Daily Fix: Billy Joel, Piano Man

by | Dec 29, 2009 | COMMUNITY

This is one of the greatest songs in American history, in my unimpeachable opinion. Joel’s biggest hit, and considered by many to be his signature song, speaks deeply to my heart. This video, shot in classic black and white, is rarely seen on modern music television networks, and I’m very glad I found it earlier today.

Previous Daily Fix music videos:
Dropkick Murphys, “Dirty Glass (live)”
Nirvana, “In The Pines (Where Did You Sleep Last Night)
Avail, “West Wye

This is one of the greatest songs in American history, in my unimpeachable opinion. Joel’s biggest hit, and considered by many to be his signature song, speaks deeply to my heart. This video, shot in classic black and white, is rarely seen on modern music television networks, and I’m very glad I found it earlier today.

Previous Daily Fix music videos:
Dropkick Murphys, “Dirty Glass (live)”
Nirvana, “In The Pines (Where Did You Sleep Last Night)
Avail, “West Wye

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