Howard Stern and Billy Joel wowed a lucky crowd of just 100 people with an intimate talk/concert for SiriusXM Satellite radio’s “Town Hall” series on Monday afternoon. Guests were invited to a secret location, which turned out to be the Cutting Room on E. 32nd St., at noon for a three-hour chat between the two and, of course, Stern’s ever-present sidekick, Robin Quivers. There to perform were Idina Menzel, P!nk and Melissa Etheridge, who rocked the house with a sexy rendition of “Only the Good Die Young.” … Pink, who sat next to her Vietnam veteran father, Jim Moore, sang a duet with Joel to “She’s Always a Woman,” while her father proudly filmed from the audience. – New York Daily News
Stern presided over a lively interview with the media-shy Joel, punctuated with performances by his admirers – P!nk, Melissa Etheridge and Tony Bennett, to name just a few – questions from celebrity fans Matt Lauer and Rachael Ray, and, of course, a fair amount of profanity. It was a Howard show, after all. … In short, it was everything fans have come to love about the latter era of the Piano Man. And it was educational, too: … He is in awe of Tony Bennett: The eternally cool crooner was a surprise guest, turning up to perform “New York State of Mind.” And if you thought the fans in attendance were amazed, well, you should’ve seen Joel, who sat there starry eyed. – Rolling Stone
Idina Menzel teamed up with iconic rock n roll legend Billy Joel for a duet on THE HOWARD STERN SHOW today and Menzel took to social media to share her enthusiasm for the esteemed teaming. Menzel wrote on her Facebook page, “Had the honor of performing w/ the legendary Billy Joel today at the SiriusXM Radio Town Hall on The Howard Stern Show”. – Broadway World
Billy Joel Town Hall Hosted by Howard Stern // SiriusXM
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