Watch incredible viral performance from Leeds teen girl determined to save birthday of Covid-struck 100-year-old

An incredibly talented 16-year-old Leeds girl stepped in at the last minute to save the birthday of a Covid-struck 100-year-old - with an amazing rendition of 1940s wartime songs.
By Daniel Sheridan
Published 19th Apr 2022, 12:48 BST
Updated 19th Apr 2022, 12:56 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now
Read More
'Every life lost to suicide is one too many': Leeds firm urges businesses to put...

Gladys Milburn tested positive for Covid just a couple of days before her 100th birthday.

Plans organised by her granddaughter Lauren Burton, 32, and the rest of her family had to be put on hold.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad
An incredibly talented 16-year-old Leeds girl stepped in at the last minute to save the birthday of a Covid-struck 100-year-old - with an amazing rendition of 1940s wartime songs.An incredibly talented 16-year-old Leeds girl stepped in at the last minute to save the birthday of a Covid-struck 100-year-old - with an amazing rendition of 1940s wartime songs.
An incredibly talented 16-year-old Leeds girl stepped in at the last minute to save the birthday of a Covid-struck 100-year-old - with an amazing rendition of 1940s wartime songs.

However, Lauren decided to try and use Leedsplace forum to organise a special surprise for her grandma.

"I put a post up to see if anyone would be willing to sing to my Nana in her garden as a surprise", Lauren told the YEP.

To her astonishment, Lauren was inundated with offers.

She was contacted by the mum of 16-year-old Jessica Frost from Farsley - an extremely talented young singer.

"I instantly knew she was the perfect fit", Lauren said.

Jessica put together a 1940s inspired set list and headed to Gladys' home in Morley.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Socially distanced, Jessica set up her microphone and performed an array of wartime songs to the amazement of Gladys, who loved every second according to Lauren.

Her performance has now gone viral across social media, with many praising her amazing voice.

"She was unbelievable", Lauren said.

To hear more of Jessica's music visit https://m.facebook.com/JessemayF/

Related topics:Leeds

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.