What happens when you put a ragtime spin on 80s classics? You'll have to check out this video of Scott Bradlee and see the peculiar (but terribly amusing) results for yourself.
In the video, the sweater vested pianist (who is also a singer and songwriter) hammers out tunes like Come on Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners, Don't You Want Me Baby by Human League, The Final Countdown by Europe, Axel F from Harold Faltermeyer, Madonna's Material Girl, Every Breath You Take by The Police, and much more, including the karaoke classics, Journey's Don't Stop Believin' and Bon Jovi's Living on a Prayer.
Retro Keyboard Remixing
Classic 80's Hits Interpreted for Ragtime Piano by Scott Bradlee
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