He crooned his way into the charts as a Young Talent Time star and this week, veteran media personality Denis Walter returned to “the stage” by belting out the classics for a good cause.

Denis’ charity busk at Flinders Street Station in Melbourne on Thursday February 25 was held to raise awareness of youth depression and anxiety, and Youthbeyondblue.

The idea developed from a Facebook group Denis set up asking his 3AW Afternoon Show listeners for their suggestions on how to raise awareness.

The spectacle attracted around 150 fans and bemused commuters, who took time to listen and donate. All up, more than $5,100 was raised.

Even the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Robert Doyle, stopped by to see what the fuss was about.

Once the busking permits all checked out, Mayor Doyle chipped in a few dollars for Youthbeyondblue.

“Thanks for coming out to support us,” Denis said.

“Thank you for the good work you’re doing and thank you for clogging up my streets in this wonderful way,” Mayor Doyle quipped, with a smile.

Proving just how dedicated he is to the cause, Denis swallowed his pride and opened with the Collingwood AFL team song.

This was particularly hard for Denis, who is a die-hard Geelong Cats fan, however, a 3AW listener pledged $500 for Youthbeyondblue if he’d sing it.

For almost an hour, Denis performed the huge hits of yesteryear, including Unchained Melody, Blue Suede Shoes and Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll.

He only seemed out of his comfort zone when during a live cross with Channel 10 chat show The Circle, the hosts requested Cyndi Lauper’s 80s anthem Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.

To see video highlights of Denis’ busk go to www.3aw.com.au

For more information on Youthbeyondblue go to www.youthbeyondblue.com