Thoroughly enjoying the performance, River is accompanied by his best friend Wil Wheaton , a life-long friendship that began in Oregon during the filming of the movie Stand By Me . The music then continues to play over short clips taken from the movie itself. Finally, King beckons the two young movie stars to join him on stage to finish the song together. All in all, the video represents three very short minutes of pure magic. River is playing his guitar and singing to people.
River Phoenix is happy.