Peoria’s Greatest

I was recently pointed to the following clips of a man named John Daker who very bravely sang a solo on public access. These were aired in Peoria, IL on the local public access station, WTVP, in the 1990’s… but the humor lives on.

I echo what one commenter wrote:

The humor in the performances is found in the humor of life itself. I think it’s possible to avoid mocking people and at the same time to enjoy the foibles of everyday folks.

John Daker is the highlight of the recital.

So earnest.

So forgetful of the lyrics.

And such perseverance until the bitter end.

Here is the video and a mock cartoon of the video which adds to the humor by adding subtitles.