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Big Orange Jeff

(262 posts) Wed May 2, 2012, 09:49 AM May 2012

Any doubts that music is magical? Watch this... [View all]

Watch young Ethan's performance and try not to be moved to tears. I found this video because Billy Joel posted it on his Facebook page.

While you're at it, look up Ethan's story. His family is trying to raise $100k for autism research. I made a donation with a lump in my throat.

Now, back to your regularly scheduled programming.

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Any doubts that music is magical? Watch this... [View all] Big Orange Jeff May 2012 OP

That is delightful! kentuck May 2012 #1

Beautiful malaise May 2012 #2

Loved that! Bobbie Jo May 2012 #3

Brought A Smile To My Face And A Tear To My Eye..... global1 May 2012 #4

Billy Joel commented that he never really felt the intro to "Piano Man" was quite right... Big Orange Jeff May 2012 #15

Very sweet! n/t peace13 May 2012 #5

I have an autistic 4-year-old grandson and this asjr May 2012 #6

Hi asjr...these grandchildren are the lights of our lives... Tikki May 2012 #19

"You can do it, Dad!" ScreamingMeemie May 2012 #7

That's really beautiful, thank you. Zorra May 2012 #8

Bless you gordianot May 2012 #12

We should never underestimate the power of the human spirit. FailureToCommunicate May 2012 #9

It reminds me of 35 years ago doing a practicum. gordianot May 2012 #10

Go Ethan Go! RT Atlanta May 2012 #11

Beautiful!!!! snacker May 2012 #13

And could the Superman t-shirt be more perfect? <nm> Big Orange Jeff May 2012 #14

Amazing! Rex May 2012 #16

And he likes the Beatles! "Dear Prudence" progressoid May 2012 #17

This kid should go on tour... kentuck May 2012 #18

He (or his music teacher) has great taste in music <nm> Big Orange Jeff May 2012 #20

A wonderful child. Thanks for posting. snagglepuss May 2012 #21

That truely is the best .. LASlibinSC May 2012 #22

Thristan "Tum Tum" Mendoza. Autistic savant prodigy percussionist. On marimba. trof May 2012 #23