The singer performed the national anthem before the New York Mets went on to beat the Kansas City Royals in Game 3 of the series. But he broke into song again when the crowd started singing everyone’s favorite bar tune.
New York Mets fans established a new tradition this year of belting out the song “Piano Man” during the middle of the 8th inning at home games.
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So when Billy Joel, the original crooner of the classic, appeared at Game 3 of the World Series between the Mets and the Kansas City Royals Friday night, it was only right that the crowd give him an extra special serenade.
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To their sheer enjoyment, Joel joined them midway through. Here he is, with comedian Kevin James, rising to acknowledge the crowd and accompany them in song.
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Friday night’s victory 9-3 victory of the Royals was the team’s first in the World Series. Joel, a Long Island native who opened the game with the national anthem, last sang for the Mets during the 1986 World Series.
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