Anyone who lives in a big city is aware of how frequently street performers demonstrate their talents on the sidewalk. It’s quite rare to see one of them that is this talented!

Jonny Walker, a British busker, decided to include a special visitor in his act one frigid winter night while out performing. Jonny decided to give him a go after a homeless man approached him and asked if he may join him. He’s certainly glad he did!

Bernard Davey, the film’s homeless character, is a well-known local with an intriguing past. Bernard, a father of two, was a well-known character in the Irish folk scene and a regular on the successful television show “Harry’s Game.”

Bernard’s vocal prowess is immediately obvious as he starts singing.

Jonny stated in the video description, “As a busker, I spend lots of time on the streets and had seen this guy many times over the years, but didn’t realize he was singing. As the years had gone by, his health and well-being appeared to have significantly deteriorated. We jammed out a version of “Summertime,” and I was so taken aback by his voice that I requested a bystander to record the performance on my camera phone. I then uploaded the video to my Facebook page, where it soon went viral thanks to the hundreds of shares it received.

He went on to say, “My impromptu street jam with Bernard Davey was a soul-affirming, enlightening event which summed up everything I love about street culture. “The stories and wonderful surprises on the streets are endless. I hope Bernard’s incredible improvised rendition of “Summertime” will remind people to always look past the outward looks and discover the person beneath rather than making snap judgments about people they encounter on the street.

Watch the performance here: