Despite its occasional annoyances such as overcrowding and loud distractions, riding the subway can still be your personal time. You can choose to read, play on your phone, listen to music, chat with others, or even listen to someone singing. However, one day, commuters in New York were unexpectedly captivated by the voice of a subway singer at one of the stops. Buskers are a common sight in subway stations, but this particular singer stood out for his unique and haunting voice.
Mike Yung, a subway singer of 30 years, went viral after a video of him singing the Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody” on YouTube garnered a staggering 40 million views in just a week. His performance of the classic song enveloped the busy passengers with his soulful sound, causing them to momentarily forget about their worries and simply enjoy the music.
Interestingly, Mike Yung’s face may be familiar to some as he had previously appeared on America’s Got Talent after another video of him singing went viral. The subway singer’s stunning performance had earned him an invitation to James Corden’s show, which has previously hosted performances by popular musicians like One Direction and Sting
