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One-Man Barbershop Quartet Sings 'When Irish Eyes Are Smiling'

A man with short, spiky hair in a white shirt is shown in four different expressions.

The perfect St. Patty’s Day tune is uniquely sung in this incredible video. One man tackles all four parts of a barbershop quartet to bring this beautiful harmony to life.

A man with short, spiky hair and a white shirt is making a surprised or excited expression.

Julien Neel sings the classic Irish tune “Irish Eyes Are Smiling.” With a rolling background of Irish symbols such as bright green shamrocks and Celtic knots, his video is a colorful performance for the eyes and ears.

Neel recorded himself singing four different versions of the song. He then artfully clipped and edited the videos together to bring a complete piece of music to share with the world.

A man with light brown hair, wearing a white shirt, appears surprised or shocked.

His captivating eyes truly smile like the song says, even though he’s not Irish. The joy it brings him to sing such an uplifting ballad is evident on his face.

The range of Neel’s voice is impressive. He hits some deep baritone notes but also displays an unbelievable mid-range pitch. It’s hard to believe there’s only one guy actually singing!

A man with short, spiky blonde hair and a white shirt is smiling.

The barbershop quartet style may be old-fashioned, but it is timeless. Neel has shown that the best of ballads stand the test of time, and the jolliest of tunes will never go out of fashion.

Julien Neel’s rendition of “Irish Eyes Are Smiling” is the perfect way to kick off your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Or if you’re just in the mood for a great song, put it on repeat!