Billy Joel, 75, surprises commuters as he hops on a train to Cardiff for his first ever gig in the Welsh capital

Billy Joel confirmed his down-to-earth aspect as he hopped on a prepare to Cardiff for his first-ever gig within the Welsh capital. 

The American singer-songwriter, 75, minimize an off-the-cuff determine as he obtained a candy snap with a Nice Western Railway employee on the London Paddington to Cardiff service on Friday. 

Sharing the snap on X, previously referred to as Twitter, Nice Western Railway beamed: ‘It was a pleasure to take the ‘Piano Man’ Billy Joel Uptown to Cardiff at present for his solely gig in Europe. Get able to be rocked Wales!’ 

Nice Western Railway mentioned its ‘not every single day’ followers get to journey on board with the star of the present.

A Nice Western Railway spokesperson instructed the BBC: ‘Once we arrived at Cardiff the followers obtained off the prepare solely to see the star of the present behind them.’ 

The American singer-songwriter, 75, minimize an off-the-cuff determine in an all-black ensemble as he obtained a candy snap with a Nice Western Railway employee on the London Paddington to Cardiff service 

Sharing the snap on X, previously referred to as Twitter, Nice Western Railway captioned the put up with: ‘It was a pleasure to take the ‘Piano Man’ Billy Joel Uptown to Cardiff at present’

The sold-out Principality Stadium live performance is the artist’s solely efficiency in Europe this yr. 

Greater than 70,000 followers headed to the stadium on Friday night, prompting a full metropolis centre street closure. 

And followers weren’t upset because the Piano Man invited his first viewers within the Land of Track to affix in.

Firstly of his efficiency he mentioned to the group: ‘After 55 years, I am lastly enjoying in Wales. I’ve by no means performed right here earlier than.

‘I used to be instructed that the Welsh like to sing, so if you happen to really feel like singing alongside, I do not care if it annoys the man subsequent to you. Sing away, and we will have enjoyable.’

Billy, who is without doubt one of the best-selling artists in US chart historical past, is finest identified for his songs together with Piano Man, Uptown Woman and We Didn’t Begin the Fireplace. 

His gig on the Principality Stadium follows a string of current performances on the venue from different celebrities together with Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Pink, and the Foo Fighters.

And like a number of the stars to go to the capital earlier than him, Billy added slightly Welsh flavour to his efficiency, as he handled the group to the refrain of Inexperienced Inexperienced Grass of Residence by Tom Jones.

The sold-out Principality Stadium live performance is the artist’s solely efficiency in Europe this yr

Greater than 70,000 followers headed to the stadium on Friday night, prompting a full metropolis centre street closure

And followers weren’t upset because the Piano Man invited his first viewers within the Land of Track to affix in

He joked to the viewers: ‘I did not write that one, however I want I did.’

The group additionally obtained extremely concerned in a call-and-response model of What’s New Pussycat? throughout his Tom Jones tribute slightly later within the night. 

Billy confessed: ‘I do not know the phrases’ earlier than laughing and saying ‘I do know the pussycat bit.’ 

The group then participated in a enjoyable singalong to The Lion Sleeps Tonight, earlier than Billy carried out his hit observe The Longest Time. 

The singer additionally welcomed his daughters Della Rose, eight, and Remy Anne, six, onto the stage. 

His daughter Della sweetly shouted out to the group ‘Come on Cardiff’ as Remy sat on her dad’s piano. 

In July, Billy ended his 10-year residency at Madison Sq. Gardens in New York Metropolis with a memorable efficiency. 

The present not solely marked the final of Joel’s 10-year-long residency on the World’s Most Well-known Area but in addition the One hundred and fiftieth-lifetime efficiency, which is a report for any artist on the iconic venue.

It turned out to be a household affair for the singer as his daughters have been introduced out on stage by household good friend Jimmy Fallon to assist unveil a banner honouring him for his history-making present. 

Billy had the honour of sitting behind the piano as his daughter Della belted out vocals and danced, all of the whereas her dad flashed a proud smile on his face.

His different daughter, Remy, obtained an up-close have a look at the efficiency whereas sitting on the tip of her father’s piano, who simply occurred to be dressed identically as her older sister in a vibrant burgundy minidress. 

Firstly of his efficiency he mentioned to the group: ‘I used to be instructed that the Welsh like to sing, so if you happen to really feel like singing alongside, I do not care if it annoys the man subsequent to you. Sing away, and we will have enjoyable’

In July, Billy ended his 10-year residency at Madison Sq. Gardens in New York Metropolis and the present not solely marked his lengthy residency but in addition the One hundred and fiftieth-lifetime efficiency, which is a report for any artist on the iconic venue

It turned out to be a household affair for the singer as his daughters have been introduced out on stage by household good friend Jimmy Fallon to assist unveil a banner honouring him for his history-making present

Billy shares his daughters Della Rose, eight, and Remy Anne, six, along with his fourth spouse Alexis Roderick, 42, whom he married in 2015

Billy shares his daughters along with his fourth spouse Alexis Roderick, 42, whom he married in 2015.

He additionally has one other daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, 36, who he shares with ex-wife Christie Brinkley, 70.

The night consisted of Joel belting out hit after hit that included the likes of Stress, Allentown, Solely The Good Die Younger, Piano Man, Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, It is Nonetheless Rock And Roll To Me, and Large Shot, amongst many others.

He additionally introduced out Weapons N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose for a canopy of Paul McCartney And Wings’ traditional Dwell And Let Die, in addition to You Could Be Proper. 

The history-making residency started again in January 2014, with Billy enjoying one present a month at MSG.

Through the years he has welcomed stars akin to Sting, John Mellencamp, Elvis Costello, Tony Bennett, Paul Simon and John Fogerty, in addition to current hitmakers akin to John Mayer, Miley Cyrus, Gavin DeGraw and Olivia Rodrigo.