This might not be breaking news anymore, but some performances are simply too remarkable to fade into history—and Peter B. DuPré’s stirring rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner is certainly one of them!

There’s something undeniably powerful about the National Anthem. Whether it’s played before a sporting event or at a national ceremony, it has the ability to stir emotions like no other song. While countless artists have put their own spin on it over the years, few have managed to deliver a performance as unforgettable as “Harmonica Pete.”

For those unfamiliar with the name, Peter B. DuPré was a U.S. Army medic stationed in England during World War II. Decades later, at the age of 96, he took social media by storm with a breathtaking harmonica rendition of the National Anthem that left millions in awe.

It all happened in 2019, when Pete was invited to perform before a Memorial Day weekend soccer match between the U.S. and Mexico women’s teams. Wearing a U.S. soccer jersey and his signature “World War II Veteran” hat adorned with medals, Pete took center stage in front of a crowd of 26,000. But if he felt any pressure, he certainly didn’t show it.

With effortless grace, he filled the stadium with soul-stirring notes, proving that sometimes, simplicity carries the deepest impact. Despite his extraordinary talent, Pete remained as humble as ever.

“I am a harmonica player,” he said. “I don’t know a darn thing about music, but I know how to make a harmonica talk.”

Talk it did—his spine-tingling performance quickly went viral, amassing over nine million views across Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). But Pete brushed off the praise, insisting he simply played The Star-Spangled Banner the way it was meant to be played.

If you haven’t already seen it, do yourself a favor and watch this living legend in action—you won’t regret it!