Way I see it, he's gonna have to try it when it comes out, and he might like it
As for Joel and Elton John, ELO and others mentioned here, I think most people like at least some of their stuff, it's just not 'cool' to say so, and also I think it's assumed that it's fairly good, inoffensive stuff.
Tell me this isn't feelgood:
As for Billy Joel not wanting his music in games, someone needs to tell this WOW guild:
On second thoughts no, last thing we need is more lawyers stamping out creativity on youtube, this kinda thing isn't easy to make and only ever gets made if someone has a genuine love for the original track and artist.