Kareoke Man

[Jzeaser]

Sweet little documentary I remember this guy when I used to hang out in the village 15 years ago. Hope he's still doing well, along with Albert Owens who was another great street performer.

[badsign1980]

usa is even worse then here, blacks everywhere, this isnt even the west anymore, its nothing, its a brasil in everywhere you go, just poor blacks sucking the rest west was, rest of our soul and money, if im wrong teach me right pleease, i really want to know that where heading anywhere else then total chaos and africa style hiperinflation

[Djenkov]

@badsign1980 make more children.

[badsign1980]

i think kids should sherish people like this because they are a dying breed, people that dont give a shit and are truly free and actually have talent, rare thse days, nowdays is just worthless pimp looking hip hopsadness with no substance whatsoever, darkest days ever are these...

[SimplyRisque]

Why did he not get a second chance but Ted Williams did? I'm sure Bad Brad doesn't steal and isn't a felon. Go look on thesmokinggun to see Ted Williams' mugshots.

[ifuseekamy]

This guy is amazing!

[aceross]

Please join The Brad Prowley Friends and Fans on FaceBook to share this wonderful talent with the world.

[Lennon4life1968]

Theres 10 minutes that just took my stressful edge away.

Peace and Love to the World.

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[StrkrAce42]

Awesome!!!!!



[AntThatitable]

Yea I think somebody should contact Bette Midler and see if she would look him up. He said he would give anything to meet Bette Midler, maybe she could by him lunch and a autographed picture or something for Pete's Sake's!

[manyhorses56]

ok what happend to this guy i just found the vids of him on here is he still aound and singing

[webstercat]

I just wonder if this is for real. For a supposedly mentally ill person he is very articulate, and the this video. Who did this? Reminds me of the movie last year about the cello player who was homeless, The Soloist. No doubt about the talent, but wondering if this is an act. He gets around a lot for a homeless person, ny, boston, dublin.

[webstercat]

schtick for sure. Great schtick though.

[izzbiz12]

i want this life. period.

[fishandfestival]

This guy is a genius...He's like an idiot sevant.

[Ihavearrived7]

U enlighten me and make me think that things can get better. u have a beautiful voice and where ever you are I hope u are doing well and that u are happy. and I hope someday you'll get to meet Bett Midler. Thanks so much I am glad that I found this on youtube.

[freyamoon]

He is now living here in Binghamton, NY.. see posted video response above.

[gizmoshadow1978]

he aint homeless anymore and i think hes got a job now. and hes mentally ill.

[LittleEmoBoy001]

someone give this guy a home

[ZuzerHun]

he is not homeless, he is just crazy. he is in love with bett midler, ffs. but he is great and now world-wide famous.

[Stryder94]

If i met this man in real life on the streets, id give him a pack of batterys, 20 bucks and something to eat just cause hes awesome, his love for musics unbelievable

[Aleboy40]

keep on singin kareoke man u lifted my heart and i share your love for music, if you notice while you sing eight out of ten are in awe the other two who laugh need to look inside themselfs and get a life!

[servosouth]

OMG this guys is fantastic!! I will have to hear him in person when Im in NYC

[cubswin1982]

seeing as how that's like a $900 ghetto blaster, i doubt very much he's homeless. still, good entertainment

[upinflamezzz]

I can tell you this as someone who grew up in the 80's. Everyone had these big radios. The bigger the better. It was the Run DMC era. patten leather adidas and Stater jackets everywhere. He's very entertaining at the least. He's just stuck in another era like hippy's are today.

[shas1814]

Thanks so much for posting this! Awesome!

No need to guess

no need to argue without info

just check it out

bradprowly dot wordpress com

Awesome performer!

[msalm08]

Just a few questions, 1. is he really homeless, 2. who films him, 3. if someone can film him and put him on here why is he still homeless?

[Menalipa68]

This short film named "Kareoke Man" (2003) by Adolfo Doring, in which he narrates his life while being followed to his "place of work" on the streets.

---- wikipedia

[classyteacherdiva]

Another thing that is so incredible about this guy is that you can tell he's passionate about what he does and takes great pride doing it. That's a sermon in an of itself. Wow!

[shas1814]

Hey, you've stopped laughing!

Cool!

Now THAT is classy!

[classyteacherdiva]

You know, I used to get a free load off this guy until I saw this documentary. From some strange reason as I watched this, I had, and still have a lot of sympathy for this man. He shouldn't be living on the street like this singing for $12.00 worth of batteries when he sounds a lot better than some people who have had years of voice training!!!!!!!!!!

I HAVE to meet this guy! There is a message in his music if you really listen to him and watch him perform. You can tell he's been through alot

[WOKsongs]

halloween

[beboprevision]

Such a viewing pleasure......thank you for creating this.....

[kalicat19]

Bad Brad is back !!!! saw him on the Bowery the other day !!! he has a new video coming soon !!!!!

[kalicat19]

Bad Brad is back !!!!!! Saw him on the Bowery the other day !!!! He has a new Video coming soon !!!!

[SerVerdadeiro]

His speech sounds like the guy who talked about D.T. Jesus at the beginning of the song Jesus Saves on the album "Streets: A Rock Opera" by Savatage

[gizmoshadow1978]

amazing how his voice just stops people in there tracks

[gizmoshadow1978]

does he still go on the corner and sing havnt heard about him lately

[recovering16]

Wow, Adolfo - Did you actually MAKE this video of "Super Bad Brad"? Was there more to it than the 9 minute clip? I'd love to see a longer version/finished product. And I sure hope he gets to meet his idol, Bette Midler. Great job, man!!

[ZZOTH]

yes, adolfo did make that documentary about brad. :)

[Menalipa68]

I absolutely love this guy and this is the first time I've heard of him! -- I he had a CD it would be in my collection.

[anaisaw]

this is an absolutely wonderful video. WE love Brad and his ability to touch the human heart. Many blessings to Brad!

[mitchellvanvliet]

i feel sad for this guy though he should have a nice home and a closet full with batterys!

[Tagapinasako]

He does. He is just acting....

[garthbreaks]

Amazing doc - amazing character.

Thanks for posting this video.

[uggyharris]

What an amazing talent Brad is, great post...Thanks.

[diogoneves4]

Can anyone tell me what's the name of the first song it appears in the video?

[nucklebut]

bring a tear to my eye

[ZuzerHun]

this is just beautiful. grab the last fleeting moments of humanity when there's madness all around. thank you for this vid so much. also id like to see an update on the guy...

[BLACKWINGEDBEING]

The Angels of sound walk the streets everyday. They're the people that can't live without music. To do so would mean the death of their spirit. They need the sound to surround them like a blanket of comfortable love. A hug from Mom and a scratch on the head from Dad.

Leave this Cat alone. He's singing is for everyone and no one at all, except him and the air that surrounds him. Be Bad Brad!!!

[tehoracle]

This guy needs exposure. I'd buy his albums.

Someone should send this in to one of the "American Idol" tv genre shows...

[salus52]

good point. when you make it on american idol, you've made it to the top, right?

go away.

[tehoracle]

No, I'm just saying that he has more talent in one strand of hair on his head than anyone on that show...

[upinflamezzz]

He was on the Apollo and he got a standing ovation.

[JJTheMastah]

he could have a record, but that would take his uniquness away. i get the sense that he loves what he does now and would never change.

[Kingofmean]

The man is a true talent..fucking great voice!

[PhiLew]

Absolutely fantastic voice!  He deserves to make it big. This man has real talent.

[Kingofmean]

good damn singer

[alllucky]

I'm speechless. I shed a small tear when he sang Ben. Why isn't this man signed to a major label yet no talent crap is flooding the airwaves. I would buy an album if he made one.

[whammycam]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!! I AGREE. Someone PLEASE find this guy and put up some more VIDEOS for us in CALIFORNIA to see... PLEEEEEEAAAAAASSSEEE!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!

[daisyhank]

LOVE this guy!! Wish I would have known years ago! I wish someone out there on the east coast could provide us with more video/audio?? Good luck! wish I was there

[kalicat19]

I've seen this guy walking around Manhattan!!!! he is F****** great !!!!

[dignan501]

best youtube video i've seen, thank you for posting

[craigdavid161280]

BJK )¬!

[scottbdorsey]

is he dislexic too?

[whammycam]

You Go Brad!!!!

Keep singin' your heart out! You are Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BeautyChloe]

that was weird ok then

[Porkularpie]

This is a fake. Video way too well produced. If I had to guess, promo for a movie. And is it Nic Cage?

[ashes2flames]

It's not a fake. It is a professionaly produced documentary about the very real Super Bad Brad.

[christiebobo311]

He is really talented! He have a very soothing and powerful voice, very touching! I wish I can meet with him too, I will thank him for devoting his life into singing some real music for all of us! He should really be a singer, I will be the first to buy his album. Great clip, thanks for sharing.

[openingstar]

Yes...I'm crying too. And I also hope I can meet him someday and drop a $20 in his box and thank him. He is tuned in to The Divine. Thank you for this video.

[LTDANMAN44]

holy shit  nice work!

[Sohrob1]

Super Bad Brad, I wish I could meet you, shake your hand, and thank you for the joy you bring to people's lives. You are talented. I loved watching "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine " of the great Lou

[tardsarestrong]

thanks brad

[kerrazygrl03]

god bless that man...this movie made me cry...

[fuyufuyu]

it's Karaoke... not Kareoke

[Rocanlouder]

mis respetos a este señor de verdad

Excelente

[Rocanlouder]

Excellent

[sminnian]

I've made my thoughts clear on this video - I think it might be the best on I've seen on YouTube - but just want to add that I am utterly enraptured by the girl at the 8:17 mark. Good Lord, you are beautiful, whoever you are.

[tonyrio]

Although they are few, God sends us special people like Brad to remind us that we are alive.

Thanks Brad.

[sarahshevett]

I couldn't agree with you more.

[rehwaldt]

I love this video and Brad is a very talented guy. I would love to see him on Saturday Night Live as the musical guest.

[clg26]

Love this guy's singing!

[ddawga]

great short, you are very talented

[sminnian]

Favoriting all his stuff, I'm beyond intrigued with this dude. Wish I lived in NY.

[sarahshevett]

I'm with you. I'm obsessed. I can't get enough.

[Orochimaru007]

Where did he get backing vocals from?

Dude totally rocks though, real music.

[SoljahCee]

Did you guys come looking for his vids after his performance at the Appolo?

[Leadbelly44]

yup

[Nottidredd]

ahh good old Lasonic TRC-975. one of those in mint condition will run you anywhere from $500 - $800. God I feel old.

[sminnian]

My twin brother had that exact model back in the '80s. Put out a lot of Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath in the day. He used to take it to junior high, jammin' on the bus all the way there, all the way back. Had to leave it in the office cause hell if it was fitting in his locker!

[GuackFoster]

LOl at him saying "1600 am"

[lund9772yahoocom]

the radio station not the supposed time your thinking of..

[gadgetboy32]

Someone got to get this guy in Oprah!

[clg26]

In Oprah? Wow...I suppose that would be worth seeing :)

[paulwehner]

amazing. Thank you very much for sharing this..

[LTDANMAN44]

wow. just wow. i hope this guy makes millions

[LTDANMAN44]

tks for posting

[rp61]

Yeah great stuff, Brad has obvious talent and this was a superb insight to the man, well filmed, thanks for putting this up Adolfo2500

[celestialsam]

Soothing voice=VERY PLEASANT!:)

[sambosteve]

Super Bad Brad is the man. I recall Christa two years ago, he took over Union Square with his singing...the guy is incredible. I also recall seeing him on the Apollo...puely by chance...He rocked the house. The man is incredible.

Great Film!!! Thanks for posting this.

[filthpunkdammit]

i love super bad brad!!! where the hell is he these days?? i wish someone would post the clip of him on showtime at the apollo....

[sminnian]

You can find that clip under "Grungy Gaye gets it on." Whomever posted it didn't know Brad's name.

[thefrozenghost]

FEATURE THIS VIDEO!!! absolutely awsome...

[amanda2681]

Brilliant work and beautifully shot. I'd love to see a full movie of this guy.