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Uplifting moment pensioner leads shoppers in piano sing-along

2018-05-25 21 Dailymotion

This is the touching moment a pensioner leads passing shoppers in an impromptu piano sing-along.<br /><br />The reluctant 75-year-old was persuaded to sit down at the public instrument at a shopping mall in Manila, Philippines, on May 16.<br /><br />A crowd gathered around to listen to the old boy's tunes as he proved he still has the inner showman - coaxing them into joining him as he belted out ''Why do birds suddenly appear...''.<br /><br />The 1970s hit - Close To You by the Carpenters - had dozens of people singing along with the former church pianist named Bong Ynfante - who was visibly delighted after he finished his rendition. <br /><br />Onlooker Raymund Guevara said: ''This was such a beautiful moment. Even when we are old and grey we can still spread so much love.''<br /><br />Raymund said he spoke afterwards with the pensioner who told him his age and his name. <br /><br />He added: ''He used to be a pianist in church, which is where he learned how to sing and play. It's a wonderful talent he has and it was a special moment for him to have everyone stop their busy day to join him.''

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