Cutest little boy dances while I play guitar. Try not to cry at 6 minute mark. It's perfect!

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  • čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
  • Please support this channel and my original music. Busking is still banned, I haven‘t played since sept 2019, I make zero off CZcams, and I'm recovering from a brain aneurysm on April 2.
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    Look at mini Travolta go! (he starts 1:40) It takes a child to appreciate music. Watch the drama at 5:00. It's like a pre planned music video to tug at the heart strings but it's totally spontaneous. He watches me, he goes back to get money, he puts it in the bag, and as the music picks up again, he jumps around in joy.
    If every person was a kid, I'd be surrounded by dancing all day long. Adults are long burned out and jaded, too busy or emotionally crippled to stop, listen, or appreciate. Kids have no such disabilities, yet. They start gyrating the minute they hear that beat. This kid has good taste. He doesn't just listen to the hits, like 'Sultans of swing', he appreciates lesser known epics like 'Tunnel of love'. My mistake was not giving him my business card with a job offer as permanent 'Solid Gold Dire Straits Dancer'. Maybe we could form a duo and go on 'America's got talent'. Here's to keeping that inner child alive! Hey, I look grumpy, but that's only my total concentration trying to get through this song!
    1) Street playing is not all fun and games and dancing kids. Doing this for 7 years. I regularly face not only verbal abuse, but physical assault as I work a few blocks from downtown eastside Vancouver. I'm surrounded by addicts, drunks, and people who should be in mental homes.
    2) I'm unemployed. All live music including busking, is banned. I lost all work last year and received ZERO compensation. I had a very bad year in 2020 and only recently came out of a depression.
    3) I make ZERO from youtube no matter how many views I get. I don't run ads. And more importantly, even if I did, most of my videos are instantly copyrighted and auto monetized by record labels because they are COVERS. If you see an ad, it's the record label collecting. If you liked the performance, please think about supporting me on patreon/paypal tip/bandcamp.
    4) I'm a musician that writes his own music and has been doing it for 20 years. Check out my bandcamp page to see what I can really do with a guitar.
    5) It's a lot of unpaid work to post these videos all the time so please try to help me keep the channel going. Many thanks to those that have supported me! It means a lot!
    6) I get asked this 100 times a day so here's the answer: I play on the street and not in a band because all the clubs closed years ago. I used to lead many bands from 2006 to 2018. That's all gone. Live music is dead, as well as banned. It's also a lot more hassle, and less money, to run a band than play by myself.
    Anyone who has music work to offer can contact me at shatnershairpiece@yahoo.com

Komentáře • 1,6K

  • @stevenhulbert7540
    @stevenhulbert7540 Před 3 lety +302

    Praise Grandma for telling the boy to go up and drop the money, and love the boy having the courage to go and do it! So glad she encouraged him to enjoy the music, not enough of that going on!

    • @marthaworthington6060
      @marthaworthington6060 Před 3 lety +17

      Hope to hear more in the future.😊 your music is fantastic!

    • @jenbest4972
      @jenbest4972 Před 3 lety +4

      steven hulbert. so true.

    • @scotsman6712
      @scotsman6712 Před 3 lety +3

      i dont even have kids but i was worried about the boy so close to the street!

    • @juliennef1698
      @juliennef1698 Před 3 lety +1

      That’s grandparents for you! brilliant

  • @BBBCanada1
    @BBBCanada1 Před 3 lety +240

    A sunny day. A busker on the street. A child listening and dancing to busker’s music at bus stop. Life is beautiful.

  • @richard349
    @richard349 Před 3 lety +514

    How people can just walk by and not even pause to listen to this man is beyond me. I think he is so talented.

    • @sandraragole2411
      @sandraragole2411 Před 3 lety +14

      💣🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️... music is healing & sometimes others 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ 3 2021

    • @maryanngruver1160
      @maryanngruver1160 Před 3 lety +31

      Wow...excellent playing. I would love to watch him playing.
      Truly amazing. Love It!!

    • @marciakipp1137
      @marciakipp1137 Před 3 lety +21

      He is 'brilliant'!....

    • @elisaorozco9494
      @elisaorozco9494 Před 3 lety +22

      The man can PLAY!!!

    • @gypsylee8908
      @gypsylee8908 Před 3 lety +25

      Most people wouldn't know the difference it's sad to say but true, to me this guy has a beautiful Mark knopfler tone and style, absolutely he can play,

  • @fatdad64able
    @fatdad64able Před 3 lety +248

    That boy knows he is listening to something great here and he just can't contain the joy he is feeling. Greetings from Germany

    • @sandraragole2411
      @sandraragole2411 Před 3 lety +4

      💣🎸🎵🎵🎶🎵💞🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

    • @ogisaac4205
      @ogisaac4205 Před 2 lety +4

      I remember being this young, comment made my eyes swell remembering the days

  • @audieconrad8995
    @audieconrad8995 Před 3 lety +325

    "If it sounds good and it feels good then it is good."
    ~Duke Ellington

    • @shatnershairpiece
      @shatnershairpiece  Před 3 lety +34

      This is gold. You wouldn’t believe how many musicians disagree with it. I get so many trolls on my channel complaining about what I don’t do or what I should do, telling me how to play. It’s absolutely hilarious.

    • @audieconrad8995
      @audieconrad8995 Před 3 lety +11

      @@shatnershairpiece yep...wannabes. coulda shoulda woulda...
      Rock on my brothah.

    • @peterthornton8520
      @peterthornton8520 Před 3 lety +6

      @@shatnershairpiece Just keep on doing it. I just hope mark knopfler shows some kind of acknowledgement of your talent. My other special artist is Eric Clapton. You tried any of his famous solo's.

    • @williamrichardson2633
      @williamrichardson2633 Před 3 lety +3

      🙇‍♂️🤗🙏

    • @ST-yt9ri
      @ST-yt9ri Před 3 lety +2

      Amen to that!

  • @OTRTrader
    @OTRTrader Před 3 lety +535

    I think that Mom here goes above & beyond to make sure her kid hears and appreciates good music.

    • @AnnabelleJARankin
      @AnnabelleJARankin Před 3 lety +40

      Think it may be gran?!

    • @WillChil466
      @WillChil466 Před 3 lety +6

      It's the bus stop.

    • @nl1927
      @nl1927 Před 3 lety +12

      Defenatly a grand!

    • @WillChil466
      @WillChil466 Před 3 lety +7

      Ooh, the girl's Grandmum. Yeah. Alot of that going around grandmum's stuck with the grand kids.

    • @lizb4156
      @lizb4156 Před 3 lety +3

      @@AnnabelleJARankin Not necessarily.

  • @hansb7271
    @hansb7271 Před 3 lety +294

    Nearing 70 years old and just now discovered the best guitarist ever. Much respect from Germany

    • @CJLane-62
      @CJLane-62 Před 3 lety +3

      Another Great Musical man,Ya'll should Check Out Justin Johnson's Channel, He makes Guitars Talk,and Sing Them Dark Swampy Blues( He dosen't Sing,He Makes the Guitar Sing)!!😎😎👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @anitaparks8945
      @anitaparks8945 Před 3 lety +6

      👍Hi Hans B. von Germany
      Grüsse aus Miami geborene Oberpfältzerin ausgewandert 1982.
      Bleibt Gesund

    • @mindyours8343
      @mindyours8343 Před 3 lety +6

      Near 50 I agree

    • @ulimasbosque8042
      @ulimasbosque8042 Před 3 lety +3

      Just one man and one Guitar .
      I love what I see and what I hear .

    • @gerdaremy1088
      @gerdaremy1088 Před 3 lety +2

      I agree WONDERFULLY played.

  • @WillChil466
    @WillChil466 Před 3 lety +359

    Can't believe no one has time to just gather round and take in a free show this good.

    • @tinabernecker4728
      @tinabernecker4728 Před 3 lety +14

      Everyone’s always too busy to stop and enjoy the roses in Life

    • @rodwells15
      @rodwells15 Před 3 lety +16

      Me either, what a masterful guitarist. To listen to someone that good isn't an opportunity that comes along every day

    • @sandyk7611
      @sandyk7611 Před 3 lety +6

      Agree. He’s really really good! I would’ve sat right there on the sidewalk.

    • @tinabernecker4728
      @tinabernecker4728 Před 3 lety +7

      @@sandyk7611 I would’ve brought a chair and sat there all day long

    • @1m2rich
      @1m2rich Před 3 lety +3

      Where is this that no one is wearing a mask?

  • @savage22bolt32
    @savage22bolt32 Před 3 lety +341

    I recall about 60 years ago, on a spring day in elementary school, a folk singer came and played for us on the lawn of the school. Perhaps in 60 years this little boy will remember the day he danced at the bus stop while listening to you.

    • @honorsilverthorne7227
      @honorsilverthorne7227 Před 3 lety +7

      😊💞 I bet he will.

    • @kittycat1302
      @kittycat1302 Před 3 lety +16

      That’s the spirit!
      We have too many wheels going around all the time as is; maybe the world would be a better place if we all slowed down a little, sang some songs, danced a little. 🎶 💃 🎤🎸🪕, smiled more😊😁, laughed more 😂, relaxed more 😎.
      We, as a nation, maybe as a race, (ya know- human?) are so serious and uptight so much of the time and FOR
      WHAT?!
      Like the old song says: “put a little love in your heart, and the world will be a better place.”

    • @sandithompson5265
      @sandithompson5265 Před 3 lety +11

      Enjoyed your playing and his righteous dancing thanks for the joy you brought

    • @lornaordiz339
      @lornaordiz339 Před 3 lety +5

      Wow great talent!!! Tnx!

    • @mgw9562
      @mgw9562 Před 3 lety +5

      Nevermind the kid, your playing makes me cry.🥲👍🏻

  • @wasbruno
    @wasbruno Před 3 lety +116

    That little guy will learn to play a guitar because of you.

    • @sandraragole2411
      @sandraragole2411 Před 3 lety +3

      🎸🎵🎶🎶🎵🐥

    • @antoniospanayiotou8619
      @antoniospanayiotou8619 Před 3 lety +4

      It will impact on him all his life!

    • @netty4954
      @netty4954 Před 3 lety +3

      My thoughts too. I'm 71 did all the concerts Yes Geneis Floyd Queen kiss bon Jovi oh wow do many Knebworth always great. No one got no natural music inside them. Hear a beat a tune nothing needed alcohol

    • @jenbest4972
      @jenbest4972 Před 3 lety +2

      @@antoniospanayiotou8619 oh' absolutely

    • @jenbest4972
      @jenbest4972 Před 3 lety +2

      that little 2 yr old sure was just really enjoying himself and the music.

  • @gme10955
    @gme10955 Před 3 lety +95

    Signs of Life in a city of dead souls.

  • @gloriaterry333
    @gloriaterry333 Před 3 lety +150

    I don’t know why more people aren’t stopping to smell the roses. Come on guys spare a few moments of just be.

    • @sheilahammond4260
      @sheilahammond4260 Před 3 lety +7

      I think they are a bit shy! They seem to need an excuse for just standing and enjoying the music. That's what happens when we stay too long in the city! Not always though! I would have stayed there all day listening to that concert!

    • @NoreenSnyder
      @NoreenSnyder Před 3 lety +6

      @@sheilahammond4260 Me too!!

    • @jenbest4972
      @jenbest4972 Před 3 lety +2

      @@sheilahammond4260 mee too. i would had too just stood there taking it all in and i would had thanked him.

  • @olafvidar9315
    @olafvidar9315 Před 3 lety +254

    Fella, you're a blessing to the world..

    • @shatnershairpiece
      @shatnershairpiece  Před 3 lety +14

      Thanks! You can support this channel through patreon, paypal tip, or bandcamp links in description for all my original music. I am still banned from busking and make no money from youtube videos, no matter how many views they get.

    • @ZombieOrchestra
      @ZombieOrchestra Před 3 lety +11

      @@shatnershairpiece Why the heck would they ban you from bringing music to the people?? That is the real crime!

    • @shatnershairpiece
      @shatnershairpiece  Před 3 lety +14

      @@ZombieOrchestra covid killed what little was left of live music.

    • @ZombieOrchestra
      @ZombieOrchestra Před 3 lety +13

      @@shatnershairpiece I hope it is not gone forever. People crave it and need it now more than ever.

    • @WillChil466
      @WillChil466 Před 3 lety

      @@woodenman1954
      R u daft? A crowd inside is much more likely to spread Covid and anything else.

  • @chrissgchriss
    @chrissgchriss Před 3 lety +64

    The musician counted his money later that evening and found two pieces of candy. A single tear of hope falls from his eye...

  • @tita6482
    @tita6482 Před 3 lety +251

    This guy is fantastic so gifted. People don't appreciate the sound of great music.

    • @sandraragole2411
      @sandraragole2411 Před 3 lety +6

      🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ I do. Music is great for healing

    • @jacquelineoutlaw3252
      @jacquelineoutlaw3252 Před 3 lety +9

      He's a damn great guitarist!

    • @tenaciousone4721
      @tenaciousone4721 Před 3 lety +4

      Very talented, I could listen to him for quite awhile.

    • @sweetpeace5
      @sweetpeace5 Před 3 lety +1

      Don’t you mean, appreciate the sound of great MUSICIANS? It’s the talent that makes the music. Lots & lots of time & love goes into that art that brings us ALL so much joy🥰

    • @jenbest4972
      @jenbest4972 Před 3 lety +1

      tita and so sad they dont. that man played beautifully and that little toddler was nomore then 2 years-old and how his mother was teaching him how to dance to good music and appropriate it.

  • @maryrowe3227
    @maryrowe3227 Před 3 lety +82

    The little man knows what's up. We should learn from him and all go out onto the streets and dance.

  • @greghobbs1728
    @greghobbs1728 Před 3 lety +157

    That little boy is experiencing what I called levitation when I first heard Dire Straits on the radio in 79'. You can't be still when someone fingerpicks an electric guitar well. It alters space/time. Your interpretation is special.

    • @LouieNeira
      @LouieNeira Před 3 lety +7

      This song still breaks my heart. It reminds me how I once lived through it back then. Her name was Amy.

    • @sharonrebibo6015
      @sharonrebibo6015 Před 3 lety +5

      @@LouieNeira We know the vibe. Here's to love, won or lost. Its always worth it - as long as nobody's emotions were trampled on. Hi Amy and Louie too.💙

    • @kittycat1302
      @kittycat1302 Před 3 lety +1

      @@CloudSpirals Sounds like fun if you minus the spiders! Betcha’ never brought any chicks there to smoke a little weed and have a good time, right!?

    • @29brendus
      @29brendus Před 3 lety +5

      Amazing, I still recall exactly what I was doing, and who I was with, and where I was going, when I first heard Sultans of Swing on my car radio. It was so refreshing, so clear, so new, so stratty!

  • @costanzoleonini3754
    @costanzoleonini3754 Před 3 lety +77

    I am a busker in italy and I always registered children are DEFINITELY busker's best friends and audience

  • @sharkamov
    @sharkamov Před 3 lety +186

    *When the music **_speaks_** to a young soul! . . . . Just **_Exqusite!!!_** . . . .* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💓

    • @caroldzambik2996
      @caroldzambik2996 Před 3 lety +6

      I think. he is unique.....really original. the. real. thing......hope he gets. seen. by a talent scout. The. little. even enjoyed the music

    • @wolke1955
      @wolke1955 Před 3 lety +3

      Eric
      👍👏👏👏👏❤

    • @lisadc4681
      @lisadc4681 Před 3 lety +2

      This guy is absolutely amazing!!!

  • @writeronthestormkyushu565
    @writeronthestormkyushu565 Před 3 lety +55

    How did we lose the heartbeat and rhythm of childhood? Keep grooving, and little kids... please keep dancing.

    • @sandraragole2411
      @sandraragole2411 Před 3 lety +1

      🎵🎶🎶🎵🐥💞

    • @tinydancer7426
      @tinydancer7426 Před 3 lety +4

      Sadly, when we "grow up", we find "more important" things to do ..... sigh

    • @DarkLight-sz1vp
      @DarkLight-sz1vp Před 3 lety +2

      Something called Society

    • @kalemos
      @kalemos Před rokem +1

      Well, I'm a terrible dancer, so...if I was there, I probably just stop, listen, tip and thanks him for the amazing performance and saving everybody from watching this (but inside I would be dancing, for sure!).🤣🤣🤣

  • @frogandspanner
    @frogandspanner Před 3 lety +463

    Kids of that age teach us what is to be human, before the pretensions of life overtake what we really are.

    • @kirstenspencer3630
      @kirstenspencer3630 Před 3 lety +9

      Yes, yes,yes! Yaaaaaaaaa!

    • @sunnydaze2359
      @sunnydaze2359 Před 3 lety +7

      You said it better than I could ! 👏 So true 😢

    • @tomallen5837
      @tomallen5837 Před 3 lety

      Never ever let a child tip someone who has a hat out. It doesn't matter whether they're guitar players, or homeless. It's arrogant to do so. The adult should always leave the tip. Yes I'm talking to you I'm fully aware of what I'm writing here.

    • @bluehazeburnout
      @bluehazeburnout Před 3 lety +1

      That comment made me cry, that was beautifully put.

    • @williamharbuck8575
      @williamharbuck8575 Před 3 lety +4

      @@tomallen5837 where did you get this ridiculous preconceived notion? Lol

  • @KuroMaru_13
    @KuroMaru_13 Před 3 lety +77

    You can clearly see the authenticity in kids if they like stuff... kid knows what great music is.

  • @IanCarey02
    @IanCarey02 Před 3 lety +38

    the secret to life.....enjoy the music and dance like no ones watching.. !!!!!!! ....love it

  • @stacyhacker9171
    @stacyhacker9171 Před 3 lety +156

    What? Why? Why only the kids that seem to be moved by the music. Do adults lack rhythm? OMG! Why are all of the people just charging past? I would have had to have stopped to appreciate and show gratitude that you took the time to share your awesome talent... Great musician and I can only imagine the endless hours it took to become sooo damn good.

    • @rainbowfox1934
      @rainbowfox1934 Před 3 lety +2

      I agree entirely. Today two women were playing bellydance music and violin. I just started dancing.

    • @vijayaraniroyappa2495
      @vijayaraniroyappa2495 Před 3 lety +2

      Kids.are.better.judges..than.indifferet..grown.ups.that.s.why.jesus.lord.in.gop.says.lf.you.dont.become.like.child....you.cannot.enter..his.kingdom

    • @vijayaraniroyappa2495
      @vijayaraniroyappa2495 Před 3 lety

      4

    • @scotsman6712
      @scotsman6712 Před 3 lety +1

      @@vijayaraniroyappa2495 period.

    • @jimschleich8753
      @jimschleich8753 Před 3 lety +1

      Won't you donate just $18 a month, just 60 cents a day, the price of something cheap, to help combat stick-up-the-butt-itis? Millions of adults worldwide suffer and can't have a good time because "what might people think".

  • @xbeast666
    @xbeast666 Před 3 lety +129

    Tears in my eyes. Nothing more beautiful than that, and the young boy tipped, and that wonderful woman waiting for a lift, tipped as well. God bless, and he acknowledged. Very very rare and so beautiful. We need more of this.
    My apologies, and respect to the gentleman who tipped at the beginning.

    • @joycejames8461
      @joycejames8461 Před 3 lety +6

      It is really wonderful to see some joy being spread in the world today.

    • @reemclaughlin4260
      @reemclaughlin4260 Před 3 lety +8

      We need more of it! This was a lovely escape from our crazy world. 🙏🏼💜🕊

  • @jdsell
    @jdsell Před 3 lety +125

    Let's not forget to give props to the Mom also - beautiful interpretation on the song - what a great way to start the day!

    • @markyncole
      @markyncole Před 3 lety +3

      I'm guessing that's Grandma.

    • @eoinreilly3925
      @eoinreilly3925 Před 3 lety +6

      💯
      This is beautiful it certainly made my day a little brighter
      That boy has moves but more importantly he has taste👌🏽

    • @markyncole
      @markyncole Před 3 lety

      @@sharonrebibo6015 STFU

    • @trixie9777
      @trixie9777 Před 3 lety +1

      She did great getting the kid into the music! I loved her dancing too & getting video of it!

  • @jackbrenny9576
    @jackbrenny9576 Před 3 lety +39

    I would like to think that in 50-years tie that little boy still has a fond memory of seeing and hearing actual live music played by a real musician on an actual musical instrument and recalls this to his own children and grandchildren, I would. Better still let us hope he takes up an instrument and does his best to emulate you. Thank you and best wishes

    • @sandraragole2411
      @sandraragole2411 Před 3 lety

      💞🎸🎶🎵🎵🎶🤜🤛👍🎶🎶🎵🎶👌🙋‍♀️

    • @jas_bataille
      @jas_bataille Před 3 lety +1

      Yes... and you best-believe there are quite a lot of young musicians and engineers like me holding live music on our shoulders...!!! We have to stop going unnoticed by the fans of music! Hopefully after the pandemic people will come back to clubs in spades!

  • @pearlmcilroy8621
    @pearlmcilroy8621 Před 3 lety +38

    Imagine, being able to listen to such talent for free. This guy is incredible.... so gifted.❤

  • @Webrider357
    @Webrider357 Před 3 lety +14

    Kids don't have a self immage or external immage to maintain. Love them.

  • @johnblair6113
    @johnblair6113 Před 3 lety +7

    Who has more fun, The mom or the child. Or maybe the guitarist. Lifted my heart.

  • @hermanmiller3708
    @hermanmiller3708 Před 3 lety +34

    Joy is all around and available to us if we just let it in as this precious little boy does.

  • @eamonnferguson4445
    @eamonnferguson4445 Před 3 lety +18

    What a brilliant mom, encouraging her son to appreciate music at its finest, brilliant.

  • @rangel6242
    @rangel6242 Před 3 lety +38

    Again you prove that music is the only true universal language that we all share no matter where we are or how old. You are truly blessed with talent.

    • @sandraragole2411
      @sandraragole2411 Před 3 lety

      💣🌬🌬🌬🎸🎶🎶🎵🎶💞💞💞🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🙋‍♀️

  • @j.d.thompson3505
    @j.d.thompson3505 Před 3 lety +252

    I would be 8 minutes late for something and $20 broker when I got there.

    • @Nic7320
      @Nic7320 Před 3 lety +1

      Put up the money and I'll broker that deal.

    • @kirstenspencer3630
      @kirstenspencer3630 Před 3 lety +1

      But $oo much enriched !

    • @stevengray8663
      @stevengray8663 Před 3 lety +1

      Yep but it'd be worth the time and money

    • @stevengray8663
      @stevengray8663 Před 3 lety +8

      @Boston Rotten the video isn't about the bus driver or the waitress across the street it's about the guy playing guitar and so was the comment. Understand now?

    • @stevengray8663
      @stevengray8663 Před 3 lety +11

      @Boston Rotten then make a video about bus drivers. This particular video is about a very talented dude playing at a bus stop to put a smile your face if only for a minute.

  • @timdubeau9152
    @timdubeau9152 Před 3 lety +153

    My question is, why is this guy out on the street?! He's damn good and should be on stage! 👍👍🤯🤯🤯🤔

    • @sandraragole2411
      @sandraragole2411 Před 3 lety +3

      💣🎸🎶🎶🎵🎶💞

    • @deborahleclerc7733
      @deborahleclerc7733 Před 3 lety +17

      I too was asking myself the same question! He's too good for the streets. I mean he should be having a big audience

    • @xxllbb55
      @xxllbb55 Před 3 lety +2

      CHINA FLU did this !

    • @sweetpeace5
      @sweetpeace5 Před 3 lety +7

      @Loraine Lu Ok Loraine whilst that may all be true..the guy will & has played many a bar scene, party, etc. Not every musician expects nor even wants Hollyweird.

    • @popholmes5825
      @popholmes5825 Před 3 lety +6

      The world is his stage. He has $400 on this one video why stand on a stage.

  • @kathysmith8642
    @kathysmith8642 Před 3 lety +15

    “Dance like nobody’s watching! I noticed the adults are walking by with no reaction... so sad! Where did the JOY in life itself go?

  • @uncleremus5046
    @uncleremus5046 Před 3 lety +130

    Kids don’t have egos & act like their so important & busy. The robotic adult idiots in that concrete jungle should take notice. Brilliant playing of Knopler!

    • @kevincarmack581
      @kevincarmack581 Před 3 lety +8

      Isn't it sad how so many are caught up in their own little but hurt existence they can't see or appreciate the simple things in life that should at the very least bring out a smile

    • @iadorenewyork1
      @iadorenewyork1 Před 3 lety +5

      Grandma is getting into it, too! And probably remembers the original Dire Straits song very well.

    • @danieljones3955
      @danieljones3955 Před 3 lety +4

      Spot on it’s amazing how a city dehumanises the soul

  • @jaykay7093
    @jaykay7093 Před 3 lety +295

    Playing Mark Knopfler not easy to do. Pulled it off beautifully sir. Like ya style, that's a subscribe.

    • @jojosmojo1414
      @jojosmojo1414 Před 3 lety +5

      Me too😊

    • @glennlopez6772
      @glennlopez6772 Před 3 lety +6

      Just what I thought.
      The sound and techniques!

    • @kittycat1302
      @kittycat1302 Před 3 lety +13

      I like the way you im-proved (improvised) and added so much of your own heart and soul❣️ True entertainment!

    • @sandraragole2411
      @sandraragole2411 Před 3 lety +5

      💣🎵🎶🎶🎵🎸💕🌬🌬🎵🎶🎶🎵 3 2021

    • @laurafry3023
      @laurafry3023 Před 3 lety +9

      Loved Mark knoffler!! (Dire straits),My husband was grooving to him on our car tape player and he got was playing drums on the dashboard so then he got so excited he punched the windshield and it shattered!! He was shocked!! Greetings from Texas USA 🇺🇸

  • @samadhistate9637
    @samadhistate9637 Před 3 lety +106

    You have some enviable guitar chops. One of the best SOS interpretations I've heard. Well done and thanks for putting a little joy into the lives of so many people.

    • @samueladams4218
      @samueladams4218 Před 3 lety +3

      Except it's not SOS (Sultans of Swing) it's TOL (Tunnel of Love)!!!

    • @samadhistate9637
      @samadhistate9637 Před 3 lety

      @@samueladams4218 dayuum, you're right. Silly me, always getting my songs confused.

    • @rogerspice7743
      @rogerspice7743 Před 3 lety +1

      Absolutely agree, amazing and moving. I am so moved by the talent I'm listening and watching 😃
      I can't believe people walking by, lifeless. Like they lost touch. Soulless!

  • @Shannstar318
    @Shannstar318 Před 3 lety +19

    I miss hearing music in this way and I won’t take it for granted when it returns

  • @willcruz3198
    @willcruz3198 Před 3 lety +40

    Thank you for brightening up the day and inspiring that little boy to dance.

    • @sandraragole2411
      @sandraragole2411 Před 3 lety

      👌🎸🎶🎶🎵🎶🎸💞🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

  • @davidmitchell1959
    @davidmitchell1959 Před 3 lety +43

    You are a superb player man. The kid also appreciated this.

  • @thomasmcdonald5887
    @thomasmcdonald5887 Před 3 lety +11

    You let your guitar do the talking and MAN it’s speaking my language. Your a real true honest to goodness MASTER on that thing .

    • @shatnershairpiece
      @shatnershairpiece  Před 3 lety +1

      very kind comment. I’m glad it’s getting through to you.

  • @larryfisher
    @larryfisher Před 3 lety +19

    Kids are awesome love the way they react compared to the adults. No way I could I ignore this and just walk by .I probably wouldn't want to leave

  • @timavery7984
    @timavery7984 Před 3 lety +44

    Blessings for you , my musical brother -for the joy that you bring to many -such as this precious child.

  • @icabodpsillycyberman414
    @icabodpsillycyberman414 Před 3 lety +16

    He was hassling Mom for some money to give you right from the start there-lovely kid, wish there were more like him around! What a contrast with the dude with the headphones, totally shut away in his own little world.

  • @TheWaterman1000
    @TheWaterman1000 Před 3 lety +15

    You sir made an impact on that lil' mans life.

  • @walter2990
    @walter2990 Před 3 lety +55

    I was a little saddened when the woman carrying a fiddle case, walked by him without even slowing down, or glancing at him, nor dropping even a dime into a fellow musicians case!

    • @shatnershairpiece
      @shatnershairpiece  Před 3 lety +17

      I see people walking by with guitars all the time and they don’t even look at me. It’s the oddest thing.

    • @44VW44
      @44VW44 Před 3 lety +8

      @@shatnershairpiece I wonder if people pay respect more often for less talented musicians???? You are an awesome musician. It’s as if they can’t adequately compensate you & feel embarrassed to acknowledge you unless they can do it commensurate with your awesome talent??? I dunno 🤷‍♀️ It’s unexplainable. It’s something weird as the children are their genuine selves. They acknowledge Truth.

    • @shayboual1892
      @shayboual1892 Před 3 lety

      @@holliswilliams8426 that's a cheap excuse. They probably just have somewhere to go or like different styles of music or are aware that they can expirience thousands of talented guitars on their own time in the comfort of their home

    • @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710
      @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Před 3 lety +5

      Perhaps, she was on her way to rob a bank, and the case held her " Tommy Gun "?

    • @madelaki
      @madelaki Před 3 lety +1

      A lot of musicians have serious ego problems.

  • @greengiant9739
    @greengiant9739 Před 3 lety +30

    To the rythem of the tunes and dancing around enjoying what we are playing ... Makes any buskers day.. even if ya ain't made a dime.. kidd got rythem and good vibes all

  • @KeltoiMagus
    @KeltoiMagus Před 3 lety +20

    What I enjoy most is that he adds to the song, not just recreate it. I Listen more to his playing making it a new song.

    • @shatnershairpiece
      @shatnershairpiece  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks! You can support this channel by checking the description links for patreon, PayPal tip, and band camp, where you can download 15 years worth of my original music. I’m still banned from Busking and I make no money from CZcams videos.

  • @stevegreenwood7837
    @stevegreenwood7837 Před 3 lety +15

    That child had to dance man he was moving the music was just that good

    • @olddog330
      @olddog330 Před 3 lety +1

      As a man with a whole lotta sense once said, "Let that boy boogie-woogie. It's in him, and it's got to come out."

  • @goodyeoman4534
    @goodyeoman4534 Před 3 lety +19

    I think I'd be late everyday for work if this guy was on my commute. Bravo.

    • @helennadvarns5218
      @helennadvarns5218 Před 3 měsíci

      You mean "every day" not "everyday:". "Everyday" means" normaly" or "commonplace". Every day means consecutive 24 hr. periods.

  • @jpb1231000
    @jpb1231000 Před 3 lety +82

    Knew you were good BUT THIS is WONDEFUL!!!

    • @shatnershairpiece
      @shatnershairpiece  Před 3 lety +7

      Thanks!. If you enjoyed this please think of supporting me in patreon, PayPal tip, or my original music on bandcamp. (links in description)
      I am banned from busking and cannot even play the street anymore. I make zero from my CZcams videos.

    • @saintejeannedarc9460
      @saintejeannedarc9460 Před 3 lety +5

      @@shatnershairpiece Great playing. Why are you banned from busking and not allowed to street play? Are they using the rona as an excuse for that too? Though I was struck by how no one is wearing masks in these clips. It's nice to see for a change.

    • @shatnershairpiece
      @shatnershairpiece  Před 3 lety +2

      @@saintejeannedarc9460 yes, the scamdemic cancelled all live music and street playing. This is the world we wrought. Video is 2019.

    • @kittycat1302
      @kittycat1302 Před 3 lety +1

      @@shatnershairpiece I’m so sorry. Is it everywhere that busking is no longer allowed? Do you think it will open back up? So what are you doing now?
      “The world is a sad place, a bad place, a terrible place to live....ahh, but I don’t wanna die..”. Remember that one?

  • @mar10dg
    @mar10dg Před 3 lety +11

    That little tableau of the three of you there, that's humanity for ya. Well, it is for me anyway. Friggin' awesome!

  • @byronrogers4489
    @byronrogers4489 Před 3 lety +7

    Playing guitar is a skill learned over years or practice. Making someone smile, laugh, or dance. That's a gift. Sadly most people have the gift and never realize it.

  • @d.e.s.2919
    @d.e.s.2919 Před 3 lety +12

    Well, i didn't know we had Mark Knopfler & Baby Bob Fosse level talents in Vancouver , BC (!) Woo hoo!!!

  • @johngarin8290
    @johngarin8290 Před 3 lety +7

    The clip of this kid goes with that cute toddler girl to my sis, has 3 grandkids & 2 little 1s dance with them, precious, Thanks for all Ur work, the pre backing, the post editing, oh & 45yrs practice 😉👍

  • @nealcotter6285
    @nealcotter6285 Před 3 lety +84

    Nice job dude..on point..the jerks that are negative probably cant play a note...you play from the heart.

    • @shatnershairpiece
      @shatnershairpiece  Před 3 lety +33

      Thanks. It always amazes me the level of hatred/jealousy that is out there. So many people unhappy with themselves, trying to drag everyone else down. You’d think a video about live music and a kid dancing would be a positive thing, and still, the Grinches come out. I’m not Jeff Bezos, so why the hate? If I was a therapist, I’d be handing them my business card.

    • @philjudd3473
      @philjudd3473 Před 3 lety +11

      @@shatnershairpiece Lol...yes the shrink business would be very busy from CZcams I think...keep on rocking...love your interpretations of these great tunes...and love seeing the kids react..

    • @savage22bolt32
      @savage22bolt32 Před 3 lety +4

      Neal Cotter, I can't play a note.
      But I can listen, appreciate, and I always drop some paper in the hat for these artists.
      So try to be a little less judgemental of us non-talented folks. Thank you!

    • @edhorton2766
      @edhorton2766 Před 3 lety +10

      @@shatnershairpiece Dude, you are a therapist. For the people who feel better for your heartfelt efforts.

    • @jamesparker437
      @jamesparker437 Před 3 lety +8

      This is the type of content that is helping us to stay right in a world of wrong. Onward we go

  • @mburns1679
    @mburns1679 Před 3 lety +4

    Real music, real talent, real appreciation from me.

  • @cJroma316
    @cJroma316 Před 3 lety +6

    This isn't just good playing. This is a gift from God Almighty. Captured my attention and that little precious child. Beautiful!

  • @kma3647
    @kma3647 Před 3 lety +7

    3 decades ago, this man would've been selling out stadiums! Great talent, but more importantly, he plays with soul

  • @royhoco5748
    @royhoco5748 Před 3 lety +10

    I see some John Travolta and Elvis Presley and a lot of a little boy having fun on that sidewalk.

  • @jenniferluchkow6968
    @jenniferluchkow6968 Před 3 lety +3

    As the busy world flies by around them, these people stop to appreciate and share a beautiful moment in time. We all need to slow down and feel joy and appreciate the simple things

  • @atomsapple1
    @atomsapple1 Před 3 lety +8

    This kid is feeling it! He’s instinctively bending his legs like the man is bending the strings!

  • @philipkelly5658
    @philipkelly5658 Před 3 lety +24

    Great job . Brilliant song by the best in the world Mark Knopfler. Nice to see that people haven’t forgotten great music. Keep Rocking brother

  • @MrEddiethedog
    @MrEddiethedog Před 3 lety +17

    4-year-old kid dancing to a 42-year-old song...that's when you know you have connected :)...Great Playing!

    • @sandraragole2411
      @sandraragole2411 Před 3 lety +1

      👌🎸🎶🎵🎵🎶🐥🧝‍♀️💕💞💞🎶🎵🎵🎶

  • @dermotcorbin6795
    @dermotcorbin6795 Před 3 lety +5

    A breath of fresh air in our polluted corrupt climate! Great to see one so young enjoying great music.

    • @sandraragole2411
      @sandraragole2411 Před 3 lety

      Dermot 🙋‍♀️ hey have you seen the little girl dancing at same bus stop & music? 3 2021

  • @imlistening1137
    @imlistening1137 Před 3 lety +9

    I wish there were a musician in every city, on every street... Just think what a good mood everyone would be in!
    There won’t be many as talented as you, though. You really make that guitar sing... thanks!

  • @premraj2896
    @premraj2896 Před 3 lety +6

    Appreciate that there are musicians around who still hive free love on the streets, and children are the one seem to enjoy that love ..
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @tesstess8838
    @tesstess8838 Před 3 lety +3

    That boys mom is great..appreciating talent and showing her son how to groove.

  • @gerdacoetzer3615
    @gerdacoetzer3615 Před 3 lety +2

    The sweetness of the child and his appreciation for the man's Amazing guitar playing. They make a GREAT team.🕺🎸

  • @andreaerling7614
    @andreaerling7614 Před 3 lety +3

    Brilliant guitarist. So Sad that most people just walk by, except the little boy. Thank you for this wonderful moment in these awful times. ❤️ You are a brilliant musician. Love from Germany.

  • @Michael_Lederman
    @Michael_Lederman Před 3 lety +7

    When you shred as well as you do the whole world should want to dance.

  • @oatmilk169
    @oatmilk169 Před 3 lety +81

    Anyone who plays Dire Straits is okay by me. 20.00 via PayPal. Cheers!

    • @shatnershairpiece
      @shatnershairpiece  Před 3 lety +19

      Wow. Thanks so much for the support. Can I clone you for my street audience?

    • @sheilahammond4260
      @sheilahammond4260 Před 3 lety +3

      He's well worth it! Lots of people pay far more for far less on a stage. They don't know how lucky they are to be able to enjoy that on the street! But don't forget some people have to do things that can't wait, and might be late for appointments, so don't judge them too quickly!

  • @zenmeister451
    @zenmeister451 Před 3 lety +2

    That little dancer wants to be doing so much more. He just hasn't got his chops down, yet! The guitar player is quite good.

  • @j.g.c.2494
    @j.g.c.2494 Před 3 lety +1

    two beautiful souls together! this guitarist reminds me of someone i love.

  • @sirveillance9080
    @sirveillance9080 Před 3 lety +9

    What I love is, this is so spontaneous and not some scripted MTV video. Good one.

  • @ggarcia9409
    @ggarcia9409 Před 3 lety +6

    That little guy's got that Elvis Presley swag!

  • @davidhowell1415
    @davidhowell1415 Před rokem +2

    The pure joy of the music is shown through the innocence of a child! This is the beauty of the world we forgot. Thanks for the reminder

  • @3ver4fter53
    @3ver4fter53 Před 3 lety +12

    What a beautiful piece of music. Much love to Mark Knopfler and to you for this great interpretation.

  • @rerite2
    @rerite2 Před 3 lety +10

    "I got a keep sake and a kiss..."
    MK would love this!

  • @markyncole
    @markyncole Před 3 lety +11

    I've only watched 2 videos and both times a kid was dancing. Props to you,no an easy thing to do.

  • @joelwilman8712
    @joelwilman8712 Před 3 lety +2

    That beautiful music is touching that little boy deepest sense of joy! Great job mom for letting him experience that incredible talented artist. Clearly far beyond just a musician!

  • @Kevin-ui3gp
    @Kevin-ui3gp Před 3 lety +3

    I have no words, the tears in my eyes says enough.

  • @ImNotADeeJay
    @ImNotADeeJay Před 3 lety +12

    This gave nostalgia, it's been at last fifteen years since I heard this tune

  • @gonapark4971
    @gonapark4971 Před 3 lety +3

    Fantastic guitarist and precious boy. Life is beautiful indeed. Thank God I am alive !!

  • @mchoffner8497
    @mchoffner8497 Před 3 lety +5

    Show your appreciation for all the talented people who bring a liitle joy to your streets and subways.

  • @Truthnowhere2020
    @Truthnowhere2020 Před 3 lety +3

    Wow, such a talent, that dude can play as well. AMAZING

  • @ulrichvangobbel2493
    @ulrichvangobbel2493 Před 3 lety +27

    This is the kind of wholsome feel good content we scour this platform for

    • @sandraragole2411
      @sandraragole2411 Před 3 lety

      🙋‍♀️🤷‍♀️ have u seen the little girl dancing at same boys stop to his music 🎸🎶🎵🎵🎶

  • @oscaroliva5736
    @oscaroliva5736 Před 3 lety +7

    Teaching him what music is all about , love it

  • @lisas8801
    @lisas8801 Před 3 lety +2

    The performer is amazing. My fave is the little boy, he was really feeling that music in his soul.

  • @joansickora5055
    @joansickora5055 Před 3 lety +3

    That boy is a pretty skillful dancer for one so young. Knows good music when he hears it too.

  • @terrycampbell141
    @terrycampbell141 Před 3 lety +13

    hes playing a parker fly i have been playing one for years i love this guitar!!!

  • @dianaallison6110
    @dianaallison6110 Před 3 lety +7

    Awww! This is so precious..& cool..that he's got the music in him..& goes 4 it..w/the encouragement of his mom. Awesome guitar playing..& thx 4 this one! 🙂🙂☮☮✌✌💕💕

  • @pattijack
    @pattijack Před 3 lety +2

    Nobody these days appreciate talent and skill. He was good and deserved tips and being listened to.

  • @gavingoff4056
    @gavingoff4056 Před 3 lety +4

    Pure heavenly magic. Best videos on CZcams. By the way the kid dancing was a star too.

  • @rahul123715
    @rahul123715 Před 3 lety +3

    You nailed the tunnel of Love. Hope to see you live when I visit Vancouver

  • @joannebursey9839
    @joannebursey9839 Před 3 lety +4

    I heard it said, that "you don't stop dancing because you get old. You get old because you stop dancing"

  • @islgrl292
    @islgrl292 Před 3 lety +2

    I could listen to you all day! Grandma, is growing us a good human being, teaching him to stop & listen to the music, & yes dance when the universe gives you the opportunity 💕

  • @LouieNeira
    @LouieNeira Před 3 lety +2

    This song still makes me cry. I lived it in my younger days and a broken heart was always close by.