Imagine trudging bleakly though the train station on your morning commute, ruminating on freshly laundered sheets and never-ending episodes of The Great British Baking Show. Your job sucks, but with every step, you’re forcing yourself to move forward. Then, enthusiastic whispers, swift shuffling and a crowd. John Legend seemingly appears out of nowhere at a stand-up piano, busting out “Ordinary People,” as if reading your mind.
This is what happened to London commuters on Wednesday morning, when Legend found a piano at St. Pancras station and started tickling the ivories. He played “Ordinary People,” “All of Me” and “Surefire,” a cut off his most recent album, Darkness and Light.
The special occasion might’ve been in accordance to International Piano Day (happy IND, y’all), but Legend did a thorough job of promoting his upcoming tour dates in the U.K. The North American leg of the tour hits the States in May and June.
Arriving at London @StPancrasInt on @EurostarUK. Do they still have that piano there?
— John Legend (@johnlegend) March 29, 2017
It’s International Piano Day today! We can’t wait to hear all the performances on our station pianos! 🎶🎹
— St. Pancras International (@StPancrasInt) March 29, 2017
Although Legend’s trip to Europe has grabbed headlines for getting his bag stolen at JFK airport, he’s made the most of it. Along with surprising Londoners, he hit up Paris’ Disneyland to perform his “Beauty and the Beast” remake. He also recently revealed his new track for a different onscreen venture — “In America,” for Season 2 of WGN series Underground.
