I saw Jon opening for Billy in Nashville....what an amazing way to start off that night! At first I was upset that Billy had an opening act....that soon changed after hearing this guy sing and play. What a talent and truly gifted musician at the piano and songwriting!
Sometimes musicians try to make a cover "their own," and get all cute with it. I love that Jon didn't mess with this classic and yet his own individual talents still shined through!
Someone please give him a Grammy, that´s all I can think when I see him performing. So much passion, talent, and amazing voice, he´s incredible with his piano and his lyrics are my faves.
I know, it´s a Billy Joel´s cover, it´s in the title. I meant his lyrics in general, he does write his songs, and I think they´re really good, that´s what I meant
Piano Man is one of the songs everyone has heard at some point in their lives. Even if you are not a music fan, you hear the first few lines and go "Hey, I know that!" And hearing it like this is even more awesome. WELL DONE!
I couldn't breathe while I was hearing this with my eyes tight shut...but I couldn't shut them because I needed to watch how he was playing as well. And man, what are you doing here?
I love Billy Joel as well, and probably for longer than you (I'm that old). When I saw that someone was covering this song I was sceptical, I really wasn't sure anyone should. My friend, you nailed it, I truly enjoyed it beginning to end, and I think BJ would approve! I'm now going over to itunes to buy some of your music. :)
Sorry guys, but I have to somehow rain on your parade... This guy can sing... YES! He's good at piano playing... YES! He probably has heard Piano Man a million times and now he is able to sing the song and to match all notes correctly... YES! And he's looking quite good... as you see on the number of female comments.... And... that's it. Period! Being able to produce a kind of near by copy of the original song does not mean, he's being Billy Joel or even comes close to him. Go and watch some of Billy's live performances of Piano Man and you will certainly understand what's missing... Sorry, but it's not just about copying something. The original of Billy Joel has Billy Joel in it.... What's within this performance here... ? Okay, find the answer... ;-))
To be honest, Billy Joel's original was better than this, but Jon still did a good job. This version is just lacking that sorrow and maturity that Billy Joel has.
