If all you want is a performance bringing together music’s biggest names, keep an eye out for Billy Joel’s Piano Man from the 2014 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song celebration. It’s not just another live rendition, it’s a hall-of-fame tribute featuring Kevin Spacey, Boyz II Men, Josh Groban, Natalie Maines, Gavin DeGraw, Tony Bennett, LeAnn Rimes, and Michael Feinstein. It’s a performance that’s nothing short of legendary. Every artist in this performance has their own spins on what is undoubtedly one of the most iconic songs of all time. It’s no wonder this talent-stuffed performance has over 25 million views!
The performance kicks off with a fun surprise: Kevin Spacey accepting the challenge of playing the harmonica. And guess what? He nails it! Spacey’s harmonica skills are quite impressive but not only that, he’s also the first one to open the performance singing his part in the rendition with some skillful pipes! While Spacey is passionately singing away, the other stars start to pile onstage making this one special performance to remember!
Boyz II Men surprises the crowd after Spacey’s explosive intro, and oh boy, their harmonies are as buttery smooth as they sing the chorus and accompany with harmonious melodies. Their soulful twist with their velvety vocals gives you a feeling of being back in the day sitting at the bar ready to hear ‘Piano Man’ one more time. 
Then, Josh Groban’s powerhouse vocals bring the performance up to a much needed splash of drama. The laid back theme continues with the blue-eyed soul artist Gavin DeGraw, who brings the authentic rock star style but with that same effortless charm.
Then come the legends–the same catchy, but sophisticated voice of Tony Bennett adding a vintage feel to the song, but also fresh and new at the same time. Next, LeAnn Rimes’ part comes in which adds a county flair to the familiar song.
You get a performance in less than six minutes that’s nostalgic, thrilling, and full of talent. It’s a celebration of music, and it’s a performance that any Billy Joel fan, or music lover in general, needs to see!
