Billy Joel got a pretty special birthday gift — 2 of his daughters, who are 30 years apart in age, joined him onstage at his show … to wish him a happy 70th.
Mr. New York State of Mind put on a show for a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden Thursday night — the 64th time he’s done so — but this concert happened to coincide with the legendary musician’s bday.
So, his oldest daughter, Alexa Ray, made sure her big shot dad didn’t get away without a song sung in his honor … and brought out Billy’s 3-year-old daughter, Della Rose, with her for the occasion.
Pretty sweet moment, and it even includes the awkward “… happy birthday dear Billy/Dad” confusion that almost always happens when you sing the song to a family member while surrounded by 20,000 friends.
Classic.
And, in case you’re wondering … Alexa is Billy’s first child from his marriage to Christie Brinkley. He also has 2 daughters with his current wife, Alexis Roderick — Della and 1-year-old Remy Anne.
Remy didn’t get any stage time … but we’re sure Joel will have many more MSG shows to make it happen.
Happy birthday, Billy!