Billy Joel: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

About the Episode

This music special honors singer-songwriter Billy Joel’s receipt of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The evening will include performances by Joel, as well as Tony Bennett, Boyz II Men, Gavin DeGraw, Josh Groban, Natalie Maines, John Mellencamp and LeAnn Rimes, with a special performance by Kevin Spacey and more.

Aired: 01/01/15 | Expires: 01/01/19 | Runtime: 1hr 25m 25s

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Extras

Brandi Carlile | "Skyline Pigeon"

Brandi Carlile performs "Skyline Pigeon" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

3:44
Joni Mitchell and Friends | "I'm Still Standing"

Joni Mitchell & friends interpret Elton John's "I'm Still Standing" at the Gershwin Prize.

3:24
Elton John and Bernie Taupin | "Your Song"

Elton John performs his timeless classic, "Your Song" at the 2024 LOC Gershwin Prize.

4:01
Maren Morris | "I Guess That's Why They Call it The Blues"

Maren Morris sings "I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize

4:32
Garth Brooks | "Daniel"

Garth Brooks performs "Daniel" at the 2024 LOC Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert.

3:57
Billy Porter | "The Bitch is Back"

Billy Porter performs "The Bitch is Back" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert.

3:48
Jacob Lusk | "Bennie and the Jets"

Jacob Lusk of the band Gabriels performs "Bennie and the Jets" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.

5:50
Garth Brooks | "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word"

Garth Brooks performs "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.

3:49
Elton John and Bernie Taupin | "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting"

Elton John performs "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.

5:08
Metallica | Funeral for a Friend and Love Lies Bleeding

Metallica plays a powerful rendition of "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding."

8:11