The pandemic has changed our lives in so many ways. While most of us see it as a tough time, one man and his parrot found joy and a new adventure.
Have you ever found yourself stuck at home, not sure how to fill your time? That was Frank Maglio Jr. and his wife Gina’s situation.
Frank loved playing the guitar but didn’t always have the time for it. The pandemic gave him the perfect chance to pick it up again. That’s when he discovered his parrot’s amazing hidden talent.
They had a pet parrot named Tico, an Amazon parrot they adopted from an elderly British woman. Frank and Gina loved having Tico, but they were blown away when they found out how much Tico loved the guitar.
One day, as Frank was strumming his guitar, Tico started to sing along. It happened during the song “Stairway to Heaven,” and Gina quickly grabbed her phone to record Tico’s performance.
They decided to upload the video to YouTube, and later to Facebook. Frank created a new YouTube channel for their performances. Now, more than 250,000 people have subscribed to watch Frank and Tico’s duets.
Frank also shares the videos on Facebook. People love listening to Frank play the guitar, but they adore Tico’s singing even more.
The comments on their videos show how much people appreciate the joy and distraction the birdsong brings. It’s something we all needed during the pandemic, and it continues to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
“I can’t get enough of Tico’s singing!” one viewer commented. “This duo is exactly what we need right now.”
Frank and Tico’s story is a perfect example of finding happiness in unexpected places, even during difficult times.
