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Billy Joel Surprises NYC Pedicab Driver Blasting 'New York State of Mind'

The rock legend shared the Instagram clip during his recovery from normal pressure hydrocephalus ahead of the second installment of his HBO Max documentary

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Billy Joel performs onstage during the last show of his residency at Madison Square Garden on July 25, 2024 in New York.
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Overview

  • On July 21, Joel rolled down his car window in Manhattan to surprise a pedicab driver who was playing his 1976 classic.
  • The video, captioned "We’re in a New York State of Mind…always," captures the driver and passengers stopping for selfies and asking about Joel’s health.
  • Joel canceled his 2025 concert schedule in May after announcing a normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis and has been undergoing targeted physical therapy.
  • In interviews and on Bill Maher’s podcast, he reassured fans that he feels fine despite lingering balance issues.
  • Part two of the two-part HBO Max documentary “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” is scheduled to premiere on July 25.