said, I dont know his particulars, but i think this man should NOT be in the streets.

[@CairoinCanada]

Imagine how many years he's thought about his memories of playing. Blessings

[@2FRESH-4U]

We were all children full of love and hope and dreams once

[@reubentinio503]

Good harmonica player! God bless you.❤🇵🇭

[@TracyGilmeister]

Oh how sweet giving him a harmonica, what joy it brings him. He is good at playing it too. He is dressed so nice in a suit and all too. Would be neat if someone could do haircut, beard trim and a night at hotel. Pamper him for a day, he'd probably love it. He seems like a gentle soul. Thanks for what you do for Franklin.

[@T-W-M]

See that leg start tapping. Good job bro, made him connect to his good times

[@mirkosavik6920]

Music is an incredible gift...bless him

[@WickedBoston444]

Yesss love all these videos I love that you give with your son this is beautiful stuff this world is just too f****** cold and this is beautiful and I really love this because this would be me if I was on the street all I would need is a harmonica or or some bongos beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful

[@faith5401]

Such a great Joy he has in his face. This will made his life more meaningful and hope he gets more ppls to giving him money for food when listening to his hapPy music 🎶🎵🎶🎵 God bless him well ♥️♥️✝️♥️

[@crystalcorbett1705]

Wow he’s sooo talented on that nice harmonica u gave him

[@thevioletdecoder]

❤❤❤ harmonica means so much to anyone who has this interest. Now he has constant entertainment.

[@JayBird-vc5vp]

Hi THANK YOU SIR GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS GOD BLESS FRANKLIN HE IS HUMAN BEING ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shawnbartley9223]

Beautiful, the look of pure joy on the old mans face when you give him the harp, changing the world one act of random kindness at a time, love your work!

[@DaMayoMan]

This made me so happy! Bless Franklin ❤❤❤

[@samirdaric2493]

You've just made his day bro! Keep doing whatever it is you're doing, it's wholesome.

[@tashahodges3692]

I love Franklin. He's such an inspiration. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ukcharlie1]

What a gift . See the old timers face light up . Cheers buddy .

[@IBANEZSHREDER]

This made me smile and shed a tear there’s no better gift then the gift of music

[@stephanienapoleon8865]

Yesss it sounded so amazing u made this man's world so much happier I love what u do

[@ValerieWilliamson-t8f]

He is still good! Thanks for making his day

[@urbankustoms]

That made him so happy! Bless your heart bro!

[@user-iyyyy]

God bless you my friend.

[@michaelduncan2151]

His Eye Lit Up like a kid at Christmas......God Bless his Heart.... !!!!!!!

[@veronicarogers6626]

Bless the two of you. I love how he’s in a suit and is homeless.? Must of been a heart breaker when he was young. He’s so happy❤😢❤

[@Otowngolf73]

I really try to never judge and I catch myself when I do. You never know what someone has been through, the challenges they faced, the circumstances they had growing up, who was there for them or not there for them, etc. I share this with my teen daughters as well. I once met a homeless gentleman that I would help out with cash every now and then and asked him to share his story with me. He was once a CHEF, husband, father and alcohol took over everything. He would read at least 1-3 books per week. Extremely smart and thoughtful with all of his words. He once wrote me a recipe for one of his special salads 🥗 and homemade dressing, when he handed me the recipe, I looked at it then looked over at him and asked him who wrote this ? He said, I did DUMMY! 😂 I couldn’t believe his handwriting. ( Best Salad Ever) It was 100% one of the neatest I have ever seen in my life. I was shocked and really didn’t know what to say. RIP My friend, CHEF RICHARD. 👨‍🍳

[@ROLLER7365]

I gave a friend a harp...he was so happy, he blew that thing most of his shift...his lips were raw the next day lol...as time passes he got better ... I showed him some licks, and he kept himself entertained...but that first introduction was the best, like a kid getting his first puppy 😊

[@heathermcclure9237]

Thank you for doing that for him, look at how happy he was with the simplest of things. You just nade his day.

[@troycassidy6177]

I hope Franklin does some busking with it and gets back on his feet. Well done mate this harmonica will pay for itself 10x over.

[@harpninjamike]

Love how is face lights up!

[@nanuq83]

I love it! Yay!! Put a HUGE smile on my face and in my heart. I adore Franklin.

[@shaymishelms3628]

Joy back to his heart and a way for him to exchange joy/music for money to help him out ❤

[@meemster101]

Awesome

[@donnaheater9090]

Wow how good is he..❤️❤️😇😇🙏🙏

[@crystalsylvia6920]

He was like a child, you got me in tears over here Franklin ❤

[@congerscott6064]

You made his day, good for you man, that was a incredibly nice gesture 👍🏆.

[@NatoniNative]

Wow ...he's really good 😮