Homeless Man Strums 'Hallelujah' As Partner Joins Him For Street Performance

Mar 03, 2020 by apost team

Herbie Russ is a talented singer from Detroit, who once fell on bad times due to his struggle with addiction. Eventually, Russ used his talent to make a name of himself and get back up on his feet.

One video shows Herbie Russ as he performs 'Hallelujah' so beautifully that passerby's stopped in their tracks to give him a listen.

That’s right: An elderly man with long white hair dressed in a grungy looking button-up shirt and gray pants is drawing crowds toward him to listen to his on-street performances of the popular song “Hallelujah”. Sometimes this man sings a capella, while other times he has an equally poor-looking guitarist at his side.Unlike many homeless people who perform in an effort to gain money for themselves, this performer accepts donations but uses the money in an extraordinary way!

Rather than spend it on his own needs, he uses the funds to help others.

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Who is this singer who is changing the world around him? His name is Herbie Russ and the reason that he can sing so well is that he is a professional!

Rather than just being a homeless man out on the streets, Herbie is actually a singer, songwriter, and saxophonist who has devoted his life to his work, going so far as to work in popular commercials for major brands. Despite his great success, Herbie had a rough start to his life. According to his biography on his official website, he found himself homeless when still in the 11th grade after being kicked out of his house. Herbie had to resort to sleeping on the couches of friends and taking gigs to earn extra money.

While Herbie’s life has improved, he will never forget where he started. Herbie reports that he turned to God for some direction in his life and he was given the desire to reach out to the homeless.

While homeless shelters refused to let him perform for their residents, he didn’t give up – now, he plays on the street corners to earn money that he can share with shelters and the less fortunate.

Herbie’s voice truly is amazing. He performs while walking the streets, shifting through garbage, and sitting under trees. His voice not only provides entertainment for others, but it develops awareness of those who are homeless.

Watch the video below, but be sure to have a box of tissues sitting nearby!

What do you think of Herbie's amazing talent? Let us know in the comments - and make sure you pass this along to your friends and family!