It’s not every day you’re passing through a busy London station and happen upon Sir Elton John busking, but that’s exactly what happened on Thursday afternoon.
The pop star gave commuters passing through St Pancras International Station a bit of a surprise.
In st pancras where oddly Elton John has just started playing one of the pianos
— Frank Curran (@frankcurran) February 4, 2016
And happily posed for photos as he dropped off a signed piano for the station (as you do).
Great surprise from @eltonofficial who made an appearance at London's #StPancras & gifted a signed #Yamaha piano! ? pic.twitter.com/OfSQ5lbNkR
— What's On The Red Carpet (@WOTRedCarpet) February 4, 2016
He caused a bit of a stir.
Concert privé d'Elton John à Saint Pancras avec quelques amis 🙂 pic.twitter.com/iS1uOYt1dM
— Nicolas Lesur (@N_Lesur) February 4, 2016
And happily knocked out some tunes.
What a #surprise Sir @eltonofficial @StPancrasInt right under our #Champagne #Bar!!! Definitely #SearcysLoves !!! pic.twitter.com/pZUflbbovY
— St Pancras by Searcys (@SearcyStPancras) February 4, 2016
@eltonofficial playing the #Yamaha piano he gifted and signed at #StPancras today! pic.twitter.com/FVgDourh0W
— What's On The Red Carpet (@WOTRedCarpet) February 4, 2016
And got a big cheer at the end.
"My gift to the station" a Yamaha B3 from @eltonofficial to @StPancrasInt #yamahapiano #iplayyamaha pic.twitter.com/O3IzULhIGF
— Yamaha Music Europe (@YamahaMusicEU) February 4, 2016
Elton’s signed piano is free for anyone to play in the station.
A wonderful gift from an incredible musician and absolute legend – thank you @eltonofficial! pic.twitter.com/QEvRfhc9bA
— St Pancras International (@StPancrasInt) February 4, 2016
Although the average Joe might not draw the same crowds with his rendition of Rocket Man…