22 Noverber 2014
Billy Joel's career in songwriting honoured in Washington DC
Musician Billy Joel has received the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song at a gala in Washington DC, honouring his life's work in songwriting.
The singer was joined by a number of other entertainers at the celebration, including Tony Bennett and LeAnn Rimes.
Actor Kevin Spacey played harmonica for Joel on a rendition of Piano Man, one of his many hits.
The prize, created by the Library of Congress in 2007, is named after songwriters George and Ira Gershwin.
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