Billy Joel sings 'Piano Man' from stands

10/30/15: Billy Joel hears his own song "Piano Man" playing while sitting in the stands so he joins in and sings with the crowd in New York


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[javierponce]

I love the look on Billy Joel's face like a surprised child. "Wow...I can't believe they are singing my song."

[altavivo]

"An American treasure." Yes he is.

[TotalPackage]

It wasn't the perfect ending, but I'll be damned if this wasn't one of the most magical seasons ever.

[JohnnyHavs]

As a diehard Mets fan, this brings me to tears. If you live on Long Island, you know that "Piano Man" is normally played about 50 times a day on the local radio stations, and it's gotten to a point that I'm really just sick of the song. But seeing a packed Citi Field, Kevin James, Jerry Seinfeld, Billy himself and people of all ages in Met fandom singing together is really something else. It really embodies what being a New Yorker and being a Met fan is all about. Fantastic moment, thank you 2015 New York Mets

[terminl]

The smile on his face makes me so happy. Imagine, a bunch of people who may not have even been alive to hear you when you first released the song, singin along perfectly. This moment is just, I dunno, magical?

[xzclaire]

the atmosphere alone just gave me goosebumps

[ryanmccain]

What a wonderful moment for Mr. Joel. That's gotta be a little surreal no matter how famous you are. The

[peggyhuebner]

Pure joy, the crowd loves it. We need more moments like this about now.

[cellini]

This gives me goosebumps and I'm not even from New York. This is just another reason why I love this guy and why he's my favorite person. Not only is he extremely talented, but he's just one of the nicest guys in the entire music industry. Him smiling like a little kid made me smile I love how Kevin James is sitting next to him singing too, he's great. There are so many artists I can think of that would've just sat there looking stuck up. But Billy gets up, smiles, and sings along with the crowd. Today was my birthday and my birthday present was tickets to his concert which I went to last week. He's just so amazing, I had to come watch this video again. You're the best Billy Joel! :)

[pnwguy]

Love or hate the Mets, this is right up there with Fenway's tradition of Sweet Caroline. Gets the whole stadium singing with pride over the team's anthem. Gotta love it, as a baseball fan.

[JokersLover]

Almost cried last night when this came on last night. Such a great energy.

[ALiarsFuneral]

Born in Queens raised on Long Island. This is an amazing moment. Love my Mets and love Billy Joel!

[calebmurphy]

Jesus Christ, I can't imagine what this feels like.

[Shepo]

This is what music and sports should be like

[dianescott]

Billy couldn't help himself, he was in a New York State of mind!

[molly]

Still gives me goosebumps, just like it did that night. My favorite part is at 1:02 when Bill waves to the crowd with a huge ear-to-ear grin, and Alexis (his wife, to his right) smiles right along with him...what a great couple. 😊

[elizabethwitt]

He got a whole lot of the joy right back at him on this day that he makes everyone at his concert feel when he plays this. Goosebumps and happy tears for Billy, Piano Man, Mr. New York! 😎🎹👏❤️🤗

[Memorex]

That must feel great to see thousands of people singing one of the songs you've written and performed.

[dominicksforza]

Wow... Billy thank you for almost 50 years of music that NEVER gets old. I wonder how Billy felt when everyone in Shea was singing Piano Man, knowing every word of his song.

[Snakebloke]

Giants fan here: Commiserations to the Mets and their fans, I was hoping you'd win... :'(