Richard Goodall’s story is one to inspire. The “singing janitor” in the empty hallways of school to the national stage of “America’s Got Talent,” he has captivated his audience with a beautiful performance of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’”, and it’s no surprise that the track has become his signature song. But it’s his more recent A Cappella performance, featuring middle school students, that’s been making waves on social media–––and that too for all the right reason.
On October 11, Goodall dropped a TikTok video that has since taken the internet by storm, racking up over 2 million views. In the video, Goodall, standing center court in a school gymnasium, delivering beautiful performance of the iconic Don’t Stop Believin’ cover—featuring an A cappella, with no musical instruments at all. What makes the performance even more remarkable is that he’s joined by a group of enthusiastic students, singing along and attempting the high notes. As Goodall encouraged them, the students—clearly inspired by his energy—gave it their all. It was a beautiful moment of connection and joy.
