Billy Joel’s ‘Piano Man’ ranks first on Billboard’s Top TV Songs chart

Billy Joel’s classic song “Piano Man” has made a comeback by taking the top spot on the Billboard Top TV Songs chart. The track, featured on his second album released in 1973, was prominently used on the series finale of the popular Prime Video show, The Boys. The appearance of this iconic tune in the final episode resulted in a significant increase in streaming and downloads, with 19.1 million official U.S. streams and 1,000 downloads.

Throughout The Boys series, Billy Joel is a favorite of the character Hughie, played by Jack Quaid, making it fitting for “Piano Man” to be chosen for this prominent TV moment. The song itself is a notable hit for Joel, peaking at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. To further cement its legacy, “Piano Man” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2013 and the Library of Congress chose it for preservation in the National Recording Registry in 2015.

The Billboard chart also sees other iconic songs from the past making a resurgence, with tracks like Bill Withers’ “Lovely Day” at number 3, featured in the Netflix show The Boroughs. Bob Seger’s “Night Moves” occupies the number 5 slot, also showcased in the same Netflix series. Fans of the HBO show Euphoria will recognize Steely Dan’s “Do It Again” at number 6 on the chart. Additionally, Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt’s theme song to HBO’s Rooster, “I Played the Fool,” grabs the final spot at number 10.

The influence of classic songs on modern television shows only emphasizes their timeless appeal and lasting impact on audiences across different generations. The amalgamation of these timeless tunes with contemporary television series breathes new life into them, ensuring their magic lives on for years to come. As the Billboard Top TV Songs chart showcases, the power of music to evoke emotions and enhance storytelling remains as strong as ever.