"Piano Man" (1973)- Billy Joel acoustic cover by Steve

"Piano Man" is a song written and performed by Billy Joel. The song is sung from the point of view of a piano player at a bar, describing the patrons. This song is based on Joel's real-life experiences as a lounge musician in Los Angeles from 1972 to 1973, which he had decided to pursue in an effort to escape his contracted New York City based record company at the time, Family Productions, following the poor commercial performance of the album Cold Spring Harbor. Piano Man was first released as a single in November 1973, and was included on Joel's 1973 album Piano Man. It was his first major hit and his signature song, and peaked at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1974. In 2013, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame! I know this album version is quite long and I appreciate everyone for listening as long as you can, I personally never get tired of this song. My acoustic version is not as resounding as the piano, but I tried to compensate with more bass note picking. Thanks for listening....I really appreciate it, regards....Steve
Disclaimer: All rights reserved to the copyright owners. I do not monetize any of my covers, and only want to share my interpretation of this song for entertainment purposes only without any profit or gain.

[@EmileChampion187]

Excellent performance, vocally… guitar…. and the whistling!! 👍🤜🤛🎸🎶

[@StevenEarney]

@@EmileChampion187 thanks very much Emile for stopping and listening my friend!! I really appreciate that 🙏🙏 glad you liked it buddy.... Have a great holiday week! Steve

[@alfonsdemunter]

Hallo Steve, this is a beautiful song and a great performance by you my dear friend, it was a pleasure to listen ! 👍👍 BIG like 13 I wish you peace & healt ... Fons

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Fons for listening my friend.... really pleased you liked this BJ cover 🤗Have a wonderful weekend!! Steve

[@bretbrinker]

This is one of my favorite Billy Joel songs. He wrote a lot of great ones, but this tune I really enjoy. Very well done, Steve! Enjoy your upcoming weekend!!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks so much for listening Bret!! Really glad you liked my BJ cover my friend.. I know it's a long one 🤗. Have a great weekend.... Steve

[@elboschable]

Thank you Steven for your performance, which always has a positive energy and is good to listen to 💯🎶🎧😎🎸

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for listening Lubos... I appreciate that my friend I'm really glad you liked it, 🤗🤗. Take care and have a great week! Steve

[@DocVIImusic]

Terrific way to start my day Steve. This song really complements your voice and guitar playing. Have a relaxing weekend!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Dave for listening my friend!! Pleased you liked it my friend! I really didn't know how this would turn out being piano based, but I gave it my best shot🤗. It is quite long and morning coffee will help you stay awake through it. .ha! Have a great weekend.... Steve

[@pacsun-guitar]

What a wonderful performance and awesome covervocal! 👍👍👍

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks Pacsun for listening...I really appreciate that my friend!! Have a great weekend! Steve

[@mithoo1234]

Beautiful tribute to Billy Joel Steven my dear friend....Very cool and smooth performance you kept is as mellow as it could be ....Thanks you have introduced many beautiful songs...have a wonderful week....Regards Khalique....{:-)

[@StevenEarney]

@@mithoo1234 thanks very much for listening Khalique and you're very kind words.... Appreciation my friend 🤗. I thought I would finally get this wonderful BJ song a try! Have a great rest of your week.... Steve

[@umimuko2]

I whistled along with you. It's my favorite song. I used this song as my cell phone ringtone. Thank you for letting me listen to your wonderful singing!　Big like 45

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much umimuko for stopping by and listening my friend! I'm really glad you liked this cover 🤗. First time trying this Billy Joel classic on acoustic. Have a wonderful week..... Steve

[@fiordelis]

Hello Steven 😊... I'm relaxing with your music my friend 😊 and Im return of vacanze 😊 👏🏼🌟👍🏼

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for listening Lis...I appreciate your time my friend... I'm glad you liked my acoustic attempt on a BJ classic song🤗. Have a wonderful weekend! Steve

[@garyschafer-thepickinpilot9010]

A great old classic, Steve. I've been playing this song for about 50 years now. Love your version. Great job, my friend 👏👏🎸🎸❤❤

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Gary for listening my friend.... Really appreciate that , I'm glad you liked my rendition. First time I ever played it on guitar.... Wish I played harmonica that would have sounded better than my whistle 🤗. Hope you have a great weekend... Steve

[@hm-xz4oc]

Great performance! It's my favorite song.

[@StevenEarney]

@@hm-xz4oc thanks very much for listening 1828..... I really appreciate you stopping by! I'm really glad you liked my rendition! Kindest regards, Steve

[@gardengit]

Great Billy Joel cover !! One of my all time favorites... My older sister had the album. Great memories !! Thanks for great playing and sharing my friend !!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for listening Daniel!!! I'm really glad you liked my BJ cover my friend 🤗 i have the same album. Kindest regards and have a great weekend! Steve

[@stevenkatt1204]

Hey Steve, that was great all the way around. . From your whistle and vocal to guitar sound and the guitar arrangement 🔥🎉👏👏👏✌️❤️🎶🎉

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks alot Steven for listening my friend! I appreciate that, I know it's a long one 🤗. Give it my best shot on this piano-based BJ classic song. Hope you have a great weekend.... Steve

[@johnnyleppvieilleschanson]

bonjour mon amie cest une superbe video, j aime beaucoup felicitation et un grand bravo merci pour ce tres beau partage tres bonne semaine et a tres bientot like pose a

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Johnny fir listening my friend, I appreciate you stopping by ... really glad you liked it! Kindest regards, Steve

[@marksingingforasmile.8457]

A classic 70s Steve 👌 love these story song's 😊 a long song but we'll worth the listening 5:41 nice.

[@StevenEarney]

@@marksingingforasmile.8457 thanks very much for listening Mark ... really glad you liked my BJ cover !! Kindest regards.... Steve

[@stevesguitarinstrumentals]

Hi Steve, An excellent performance of this song, A pleasure to listen to Have a good weekend All the best Steve

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Steve for watching my friend!! Im really pleased you liked my rendition!! Regards, have a great weekend! Steven

[@GNTRR]

Beautiful performance, great sharing!! Have a nice weekend, dear Steve!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for listening Aisoke....much appreciated!! Have a wonderful weekend my friend! Steve

[@Ellenmendenhall]

Such a loved song, absolutely love your rendition Steve, very good ☺️✌🏼💖

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Ellen for listening to my BJ rendition.... I really appreciate it and your kind words my friend 🤗. I hope you have a wonderful weekend..... Steve

[@Ellenmendenhall]

@@StevenEarney oh yeah it's Friday ☺️

[@JimmysBasementStudio]

Great Job Steve !!! Bravo !!! Piano Man is such a great song !!! Love the whisle'n parts !!! You are very talented my friend!!! 🎙🎸🎶

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks Jimmy for listening my friend.... really glad you liked this cover! First time playing this BJ classic song. I had to give it a try. Hope you have a great week Jimmy! Steve

[@DJRhinoShow]

Marvelous performance my friend. Thank you for this wonderful song.

[@StevenEarney]

@@DJRhinoShow Thanks very much for listening DJ ....so very glad you liked it my friend! I appreciate that 🤗 have a great weekend! Steve

[@zitoq]

Great job Steve… one of my favorite Billy Joel songs…

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for listening Zitoq....I really appreciate it my friend 🙏🙏🙏. Always loved this song but never played it before and wanted to give it a shot on acoustic🤞🤞. Kindest regards.... Steve

[@ludwigguitar]

Hello Steve. This is another very nice old tune and you performed it fabuously my friend! Very much enjoyed! All the best and have a nice new week, Ludwig

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Ludwig fir listening my friend....so very glad you liked it!! First time playing this on guitar so I was nervous about the outcome 😱😱. Many thanks again and have a great week! Steve

[@KyleCastroTheDrummerBoy090613]

I love the whistle sound of yours and beautiful performance through out the song interpretation my Dear Friend Steve!! Love and respect Kyle!! 😊🥁🇵🇭

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks Kyle for watching and your very kind words!!! Appreciation 🤗. Have a great weekend.. Steve

[@kareeme7]

I love that you sang a song from my Hicksville neighbor. When the master wistler opens with a whistling solo you know it's gonna be great. Not EZ to cover a piano song on guitar but as always you did an amazing Job. Wishing you a fantastic weekend Steve. Thanks for the music. To be fair, this Long Island sonqwriter did write this about his time im California. U R the best Esteban.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much my friend for watching as usual and all of your wonderful support!! I had my doubts about covering this song at first.... But then I said what the heck.... Break out the whistle old man and give it a go! 😱😱 We did enjoy Mr Joel in California as long as he was here, I'm hopeful he still has a soft spot for the West Coast in his heart ❤️ enjoy your Friday buddy!!

[@MowiMovesToMars]

A fantastic super classic version. Bravo!!!!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Mowi for watching... I'm really glad you liked my cover.... First time playing it on guitar. Kindest regards and hope you have a great weekend! Steve

[@beeetleboy518]

This is wonderful Steve a fabulous performance of this classic loved it !! Full listen mate as always . 👍👍🎸😎🎸 BB . (👍16 )

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much BB for listening my friend... I'm really glad you liked my BJ cover... First time I ever played this... Didn't quite know how it would turn out 😱😱. Hope you have a great weekend.. Steve

[@-LyDia.Of-France]

Your work is simply excellent!! I love this song. It's really beautiful !! Well done !! Thumbs up 33 ! LyDia ♫♪♫

[@StevenEarney]

Thank you kindly Lydia.... I really appreciate you stopping by and listening my friend 🤗. I'm really glad you liked this cover.... Wasn't sure if I could even pull it off on acoustic. Merci Lydia 🙏🙏🙏. Steve

[@pianoverso]

Beautiful song by the great Billy Joel! Wonderful interpretation and performance! Congratulations! A big like 52 for you! Greetings from Italy 😊

[@StevenEarney]

@@pianoverso thanks very much Roberto for listening and your very kind words my friend! Kindest regards.. . Steve

[@pianoverso]

@@StevenEarney Hi Steve , it was a pleasure to discover your channel and listen to your beautiful music!

[@StevenEarney]

@@pianoverso thanks Roberto, I will check out your channel as well my friend! 🤗

[@pianoverso]

@@StevenEarney Thank you, my dear new friend Steve! You're welcome!🤗

[@marcguenoun-coversfingerst1609]

Hi Steve, beautiful song and great cover, bravo and big like. Have a blessed week my friend

[@StevenEarney]

@@marcguenoun-coversfingerst1609 thanks very much for watching Marc.... I really appreciate that my friend! Have a great rest of your week as well.... Steve

[@Tuvituongsophucuong]

Chào bạn , cảm ơn bạn đã hát bài hát hay nhất, ngọt ngào, bạn đệm đàn guitar rất êm nghe vô cùng thích. Rất vui được đồng hành cùng bạn

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching and your very kind words my friend! Kindest regards 🙏🙏 Steve

[@DeplorableJaredBrodersen]

Yes! Love this Billy Joel song! I also never get tired of it. Love the stories of these people at the bar. I heard Billy didn't really understand why it became such a huge hit. He once said it was just another song for him. Nothing special. But it is special to us. Great job on your acoustic cover Steven! You're the second one on my subscribers who covered this acoustically. Someday I'd like to take a crack at it. Love that line "And the piano sounds like a carnival!" Thumbs are up for making us feel all right ✨37✨

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Jared for listening my friend!!! I'm really pleased you liked my BJ cover. I love this song as well and have the original LP. It was probably his bread and butter song in his early days that he played hundreds of times. I know I played the record alot🤗🤗. This is the first time I have played it on my guitar after a few warm ups for speed, chord progression, and lyrics, and I don't play the harmonica so I substituted my trusty whistle 🤞. I just fingers crossed hope it would sound halfway decent. Thanks again and have a great weekend.... Steve

[@PixandthePixies]

Yeah Steve, I loved It!! ❤ Have a wonderful rest of the week 😊

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching my Billy Joel cover my friend!! I'm really glad you liked it 👍👍👍. Take care buddy and looking forward to your next video🤗🤗 have a nice Tuesday! Steve

[@LeeroysMusicalJourney]

Magic Steve you are my guitar man mate. Have a top weekend 👍🥂

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching Leeroy and your wonderful support my friend 👍👍👍. First time playing this song so glad you enjoyed it!! It was a long one 😱😱 have a good weekend..... Steve

[@jenfi42]

Beautiful song and great cover Steve 👍 Have a nice weekend my friend. Jenfi 🌄 🎶

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Jenfi for listening my friend....I appreciate that my friend!! Gave this BJ classic my best shot🤗. Have a great weekend as well.... Steve

[@batangoldiezofficial5496]

Wow very relaxing music and nice voice..impressive friend.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Batang for watching and your very kind words my friend! Really glad you liked it 🤗. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.... Steve

[@batangoldiezofficial5496]

@StevenEarney thank you friend.

[@maryelizabethreynoldsprice2135]

Hello there Rockstar!!! I slept all day otherwise I would have jumped on here cuz I know it's Friday and I know Steve is going to perform a wonderful song so I'm a little late to the party but better late than never and oh boy was it better ! That truly was a great rendition I love your whistling and I could tell how much you love the song just by that little smile you flashed when you finished. I hope you have a glorious weekend and I look forward to next Friday to see what you will pull out of your hat!!! Rock on Steve.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks so much Mary for watching my friend and your super kind words 🤗🤗 I really appreciate that! First time I ever played this song on guitar....love BJ's music so I rolled the dice and gave it a shot 🙏🙏. Kindest regards and have a wonderful weekend! Steve

[@maryelizabethreynoldsprice2135]

@@StevenEarney I say always roll the dice and always give it a shot otherwise you'll never know therefore you have inspired me I have not been on my channel in a bit because I have taken up painting and oh boy when I get into something I get into it all the way so again you've inspired me I am going to do a song and post it here in just a minute maybe I'll do some Billy Joel thanks for your inspiration and your kind words as well

[@nealepinkney]

Great song very nice Steve good start to the weekend have good one my friend 🎸🎵

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Neale... I appreciate you watching my friend!! I hope you have a great weekend 👍👍. Steve

[@PetersRecord]

It was a pleasure to listen to your skilled guitar play and beautiful singing performance. Like 52 👍 Greetings from Germany, Munich - Peter

[@StevenEarney]

@@PetersRecord thanks very much Peter for watching any very kind words! I really appreciate that 🤗. Kindest regards and have a great week, Steve

[@PetersRecord]

@@StevenEarney My pleasure 👍

[@guitar_boy445]

Great cover my friend! Great job! Thanks for wonderful sharing!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for listening Danylo... really glad you liked it my friend 🙏🙏🙏 have a great rest of your weekend! Steve

[@BruceLande]

Yes! One of my favorites and you nailled it. Good to have you active again. 🤠😎👍👏👍👍👍🎸🎸🎼🎵🎶🎙🎹Cheers, Bruce.

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks Bruce for stopping by and listening my friend! I'm really glad you liked this BJ cover 🙏🙏🙏. First time playing this on acoustic . Hope you have a great week.... Steve

[@DEDE-os7qs]

this is a beautiful song dear Steve😊

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks so much for watching Andre... I really appreciate that my friend 🤗. Hope you have a very enjoyable weekend.... Steve

[@RalphandMichelle]

Great Billy Joel cover! Love the melody line whistling too!

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks Ralph for watching!! I'm really glad you liked this cover my friend.... I was hesitant about tackling this BJ classic, it's a pretty long one 😱😱 Kindest regards, Steve

[@horstoh3539]

gefällt mir sehr gut Steve, ein ganz bekanntes Lied. Großes Kompliment. Liebe Grüße Horst

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks Horst for listening...I really appreciate it my friend! I love this piano based BJ classic song and wanted to give it a try on my acoustic 🤗. Take care and have a great weekend.... Steve

[@KarenMHouseofChill]

That was wonderful, you did an amazing job! Much respect!🤗

[@StevenEarney]

@@KarenMHouseofChill Many thanks Karen for listening my friend... I'm really glad you liked this cover.... Billy Joel Rocks👍👍👍. I wish I learned the piano 🎹🎹. Be well and have a wonderful week 🤗. Steve

[@Charlieg01]

Well done Steven you had me singing along hip hip!!!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks much for watching Charlie!! Appreciation my friend 🙏🙏🙏. First time playing this longer version and hoped I could make it through 😱😱 Nice show yesterday and have a great weekend!! Steve

[@cracottin777]

Fantastic rendition! It's so beautiful with your guitar and your whistling

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Marianne for listening and your very kind words my friend!! I appreciate that 🤗 first time trying this on acoustic. Have a wonderful week!! Steve

[@coffeehousejohnbrinkman]

Sounds great, Steve. Solid rhythm. Nice vocals and great picking. Looks like you had fun playing it also. Have a great weekend, my friend.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching John and you're very kind words my friend! I appreciate that 🤗. Have a wonderful weekend as well! Steve

[@darbassbasscovers]

That's fantastic cover, Steve! 👍 - BIG like and greetings from your friend and fan Darbass

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks for watching Darius and your continued support!! I'm really glad you like this cover my friend!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend..... Steve

[@sharonhamama]

Amazing cover Steve ! the guitar is perfect and the wistel too' the song fits your voice and style perfectly. I think it's one of your best covers so far

[@StevenEarney]

@@sharonhamama thanks very much for your super kind words Sharon.... I'm really glad you liked it!! First time playing this song and I really hoped it would be halfway decent 🙏🙏🙏 thanks again and have a great week, Steve

[@kickoran]

Truly this is a wonderful song Happy listening to your voice until the end See you around

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching Ruli....I really appreciate it my friend! 🙏🙏 Glad you liked this cover 🤗. Have a great week ! Steve

[@swain99]

Big👍 No43 Steven 🎶👍 Yep, I am liking this , sounding really good my friend👏👏 🎸🎶🎸......Vic👍👍👍

[@StevenEarney]

@@swain99 thanks very much for watching Victor.... I'm really glad you liked this Billy Joel cover.... Appreciation my friend!! Hope you have a great week.... Steve

[@TheClagga96]

Hey Steve! Really enjoyed hearing your take on this Billy Joel classic! Sounds very Bob Dylanie with the strumming! 👍🏻🤘🏻🎸

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks for watching Charlie.... I really appreciate you taking the time my friend! Come to think of it I guess Dylan would do a lot of 3/4 Time songs 🤗. First time I ever played this song even though I've heard it a million times. Have a great rest of your weekend..... Steve

[@federocontrerafarruquin6336]

Great job my friend ✨💯34👍😊🙋

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for listening Federo....I appreciate that my friend!! Kindest regards and have a great weekend!! Steve

[@joedewberry]

One of my favorites! Excellent rendition Steve. By the way, I am impressed with your whistling.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for listening Joe.... I appreciate it my friend and glad you liked my cover 🤗. I love this song as well and finally gave it a try for the first time. Have a great rest of your weekend! Steve

[@Fredguitare]

Amazing cover ! good choice , big like 55 All the best Fred

[@StevenEarney]

@@Fredguitare Thanks very much for listening Fred..... I'm really glad you liked my cover 🤗. Kindest regards, Steve

[@ColourfulEnergy]

Awesome cover! Great performance, Steven.🔥🎵👏 Have a fantastic weekend.😊👍

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks for listening my friend.... I appreciate that! Have a great weekend as well 🤗. Steve

[@ColourfulEnergy]

@@StevenEarney 😊🧡

[@DanvillRob]

You hit another out of the park, old friend!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Bob for listening my friend... I really appreciate that!! I love Billy Joel's music and thought I would give his classic song my best shot 🤗. I know it's long, but a nice morning cup of coffee will help you get through it, ha ha! Have a great weekend... Steve

[@DanvillRob]

Steve, I've often considered learning this song..... maybe I'll have to consider it more thoroughly now that you've tackled it!

[@kennethbuttle8690]

You are incredible!!! A beautiful performance my friend.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Ken for listening my friend, I am really glad you liked this cover!! First time covering it.....have a nice Sunday!! Steve

[@albertocanevali2338]

Great Steve...👍💪

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for listening Alberto... I appreciate that 🙏🙏🙏. Kindest regards and have a great weekend, Steve

[@JefLBoyd2312]

Awesome Steve sounds great my friend I’d love to try it sometime excellent performance

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks Jef for listening my friend! First time playing this for me and I was unsure about how it would work out 😱. Pretty long song to play continuously! Kindest regards and have a great weekend! Steve

[@casciottisongs]

Great song choice, nicely done

[@StevenEarney]

@@casciottisongs thanks very much Cas for watching, really glad you liked this cover 🤗 kindest regards, Steve

[@JonasM63]

Wow great cover Steve, I've covered this song as well and do the harmonica myself. Keep safe my friend, have a great day.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Jonas for watching.... I appreciate that my friend! I could have used you for the harmonica for this song for sure 🤗. That's a nice talent to have! Have a great rest of your weekend.... Steve

[@lydandrick]

Hi Steven. Almost missed this song post of yours! Well done. I used to sing this song using the harmonica instead of the piano....wish I could play the piano! LOL Rick

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching Rick.... I appreciate that my friend 🤗. First time playing this BJ CV classic song. Wish I could have played the harmonica but I had to resort to my trusty whistle😙😙 I wish I could play the piano too!! Have a great rest of your weekend! Steve

[@gingersnap6183]

Great choice of songs and wonderful performance, Steve!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Amy for listening my friend.... I'm really glad you liked it 🤗. Love BJ's music 🤗. Took a chance with this one 🙏🙏. Have a wonderful weekend...... Steve

[@neilcedro2724]

Very nice Steve !love it.

[@StevenEarney]

Thank you kindly Neil for listening my friend!!! 🙏🙏🙏 I really appreciate that!! Enjoy your weekend buddy 👍👍. Steve

[@AimanNabhan]

Lagu nya bagus sekali ❤❤❤ 5:49

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Aiman for listening... I really appreciate that and your time my friend! Have a wonderful weekend! Steve

[@Key-2Guitar]

One of my favourite songs, very well played. ❤ Just subscribed to your channel!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Krassimira for watching my friend... really glad you liked it!! I subbed your channel as well 🤗. Kindest regards, Steve

[@dlynnloves2sing]

Glad I stumbled on your channel. Great cover and you nailed it!

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks Dlynn for watching my friend.... I really appreciate that 🤗🤗 I love Billy Joel's music and first time for me covering this song, so gave it my best shot! Regards, Steve

[@Roady-13]

Really nice cover there Steve!!! ☮-Roady

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks Roady for listening my friend... Glad you liked my BJ cover...wish i played the harmonica 😥 . I love Joel's music 🤗. Have a great weekend!! Steve