Homeless Man Plays Street Piano Beautifully in Florida (Come Sail Away) | Mashable News
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Published 2015-07-02
Gould, a 51-year-old Marine veteran, learned to play the piano as a kid and studied music education at Spring Arbor University in Michigan. After his wife passed away in 1998, he developed a substance abuse problem.
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All Comments (21)
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You can strip a man of everything he owns, but you'll never take away his talent!
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just a reminder- this man's name is donald gould and he has a record deal now!
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It's December 2022! Tears flow with the same emotion as when I first heard it.
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This man is a veteran. He served in the marines. Its sad to see how bad our veterans get treated after serving but still yet find a escape no matter the situation. God bless him. I hope he got his life together and dies a happy man.
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Hope someone has given him a job as a musician; he’s really talented!!
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Never judge a book by its cover, I believe, is absolutely correct. Fabulous music! Keep playing!
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Man what a gorgeous sight to see someone who’s had bad luck but kept the music. I hope someone bought him a warm meal for sharing this beauty with us all.
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This is so beautiful! It brought tears to my eyes. He plays so beautifully.
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WOW! Glad to know that he has now turned his life around, now has a record deal, is back in contact with his son, finished his college degree in music, and is Lucindale in Germany making music. Good luck to him.
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Such wonderful blessings came from this playing. He’s so extremely gifted
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I was homeless for over a year-and-a-half let me tell you it's not easy and to see the talent in this man is just amazing bless him and I hope he finds his tracks in life
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Lord drop blessings on this man.. he's going to play to the heavens one day
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Sometimes the most beautiful piece of music is played by the most extraordinary person. He gives the music a soul.
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Proof that whatever the world throws at you, it cant take music away.
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I watch this video about every 3 months and it gives me the chills each time.
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I cried the whole time he was playing
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I use to work in a homeless shelter. I had a guy there who use to play piano during the chapel services. He sounded like Mozart. Everyone has a story.
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Absolutely beautiful. I don’t know what caused him to be homeless. He should definitely be given a hand up.❤️
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This music is so mesmerizing and very touching, everyone has some talents, we should never underestimate anyone. Good lord bless everyone, happy advent.
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Wounded souls express their feelings with greater emotion.
