Here’s a little something for your weekend.
Since it has over 4 million views on YouTube, perhaps you have already heard 7-year-old Anthony Gargiula‘s rendition of the National Anthem.
But I think it’s worth listening to again.
The video is a little dated—Anthony is now 10 years old. You can hear him sing a more recent rendition of the Star Spangled Banner in this December 2009 video.
We are accustomed to seeing enormous talent that goes hand in hand with corruption. I think part of what makes us go so crazy over young prodigies like Anthony is the fact that it’s such a rarity to see raw talent coupled with unspoiled innocence.
Young Anthony’s bio on his website reads, in part:
When asked what the future holds Anthony said, “I would love to be on Radio Disney some day and maybe on American Idol when I’m 16 years old. That is a long way away for me. I want to famous long before that.”
Here’s hoping he does a little math and phonics, a little hanging from the monkey bars, and a little kicking a soccer ball around the yard before that too.
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Hi, Danielle! Interesting angle but we’ve also seen far too many cute young talented kids be used and ruined by adults. Sure hope the adults in Anthony’s life keep it all in perspective for him.
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