Sugar Sweet | Grandpa Elliott | Playing For Change

Grandpa Elliott has been playing on the streets of New Orleans since he was six years old and it is time for his music and passion to meet the masses. Playing For Change recorded his album, Sugar Sweet, throughout the 2009 Playing For Change Band North American Tour.

It all started one evening at a barbeque when he began tapping his foot, slapping his hand against his knee and singing, Your lips are so doggone sweet to me, baby I'm afraid, if you kissed the ocean it would turn to lemonade" I remember thinking we could not get to a studio fast enough!!

I love this man with all my heart for his soul, sweet voice and power of conviction. He performs each song as if it was his last and puts every ounce of his giant heart into every note. Check out the album, support a great performer, and let's teach the world that some of the best music we have ever heard comes from the streets!!! From the people, for the people.

One Love,
Mark Johnson

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[genegoodwin]

Love Grandpa Elliot, so sad he passed away before we had the chance to see him in person. I wish Playing for Change would make many more videos showing the street performers of the world. Love their videos.

[Spiderman-tgke]

It was a pleasure knowing you for so many years! Rest in peace Grandpa Elliot ❤😊

[unihokeistka]

You will be missed, Grandpa Elliott. Now you're sitting on a dock of the sky. 💙 You were a wonderful person and shined a light of a blessed soul. Good man with a big heart for music and for the people...

[woihjsd]

Playing for Change, thank you so much for sharing Grandpa Elliott with the world. It's a shame knowing that there's so much beauty in the world that we just don't see if it weren't for people like you. Thank you, thank you.

[xxraudhaxx]

grandpa elliot spreads his love thru music. see what a simple man can do to make our world into a better place.

[teddarcheese]

I love that man, there is a special place in heaven for Grandpa Elliott

[mnewman]

I grew up watching him preform on the streets of New Orleans and I have to say I will never forget him as long as I live. He touches the heart of every person he meets.

[hoeck]

He is a great example to the phrase "Gods timing is always perfect." God continues to bless Grandpa Elliott even in his old age. So wonderful!!!

[goonfarb]

What an AWESOME Guy! We need more genuine people like him in this country; let alone the world. Keep it real sir!

[padrina]

I love you, I hope to meet you someday Thank you for your music, brotherly love from Ireland xxxx, god bless you sir xxxx

[Cymro]

Had the pleasure of seeing Grandpa Elliott live on the streets of New Orleans.

[patriciahartless]

Grandpaw Elliiet. I Love You song. You don't look like you're 70 years old. You're a very extinguish looking man. Just ran across your video. Hope to receive more of your music and video. Thank you so much sir.

[raymondparsley]

A humble talent that shares the beauty of his soul... while touching ours. Much appreciated.

[escobarmatrix]

RESPECT AND BIG KISS FROM MOROCCO GRANDPA

[pedrobardon]

Es una pena que el Grandpa Elliot nos haya dejado, aunque su fantástica música la tendremos para siempre

[ZenStress]

Grandpa Elliott rocks! Grandpa Elliott for President!

[laine]

I can’t quit playing this song! He is so precious...

[deverejohnson]

I can't wait to go to New Orleans and see GrandPa Elliot, hopefully a dream come truth.

[mariasmolders]

grandpa, you take me through rough times, I love to hear you sing with your friends. You together sing my tears away, thank you for that.❤️ Love from Amsterdam.

[jancoburn]

what a Blessing this man was and still is💛💛💛