Old-Timer Sings ‘Loving Arms’ by Dobie Gray, TikTok Video of Shaky Voice Gets 400K Views: “I Love the Vai Vai”

• A video of an old-timer singing Loving Arms by Dobie Gray got staggering views on social media
• People were entertained by his vibrato as he hit the riffs and runs of the popular song from the 70s
• More than 400 000 people saw the TikTok video, and over a 1 000 people commented about the man's shaky voice

One old-timer showed off his vocal abilities and belted a 70s classic by Dobie Gray. The video of the man's unique voice grabbed people's attention on social media.

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TikTok user @samsonstevewessel, posted the man's rendition of Loving Arms, and it became a viral hit with 474 000 views. People said he sounded like he was laughing and others said they enjoyed the vibrato in his voice.

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One TikTokker said he recognised the gentleman who serenaded Mzansi and won over hearts.

"I know this old chap. I think he is Mr Nkosi, if I'm not mistaken. His from Barberton and he came and lived around kaBokweni."

Watch the video below:

Mzansi rates old-timer's singing ability

@gogo_ngubo mentioned:

"It's the dragging of words and shaking voice."

@lovelyn266 commented:

"They were singing like this in the 60s."

@jesusgod1974 stated:

"I love the vai vai. The lyrics maar."

@mmabothata1 wrote:

"I laughed out loud when he started vibrating, and sounded like he is laughing. I love you."

@cherrywines7 mentioned:

"You have a beautiful voice, sir."

@mandlaalfrednkosi added:

"I know this old chap. I think he is Mr Nkosi if I'm not mistaken. His from Barberton and he came and lived around kaBokweni."

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@thabiso.19 said:

"Give this man a recording deal. He's a good singer. "

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In another story, Briefly News reported that one guy recorded his father's shenanigans at home. The man was in stitches over how his father tried to get his mother to sleep.

The TikTok video of the happy black family was a heartwarming sight. Many people commented on the video to show how much they enjoyed the singing.

Source: Briefly News