Sir Elton John certainly knows how to make people’s daily commute more enjoyable. On February 4, 2016, he surprised the crowd at St. Pancras International station with a mesmerizing performance on a specially placed piano.

The talented musician left a lasting impression by signing the piano and gifting it to the station with a heartfelt note, “It’s a gift. Love, Elton John.” The audience was left in awe, capturing valuable memories and videos of the unforgettable moment. This incredible performance, along with Sir Elton’s generous donation, coincided with the release of his 30th studio album, “Wonderful Crazy Night”.

The video of Sir Elton’s surprise performance has garnered over 11 million views, showcasing his extraordinary talent. Watch his surprising performance in the video below:

Thousands of positive comments were left by plenty of people around the world. They admired Sir Elton’s talent and respected his act of kindness.

A person commented, “Can we all just agree that the man is just a musical GENIUS! And we’re just lucky to be gifted with his talent on CD, vinyl or whatever format we prefer! And those of us that were fortunate enough to see him in concert are really the fortunate ones!”

Another also wrote, “This brought a huge smile to my face. Thank you for all the wonderful songs. The piano leaned against my bedroom wall so I woke up to my dad playing “ Crocodile Rock” every morning! Loved it!”

After his performance, Sir Elton took to Instagram to share his excitement, exclaiming, “Surprise!! I popped into St Pancras International to christen the Yamaha piano which I donated to the station. Now everyone can have a play.”

His plan worked, since the piano was placed there, as thousands of amateur and professional musicians have since captivated audiences with their performances on the donated piano.