Billy Joel and Elton John singing Piano Man

[narlg]

Love the guy at 2.23 with his arms folded, suit and tie, totally not impressed (or maybe he is?) :)

[ChiroQuacker]

see what booze to your kisser..it aged billy quick...nowadays he looks like a bloated disfigured bald headed hideous gargoyle....no wonder his hot young 25 year old wife dumped his one inch limp noodle

[TrueColors05]

@ChiroQuacker Who the fuck cares?

[aspenglow540]

lmfao!! elton in a windbreaker! too hysterical.

[Louie1157able]

Billy Joel and Elton John together! How you going to top that? Phase-shifters...digital electronics..auto-tune...who needs all that? Just two pianos, a harmonica and these guys on the same stage is all you need! Awe inspiring performance!

[FiorentinaClassica]

Both awesome, I loved Billy Joel growing up as well as Elton. Billy is multitasking; piano, singing, harmonica, that takes talent.

[korkiwi]

I always thought of Billy Joel as the American Elton John and Elton John the British Billy Joel.

[batman53ish]

ohh god i would have hating to be there the Japanese look boring at concerts hate see them at westlife concert

[djm51x]

you have to love elton

[JaeyongJun]

It's nine o'clock on a Saturday the regular crowd shuffles in There's an old man sitting next to me Makin' love to his tonic and gin He say, Son can you play me a memory I'm not really sure how it goes But it's sad and it's sweet and I knew it complete When I wore a younger man's clothes Da da da de de da da da de de da da da Sing us a song, you're the piano man sing us a song tonight Well, we're all in the mood for a melody And you've got us feelin' alright

[Deader89]

whished i was there

[mfiorell]

Sadly Billy Joel's voice hasn't held up as well as Elton John's, but I'd still hear both of them perform.

[bombanuclar59]

La VOZ MEXICO

[HRoberts1991]

greatest performance ever!

[luvtotruck]

I REMEMBER WHEN THE RUMORS BEGAN SWIRLING THEY WERE GONNA GO ON TOUR TOGETHER AND A YEAR LATER VIOLLA! THERE THEY WERE THE PAINO MAN AND THE ROCKET MAN!

[LadyKitteh]

=) I loved this song any way, it just got better.

[jella11]

It's just too slow though..

[DOxMExHARDx33]

Well done ... Loved it ... & I agree with pussylips9 down below !

[MattKairl]

best performance/recording of this song there is

[Invent4all]

Amazing! :)

[claire30061]

OH wow !! how brill is elton n Billy togetther- I think I gone to heaven!!! lol :)

[kongminjeong]

Its like jesus and buddha singing together~~~

[boet613]

they wasted this performance on the Japs ? !!!!!!!!!!! would have given my left testicle to have seen this.....

[MrProvincial]

No words. Magic.

[darkstorm161]

True. If anyone is allowed to claim to be the piano man, it's these two guys.

[TriggerHappyLunatics]

I think Decemeber 21, 2012 we should all gather together in one large open field with nothing but the clothes on our back and have these two perform for the entire world.

[pussylips9]

@TriggerHappyLunatics what a great idea and after some awsome music comes the awsome orgy

[TriggerHappyLunatics]

@pussylips9 Agreed.

[EpicAluminium]

Fantastic performance of a brilliant song, i wonder if in 30 years time we will reminice about the crap in the charts today, i doubt it

[Lorily94]

I was born in 76 and i love these guys... no body could ever be as good as they are!!

[stuksy4321]

wow. touching.



[greenappletea123]

There are obviously 13 people with no taste who had watched this video before me. Good for all of you with taste ;)

[1plus1isSin]

@dadeeo44

hahahahaha they're both great, but comparing them to maybe the greatest musical mind(Bach) ever known is probably inappropriate. I don't think either of them would disagree with me either.

[peetee312]

How great are the Japanese, wearing suit and tie to a Billy and Elton concert? Awesome.

[batmanRisen08]

@peetee312 This isn't really a concert you'd wear normal clothes to. It's not like going to an ACDC concert.

[volunteer9999]

A standing ovation for two outstanding artists!! Stomping my feet in the audience right now.

[LuciusTavington]

Oh Piano Man I love you.

[dixdan2000]

Is it normal that i'm fifteen and fell in love with this video? :S

[BoyleUK]

@dixdan2000 of course it's normal. It would be abnormal if you didn't

[chaoslord316]

@dixdan2000 It doesnt have to do with being normal or not... you just have good taste in music. :D

[pyronic888]

@chaoslord316 exactly!

[mattnanokid]

@dixdan2000 I'm not sure if it's normal, but I'm 13 and I love this song too!

[btarroja]

@dixdan2000 This is timeless music... of course it is normal...

[Tomsch330]

CAN I GET THUMBS UP WITHOUT A FREAKIN' REASON? ;-D

[lovemusic745]

two legends...but there's only one piano man..all the key skills and harmonic colours...

I'll love BJ forever

[lovemusic745]

Guess who the real piano man is ????

[smegmalip]

great version two piano players who by rockers standards are geeks. killin it and you know what i mean, thats all that needs to be said.... PERIOD

[MyDesertIslandMyDisc]

Who is that irreverent wee prick on stage with the awesome Mr Joel??

Anyone else feel that's just f***in' disrespectful to both one of the best songs piano songs of all time and its creator to sit there like a smug wee chav...

I used to like this duet, but Elton can't be arsed dressing in this and can't be arsed remembering the words on the Jay Leno version.

Not good enough IMHO :(

[CorneliusSneedley]

@MyDesertIslandMyDisc Let me get this straight. Billy Joel respects Elton John enough to perform with him not just once, but several times, but YOU do not approve? Regarding momentarily forgetting the lyrics, any performer knows that just happens sometimes. No one is perfect.

[MyDesertIslandMyDisc]

@CorneliusSneedley I agree mainly with you. But neither Messrs Joel or John need or even seek my approval.

I personally think that Elton's lyrical mishap was very human and Billy's jocular response and in particular his facial expression to the 'microphone smells like a beer' encapsulates in all without need for further words.

No one is perfect Cornelius, it's just a joy to both remember it as well as share opinions.

For the record, I retract the rather childish 'wee prick' reference. Cheers

[CorneliusSneedley]

@MyDesertIslandMyDisc Thank you for the unexpectedly mature reply. :)

[TheDavey222]

Elton has such superb air control when he sings

[NoDestinyLive4Now]

Pure joy. I've loved Billy Joel and Elton John since I was 4 years old. Decades later, I still adore them. <3

[momofreed]

ive seen thenm together in concert 3 times, was kinda dissappointed only because i wanted to see them sing their own songs, and only a few of each others..and I'm a huge fan of both!

[01billyfan]

Elton in a windbreaker??? what the fuck?

[MyGiovannini]

@01billyfan\ Are you talked about that jacket of wind-resistant material with close-fitting elastic hip band and cuffs? lol... They are still the same, right? lis...

[wormguts]

@01billyfan yeah, people trying to blow him.

[ArGxMAXI]

Son dos MÁQUINAS...

Dos genios musicales pianistas de la década del auge musical...

Puro talento!

[akuseru92]

13 people don't know what good music is.

[robstrevor]

Pure fuckin talent!!

[komo40]

Best piano two-some in rock-and-roll!!

[BenWatts1]

Elton Could have made an Effort with his appearance,great performer though!

[blackhawk0033]

2 great singers here!!



[MsMcQLV]

What could be better than Billy Joel and Elton together? I think I'm in heaven!

[MrAndroidus]

This is what i call an extraordinary experience!

[santonga]

2:19  gay man singing great song

[MrOhmatty]

holy crap that was awesome

[journey2boston]

simultaneous harmonica and piano playing ftw. 

[mombassano27]

thumbs up if you can´t see the dislike bar!

[caulinrocker1]

you can hear them try to out-do each other

[ivadie2008]

In the Top 100 of the most imporntant moments in the music!! =D

[ivadie2008]

In the Top 100 of the most imporntant moments in the music!! =D

[markefc18]

great song ! great artists.. but 2:18.. the man is so gay.. no offence elton

[DKlassicsG]

@markefc18

hahaha indeed !!!

[Roman291]

Epic.

[MegaGenesis2012]

there not syched up...good alone but not together, bet joel did 23 girls while 69ing with elton.

[MegaGenesis2012]

this is alabama we read subtitles in inglish messicains, leeyern it

[big343140]

Love love love this song 

[KyleTheGassMan]

13 people wouldnt know good music if it bit them in the ass.

[fewaq]

lol @ the guy at 2:19

[wishmastermaker]

i reckon billy joel should of asked bob dylan to do the duet, i think that would of been one of the greatest ever duet's in the world of music.

[BlackIceVideos]

One of the best versions of this song.

[mrb165]

Billy Joel John Elton jay Leno

[adrnds]

genial

[WilsoniteX]

Think this is my favourite song, ever

[JORGEPSOUSA911]

Two legends dueling on the piano, doesn't get any better than this!

[majhiggins]

These guys are great together! Their mutual respect is palpable and they both bend over backwards to give the audience the show they've paid for. I think these tours were all done for charity too. Overall I'd say Joel is a slightly better vocalist and Sir Elton's is a slightly better pianist. But, together they really could have written ten/played/recorded each other's songs the whole time. It's like having two of my favorite pianists alive and working at the same time.

[MartyASpeed]

according to physics no two things can occupy the one space, so how can so much talent be in this one place?

[OropherThranduil]

@MartyASpeed

Oh well, if Paul mcCartney and Brian Wilson could stand on one stage it's not THAT much of a big deal to have Billy and Elton (hey, i love them too, but let's keep it realistic).

[boostylala]

DAMN, those Japanese people get crazy in concerts....NAWT

[Sextietta]

Stuff in the background, great choice.

[Lyniex]

They both did this song on NBC and Elton John just had to screw up in front of half the world. It was hilarious.

[ToffeeDod1antiffic]

@Lyniex ??

[Lyniex]

@ToffeeDod1antiffic On the Tonight Show... Jay Leno. They sang this song together and Elton John screwed up about halfway through it.

[behindthemyth]

@Lyniex actually, he screwed up on the last verse. he went back to the first one and then tried to fix it

[Lyniex]

@behindthemyth Ah. And so he did. Thank you for your observations, Detective.

[behindthemyth]

@Lyniex sorry if i seem like an ass doing that. i just see stuff like that

[Lyniex]

@behindthemyth It's quite alright. I'm a smart ass all the time! Lol!

[behindthemyth]

@Lyniex The I guess we have something in common. LOL!

[brashears5]

Apparently I'm the only one who has a problem with Elton John singing "And you know that it's me they've been comin to see..."?

[JndBStudios]

@brashears5 Yeah, shouldn't Billy Joel be singing that part?

[PPanzerr]

I am a drummer for a Deathcore band, I actually spend most of my time listening to these two and 50's and 60's rock artists.

[RetroComedyFreak]

2 of my favorite EVER singers :D

[moffettman02]

I love that Elton has more than enough street cred to wear a nike jumpsuit while playing with a suited Billy Joel. Classic Elton

[TheGiovenko123]

AWESOME

[TheGeorgelizos]

Hey there! Loved your videos. When's your next one coming? Please let me know. xxxx

[dadeeo44]

Elton still hits all the notes effortlessly.

[dadeeo44]

The modern equivalent of putting Bach and Chopin on the same stage. Two TREMENDOUS creative musical performers.

[Supermonkey22]

@dadeeo44 Beautifully stated.

[grunt12394]

@dadeeo44 i love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sipioc]

@dadeeo44 A performance that will likely never to be seen ever again

[MyGiovannini]

@dadeeo44 It's great. By understand that we reach that high level of inspiration... ;)

[day500champ08]

Screw the BEP's, we need the Rocket Man and the Piano Man for the Super Bowl show. That would be unbelievable.

[goillini18]

its amazing how they get the crowd into it

[coldstyx1]

elton and joel is a combined effort of some great music till the end of time thouse song will play in my head

[coldstyx1]

elton and joel are the top of my list they can rock my world any day

[wallSTsir]

Elton John is a pompous buffoon!

[imacriticizer9]

@wallSTsir Whatever dude haters gonna hate

[Supermonkey22]

@wallSTsir That's your opinion, but let's see YOUR videos showing this kind of passion and ability.

[materia7]

My favorite performance of this song - lovely!

[duuude907]

12 people need to die for disliking this.

[juicykarkass]

Elton John said it was snowing, but the Spanish subtitles say that he was skiing! hahaahaaa

[aerowing73]

i cant believe that they played this song... my favorite billy joel song by far... and then the fact elton john got to play it with him... epic just epic

[coffindodgers]

Awesome !!!!!!!!

[Mumsieish]

what I would not have given to see this?? My personal ultimate combo! stick in a bit of rod Stewart with a very big dose of Barry Manilow with a little Kenny Rogers on the side and I would happily say that this is what I think heaven is for me! x

[LonBrown]

Such a classic song---I loved writing this parody of it

[rippa86]

you just do not see any musicians like this any more

[rippa86]

oh wow!

[whiteraven2k]

This song made me start playing piano.

I love it so much.

[rochet35]

wow nice song !

[Timeaisis]

Anyone know that dark medieval-sounding chord progression Billy was playing in the beginning?

[Timeaisis]

Anyone know that dark baroque thing he's playing in the beginning?

[Entertainer114]

@Timeaisis Yeah, it's actually a Japanese melody, not a Baroque piece. "Sakura, Sakura" - check it out. Makes sense to play a snippet of it since they were in Tokyo :)

[Thumper17]

This is the single greatest moment in music history EVER.

[bartjoboy]

I'm so proud they have met eachother in Holland :) It seems that our beautiful country is the place of birth of a wonderful friendship :D

[isiXisi]

someone who doesnt like that, has no taste !

[McGwinn]

I love their dedication to music...

[xSke7ch]

I hope they play this at their next concert

[kingster2929]

WOW HOLLY SHIT!!!!!!!

[luneslatinos]

Wishing Bily a speedy recovery.

[marieatthelake]

@luneslatinos Forgive my ignorance. Is Billy sick?

[SolidIncMedia]

This sent shivers up my spine like you wouldn't believe. I love watching two massive stars come together to perform a song. Elton's voice is as good as ever live!

[darrenhol]

@Mynameisdhdu Look Douche bag, i am not a fan of what she does now, all i am saying, is that she is talented, and WRITES her own music, and can actually sing, unlike the other crap singers out there today. Even Billy Joel said the same thing on Howard Stern. Its sad that somebody like Lady Gaga who has talent, had to resort to the crazy theatrical shit, to get noticed, but that's what the kids look for today. Now go fuck yourself!

[GoodGuitarSolos]

@darrenhol I agree, she is a really talented performer, singer and a pianist, she just resorts on pop music. That guy 'Mynameisdhdu' is obviously an idiot, you don't have to like anyone to recognise their talent.

[GoodGuitarSolos]

@darrenhol I agree, she is a really talented performer, singer and a pianist, she just resorts on pop music. That guy 'Mynameisdhdu' is obviously an idiot, you don't have to like anyone to recognise their talent.

[smoockn]

You got us feeling alright? You got us feeling AWESOME!

[dannyplouffe]

Elton looked bored at the beginning.

[Valval1296]

i love 2:53!

[iplaygames2]

My God that harmonica intro absolutely freezes me in whatever I'm doing. These 2 are amazing, and have led to so many different avenues that musicians nowadays take for granted.

[fordescortracer]

@iplaygames2

I know! Whenever I hear this song, I stop what I'm doing and listen!

[minibin01]

2 god's on 1 stage :)

[khambatta1]

LEGENDS.

[toolman6396]

hey plum..., i'm a rock drummer this shit is where it all comes from

[hmin310]

*four chords

[hmin310]

Those last three chords gave me the biggest chills ever.

[sologratia1]

They are such amazing musicians. Their voices have changed a little. That just happens when you age but sometimes their voices go back to what we all know and love. Like when Billy says piano. I love them both. Billy Joel, Elton John, and The Beatles are my favorite musicians.

[CostaStrat]

This is when you know you're a boss. You're singing and playing piano, with another music legend, with a dumb haircut and wearing a training suit. This is why we know music will never die..

[Moviemaker750]

yes i admire billy joel, ive even used his songs for some of my selections but i dont understand why you guys have to not like todays music, yes some is complete crap, and most of lady gagas songs are about sex but making love to gin and tonic is the same as a disco stick, and you have to give her and others credit for there voice and range, except for the auto tuners, sounds cool but a 5 year can be auto tuned and sound good(funny becuase people have atuotuned dogs

[dexybrother69]

2:18

[metalisback]

The Rocket Man and The Piano Man

That would be an awsome show

[jenningsholly]

thats reall music .......... music is dieing like seriously its a joke

[AntitheisticAtheist]

it's mind-boggling to me how people are so ignorant about music. your preferences are ENTIRELY SUBJECTIVE. saying "billy joel is better tthan dizzee rascal" is stupid because who are you to say that?

[Eusi1984]

@AntitheisticAtheist he is !

[grandpadewey]

Hate to say this, but, yes Lady GaGa can't come close to this type of musicianship and impact on popular that these guys have, but she does write all of her own stuff as lame as it may be.

[Euphorianna]

@grandpadewey Sad. but true.

[Ainigma]

the solo around 5:00 sounds so messy because of the echo-effect!

damnit, such a great song

[Kamisamadesu1]

Minasan,

Simply wonderful. Sugoi! Domo arigato gozaimashita!!!

[SaturnTrack]

Two of the best solo musicians ever. Period.

[plum26754]

i play in a death metal band....but i can always come back to this and be stunned by the talent i can only hope to come close to

[GrOUndEDtv]

@plum26754 same man. I'm a screamer for my band. But this is where my roots are. There is nothing I can compare to the brilliance of these two. They are what inspired me to become a musician.

[SuperHefner]

@plum26754 death metal will never come close mate. mean no disrespect but this is classic tunes. good luck with ya band my friend..