Take the time to stroll through his album credits, any of his albums. He personally has written every song, every lyric. Every one. How does one person have this much talent? I heard him interviewed and he said there is a song running through his brain all day, every day. If Captain Jack doesn't prove his brilliance, just listen to "She's Always a Woman" and "She's Got a Way". I mean, what the F? I fell in love with his music the first time I heard his album The Stranger, maybe in middle school. Give 'You're My Home" a listen. Best Live Album - "Songs In The Attic". Wowser.
I have been a fan since the Piano Man album in '73 or '74. First time I saw him live he opened for Starship at the Niagara Falls Convention Center the Summer of '77. He completely blew Starship off the stage. I've seen at least a dozen times since then. BTW, Liberty Devitto's autobiography is a must read for Billy Joel fans.
I'm Japanese and I first heard this song when I was 12 years old. At the time, I thought it was cool to see American young people living a lazy lifestyle. When I listen to this song now, at age 52, I realize it's an ironic lament about suburban life.
One of three great regrets in my life is that I didn't apply myself to learn to play the piano. Damn, that. Anyway, at least Billy and you, Dixie, can.
He had a high level of piano, but did not particularly flaunt it, he always designed his piano playing to serve the song, more than to be admired for his playing.
i mean the fact that it’s fast and singing while pushing the mic to a better position though nowadays some keyboards can have the right set of keys do a different sound
Great song, poignant lyrics. I was honestly never much of a Billy Joel fan, but this particular song has always resonated with me, mostly because I have lived out most of the lyrics, but also because of the passion in his singing. Even if you can’t personally relate to the lyrics, everybody knows someone like the protagonist in the song. I know plenty of others who this song has really struck a chord with. It’s a powerful tune.
Had the honor as a 22 year of promoting this concert at Conecticut College in New London. He was an innovator and prodigy and still is. Never be another like him.
What a great talent! Playing the synth without looking and moving the Mic with his chin. So much energy and still focused on his singing. Just an amazing artist!
@isimensministry 0 seconds ago I had the privilege of blowing my last 5k promoting this concert at Connecticut College's Palmer Auditorium in December 1976. Still remains a highlight of my life. Greatness was all over the board and a few months later The Stranger came out with Just the Way You Are. There will never be another like him.
My dads turning 65 this year and I still remember him taking my brothers and sister and mother to a concert of his…still remember and still listen…so do my sons…I was still in grade school…it was awesome…still is…
A very youthful Billy Joel, who had already lived enough at this point for two lifetimes. A singer-songwriter-musician-performer-perfectionist throwing all caution to the wind as he shows the local crowd that it’s still rock n roll to him. I believe this was just on the heels of his underrated masterpiece perfect collection of classics and standards, “Turnstiles”. And forgive this tangent but am I the only one disappointed in MLB not taking advantage of the All Star activities, last year, 2017 in Miami, Florida with “Miami 2017”? I wish someone can ask Billy on his reaction to the 2017 All Star Game being held in Miami. 🌟
Yes, Miami 2017, awesome song!!🎶🎵🌆. But, just saying, isn't there a bit of disrespect to Miami in there? The song is more of a rallying cry to support NYC through hard times; Miami is where they go when they give up the fight. Just saying ...
How they made the "So you decide to take a, holiday..." verse groove so much. Real chemistry of the jazz and blues licks side by side. After listening to the album version for years, this gave the song new meaning.
Yeah every version is so different. The "Songs in the Attic" version is considered his best live one, but there's no video that I can find. Trying to figure out how to play and sing this one myself and it isn't easy.
This is an amazing song and amazing performance. As people said- the microphone-moving chin, the synth, plus Billy jumping up and down in his seat during the verse makes this man legit a talent, and a master. I'd say up there with Keith Richards and Jimi Hendrix.
As a drummer myself, I infinitely appreciate guys like Liberty, playing with so much power and gusto. That's the only way it ought to be for rock drumming.
man this is a fabulous recording of a fabulous performance. i say this as a dedicated hard rock, doom, hardcore punk guy, i love this song, and Billy Joel is flat out a killer musician .
I've seen Billy Joel live 4 times! The 1st time was with Elton John & I was blown away! I've seen him 3 more times since then & every show has been amazing! I hope to see him in 2025! Billy Joel is an n amazing incredible artist!
I really enjoy the way he plows into it and then without looking does that side xylophone extravaganza. That is so delicious and satisfying, and the edgy lyrics, the risque, mahvilis.
Agreed, he plays that awesome synth part at the end without a glance, on a machine that looks like it was part of NASA’s ground control for the moon landing.
I get my weed from a dispensary that's named after this song. Lol I love it. Mind you, it was my favorite Billy Joel song for a good 10 years before I ever tried weed.
Lmao that's a weird thing to name a cannabis dispensary... It's about shooting heroin. Kinda gives a bad name/image to bud, but there's no comparison at all haha. Favorite strain?
@@scottmatznick3140 True, but it's all in good fun. I doubt many people think of the sadness of the song when they see the name. I'm quite fond of pineapple express, btw. Gets me dancing.
My dealer calls themself captain jack & wears a red leather jacket, acid wash blue jeans, vintage graphic tees, mirrored aviators and a greek fisherman cap over their long hair. I tell you this because thats me. I grow my own. I'm the captain of the SS Sedan DeVille and i'll get you bi tonight bby
@@scottmatznick3140 Actually, its about sitting around in your parents shag-carpet-and-wood-paneling-with-a-bar-finished basement and pissing away your youth playing folk records on the hi-fi while baked out of your gourd. The high of doing so beats the shit out of that opioid bullshit anyways.
The POWER and urban ANGST in this song is simply and utterly incredible! One of my FAVORITE songs. Not one of my favorite Billy Joel songs - one of my FAVORITE songs, period! The version on Songs in the Attic is MAGICAL!
Damn if this doesn't take you back ..I don't know what will. Yester myself and my sweet hubby was in our new van with a perfect radio and the song ce on "Captain Jack" , Back when the song was out I worked at a establishment with a piano..don't ya know our elderly piano man play that song with so many others. Yesterday certainly moved me to some tears.
@@davidboyle1193are you serious?? This song is fine but so dragged out. No melodic or harmonic variation. “None of his other work lives up to this” seriously? Ever heard of Summer Highland Falls? Basically all of the Stranger?? Glass Houses?
I think I was at this performance. First saw BJ in 1972 at the University of Bridgeport. There were like only 350 people there🤣 I knew then he was a star in the making.
@Billy Joel🎼🎼 I know someone who performed with Billy and is still a close friend. I know for a fact you're not Billy. You could get reported to You Tube for impersonating him... so you should stop. You are embarrassing yourself too. Billy would never ask for a person's location anyway. You're obviously a troll just trying to get information out of people.
It was around this time I went to Billy Joel's concert at Dallas Brooke's here in Melbourne 35 years ago. 35 years and yes 5 hrs - Yes 5 hrs of pure magic - Captain Jack got everyone high that night for sure. Billy and Liberty DeVito - brilliance!
saw him live in Denver at Coors Field in 2019. It was nothing short of amazing. I'd never been to a concert where the entire audience in attendance sang every song word for word. Time well spent with my son and it means more now because we will never have a time like that together again. Nessun Dorma almost brought the stadium down.
Take the time to stroll through his album credits, any of his albums. He personally has written every song, every lyric. Every one. How does one person have this much talent? I heard him interviewed and he said there is a song running through his brain all day, every day. If Captain Jack doesn't prove his brilliance, just listen to "She's Always a Woman" and "She's Got a Way". I mean, what the F? I fell in love with his music the first time I heard his album The Stranger, maybe in middle school. Give 'You're My Home" a listen. Best Live Album - "Songs In The Attic". Wowser.
you're my home is so good and so underrated
I have been a fan since the Piano Man album in '73 or '74. First time I saw him live he opened for Starship at the Niagara Falls Convention Center the Summer of '77. He completely blew Starship off the stage. I've seen at least a dozen times since then. BTW, Liberty Devitto's autobiography is a must read for Billy Joel fans.
Probably the MOST UNDERRATED SONG that Billy EVER DID!! 🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉
And who THE fu(k is the drummer?!?! 😳🤯 He’s killing it!!
@@opensesame19Thats Liberty Devitto!! Very talented and underrated drummer, he played with Billy from 1976 to 2006.
We assure you Millenial it was never underated.
Agree one of his best
Not underrated, just underplayed, hence not well known enough. Got me the second i heard it, background music in the film Game Night.
I'm Japanese and I first heard this song when I was 12 years old. At the time, I thought it was cool to see American young people living a lazy lifestyle. When I listen to this song now, at age 52, I realize it's an ironic lament about suburban life.
Great observation.
thank you for your insight Mitsuzuka
listen to the album River of dreams.
A heroin addict.?lol
Him playing the piano and the synthesizer at the same time. Gold!
One of three great regrets in my life is that I didn't apply myself to learn to play the piano. Damn, that. Anyway, at least Billy and you, Dixie, can.
He had a high level of piano, but did not particularly flaunt it, he always designed his piano playing to serve the song, more than to be admired for his playing.
@@Diomede-Lefort Except for Root Beer Rag, completely showing off!
@@thatdad1897 Absolutly, Root Beer Rag is a hell to play.
i mean the fact that it’s fast and singing while pushing the mic to a better position though nowadays some keyboards can have the right set of keys do a different sound
I GREW UP HEARING THIS GUY IN A TOWN CALLED HACKENSACK,ACK,ACK,ACK IN NEW JERSEY!
long island here
The best Billy Joel song. Period.
Agreed.
Yes. Agreed. Fantastic 👏!
ironically he doesn’t think it’s good
There's so many great ones I can't pick a #1! Cheers!
I think that either captain jack, Travlin' Prayer, Uptown Girl, Piano Man, or Scenes from an Italian Resturaunt is the best
No one can touch Billy ! I have grown to seriously love every song he’s ever done. It’s like a fine wine. Utter brilliance
His work is very patchy
Captain Jack his best. Say Goodbye To Hollywood another obscure great song.
The old stuff!
The Golden Era of Billy Joel Band !
Great song, poignant lyrics. I was honestly never much of a Billy Joel fan, but this particular song has always resonated with me, mostly because I have lived out most of the lyrics, but also because of the passion in his singing. Even if you can’t personally relate to the lyrics, everybody knows someone like the protagonist in the song. I know plenty of others who this song has really struck a chord with. It’s a powerful tune.
GREATEST EVER!!!!!
Wow, , used to see it live. Thx
Had the honor as a 22 year of promoting this concert at Conecticut College in New London. He was an innovator and prodigy and still is. Never be another like him.
I went to Conn College about 25 years later and got to see him at Mohegan Sun, go Camels!
I lived those lyrics … that was life on Long Island … Kudos … Love Billy Joel !!!
got that right 11501 here
I hope you got off cocaine before now.
WNY border town as well. Dang Canadians with their delicious beer and corn fed women......
Makes you wonder where all the musical geniuses went. Long live the 70's, 80's and maybe a little of the 90's.
They're still out there. You just have to look a lot harder these days.
@@jondeaux336 seems like a lot harder. But maybe I'm just not paying attention
Ok boomer...
Back when musicians were artists, one of my alltime favorite songs.
Exactly, what as happen to music in 2020
Ok boomer
@@macdaddy3803 Um i'm gen z and I still think music back then was better
Spot on..
Musicians are still artists champ you just need to work out the artistry for yourself because the music is new
His music is woven into the tapestry of my soul. Life's good. You'll make peace with yourself over time. Trust me!❤
thank you
What a great talent! Playing the synth without looking and moving the Mic with his chin. So much energy and still focused on his singing. Just an amazing artist!
@isimensministry
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I had the privilege of blowing my last 5k promoting this concert at Connecticut College's Palmer Auditorium in December 1976. Still remains a highlight of my life. Greatness was all over the board and a few months later The Stranger came out with Just the Way You Are. There will never be another like him.
A musical genius.
Still amazed by this ...blows me away in my 60s
My dads turning 65 this year and I still remember him taking my brothers and sister and mother to a concert of his…still remember and still listen…so do my sons…I was still in grade school…it was awesome…still is…
Me to and I’m also in my 60s
Best drummer ever
A very youthful Billy Joel, who had already lived enough at this point for two lifetimes.
A singer-songwriter-musician-performer-perfectionist throwing all caution to the wind as he shows the local crowd that it’s still rock n roll to him.
I believe this was just on the heels of his underrated masterpiece perfect collection of classics and standards, “Turnstiles”.
And forgive this tangent but am I the only one disappointed in MLB not taking advantage of the All Star activities, last year, 2017 in Miami, Florida with “Miami 2017”? I wish someone can ask Billy on his reaction to the 2017 All Star Game being held in Miami. 🌟
Yes, Miami 2017, awesome song!!🎶🎵🌆. But, just saying, isn't there a bit of disrespect to Miami in there? The song is more of a rallying cry to support NYC through hard times; Miami is where they go when they give up the fight. Just saying ...
What is your problem with Miami May I ask? It’s my home. I don’t get it
MIA is just little NYC
Turnstiles isn’t a masterpiece. Yeah it’s got great songs, but not a masterpiece
@@aimeemariefournier1013 that's rather funny lol
Billy Joel is a monument of expression in the rock medium.
This guy was the best. Like Elvis. Realllly
I thought I'd heard every Billy Joel song. Just discovered this gem.
me too about 1 year ago (about the same time as u) shout out to my friend Mark in Florida for putting me on. 💎
It's his first hit, absolute classic 🎶
He is our Mozart or Beethoven of our time
He is gifted - a poet and a musician.
Billy never misses, absolutely no clunkers
How they made the "So you decide to take a, holiday..." verse groove so much. Real chemistry of the jazz and blues licks side by side. After listening to the album version for years, this gave the song new meaning.
I AGREE TOTALLY
Yeah every version is so different. The "Songs in the Attic" version is considered his best live one, but there's no video that I can find. Trying to figure out how to play and sing this one myself and it isn't easy.
one of the greatest songs ever written
An anthem of the times!
This is an amazing song and amazing performance. As people said- the microphone-moving chin, the synth, plus Billy jumping up and down in his seat during the verse makes this man legit a talent, and a master. I'd say up there with Keith Richards and Jimi Hendrix.
I have been searching for this videos so long I have watched them like 100 times now
right now there are 315 views.. you've watched it 33% ;D
What an outrageous amount of talent
So wish Liberty Devito was still with him this is gold and he needs to bring the Moog back
Starting at 5:56. Absolute badassness.
@@Deucealive75 amen to that amen to that
As a drummer myself, I infinitely appreciate guys like Liberty, playing with so much power and gusto. That's the only way it ought to be for rock drumming.
Liberty bought so much to the stage. Absolutely wish he was still in the band
Dang, his lyrics really hit home ! I'm 30 and my mom still makes my bed.
Sad. "That too long."
She makes my as well
The captain jack will get you high tonight.
A master class in musical dynamics. Beautiful.
man this is a fabulous recording of a fabulous performance. i say this as a dedicated hard rock, doom, hardcore punk guy, i love this song, and Billy Joel is flat out a killer musician .
He’s the greatest piano player that has lived, Period.
I've seen Billy Joel live 4 times! The 1st time was with Elton John & I was blown away! I've seen him 3 more times since then & every show has been amazing! I hope to see him in 2025! Billy Joel is an n amazing incredible artist!
I really enjoy the way he plows into it and then without looking does that side xylophone extravaganza. That is so delicious and satisfying, and the edgy lyrics, the risque, mahvilis.
Agreed, he plays that awesome synth part at the end without a glance, on a machine that looks like it was part of NASA’s ground control for the moon landing.
An amazing song with amazing vocals, always loved how this song was portrayed, piano work is truly wonderful, such talent
Billy Joel is called the piano man for a reason, wish I could play like the master!!
In the era of rock stars dressed as vagabonds, Stevie Nicks in her gowns, Jagger and his leather pants, Billy Joel wears a shirt and tie.
My absolute favorite song
Damn he really took my FAVORITE song and turned it into a prog masterpiece at the end!!! ♥️ The synth at the end sounded straight off a Yes album 😁
they were all high .... great times
Reminds me of a departed friend RIP Keith
I get my weed from a dispensary that's named after this song. Lol I love it. Mind you, it was my favorite Billy Joel song for a good 10 years before I ever tried weed.
Lmao that's a weird thing to name a cannabis dispensary... It's about shooting heroin. Kinda gives a bad name/image to bud, but there's no comparison at all haha.
Favorite strain?
@@scottmatznick3140 True, but it's all in good fun. I doubt many people think of the sadness of the song when they see the name. I'm quite fond of pineapple express, btw. Gets me dancing.
My dealer calls themself captain jack & wears a red leather jacket, acid wash blue jeans, vintage graphic tees, mirrored aviators and a greek fisherman cap over their long hair. I tell you this because thats me. I grow my own. I'm the captain of the SS Sedan DeVille and i'll get you bi tonight bby
@@scottmatznick3140 Actually, its about sitting around in your parents shag-carpet-and-wood-paneling-with-a-bar-finished basement and pissing away your youth playing folk records on the hi-fi while baked out of your gourd. The high of doing so beats the shit out of that opioid bullshit anyways.
Captain Jack was a godfather of cannibis horticulture.❤
best addiction song
One of the very best. Dropped out of school to pursue a dream. " I knew Billy was gonna be a big star, and so did he" - Don Kirschner -
The POWER and urban ANGST in this song is simply and utterly incredible! One of my FAVORITE songs. Not one of my favorite Billy Joel songs - one of my FAVORITE songs, period! The version on Songs in the Attic is MAGICAL!
What a beast!
Hearing this live gives me a new appreciation for this song
Masterpiece ❤
Liberty has such great ability at his dumming technique. Excellent playing from all the band. Larry
One of the best performers I've ever been privileged to see live
So good 🦅🎵💦🌎👀🫡🙏🔑🔧👁️👋💯💕🤔💡
Yes.. relate to...thank u bill
Genius songwriter
Never understand how the creativity went down the rabbit hole. But let's be thankful for the bounty.
Banger.
My great love and impossible love ❤❤❤❤
The best cut!!!
Such playing by Billy makes the song.
Ala Floyd Cramer
Just about my all time favorite Billy Joel masterpiece !
Have listened to his music since I was a kid.
Damn if this doesn't take you back ..I don't know what will. Yester myself and my sweet hubby was in our new van with a perfect radio and the song ce on "Captain Jack" , Back when the song was out I worked at a establishment with a piano..don't ya know our elderly piano man play that song with so many others. Yesterday certainly moved me to some tears.
One of the best concerts I’ve ever seen.
Captain Jack will get you high TONIGHT
One of the best songs ever written, but the rest of his work never lived up to this
@@davidboyle1193are you serious?? This song is fine but so dragged out. No melodic or harmonic variation. “None of his other work lives up to this” seriously? Ever heard of Summer Highland Falls? Basically all of the Stranger?? Glass Houses?
Excellent lyrics, music.
Saw him twice in the mid 70s. Such great concerts!
Loved it in the seventies . Still love it today. The eighties this was one I played a lot on my own with a bottle.
That’s an F***ing awesome song.
The Best Version Ever AMAZING!
That synth at the end 🤤
Powerful and technically perfect.
I think I was at this performance. First saw BJ in 1972 at the University of Bridgeport. There were like only 350 people there🤣 I knew then he was a star in the making.
That would have been cool…
Never ever disappoints never
Rockin the Piano!!
Priceless
Core stuff. This was the band
My dad used to wear new English clothes! I love this song
What a legend
This song was a revelation for me back when I was a young buck. It was my first exposure to Billy Joel and I couldn't stop listening to it.
Classy. Decent clothes- and a tie! And musically literate! Gold mine! Pretty good for a pop musician.
Love this version of this song. Love hearing the drums and the piano.
Thanks for the ride.
Handsome 😍❤😘
Fantastic! It gives me chills! That's all I can say...
@Billy Joel🎼🎼 Hello... I've been a big fan my entire life but I know this isn't Billy sending this message to me.
@Billy Joel🎼🎼 I know someone who performed with Billy and is still a close friend. I know for a fact you're not Billy. You could get reported to You Tube for impersonating him... so you should stop. You are embarrassing yourself too. Billy would never ask for a person's location anyway. You're obviously a troll just trying to get information out of people.
If this song doesnt bring some sort of inspiration to anyone alive then i dont know what does
Gotta LOVE This Bad Boy!
LIVE!!
So young! Such talent 👏
The song of my youth. I related so much to this.
This guy is pretty good.
Michaelangelo could draw a bit, too 😂
i saw Billy Joel at Lafayette bar in Memphis b4 he was a star. great show
It was around this time I went to Billy Joel's concert at Dallas Brooke's here in Melbourne 35 years ago. 35 years and yes 5 hrs - Yes 5 hrs of pure magic - Captain Jack got everyone high that night for sure. Billy and Liberty DeVito - brilliance!
He's awesome,what a genius
5 hours! Put him and Springsteen together and you'd see the sun come up!
Legendary!
So much talent
Amazing. Billy - one of the best musicians of all time. And my favourite. (After Led Zeppelin)😉
My favorite musician of all time. Seen him 15 times or soin Philly!
Greatest Story ever! Such a great song!
I remember hearing Billy playing Captain Jack on a Hammond Organ and brought the house down with that sound in Philly.
saw him live in Denver at Coors Field in 2019. It was nothing short of amazing. I'd never been to a concert where the entire audience in attendance sang every song word for word. Time well spent with my son and it means more now because we will never have a time like that together again. Nessun Dorma almost brought the stadium down.