Earth, Wind & Fire Surprise 9-Year Old-Music Prodigy! II Steve Harvey

Only 9-years-old, Ellen Alaverdyan has serious skills on the bass! The talented youngster performs for the audience after dishing to Steve Harvey about her soulful influences.
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[@thesongwritersdropin2565]

I'm a fifty five year old bass player watching this and completely tearing up. Ellen is a diamond in everyway possible. shell go very far and already is. wonderful to meet her heros. This is so great .

[@rodneycobb9190]

This is what happens when the FATHER is in a child's life. She is truly a joy to watch, and she is a pure soul. Keep up the good work young lady and Dad! You are an inspiration!

[@PamBeesly9545]

Not all fathers are musically inclined and a mother could have passed on the same skill…has nothing to do with a FATHER being in a kids life.

[@nowisthetime7461]

Steve Harvey did a masterful job putting this little girl at ease.

[@EllenPlaysBass]

Thank you Steve, it was an unforgettable day ❤️💙🧡

[@xxshevilxx]

I've seen a few of your videos, you played with Davie504, didn't you? Little Miss Fire Fingers, you go girl!!!

[@NikkifiedTV-wg7ql]

You are extremely talented young lady. Continue to be yourself and let no one tell you otherwise. Love from 🇯🇲

[@kidswhorockTexas]

Way to go Ellen!! You are a Chick Who Rocks!!

[@charlesking5328]

You are amazing 👏

[@JasonWalkerJamaica]

Ellen you are amazing!

[@prajnachan333]

Bootsie Collins 🔊 Earth, Wind, and Fire 🔥 Are you kidding me, for that precious bass player Ellen- right on!

[@CurtisAutery]

Seeing your young guest get overwhelmed and going into Uncle Steve mode to help her through it was classy.

[@beebee4334]

Omg... Pig tails and a bass guitar. Absolutely precious!

[@cartomancycarmen]

Yasss those pigtail’s! I hope they become her signature look❣️

[@sirtrucks-a-lot4478]

This is an old soul in a young girl!!! She's going to be amazing when she grows up!!!

[@Trapper_Creek_2024]

You bet!!

[@YourRoyalHighness88]

Never heard of her since, please give us an update.

[@rashidashabazz7319]

She IS AMAZING...right HERE, RIGHT NOW 👏🏿👏🏼👏🏾👏🏽👏👏🏻💯‼️💯💯⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️‼️

[@Trapper_Creek_2024]

@@YourRoyalHighness88 She has a KZbin channel: “EllenPlaysBass”

[@OldFart2023]

She is already AMAZING!! The sky is the limit for this young angel!!

[@DOLPHINLADYFOXandPUP]

i just found her a few weeks ago...omg, not only her TALENT but her JOY!! i am 67 & i just bought a bass a couple of weeks ago, cuz you are never too old!!! Bravo to her parents...as a retired school teacher, i know for certain the fruit does not fall far from the tree!

[@franktoland3618]

She's the next generation s Big Bass Genous " pint size "

[@jacquelinedavis6607]

I am 67, too, a retired school teacher, too. You are so correct that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

[@julieanderson100]

I also recently bought a bass. 57 year-old teacher here! Let's do this.

[@Nothing-zw3yd]

It's never too late! I've been playing guitar and bass for close to 40 years, my advice would be to take some lessons to get started, I still take some lessons a few times a year. You can do it!

[@Richard-qy7bk]

​@julieanderson100

[@chrissommers805]

Who can watch this without crying tears of joy for Ellen? Not me. Her reaction to meeting Bootsy Collins was heartwarming, but her reaction to EW&F was priceless! Her parents were very moved as well. Keep on bringing us joy, Ellen!

[@deegee1317]

I don’t know what is better, creating music singing, piano, guitar, bass, drums…, or seeing the joy that radiates from her as she plays. She has a KZbin channel “Ellen plays bass” for those who don’t know her go, watch a legend grow.

[@axeguy85]

She is precious and VERY talented. Her father is an excellent guitarist and his pride in her is glowing.

[@Lithonion1]

She is 11 now. Been watching her and her father for a few years. It's fun to watch her because she just loves it so much.

[@fry5family]

Ellen is not only an accomplished bass prodigy, but she is an absolute joy to watch. Thank you, Steve, for sharing her with so many and for your genuine surprise!

[@KarleneE]

Father and daughter were touched by EWF. What a spectacular moment for this young, sweet person.

[@trashpanda2312]

man, her face when her idols gave her props......priceless.

[@peterscarborough1612]

Brought a tear to my eye seeing young Ellen's reactions to meeting her idols. Mum, Dad, you must be beautiful people to have raised such a charming, talented and beautiful daughter...

[@clyde642006]

Keep playing baby girl and never lose that “old soul” groove! You’re definitely listening to the right music!! Good job mom & dad for putting her on the right track!❤

[@Inspiredteacher1]

Only 9! She's an awesome old soul! The artists and their music she chose for her inspiration shows just how impactful and timeless their music is. That's the music I grew up on. So much raw talent in the '60s & '70s.

[@BlunderCity]

Surely she can't still be 9 yo today, I discovered her channel years ago and she was 8.

[@AntonioGSilva-iu6cj]

I watched with tears in my eyes... so many incredible people together! Ellen is a very talented and adorable little angel.

[@Iluvbisquits]

She's proof that teaching love is better than teaching hate...and judging by her smile, teaching love is way more fun!!!

[@olee1979]

I’m a 66 year old Black man and m not crying, there is something in my eyes…

[@maurabevilacqua7393]

What a sweetheart with some sassy attitude. Much love to Ellen and her family. Thank you Steve for making everyone's day with Bootsy and EWF. Love from Australia

[@andreajones886]

that is ALWAYS the BEST ADVICE,"just ALWAYS BE YOURSELF!"

[@kristianbjrnjensen5388]

No. If a person has a bad personality, this shall be changed.

[@troytomczak9863]

She is awesome with a beautiful smile ! I would like to share a story of how Mr Phillip Bailey called my wife in her hospital bed after having😮 cancerous brain tumer surgery in Philadelphia Pennsylvania a few years ago. He took the time to speak with myself and my wife during which he spoke from the heart and offered beautiful words of encouragement. Unfortunately the treatment that follwed the surgery was unsuccessful and my wife passed away shortly after her treatment was over ! I have had the pleasure of meeting all three original members of EWF and they are all class acts ! Ralph Johnson went above and beyond by taking a photo that I had taken from the front row of Phillip Bailey. We were back stage at the Allentown music fairgrounds and he took my photo to Phillips bus to have him sign it for me ! Thanks for reading my message!

[@mpd8633]

That was one memorable experience for young Ellen. Wishing her all success. ❤

[@kurttuchscherer7706]

I've been following Ellen for about a year now. She always brings a smile to my face no matter my mood on that day.

[@barbaracooper3918]

That was so amazing!!! The older she gets she will be a wonderful bass player!!!! Hats off to Bootsy and EWF for taking the time to acknowledge her talent.

[@troyconley727]

Thank you Steve for having Ellen on. She is an inspiration and so incredibly talented and sweet. So kind and has an infectious smile and laugh. Way to go Ellen. So cool .

[@aedinquinn8687]

Mr Harvey is correct; mom, dad raised a great kid. Aedin

[@valerieblouch5409]

Earth, Wind & Fire!! Love those guys!! Little Ellen sure had a great day!! She made our day too!!🎉🎉🎉

[@laborinque11]

Wow, I cried too. It's just everything from those times of music that will never be replaced. The child is going high into music. Thank you, Steve. Blessings

[@mr.d8925]

This is one of the sweetest, most heart warming things I have seen in a long, long time. Steve Harvey seems like such a good man.

[@BethelAbba]

I am here because I am a solid Ellen fan, and have been for well over a year. Love seeing her get recognition.

[@elizabethmitchell0071]

Oh wow!!! So awesome for EWF and Bootsy to take time out for this little genius🥰🥰🥰 Steve you rock!❤❤

[@brentbosworth8845]

Thank you Steve ! Ellen is a great Bass player. I have been watching her play now for about a year and she is ALWAYS happy and smiling :) She is a very lucky little lady with GREAT parents ! Ellen always make me happy !

[@mollyjensen-roe4464]

For 9 years old, she is very talented..you go girl..keep playing ❤

[@MichaelSmalleyMPA]

Steve - thanks for putting this together, Ellen - ROCK on girl. Very touching start to my day.

[@pricemoore2022]

That little girl looks cute and adorable!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@v.dargain1678]

She loves to play music .

[@Abaddon231]

Her dad is an amazing guitarist and has played with Victor Wooten and Dream theater . He taught her the basics , but i honestly believe ahe was born to play bass.. And shes so full of joy when we she plays !

[@noepotopa1992]

That's sweetheart, she'll play everything her daddy teaches her. God bless you Ellen ❤👏

[@myklallen7184]

Dad's are so important in a child's life, not just mom only... Ellen is a favorite of mine.. I watch her progress through her journey.. Love ❤️ her.

[@janinecox256]

She is so talented! She will be able to write her own ticket at 16yrs old!

[@franceslane7750]

Ellen love u continue to play n inspire urself ur absolutely adorable thank God for ur parents we need more like ur family of cause they r nt perfect but, just heading n the right direction love peace n happiness

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

An old soul and the little girl is a star fantastic player.

[@MeMeDaVinci]

She's adorable 😍🥰 That's an adult full size bass. She ain't messing around. Good for Dad for encouraging her. 👍 And she does it with a smile!

[@bessiemorrison4804]

“You were Thumpin that thing!” Steve Harvey 🎯

[@deloresdaye40]

Wow, she's amazing she did an amazing job. She definitely got sound old school in her bones and finger. She was so amazed as her favorite people took time out for her

[@abelgonzaslez2103]

EARTH WIND AND FIRE , THANK YOU GUYS , MORE POWER TO HER AND ALL OF YOU .RIGHT ON STEVE HARVEY

[@bettycooper1399]

Aww, her response to them 'watching her on KZbin', was so beautiful. When they realized she was crying, it just melted their hearts. And their wonderful encouragement is so special. Smiling thru tears!

[@anonw3829]

That is one very happy girl...Love the giggles!

[@carolrobinson9565]

Awe man! Steve Harvey I hope you read this. That's The Way Of The World was new when my wife and I met the summer of1975, so you can imagine what it means to me. I'm 69 she's 74 and we're still married and it's on my Playlist along with the rest of the Album. I just want you to know that i know that you feel the same as i do about this song and EWF.i came across you on the radio a few years ago talking to a female d.j.she had the song playing in the background and you began sharing how you felt about it and the band. Music is a powerful thing. Ain't it good when someone else gits it. So, my brother, hope you see this, from an old Born Again hippie musician, God Bless.

[@thomasconrad2729]

I've watched several of Ellen's videos. She is an incredible young lady. Here father is to also be credited with his love and attention to Ellen's progress. Way to go dad (and mom too)! Ellen I am so proud of you!

[@TerriHudson-im7pm]

She Has Me In Tears With Her WAY To GO....

[@justinpenn1081]

Ellen is amazing!

[@aedinquinn8687]

Ellen's parents are amazing, her dad tearing up at Mr Harvey bestowing life changing experience on his daughter; Bootsy! and Earth, Wind & 🔥Fire! Ellen's fingers released its grip on her face week later. Aedin

[@mycreations2]

Very touching reaction she had for EW&F😢 Her heroes obviously! My dad was a bass player in a band in the 60's and toured out to California...best time of his life. He still has his bass and plays now and then. He absolutely loved this video. You go Ellen! Amazing!

[@neilnewbury3831]

What a great little girl with stacks of talent and a dad that took time to help her and advise her ….brilliant

[@h2oproductions897]

let's just talk about this wonderful girls dad who is so supportive, and also one of the greatest electric guitar players nowadays !

[@lessouthafrica5897]

If she doesn’t, she should have her own KZbin channel. She’s awesome 🎉🎸. Well done, Dad!

[@gregoryblair9810]

She does...Ellen plays bass.

[@Rogn1]

One of my favorite KZbin channels.

[@Oldcrow77]

You should check out her doing Zepplins “ocean” with a bunch of young rockers on her channel

[@pl0507]

Wow! What a beautiful shoutout from these legends.

[@MyWayWendy]

You're at the right place, Steve Harvey is going to make you famous.

[@divineintelligencevideos56]

She doesn't need Steve! She's already Famous in the Music World! Steve Never made anyone Famous!

[@Cesar-pq2ck]

Been following her for 2-3yrs. She’s awesome! Great job, parents!

[@rubenfe91]

I LOVE how she enjoys playing. That smile is pure joy!

[@CarlosCruz-ll5ez]

She looks so mature for a 9 year old God bless this talented little girl!

[@Stefanie2530]

Ellen is adorable and unbelievably talented. She's a natural on stage. Loved how her face lit up when she met Bootsy and EW &F!

[@gitaaa7740]

This was done a while ago. I think Ellen might be 12 now. Been following her dad and her for a while. I first found her playing a Rush cover Tom Sawyer she nailed it! Then playing with these other kids Led Zeppelin’s The Ocean. I love hearing kids playing music I grew up with 😊

[@ROBERTTIBERIUS-ii3je]

how awesome is that girl?even better= that her heroes took the time to recognize her...wow

[@vickyhill9334]

I'm speechless,she is great you go Girl!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TerriHudson-im7pm]

Lil ELLIE PLAYING THAT BASS...WAY TO GO DAD...KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK ..

[@lesliedye1345]

Ellen is the kind of roll m,odel today's kids need. I loved this show, and her talent with joy is enormous!

[@Michael-kx2bn]

What a great day for Ellen and man, she CAN play. I've been watching for a couple of years, and she has always impressed me with her charm, infectious smile and ability. She is cute as a button.

[@andrenaetrammell2711]

She’s very clean & articulate on every note for just two hours practice a day. Bootsay! we want Bootsay! Go head lil sister!!

[@VickyM2362]

I have to stop crying to be able to see her beautiful smile

[@Lavon78]

Such a sweet girl 🙏🏽♥️⭐️ My dad loves Earth,Wind and Fire and so do me and my siblings!!! This was so touching 😢 i cried because my dad passed away in December and his favorite song is September 😢 God bless Ellen on her musical journey 🙏🏽

[@squeakysneakers6685]

Besides being an amazing bass player, Ellen is an embassador of happiness!

[@julianocg]

You don't make a man like me cry like that. I got no heart and no soul, but i'm crying!

[@biviro47]

I absolutely love sweet little Ellen. She is so cute and awesome on that bass.

[@tonysearightinvestmenteduc2566]

Bassing like Verdine White and Bootsy Collins!!!!!

[@JCole78]

I’ve been playing bass for about 30 years now; we huch is probably why the algorithms introduced me to Ellen a few years ago not long after her dad started posting her playing on FB, and I’ve been following her ever since. Hovak (who I’ve also been following ever since) deserves father of the year. It’s not often that video like this can bring a tear to my eyes, but when she started crying the onion cutting ninjas did their thing.

[@ritamailheau771]

Total class inviting Bootsy Collins on the show. Awesome.

[@normabreazile5500]

She’s precious…can’t wait to see what she does with her wonderful talent!

[@TheREALJosephTurner]

I've been following Ellen's KZbin channel for a while. Y'all owe it to yourselves to check out her content. Not only is she highly skilled for such a young age, she truly loves the music and playing bass. She's fantastic!

[@anonfornow359]

Tribute to Earth Wind & Fire and Boosty Collins for giving Ellen a gift from the heart and their good advice. I bet it makes a lasting impression for her.

[@yasminvaughn2975]

The little girl was adorable!

[@The1sassylady5378]

God bless this young girl. ❤❤

[@mattnobrega6621]

That girl has a bright future ahead of her if she keeps that up 😏👍 God bless her and her family

[@luvinlife2887]

She is adorable. 🥰. Earth, Wind, & Fire is the Best of my Generation! Epic memories of their music playing in my life journey!

[@elsenored562]

Two hours a day, plus an immensely talented musician father.

[@KenKnucklesKnuckDogg]

That young girl is PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As a fellow musician, I can feel her vibe, and I hope she NEVER put that bass down!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brendamiller6563]

Amazingly talented. Gift to the music world. Young and may she be protected from the music industry

[@johnishikawa2200]

Sometimes I do " air base " when inspired by certain tunes - but that nine year old will burn down the place for REAL !

[@user-ho5mm8gn8h]

💗💗💗 Love seeing kids interested in performing arts as opposed to social media!🙏

[@davereiniger7254]

INCREDIBLE...Way to Support the future Steve. Unreal little Talent

[@jryland6]

AND SHE’S EXCELLENT!!!!!!! AND PRECIOUS!!!!!! ❤. AND YAYYYYYY, DAD FOR THE GREAT MUSICAL EDUCATION YOU’VE GIVEN HER!!!!

[@charlessmith48]

WOW!! CONGRATULATIONS ELLEN!!🪩🎉🎈🎇🪩🎉🎆🎉🎊🪩🎆🪩🎉🪩🎇🪩🎈🎉🪩 I have been watching You since DAY ONE, & being a Bass Player Myself, as well as Former Pro/Tribute Artist, Recording Artist, & Touring Musician for a little over 30 Years now, I have been ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY with how quickly You have evolved, & You're so "IN THE POCKET" as We say in the Music Business, & Your smile, & laugh is so infectious, BUT You certainly are serious in Your Bass Playing!! The other thing that I thought was SO AWESOME is that You're the same Nationality that I am... 🇦🇲"ARMENIAN"🇦🇲 AND THAT'S VERY RARE to see an Armenian that's NOT a Kardashian in the Media!! And You've already punched Your ticket to stardom Ellen, You've played with some BIG NAME artists, & THEY saught YOU out!! BEST WISHES FOR THE FUTURE!! CHEERS!!🇦🇲❤️💙🧡🎸

[@dallaspalmerton5725]

Go get em Mouse. Look at you on Steve Harvey. So proud of you. Keep smiling and shining lil one.

[@thewatchmen4920]

She passed the test. Step on in little one 🎸

[@dpruitt1100]

The reaction of Ellen when she was introduced to Boosie and EWF…… priceless😇😇😇. Her first album should be titled (Bass) strings and pigtails

[@chillinx7268]

Two of my favorites 😍 I remember the graduation song in high school for 76, 77, and 78 were all EWF songs. Devotion, Keep Your Head to the Sky, and Be Ever Wonderful. I guess our music teacher loved them so much since 3 of them came from Denver, CO where I went to high school.

[@itSme109100]

I would LOVE to see what she would do with Billy Cobham or Larry Graham. She is phenomenal!!! Best wishes for her future. Big props to her Dad. 👋

[@jatodd3746]

Ellen deserves that kind of encouragement from her heroes. Plus, her giggle can clear away a cloudy day.