Man Starts Massive Singalong With Park Goers in London
Imagine being in a bright, sunny London park, spotting a lone man on a bench who suddenly starts singing. You recognize the tune, and amazingly, everyone around joins in, singing the chorus loudly together. This scene, which seems like it belongs in a Hallmark film, actually happened in London during January 2020.
In video content shared by YouTube user Matej Priteržnik, a solitary man sings recognizable lyrics on a park bench. The song turns out to be Bon Jovi's famous 1986 hit 'Living On A Prayer', and when he reaches the chorus, surrounding people spontaneously sing along. This touching event likely became one of the greatest days in that man's life, according to one viewer.
The recording has attracted more than three and a half million views, generating many uplifting responses online. One comment suggested this moment "might be the closest humanity has gotten to world peace," while another noted that "all it takes is one person to move the masses towards good." Many viewers mentioned how the video showcases music's genuine impact.
A similar event occurred at the British Summertime Festival in Hyde Park during 2017. While waiting between acts, the audience began an unplanned singalong to Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' playing through speakers. The sound of 100,000 people singing together creates goosebumps, with one viewer commenting that the video shows the "immortality" of Freddie Mercury, Queen's lead vocalist.
Though these collaborative singing moments often appear in films and TV shows, they seldom happen in real situations. This rarity makes them more significant when they do occur, and the participants—whether in the park singing Bon Jovi or at Hyde Park Festival performing Bohemian Rhapsody—will likely remember these special moments for years to come.
