Piano Takes Center Stage! A Collection of Classic Western Songs by Male Vocalists
If only I could play the piano—surely many of us have thought that at least once.
The piano, an indispensable instrument not only in classical and jazz but also in popular music, delights our ears—sometimes with beauty, sometimes with intensity.
In this article, we’ve compiled classic pop and rock songs by male vocalists where the piano takes a starring role, focusing primarily on tracks in which the vocalist actually plays the piano.
From soul-cleansing ballads to rock ’n’ roll and pop with lively, rhythmic piano, enjoy the many ways this instrument colors different kinds of songs!
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| 1east | When I Was Your ManBruno Mars | play_arrow | Bruno Mars’s heartbreak ballad |
| 2east | All of MeJohn Legend | play_arrow | A ballad expressing John Legend’s love for his wife |
| 3east | Piano ManBilly Joel | play_arrow | Billy Joel's piano bar song |
| 4east | Don’t Stop Me NowQueen | play_arrow | Queen's exhilarating masterpiece |
| 5east | ClocksColdplay | play_arrow | A signature song by Coldplay that expresses the passage of time and the transience of life |
| 6east | Lady MadonnaThe Beatles | play_arrow | Introducing a rhythmic piano-driven rock song by the Beatles |
| 7east | Your SongElton John | play_arrow | A heart-stirring love song by Elton John |
| 8east | New BornMuse | play_arrow | The appeal of Muse’s breakthrough album and piano rock |
| 9east | Another LoveTom Odell | play_arrow | Tom Odell's emotional piano piece |
| 10east | Bad DayDaniel Powter | play_arrow | Daniel Powter’s hit song encourages people |
| 11east | Such a NightDr. John | play_arrow | Dr. John's song of forbidden love |
| 12east | Dark BlueJack’s Mannequin | play_arrow | 2005 single by Jack’s Mannequin |
| 13east | Tutti FruttiLittle Richard | play_arrow | Expressing the joy of love in Little Richard's classic song |
| 14east | Great Balls Of Fire!JERRY LEE LEWIS | play_arrow | The Passionate Piano of Jerry, an Iconic Rock and Roll Song |
| 15east | Song for the DumpedBen Folds Five | play_arrow | Ben Folds’s heartbreak song, a masterpiece of piano rock |
| 16east | Built To LastMêlée | play_arrow | MeiRay’s classic piano-rock song sings of hope and growth |
| 17east | My LifeBilly Joel | play_arrow | Billy Joel’s song of determination to live true to oneself |


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