Frank Maglio can play a mean riff on his acoustic guitar, but it was his parrot Tico that stole netizens’ hearts on their viral cover of George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord.” 2.1 million viewers tuned in to see Frank and Tico’s sweet cover, and as Frank whistled the slide guitar part, Tico delivered a hilarious lead vocal packed with personality. Viewers said Tico definitely “deserved the golden buzzer” here.
Tico has such a playful take on his performance – he’s a natural comedian. Seeing Frank’s big smile as he watched Tico sing on Harrison’s hit is really heartwarming to see. The dynamic duo’s warm relationship comes through so well in the video. The Music Man has to say that this is definitely the most unique take we’ve heard on this George Harrison classic, and we have a feeling that George would definitely approve of Tico’s take on his hit.
Frank uploaded the performance to his YouTube channel Tico & the Man Frank Maglio, where it became one of his most popular uploads. Viewers said the duet really brightened their day and added comments such as “Oh my gosh, that bird is so lovable. I think we’ve found the world’s best ‘antidepressant’” and “Tico put the largest smile on my face, I’m so amazed at how Tico sings whistles and stays on beat, he needs to be on TV. He’s bringing so many people joy and happiness.”
Frank must be a big George Harrison fan, as he also uploaded his and Tico’s take on Harrison’s Beatles hit “Here Comes the Sun.” Tico seems to love some Harrison as well, as he really goes to town on the melodies here, needing no encouragement to work his magic while Frank plays that gorgeous acoustic guitar part. This proved to be their most popular video, with 9.8 million viewers tuning in to hear the duet.
Frank Maglio is an American guitarist who shares his videos with his parrot Tico, which he describes as taking “freestyle vocals” on their performances. The Music Man readers might not be surprised to hear that The Tico & the Man Frank Maglio YouTube channel was a hit from day one.
Frank and Tico uploaded their first video in April 2020, and it features their cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven.” This video hit one million views and was the first of many viral performances from Frank and Tico. Frank shares the music of the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s on his channel, focusing on rock, pop, and folk music.