Vanderbilt Student Requests Playing For BILLY JOEL The Music And Song Incredible!

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  • @skipdow3
    @skipdow3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I think when Billy Joel claps at your piano playing ability, you have been acknowledged by one of the very best.

  • @hawnma8083
    @hawnma8083 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Billy Joel is a class act. Musician at his finest and giving Michael an opportunity to display his talent. What a gift. Memorable moment to appreciate two fine musicians. Michael definitely has soul to play the way he does. Any real singer would appreciate. Billy’s voice just gets better with time. Bravo!

  • @jackson4socks
    @jackson4socks 10 ปีที่แล้ว +366

    Billy Joel is cool as fuck

    • @KevinJStoll
      @KevinJStoll 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +jackson4socks Yes, yes he is.....

    • @randallbanks1589
      @randallbanks1589 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Probably my favorite all time male singer

    • @jondaley7223
      @jondaley7223 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      jackson4socks
      try meeting him he's a pric went to hs with my father in hicksville long island he lives in oysterbay goes to my friends restaurant won't give u a autograph or nuthin ..hicksville high school even kicked him out when he came up on his Harley ... lol

    • @jonasvandenbilt8476
      @jonasvandenbilt8476 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Jon Daley I don't give a sh*t 4 ur ex-perience to me he's a friendly guy.

    • @patrickmcdaniel7155
      @patrickmcdaniel7155 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The moment he puts on the shades I knew it's gonna be cool

  • @conniecartisano6649
    @conniecartisano6649 10 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    A once-in-a-lifetime moment. Thank you Billy Joel for saying yes, and giving it to him. Wow! I applaud his courage in standing up to ask for the opportunity.

  • @onedirectionstarr98
    @onedirectionstarr98 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    you can see the smile on that kids face it sooo bigg

  • @anchorskid
    @anchorskid 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What a generous opportunity Billy Joel gave this young man! He did not disappoint. Michael, you nailed it!! Terrific job!

  • @daleg.9673
    @daleg.9673 9 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    It's great that Billy Joel was even playing a little college auditorium like that in the first place.

    • @normanchadwick2817
      @normanchadwick2817 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Dale G. Similar venue which I saw him for the first time. Early 70's. What a show he puts on. He is a great entertainer beside a great song writer.

    • @Phyde4ux
      @Phyde4ux 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Dale G. Vanderbilt can only be called "a little college auditorium" in the Big Apple.

  • @41point2
    @41point2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A musician friend of mine said the best compliment he could ever get is to hear someone else play his song. This must have been great for both of them. I enjoyed it too :)

  • @MidwestDrama
    @MidwestDrama 10 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    The kid had some big brass ones. But he sure delivered.

  • @RockAfella73
    @RockAfella73 8 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    My man Billy.. He can sell out football/baseball stadiums but he will still do a small show for some college students.

    • @narnzipan
      @narnzipan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's OUR man Billy..... etc.etc.see above. ;o)

    • @bherber
      @bherber 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Only if the college pays enough John. Don't kid yourself. For the arena shows you have to pay A LOT more people that just Billy. You have 50 plus people involved in those shows. For these masterclasses, Billy typically only does colleges that have money, many times ivy league schools.

    • @michaelsharp8448
      @michaelsharp8448 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      just to really drive the point home...im a stagehand and for a show like billy there might be 100+ gotta remember the crew that builds the stage and all the lighting and video and audio techs plus hte stadium itself then billy and ihs entire crew...evreyone is getting paid from those tickets which is hwy they are so expensive. a show liek this is hceaper because teh students are the stagehands omst likely...although this is vandy so it w might have been crew one guys thta set the stage and whatnot. ive worked vandy stadium a bunch of times over the years...but just to panit a serious picture...CMAfest last year there were close ot maybe 200 stagehands cumulatively over the preshow days...and the post sohw htere was probably 200+ just on the over night gig...its a massive undertaking...i have some awesome pictures still from cmafest...such an experience and so much fun to work and build.

    • @justloveu400
      @justloveu400 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thx man

  • @jasonracer3
    @jasonracer3 10 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Not many superstars would give a chance like this to someone they have never met. For all Billy Joel knew this guy could have a hard time getting through Chopsticks. But he gave him a chance. Thats all a lot of musicians need is a chance to prove themselves. I have always loved Billy Joel but i like him even more after seeing this.

    • @normanchadwick2817
      @normanchadwick2817 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      +Jason S Billy said it about the kid, spoken like a true New Yorker. "You got chops kid"

    • @bherber
      @bherber 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jason - Well if everybody is pointing to him, then they must know he has something going. Billy went with instinct here. He also had nothing to lose. If the kid sucked, then Billy wouldn't look like an idiot, the kid would. Also they probably could have editing out the segment from the program if it was that bad.

    • @alienhuman
      @alienhuman 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wrong. The producer knew what he was getting. Call it a set-up if you will.

    • @bobbielawski2291
      @bobbielawski2291 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      hey girl

  • @emdeechetty1828
    @emdeechetty1828 8 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    and that's why we practice, kids. You never know.

  • @douglaswilliams6834
    @douglaswilliams6834 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Holy Shit! Playing piano for Billy Joel, in front of an audience. Balls of steel.

  • @xtop23
    @xtop23 10 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I knew he'd be good before I heard it. You don't step up to Billy Joel unless you've got your shit wired. Nicely done Michael.

    • @Dlogreen
      @Dlogreen 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      damn right... i was thinking that too.

    • @tmektl27
      @tmektl27 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      xtop23 good point

  • @tankmaster1018
    @tankmaster1018 7 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Ive been playing piano for 21 years. I literally almost stood up and applauded when Billie Joel asked what key it was going to be in and that guy responded "What key do you want it in?" Thats fucking TALENT man! I wish I could buy this kid a beer...

    • @Jesse-cx4si
      @Jesse-cx4si 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      *Billy

  • @MrCrouton80
    @MrCrouton80 8 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Billy Joel is all class.... All class!! And DUDE, Michael Pollack can play piano!!!

    • @bherber
      @bherber 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was only copying what Billy does live.

    • @MrCrouton80
      @MrCrouton80 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Still takes some talent...

    • @bherber
      @bherber 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope, that's wrong Granton. I do this full-time.

  • @kjoseph8323
    @kjoseph8323 9 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    Time, dedication and preparedness meets opportunity and BAM! Lifetime experience.

    • @cowboygym
      @cowboygym 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      K Joseph always be prepared for the unexpected....

    • @knpstrr
      @knpstrr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The amount of hours the pianist (let alone Billy) must have put in (individually) for that moment to happen...awe inspiring.

    • @LambeauLeeeper
      @LambeauLeeeper 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      K Joseph WELL SAID SIR!!!

  • @raysutton3792
    @raysutton3792 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was BRILLIANT! HUGE shout out to Billy for allowing this to happen. Total CLASS ACT Mr. Billy Joel! To the pianist, WOW brother, YOU WERE HEARD AROUND THE WORLD! Excellent skills and portrayal of the fine work that Billy has endowed us with throughout his illustrious career! This was AMAZING!

  • @btofan
    @btofan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    It's wonderful that Billy Joel has finally found the confidence and peace of mind of who he is that allows him to share the spotlight. This is a memory that Michael Pollock will remember all his life.

    • @thedys70
      @thedys70 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      And what's more - it was recorded for the world to see, and Michael has bragging-rights for the rest of his days.

  • @ConspiracyMystic
    @ConspiracyMystic 8 ปีที่แล้ว +642

    MAN! Can you IMAGINE playing piano for Billy Joel!?!?! That's like painting a picture for Divinci!..... Wow!

    • @irodragon7184
      @irodragon7184 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      no its like being the apprentice of god. And since im not religious i hope i prove my point

    • @albertoforza7323
      @albertoforza7323 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes. oh and tha painters name is written Da Vinci.

    • @siaripop7
      @siaripop7 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Da Vinci was an artist, not a painter. You can find painters anywhere; and people who can spell but don't know when spelling is not as important as how one can make a person feel just by being silent....

    • @pauanui8391
      @pauanui8391 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Conspiracy Mystic well said!

    • @dtdlookout
      @dtdlookout 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Conspiracy Mystic very true 👍🏻

  • @lilsuzq32
    @lilsuzq32 10 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    "OK!"
    This rates a 100 on a scale of 10 :)

  • @SharonGuitar500
    @SharonGuitar500 9 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I'm ridiculously jealous of that guy's talent and courage. And Billy is the coolest, just a simple "ok!", and even asks what key he wants to play in.

  • @fringleshnotz
    @fringleshnotz 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Damn... When you offer to play PIANO for Billy Joel, you GOT to deliver! And this kid just did! Way to go, buddy.

  • @PatrickParsonWorkshop
    @PatrickParsonWorkshop 9 ปีที่แล้ว +372

    Wow! This had to be a surreal experience for that young guy. Kudos to Billy Joel for being gracious and having a win/win attitude. Some musicians who are the master of their instruments (at least in their genre) might be a little jealous. Billy subscribes to the abundance theory...sharing the spotlight and celebrating this young man's talent. Very cool.

    • @toscodav
      @toscodav 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Patrick Parson Workshop Billy Joel jealous? Of this dork? Please buy a clue. Creating music is exponentially harder than covering it.

    • @phill0329
      @phill0329 9 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      +That "dork" has 37 published songs, and plays piano at the Carlyle in New York. Probably about $7500 a week. Yeah. A dork.

    • @toscodav
      @toscodav 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      phill0329
      Never heard of him. Name one hit song by him?

    • @PatrickParsonWorkshop
      @PatrickParsonWorkshop 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      phill0329 Cool! Good to hear he is doing well. Neat to see that he writes as well. I'm not going to respond to the angry know-it-all troll, but what I said about his piano playing talent still stands. I wasn't (of course) referring to writing, I complimented him on his playing, which is top notch (one could make an argument that he outplayed Billy Joel). I won't say that, because they are both excellent. As for the troll, his talent seems to be hateful misplaced criticism and arguing with strangers on the internet. Fun! I advise that we ignore this person...pray for them...move on with our lives. : )

    • @BobAbbott
      @BobAbbott 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +toscodav Michael Pollack is the kid's name, and when this video was shot 2 years ago at Vanderbilt, he had already been playing numerous NY clubs and recorded with Billy Joel's saxophonist Richie Cannata. As for a hit, well, this video is one. lol

  • @Kim4159
    @Kim4159 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This continues to give me a good feeling. I play it when I need some in this world of ours! So gracious of Billy and this young man's got SKILLZ!

    • @collinjamesguitar
      @collinjamesguitar 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Literally same. Doing it right now after a bad day!

  • @franciscokid123
    @franciscokid123 10 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I like that Billy Joel didn't bat an eye, and said OK! Very cool.

    • @zyxwut321
      @zyxwut321 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He's been doing this for almost 50 years. There's very little he hasn't done, seen or been through on a stage.

  • @docrichie9
    @docrichie9 8 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    And the amazing thing is .... they never rehearsed that. It was all improv, off-the-cuff. Magical.

    • @bherber
      @bherber 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Well he was essentially playing what Billy plays live, so Billy was essentially singing to himself. Not rocket science.

    • @littledriver8948
      @littledriver8948 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      so cooooool!!!!!!

    • @canefan17
      @canefan17 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      There's an art to accompanying someone though. And Billy was a bit out of his element too, singing without his piano.

    • @stumbling
      @stumbling 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There's no such thing as rocket science, Bryan, it's called, "rocket engineering". Now stop being a kill joy.

    • @bherber
      @bherber 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Richard you clearly haven't listened to much live Billy. He's been doing it the same for years. The kid was copying off the records & Billy was singing to himself. Don't pretend like it's improv. What kind of doctor are you anyway?

  • @ANTHONY1962KERRY
    @ANTHONY1962KERRY หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stunning....by both of them!

  • @frankcorlett5950
    @frankcorlett5950 8 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Nailed it! Kudos to Billy Joel for being supportive.

  • @DavidLari
    @DavidLari 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    From there, Michael Pollack has gone on to become an award winning songwriter.

  • @JohnnyHartley-x4c
    @JohnnyHartley-x4c 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    To give a kid this opportunity to get with him , I agree a class act.

  • @biffoscot
    @biffoscot 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a class act Billy is, so pleased he gave the Kid a chance. He knocked it out the park. Home run.

  • @kevini4295
    @kevini4295 10 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I've always been a fan of Billy Joel, and his stock just went up even more. It was awesome he allowed that student the opportunity to accompany him. Shows his humility.

    • @zyxwut321
      @zyxwut321 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That's an older and wiser Billy Joel doing that. Joel was famous for his inflated ego and temper as a younger artist. He's now more secure with himself and his place in history.

  • @kenhackney
    @kenhackney 8 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Absolutely incredible!!! I've seen Billy Joel in an Arena Setting and he's great! Here in a small intimate setting where he is interacting more closely with the audience I don't think even he, judging from his initial invitation to Michael, had any clue what magic was about to unfold. He was initially like "Sure, Why Not?". Watched the timeline. It took Billy less than 10 seconds to realize Michael was for real. Afterwards, he was stunned and truly impressed as he praises "I Love it when that Happens!". I love it when someone captures these rare moments of absolute unexpected magic and is able to share it with the rest of us. I cannot express enough praise to both Billy Joel and Michael Pollack!!!

    • @Roco101
      @Roco101 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kenneth R. Hackney I

  • @YouInDavid
    @YouInDavid 8 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    I can play this song on Spotify.

    • @JayDeeIsMyName
      @JayDeeIsMyName 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +YouInDavid I laughed out loud. Cheers, kind sir! ^_^

  • @tessiecampomanes6851
    @tessiecampomanes6851 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bravo! This talented student didn’t disappoint Billy Joel and for sure Michael didn’t disappoint the audience! Impromptu performance like this surely is truly admirable. Thank you to both of you. Billy Joel you’re magnificent!

  • @mattdickey2717
    @mattdickey2717 8 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    Talk about pressure!! And the guy nailed it. Very well done my friend.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd be honored if some Billy Joel fans would check out my acoustic piano & vocal covers of his brilliant compositions ALLENTOWN and VIENNA on my channel in tribute to the master. Live acoustic with no autotune or tech enhancements. Thanks and peace.

  • @wreckim
    @wreckim 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When the pianist started, he took over my soul, then Billy started singing, and took over my heart, and in the end they both own me. Wow.

  • @daviddemar8749
    @daviddemar8749 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    bravo Michael and kudos to Billy Joel for being gracious enough to let the young man share the spotlight/share the love. perhaps Billy Joel remembered that everyone starts out as a rookie

    • @thedys70
      @thedys70 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      David, how good was the pregnant pause while Billy weighed-up the scenario, and the buzz of anticipation from the audience. That's live music, and theatre, all rolled into one delicious moment.

  • @ajarproject4021
    @ajarproject4021 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This kid has some serious stones and a ton of talent fantastic absolutely fantastic

  • @jpracingph
    @jpracingph 8 ปีที่แล้ว +332

    When Billy says you got chops, YOU"RE GOOD!

    • @gelifry1682
      @gelifry1682 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      rightta

    • @bherber
      @bherber 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Geli were you replying to me? If so I'd love some detail. Rightta doesn't really mean anything.... lol

    • @tomkissinger7713
      @tomkissinger7713 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bryan Herber

    • @sambrook8116
      @sambrook8116 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      *MICHAEL POLLACK* 👍👌

    • @orgazmodelahandro1902
      @orgazmodelahandro1902 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      jpracingph I thought he was talking about pork chops

  • @dfrancer
    @dfrancer 8 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    How did he walk off stage with those gigantic balls?

  • @scottrussell2281
    @scottrussell2281 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Still love this all these years later. Just great!

  • @richardgreen7811
    @richardgreen7811 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That is one of the most generous things I ever seen a perform do ... Kudos to Billy as a person

  • @emtb9111
    @emtb9111 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Absolutely beautiful! It is nice when an artist allows a fan to come on stage with them.

  • @y4ukickmydog
    @y4ukickmydog 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Well Done Billy....class and generosity in one.

  • @coolcat6303
    @coolcat6303 10 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    How many guys get to play on stage in front of their music idol? Very cool stuff! Also, goes to show that Billy is really down to earth & doesn't have a huge ego unlike some other celebs.

    • @zyxwut321
      @zyxwut321 10 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      That's the benefit of sticking around for decades and becoming a living legend. Thirty year old Billy Joel would not do anything like this. He's cleaned up from the booze, mellowed out and matured into a much more gracious man. That's wonderful to see since he's one of the greatest artists of the 20th century and he's able to spend the latter part of his life mentoring others and enjoying an extended victory lap.

  • @LoveFlatfootin1
    @LoveFlatfootin1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Wonderful duet! Billy Joel's still got it after all these years.

    • @JackT702
      @JackT702 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know right. I love him so much.

    • @bobbielawski2291
      @bobbielawski2291 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      hey girl. by Billy Joel

  • @tlcp53b49
    @tlcp53b49 10 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Takes something special to impress the Piano Man and that was Special.

  • @jasonlilly9704
    @jasonlilly9704 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    To all the people trashing this guy....the dude has probably studied videos of Billy Joel. And his style of playing is similar because that's how Billy Joel imagined it, wrote it, and played it. If he played it any other way, Billy Joel would have told him to get off the stage. But if you want to trash him, put up a video of you playing "New York State of Mind".

  • @vincentgaglio5106
    @vincentgaglio5106 8 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    just so incredible , such Grace shown to this young man for Billy Joel to agree, and it was so awesome

  • @c-castaneda
    @c-castaneda 8 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    1:13 That moment when Billy Joel is helping you with the music sheet and Billy Joel comes and help you with the mic.

  • @salliethompson938
    @salliethompson938 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A star is born! Good luck to Michael Pollack..... Super star.

  • @bpabustan
    @bpabustan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Real musicians support each other, when senior musicians see up and comers this good, they will be willing to support them.

  • @egress1977
    @egress1977 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Isn't it great to courage in a young person to grab a dream and for a great entertainer be so generous to grant a chance. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!

  • @chrishall1923
    @chrishall1923 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    how the fuck does any moment in life get better than this!? well done, kid.

  • @Katanalord4Real
    @Katanalord4Real 10 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    If Billy Joel told me that I was gonna do just fine I'd faint on the spot.

  • @what.....meworry7126
    @what.....meworry7126 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THAT V O I C E !!!! I agree- where MOST fade over time, Billy's voice had developed greater timber in the lower register and his high notes are effortless. Best to you, Billy!!

  • @cpt203
    @cpt203 9 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Simply fantastic.....fortune favors the prepared and the bold......

  • @standready7083
    @standready7083 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why Billy is the best. Talented kid.

  • @slimjimmy149
    @slimjimmy149 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Talent, confidence, and courage to perform in front of people = chops

  • @terencetee2624
    @terencetee2624 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow. Billy Joel, you sir are a legend for doing that.

  • @rhyattgere4833
    @rhyattgere4833 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Every single part of that was amazing! Billy's graciousness, Michael's balls and ability, Billy's impressed comments after. A true moment to remember. I glad it was caught on video.

  • @SeekerKnight
    @SeekerKnight 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nothing ventured, nothing gained! You never know when you will get an opportunity to do something like this, provided you have prepared for it. Bet that kid is glad he gathered the guts to take the chance. Mr Joel is a great man for giving that kid a chance like that. As a professional, he could have harmed his own reputation, had the whole thing gone terribly wrong. So he put himself on the line to a degree to give a rookie a chance. Thanks Billy

  • @yfz01
    @yfz01 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't usually watch the Voice, but I just so happened to stumble upon it, and this guy was singing. Nailed it.

  • @susanford4606
    @susanford4606 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, like Michael, this is one of my favorite Billy Joel songs. When he starts to play, if you close your eyes, you don't know if it's Michael or Billy! Then Billy starts to sing those beautiful words and I was just blown away! The ending was superb! Way to go Billy and Michael!!!!

  • @maqiaoerda
    @maqiaoerda 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    0:31 the most smooth "OK" ever

  • @jonbishop1385
    @jonbishop1385 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He played THE BEST, For THE BEST ! Billy......What a gent ! i loved the way he just said "ok" !

  • @msk.johnson5102
    @msk.johnson5102 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Very impressive.

  • @peterwilson7340
    @peterwilson7340 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Billy Joel. Still the one and only piano man.Love from New Zealand.

  • @anthonyneely8675
    @anthonyneely8675 10 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    He was PREPARED for his opportunity!

    • @howardtreesong4860
      @howardtreesong4860 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Those who are prepared for the moment win the moment when it comes along.

  • @gilbertannis6449
    @gilbertannis6449 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think billy joel is a class act to give this young man a chance 2 play 4 him

  • @cliffordhart1592
    @cliffordhart1592 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    wow,!! no wonder this guy is held in such high regard. A true master. The piano guy is most excellent!!!

  • @keithlincicum3691
    @keithlincicum3691 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have watched this several times and I think it is so cool for Billy Joel to say OK to begin with. What a treat for both of them!

  • @billymurph8125
    @billymurph8125 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    BRAVO MY FRIEND YOU NAILED THIS ONE SOME DAY YOUR GRAND KIDS WILL WATCH THIS IN AWWWWW... THX BILLY UR A GREAT GUY !!!!!

  • @MrChrissy1r
    @MrChrissy1r 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tears to my eyes,, oh ,, yeh,, the tears, are flowing,,, ,,brilliant, what more can be said??!!

  • @samw8638
    @samw8638 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Billy Joel is all class.

  • @ryandolph4140
    @ryandolph4140 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now this is something he will never ever forget. What talent and heart.

  • @merluchador9063
    @merluchador9063 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Billy is magic. and still kicking ass and taking names with that style and voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @VelocityTruckCentresCanada
    @VelocityTruckCentresCanada 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    IT was amazing for a talent like MR. Billy Joel to say yes! Kudos to both

  • @000ROCY000
    @000ROCY000 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    God bless both of you!

  • @johnanderson9734
    @johnanderson9734 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Billy Joel .. a living legend. long may he bless us with his music!

  • @ronnietrosclair7091
    @ronnietrosclair7091 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Billy Joel gets better with age. Not too many stars can keep what they had.........BJ has it better than he ever has!!

  • @richthenative
    @richthenative 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was GREAT. The two played off each other perfect. Neither taking command of the stage. Just wonderful.

  • @robmusser1144
    @robmusser1144 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    First at bat in the big leagues and... Home Run!

  • @barrypoupard7009
    @barrypoupard7009 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the most wonderful things I've ever seen -- and heard - on the internet. Thank you for posting.

  • @gregvanderlaan
    @gregvanderlaan 10 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Michael Pollack... remember that name...

  • @douglane415
    @douglane415 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The smile on Michael's face when Billy starts to sing says, "I'm playing for Billy F'n Joel".
    Priceless.

  • @GoodEggs
    @GoodEggs 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The kid is really good also because he knows not to upstage the singer, so important with accompaniment. If the singer gives you the opportunity to show off you take it, but you don't get TOO fancy that you show up the singer because a great performance is collaborative. A few people who get pulled up on stage don't always get that, and it's always really uncomfortable when that happens.

  • @myambro
    @myambro 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    That talented young man nailed the style. Saw Billy Joel this last Saturday (14 May 2016) in San Diego and was impressed with Billy's desire to involve the audience and tailor the show to them.

  • @MrDJCoulton
    @MrDJCoulton 9 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Fairly strong opening, but that ending was legendary. Holishit.

  • @rickmcintosh5787
    @rickmcintosh5787 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Billy Joel, is more than amazing he lives through his heart and being good to people is apart of that. I was lucky enough to be at his 65 birthday celebration in the Garden. Some great friends got tickets, (God I love Disney) so we all flew up there, sat in a private box and listened, maybe the best concert, I've ever been to. The young man from Vanderbilt, played the key amazingly. Great show right here.

  • @Rickykeyspiano
    @Rickykeyspiano 10 ปีที่แล้ว +430

    God I'm so jealous of that kid! He Killed it! SO fricken awesome. Proud of that guy! He definitely got laid that day too....just sayin.

    • @DavoodZeinali
      @DavoodZeinali 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      LOL!

    • @thisismagacountry1318
      @thisismagacountry1318 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Richard Kittelstad Yeah he got laid,...by a dude.

    • @valveman12
      @valveman12 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      john smith
      You have a problem with Gay people?

    • @valveman12
      @valveman12 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      john smith
      How's your life going.
      I bet not too well!

    • @valveman12
      @valveman12 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      john smith
      Your life is about to get even more difficult.

  • @007richiep
    @007richiep 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OOOOO YES thank you so much for doing that Billy

  • @LeadMunitions
    @LeadMunitions 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the greatest videos of all time!!

  • @MeredithAnne88
    @MeredithAnne88 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This kid...wow! This is making the most of a moment. Bravo to both of them!

  • @8ytan
    @8ytan 9 ปีที่แล้ว +790

    "what key do you do it in?", "what key do you want it in?"

    • @derpkidd3922
      @derpkidd3922 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Ben F What a nice profile ye got der... ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

    • @willieidle8122
      @willieidle8122 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +John Reynolds Any key you want!

    • @Brucev7
      @Brucev7 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "What Song Do Ya Wanna Hear?"

    • @tryithere
      @tryithere 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Why? Is it locked?

    • @Breakbeats92.5
      @Breakbeats92.5 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Ray Charles used to say the same thing.

  • @matt1sam
    @matt1sam 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This kid absolutely killed it...Spectacular !!!!!!!!!!!

  • @laura_life83
    @laura_life83 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    👏👏👏👏👏👏 killed it on the piano awesome job!

  • @valeriemccrumb
    @valeriemccrumb 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was so kind of Billy Joel. What a chance this young man took!! Awesome!!