Surgeon goes viral with heartwarming rendition of John Lennon’s Imagine


Surgeon’s stirring rendition of John Lennon’s Imagine accompanied by a pianist doctor colleague in hospital scrubs is hailed as ‘beautiful’ and ‘soothing to the soul’

  • A Minnesota doctor singing John Lennon’s Imagine has gone viral on Instagram  
  • Orthopedic surgeon Elvis Francois shared the ballad with his 56,000 followers
  • Viewers thanked the health worker, 34, saying the song had lifted their spirits  
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A Minnesota surgeon has been praised by social media users for his ‘beautiful’ rendition of John Lennon’s Imagine.

Dr Elvis Francois, 34, an orthopedic surgeon at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, performed the song alongside his colleague, Dr William Robinson, 36, who accompanied him on the piano. 

The medical professional shared the video on his Instagram account yesterday, along with a caption noting how the coronavirus pandemic has united the world in the face of a common enemy. 

The clip has been watched more than 72,000 times and drawn thousands of comments from newfound fans who said it had ‘soothed their soul’. 

 

Surgeon Dr Elvis Francois shared a rendition of John Lennon's Imagine, recorded with a colleague, explaining how the COVID-19 pandemic has bought people of all cultures together

Surgeon Dr Elvis Francois shared a rendition of John Lennon’s Imagine, recorded with a colleague, explaining how the COVID-19 pandemic has bought people of all cultures together

One posted: ‘Thank you for this, your encouraging words and for all that you and your colleagues are doing on the front lines, we are all so incredibly grateful.’

Another said: ‘Thank you for bringing brightness to people during a difficult and scary time’.

A third added: ‘I love you king, grateful for you and all the souls on the front line. I’m with you. Thank you.’ 

Dr Francois has won 58,000 Instagram followers with his posts, which document his travels, hospital life and musical talents. 

The multi-talented medic has shared a number of videos showcasing his soulful voice, including Christmas songs towards the end of last year. 

The 34-year-old (pictured) has gone viral on Instagram with his rendition of Imagine, which he filmed alongside fellow orthopedic surgeon Dr William Robinson, 36, who played the piano

The 34-year-old (pictured) has gone viral on Instagram with his rendition of Imagine, which he filmed alongside fellow orthopedic surgeon Dr William Robinson, 36, who played the piano

A stream of comments praised Dr Elvis's voice and thanked the health care workers who've continued to work throughout the pandemic

A stream of comments praised Dr Elvis’s voice and thanked the health care workers who’ve continued to work throughout the pandemic

The doctor shared the most recent clip alongside a lengthy caption, which reads: ‘Imagine all the people… In life, there are so many things that divide us. Religion, race, politics, social status and many more….But today a global pandemic brings us all together as one.

‘Over the next few months our health care system will be tested. Millions of lives will be lost. Health care providers will be under an incredible amount of stress to save thousands of people. But when times are as dark as they are today, nothing shines brighter than the human spirit. 

‘There is something beautiful about a collective struggle. And the beauty in what we are facing today is that the only way to overcome this pandemic is for us to all come together as one. 

‘Nurses, doctors, students, research scientists, politicians, Uber eats drivers, cashiers, factory workers etc…Getting through this will be hard but one thing is certain…the only way we will get through it is together, as one.’

Dr Elvis (pictured) and Dr Robinson have shared footage of various other songs to lift spirits at the Mayo Clinic

Dr Elvis (pictured) and Dr Robinson have shared footage of various other songs to lift spirits at the Mayo Clinic

People across the world shared their appreciation, including a woman in Canada who has been unable to attend her mother's funeral in the UK

People across the world shared their appreciation, including a woman in Canada who has been unable to attend her mother’s funeral in the UK