Homeless 'Piano Man' Performs National Anthem at NFL Game

[@MickDRangerX]

This guy is not a bum, he's a human being with a name that happens to be really talented and is also a veteran. I wish him the best.

[@jacobclement7707]

He *was* a bum. Now he's off the streets.

[@cacapoopoopp]

the sad thing is he probably had nowhere to go after that and is probably back on the streets

[@DrZhivago-l2b]

@@ihatedinonuggets Being homeless doesn't make you a bum. It makes you a victim of a sick country that has the means to house you, but refuses to do so and instead spends that money on killing brown kids overseas.

[@pixidust9953]

Thankyou thats what im sayin

[@erwinsamsudin3134]

You're lucky my friend .may god bless you !

[@shelleyvalles]

This man is "NOT" a bum! This gentleman/veteran fought for OUR country & thank GOD made it back safely, unlike so many who don't make it back at all! Coming home he almost checked out on life, but he was gifted with a God given talent of playing the piano so eloquently hopefully helping him with his pain. Music is always a healer.. I salute this veteran for fighting for our country & having God given hands to play the piano.🎹 😇💙My gramps made it back from WWll (Army) & my uncle made it back from Vietnam (Army) God is with you Mr. Gould!🤗🙏🙌❤

[@elipse371]

Amen

[@Nunyabizz26]

Right!!!! I was floored

[@janhansen554]

He served at war that USA wanted to fight. USA still making new enemies to fight, and he is a victim of that. Without ghost enemies, his life could be totally different. New ghost enemy of USA is China, isnt it?

[@SharonWard-dx1sv]

Amen ☁️🎺👼🙏✨👑

[@FelixBibian]

professional interviewer calls him bum, shame

[@5757bman]

agreed that made me a little mad lol

[@vicsosa5703]

caught it too.

[@Marz5004]

yeah, I caught that. what a shame.

[@user-ys8eu1cn6n]

That is the main thing that stuck out to me in this video tbh

[@DBrasco27]

The moment I heard this in the video I came to the comments to see if anyone else caught that. Glad I'm not alone. Good folks, all 177 of you.

[@Swnsasy]

He is actually doing EXTREMELY well.. He was in Germany with his new love and is all over German television playing music.. I'm so happy for him!!!

[@thomassmith3790]

Gosh I’m impressed with that- he is playing with out any music 🎼 👍😻😻

[@AnGeLoUs07]

He is of German ancestry btw. That surname is Germanic/Dutch.

[@FlyingPringleJJ]

God damn, he got like 20 years younger

[@AdamariMedia]

Right

[@mrnylon146]

True

[@hawassed]

FlyingPringle 666 likes 😱

[@drmctumbernoob1184]

FlyingPringle yr

[@eurdes2170]

Right!!!!!

[@yveslover7576]

This is heartwarming, after years of living on the streets he finally got to talk to his son and perform for a large amount of people. God Bless 🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@sallylittleshell9877]

Whatever was hurting him inside to bring him to the point of being homeless I pray is no longer an issue. Well done sir. You,re in my prayers.

[@bobloblaw7030]

i cant even imagine how hard it would be to go from homeless to thrown into a spotlight like that. Must be very hard mentally to transition lifestyles like that it is not as easy as just being handed stuff and your lifes all better. For him to do it though must have taken lots of will power hopefully people dont put too much pressure on him and someone gives him a good place to live.

[@maxd2386]

I don't know Sally I think homelessness is a lot more prevalent than what they would have us believe.

[@Stalled-wm3qd]

His wife died and his son was taken by the government according to another YT video. As a result drugs and alcohol were involved it said. God bless you Donald! You have a God-given talent.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

his wife died, his child was taken away from him, thats why.

[@Alpha1BDaReaLiSeD]

i hate the tone of this peice "his rip van winkle beard " playing this stadium will help him get his life back together". couldnt they just say how great it is one american got a second chance something many of us wont get.

[@jaibruh]

AlphaBeReal its scripted don't hate on the reporter he's just doing his job even if they don't like it

[@BE-zj2io]

They really talk about him like he's just a little less than humam, don't they? Sad.

[@dennismitchell1934]

Reality check please ! ! An American veteran and homeless ? ? But 4.8 billion dollars just went south to benefit illiterate. Vagrant NON-CITIZENS ? ?

[@freeandcriticalthinker4431]

Totally agree with you

[@jenstevens8061]

I enjoyed this lovely piece of music. Thank you.

[@lenny38138]

Why do you call him a bum?

[@bradchervel5202]

+leonard payne Thought the same thing

[@Gabrielgonzalez-ff8su]

+Balsac Teabaghar do you know why he hasnt had a job?

[@dafyddmanton2981]

How very judgemental.

[@nuclearsummer7796]

Rufus Burne he is a US veteran

[@andrewvaldivia4875]

leonard payne they changed his life they can call him a bum

[@autherwhitmire766]

God Bless This Man. He's NO BUMM! 😠

[@rwatts2155]

So happy for him that he is getting his life together. I hope he can get clean and that he will stay clean and have a fulfilling life. I also hope that he and his son can meet some day. But for the grace of God any one of us could be in his position.

[@succubee83]

M so happy also fr him...God can do anything :)

[@likeabossftwboyee]

+Kamikaze Rena God is fake

[@BUSTRCHERRI]

+Cardenal Collins lol. there's always one in every KZbin crowd without fail.

[@DFandV]

+Cardenal Collins To each their belief. stop forcing yours.

[@nikolaibonnkarovsky6621]

+DFandV Randy was stating his opinion. The ones who force their belief are the ones who don't accept others.

[@Omgosh98]

Don't call homeless people bums.

[@baseballa0012]

Tierman Beats yep

[@Stark_dan97]

Tierman Beats I agree someone’s whose homeless could reach a lot success before we know it they could possibly one day successfully lead a business or be the CEO of a major business! He was once homeless look at where he is know it proves that anyone who who is in that situation can be successful! If we believe we can achieve

[@mientjiekok867]

Why not?

[@rjjettas]

Tierman Beats Stupid Idiot Inside Edition needs

[@1secondago251]

Mientjie Kok because that's rude

[@RonPaulRivet]

You're not going to show him playing the National Anthem?? Thumbs down for a lousy video. Show him playing!

[@BUSTRCHERRI]

just a heads up....if ozzie wozzie finds you he's going to punch you in the nose.

[@williamestrada4212]

+BUSTRCHERRI lol!!

[@nkaujhliyaaj9588]

Matt Wood right.

[@morgannash9271]

They did.

[@crusco89]

FuckEbonics who tf is that

[@colwilliamnoydb4134]

What a transformation and inspiration of hope. Glad he made it through the darkness.

[@michellemarieperez6574]

God bless you sir. Thank you for your services and I wish you the best.

[@jeannebautista6688]

Absolutely beautiful, congratulations to him....he deserves this and so much more!!!

[@5volts440]

Who dictates what a human being should look like? Home LESS a Veteran? His piano and LOVE for music is something he kept close to his HEART all the time.. Imagine how he remembered all that sleeping in the streets ..GREAT!

[@crsmith9988]

When given the opportunity, people can excel. Bravo for him... and best wishes.

[@bobbyricigliano2799]

God Bless this good man and the people who gave him not a hand out, but a hand up.

[@regalstylesbymtg2317]

All he needed was a chance. So breathtaking, so loving, thank God he was discovered. Now he has a home, somewhere he can sleep in the warmth, and don't have to sweat when it's cold. Such happiness for him. What people in the world need is LOVE. THANK'S TO YOU Inside Edition.

[@tgvjyczxx6234]

Good for you! Thank you everyone that helped him back on feet!💜

[@paulbelfrage876]

He looks fantastic!..So moving to see him happy and busy with gigs. Bravo sir!! Thanks to those awesome people who helped get him up & going!

[@davewait6449]

I'm. So. Very. Excited. This. Man got a second. Chance in life. The. Whole. Country. Is. So happy. For. Him !!!!

[@laurahaertel6364]

Such a beautiful talent. I'm glad it's not being wasted anymore. Congrats on your success. I hope you get all the happiness life has to offer you!!!

[@flaviustitus5695]

I really don’t understand how people can dislike a situation like that. As a human being, I fell so good for this gentleman get help.

[@chuck3999]

He was once lost... and now found. Thank you God for being there for this talented man, and giving him the chance to SEEN by others.

[@c.a.greene8395]

So bloody happy for you!!! Hope and wish you the best life has to offer!

[@ajdogcurr1]

Thanks Inside Addition for giving this good talented man a helping hand up. God bless him and you

[@darvaearnest4006]

Congratulations sir Donald! God bless you in Jesus name

[@reonna905]

And so be it.

[@fredrich8509]

Darva Earnest hi

[@aayanfaisal9800]

Jesus ain't real sorry to break it to ya

[@mikesauer7775]

Wonderful talent! Gives hope to everyone regardless of circumstances

[@fellow111411]

That is why we need to give everyone a chance.

[@Everestgirl]

He is such a beautiful person. Wish him all good graces and love ❤️.

[@theresarosemitchem6431]

Never think God is through with you! Blessings to you all ✝️

[@davekoontz953]

He's a person just like you and me , I tip my hat to a wonderful person like Don, so if any one reads this and knows of a homeless person or sees a homeless one please reach out to them even if it only buying them a meal . Thanks world ..........

[@SnelSan]

He looks so handsome, I'm so happy for him!

[@traumahawk517]

America at it's Best!! God Bless you Donald!!

[@王莉莉-j9d]

awwwww so so very happy to see this after seeing his first video. makes my day! God bless you and more blessings to come.

[@omargonzalez8822]

A bum? Come on man, have some respect for this guy.

[@LSnium]

This really soothes my heart to see this man with such great talent get back on his feet, and get his life back together.

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

Wow, he looks much better! His eyes, smile and hair much vibrant! God for him and for who helped him!

[@bridgettesalcido392]

Donald Gould I'm so happy for you, truely hope all the best for you!

[@randallshaw7546]

The piano he frs plays on is beautiful, who ever painted it grate job, glad to see he has some chance in this hard life, all the luck n love to him...

[@cynthiasanfilippo5537]

So amazing! So happy for him! He played it beautifully!!!

[@cherilyndiendo3967]

Wow,,,so happy for him...Godbless You inspired us...

[@morbicious]

Homelessness is a state of mind. Addiction or emotional trauma can take any person there. Fortunately for him, he had that song in his heart that slowly led him out of the darkness.

[@autumnrose1998]

morbicious Its not a mindset. Some people lose their jobs or whatever. That's just kinda ignorant to say.

[@taritabonita22]

Love this guy his story gets better all the time bless his heart! Love will set you free! 💪❤️🙏

[@gisellehernandez743]

GOD BLESS HIM

[@jeanjoseph3811]

Oh my goodness ! Thank all of you for helping him ! God Bless 🙏

[@SideBit]

Damn this guy. He has traveled very very far. All hail to you sir!

[@luC8794]

how rude for you to call him a bum. he is homeless still deserving of respect. He served our country.

[@sylvialyons1313]

A great story. We don't know how he got into the homeless life. But he had experience playing piano. Happy, that getting him cleaned up, new clothes,shoes, and haircut got him an amazing venue for him to play our national anthem. Keep it going Donald. May God bless you.

[@sharonmccann6659]

Perhaps Don can let go of his past, including his time as an active Marine. Please Pray for him. He still has some terrible memories of what he saw in battle. Perhaps his PTSD was never recognized.

[@tammymcguire4991]

You look wonderful & happy you came out & show your beautiful loving side🌹music so wonderful

[@DigiMorphouZ]

Much respect Sir...

[@rochelle7034]

angel from above. so talented

[@miguelangelsantiago140]

The Bum...???? unbelievable, why would they call him that , he's a human being made in GOD's image, how dare they

[@willg4802]

Miguel Angel Santiago more like Leonardo DaVinci’s image

[@DrZhivago-l2b]

You wouldn't be saying that if he were black or latino.

[@Pachochay8045]

Thanks for everything ! Blessed you always !

[@jason497]

i hope he got a house got a job and quit drugs and got to see his son again

[@symphonicoverdrive2829]

Burger Jason Amen.

[@AGJ117]

Tina Vu How is that dark? Quitting drugs is a good thing.

[@Kristinapedia]

After the original video he got 40,000 from a go fund me and went into rehab.

[@tsumm9951]

He did

[@stiiizybabe]

he never meet his son and he never even talks to him

[@barbaramatthews5096]

That was just wonderful so very proud of you.

[@lennonmccartney3989]

This was so emotional, I cried

[@shiju_4]

Greatttt...thanks to all whos made him achieve this...hats off......

[@sexmachine5515]

I'm very happy for him. god bless.

[@Brucev7]

God

[@jfjc5694]

Donald is such a very beautiful person inside and out. God bless him.

[@msriiko8666]

That's amazing. I'm glad he's doing good

[@hayleeschott857]

Just look at the smile at the end when he is waving it just makes my heart drop and I am so thankful that this guy went from oh just that guy I pass everyday I walk on this street to oh look I’ll remember this guy that played at the NFL games ❤️❤️

[@tayseeralnatsheh4824]

This is just beautiful and it makes my heart warm! Keep goin mah dooder.

[@carolwilliams8281]

WOW! look at him! He cleans up real nice. ❤ Congratulations sir. May God keep blessing you abundantly. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@andrejacildo4353]

from something so little to become so big, i give respectful props to that

[@maryvandeusen5554]

What a beautiful story!! God bless him.

[@robertbrowne4049]

You gave him a makeover? My god he had a great look before you guys got your hands on him.

[@VeNumb_88]

He had character and told an unspoken story with his appearance. .. atleast keep the beard

[@thumasta666]

agreed, give him a trim and wash to his beard and hair i think it would fit him better, but they probably fixed him up to HIS liking and if he wanted it all gone, thats his choice :D

[@toobalkain]

Robert Browne I agree, they took his soul.

[@jerrycroft2865]

This guy represented what homelessness looks like, you really think these people would look this way had they not sunk so low. Styles have sunk so low (trashy wore out look) and it only reflects where society has sunk too. Even the Beatles had their suits when I was a lad.

[@marie.015x6]

Robert Browne no he didn't no he didn't

[@hank6887]

That is awesome glad to see him doing better in life, Semper Fi brother

[@hannahkim4875]

I love his piano playing

[@carolkostella2585]

God Bless him!!!! I am so happy for him. He deserves this wonderful honor🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@goshareyourown]

81K views and no dislike so far...this is amazing, so nice

[@hamsternuggetz]

+曾傳恩 someone ruined it :/

[@lucianchirvase4379]

+曾傳恩 well somebody see your comment and hit that dislike button :))

[@goshareyourown]

Chirvase Lucian OM, I was thinking the same thing ...(weep

[@Lunarsquire]

+曾傳恩 It's a shame I can't dislike their dislike

[@OzzieWozzieOriginal]

+曾傳恩 Now there are already 3 dislike when I get here. So find me the three so I can punch them in the nose

[@MrJamiesilaban]

Blessed with talent ❤️

[@buffalocatc565]

Go be honest I think he looks better with a beard. Personal thought

[@jeezthatscocky3144]

Buffalocat Li he did look nice with the beard you're right.

[@abdinassirmuhamed4492]

Buffalocat Li Most defo , the hair looked bad but the beard was amazing

[@AG-ed3ev]

He looks years younger without it.

[@jaibruh]

Buffalocat C: a personal thought is something you would keep to yourself

[@Sunny25611]

Gee whiz.. what’s your point? .. shallow much?

[@Butterfly-rn2mw]

I wish nothing but the best for this man thank you Sir for your service's 👏

[@sunnyuzui6593]

bum? u really had to use that word? on a VETERAN who fell on hard times smh

[@bernadetteprudencio1032]

Totally agree with you........ Really, your going to say that to a Veteran....

[@analiahgonzales8931]

this is so touching im glad he got a chance in life to make something of himself 👌😊

[@gems34]

I preferred his beard and long hair, far more star quality

[@jfandersson3223]

Agree

[@freyespinosa128]

same here

[@chantellesariman5921]

same

[@louisgunn]

+ tusk and a marine corps jacket, for the US shame factor

[@marie.015x6]

Tusk Bilasimo I didn't like the beard and the long hair because it wasn't tamed and it was probably very dirty

[@kathleenann4969]

Amazing keep playing what a gift you have

[@thurloekohler7678]

Keep your derogatory media comments off this man.He deserves respect.

[@timothy2336]

Amen!

[@patculpepper9662]

God bless you even more young man. Awesome Piano Playing. Love it!

[@itsjeff121]

I would feel pretty offended if a news reporter called me a bum!

[@sharonmccann6659]

Yes, totally unacceptable...

[@Fiddlesticks63]

This mans story brings a tear to my eye.

[@kennethkrajewski9443]

SMDH. HE SHOULD BE CALLED MARINE! SEMPER-FI BROTHER

[@mariafatimasutnga2444]

Wowwwwwww amazing unbelievable 👍 may God bless you Sir

[@Marz5004]

why did IE call him a bum? this man is isn't anywhere near being a bum. have a nice day.

[@chavacon5589]

so magical! After watching, I feel happy and love my life, I love my people and my fellow human beings even more.

[@Anub1sOG]

Did you just call him a bum?

[@pameladunevant9713]

So proud of you. God bless!!!!!

[@danielryan9076]

"Bum"? Outside edition @ best. Never judge a book by it's cover, and never, ever label!

[@sharonmccann6659]

Exactly!!!

[@ionutovidiu200]

HELLO from Roumania Europe,I want to say that i am very happy for this man .you all did a very good job !!!

[@shitusahu5741]

Really heart touching story..... I literally cried to know his story..... A lots of love from India....

[@alexdelargevideo]

@0:51 OUCH!!!..... lol " BUM with the Rip Van WInkel beard" lol smh

[@sharonmccann6659]

Totally unexceptable

[@1391371]

I'm so happy for him!

[@Hilarycar]

What news about the charming kids that 'discovered' him?

[@alexmac4116]

Thanks for helping him Inside Edition.Great job👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉🎊

[@user-ys8eu1cn6n]

The choice of words for the commentary were beyond terrible. You really called this bet a bum?! You people need to get it together

[@jinggarcesa5913]

Inside edition thank u so much for giving him a change and a chance of a lifetime..

[@TheOriginalWarden]

Just because you gave him a makeover, does NOT give you the right to call him a BUM. Shame on you. Doing something nice only for the attention. It's just as bad as the woman in the original video. Dancing around, making sure she's on the video, and then pulls out ONE freakin' dollar. She nauseated me then, and she does it now. I wish Mr. Gould all the very best.