It turns out that Meghan Trainor isn’t the only musical member of her family. When the “All About That Bass” singer was starring as a judge on The Voice UK, Meghan’s dad, Gary Trainor, made a surprise appearance, performing a hit song on the show himself!
Racking up more than three million views to date across its various YouTube uploads, this is the feel-good clip we’ve all been craving, packed with hilarious moments, wholesome energy, and shocking musical talent. Music Man readers can watch the magic unfold in the viral video below…
It all begins with a casual chat between Meghan and her fellow judges on the pressures of performing on live TV and stealing the celebrity limelight at a young age. Soon, Meghan reveals her father’s story – a man who began learning piano at the age of eleven before becoming a professional band teacher and performer. But, when the judges realize that Meghan’s musical dad is sitting in the studio audience, they can’t help but invite him on stage to show off his surprising skills!
In a comedic moment, Meghan desperately yells out “Dad!?”, waiting for him to appear from the audience’s midst; the silver-haired gentleman soon makes his way to the judges’ panel to tell them, “I learned most of it [playing piano] from him,” referring to hitmaker and Voice UK judge, Tom Jones.
Gary is nervous to get up on stage, but with a little encouragement, he sweetly says to Meghan, “For you, I would.” Meghan is on the edge of her seat with excitement, repeatedly slamming her chair-spinning buzzer before it’s even been activated for Gary’s set.
The judges are each handed a microphone, ready to jump into the track. The Voice UK’s live band counts Gary in with a guitar riff, before the pianist dives into his rock ‘n’ roll rendition, showing unbelievable dexterity for his age.
But then, Gary’s lifelong dream comes true as Tom Jones lays a spotless verse over Gary’s piano music. The song they’re playing? 1954 hit, “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” composed by Jesse Stone, first recorded by Big Joe Turner and later popularized by both Bill Haley & His Comets and the legendary Elvis Presley.
Tom hands the instrumental solo to Gary, who absolutely slays it, beaming smiles and pure positive energy as he lives out the moment he’s been waiting his entire life for. By the end of the performance, Meghan is up and dancing with her fellow judges, sparking an unstoppable party atmosphere through the entire audience. Meghan can’t help but rush up to the main stage after Gary’s set, telling her dad, “That was so good! You’re a legend!” before thanking Tom Jones for the moment.
Want to see more of Meghan Trainor on The Voice UK? Check out her duet with Olly Murs in the video above!