Billy Joel’s ‘Piano Man’ leads the ‘Billboard’ Top TV Songs chart

Billy Joel’s classic hit, “Piano Man,” has made a resurgence on the Billboard chart, reaching the number one spot on the Top TV Songs chart. The track, which serves as the title song for Joel’s second album released in 1973, climbed the chart after being featured in the series finale of the Prime Video series, The Boys. The significance of this placement is due to the character Hughie’s admiration for Billy Joel throughout the series, played by actor Jack Quaid.

The exposure “Piano Man” received from its appearance in the show resulted in a noteworthy increase in both official U.S. streams and downloads. The song saw a surge of 19.1 million streams and an additional 1,000 downloads after its feature in The Boys. Notably, “Piano Man” marked a memorable milestone in Joel’s career as his first major hit, peaking at the 25th spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Furthermore, the song has been recognized for its cultural significance, being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2013 and preserved in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress in 2015.

In addition to “Piano Man,” other notable tracks that have made it to the Top TV Songs chart include Bill Withers’ “Lovely Day” at number three, featured in Netflix’s The Boroughs; Bob Seger’s “Night Moves” at number five, also from The Boroughs; Steely Dan’s “Do It Again” at number six, thanks to its appearance in HBO’s Euphoria; and “I Played the Fool,” a theme song from HBO’s Rooster by Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt, securing the tenth spot on the chart.

The resurgence of classic tracks like “Piano Man” and the impact of their appearances on popular television series highlight the enduring influence and relevance of iconic music in contemporary media. The recognition and success of these timeless songs on the Top TV Songs chart demonstrate the lasting appeal and universal appreciation for legendary artists like Billy Joel and their timeless masterpieces.