When “Ordinary” Soccer Dad Sounds Amazingly Like Elvis, The Judges Are Forced To Hit The Golden Buzzer

The performance of Barry Darcy's golden buzzer surprises the crowd What would you do if the doctors suddenly told you you couldn't walk anymore? This is what a Ireland Got Talent competitor told him one day. Only a few years earlier, Barry Darcy, 38, received this shocking news. "To be honest, it's a bit of a sad story," he told the judges of the show, fighting against tears. "It's hard for me to talk, I thought I wouldn't sing anymore, but I'm here to try." As he had thousands of other mornings, the Cork native, in Ireland, woke up and swung his feet on the side of the bed to get ready for the day. He was completely surprised when he collapsed on the floor beside the bed. Somehow, he had herniated a disc in his back that had crushed the main nerve that controlled his legs, paralyzing him from the waist down. The doctors gave him only 50% chance of walking again. Barry decided he wouldn't give up. During his long recovery and therapy period, Barry's wife and two children gave Barry incredible support and encouragement, and in his words, they are now a "solid and solid unit" Barry explained that while most families have a profound bond in a natural way, he has developed an even deeper bond only because of all the obstacles he had to overcome. As he sat in his wheelchair to recover, he knew he could always trust his family's love, support and understanding. This was his inspiration to choose Elvis Presley's song "The Wonder of You" for his audition. When Barry started singing, he went from being a common soccer father to an incredible player. His safety and ease on stage was surprising and his tone was remarkably similar to that of Elvis Presley. The judges were all smiling and were really impressed by their talent. Barry quickly made the audience and the judges sing and play along with him as he sang. Both the public and the four judges gave Barry a standing ovation for his sincere and genuine interpretation of the well-known Elvis classic. Judge Louis Walsh started talking about Barry's talent level and suddenly jumped out of his chair and headed for the Golden Buzzer. The golden confetti fell on Barry when Louis slapped his hand against the bell. Barry's emotional but flawless performance has fascinated everyone and made a lasting impression. His example of positive attitude and fighting spirit reminds us of all the importance of returning and facing our challenges. "I'm singing an Elvis Presley song, 'The Wonder of You', and it means a lot to me now because I sat in that wheelchair, I looked at my family and saw what they were doing for me and I had to continue with their lives as they take care of what was happening with me, "he said. "The words of that song, when no one else can understand me, understood me and understood very well what was happening with me."