I remember putting this on the turntable in about 1982 and my sister playing her flute along to it. Two years later she was gone to cancer aged 25 and this memory took on a whole new meaning.
Rest in Peace, Charlie! Best father in law ever. You were taken way too soon at 41 years old. I’ll be 40 in two months.. really puts things into perspective. Your wife and kids loved this song that I chose for your memorial… your siblings were appalled. You would have loved it! Wish you were still around to have met your grandkids- you’d have made a hell of a grandpa.. and no doubt your whole family would still be all together. Love and miss ya.
My friend who was 18 years old and my neighbor, just passed away. Billy Joel was his favorite. Piano man was his favorite song but, this one just felt right to comment on. Rest forever in peace Jesse, I will miss your kind smile. ❤️
Lol...me too. I had my Confirmation the same year this album came out, I was 13. I bought the album but wouldn't play it when Mom was home. I'm still Catholic and still feel a bit guilty for loving this brilliant song. God has a sense of humor though.
One time someone in my class said “I love Billy” and I said that I did too. They asked me my favorite song and I said that it was either Only the Good Die Young or Scenes from an Italian Restaurant. They were very confused, laughed and walked away. I then realized that they were talking about Billie Eilish. My Billy is better though ❤️
That was one of the greatest lines ever written, I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints... I was a catholic school girl in high school when this song came out. I listened to it every day and my mom loved it too! I bought Billy Joel's album The Stranger and all of his other albums. He is such a talent and his music still moves me ro this day
I grew up listening to Billy Joel. It always brings back good memories. This was my mom's favorite song. R.I.P., mom. I love you. K.E.L. ~ 11/16/1954 - 7/19/2019
My grandma plays piano and organ for funerals and she got a request for this song once. It horrified her WASP sensibilities but she played it anyway, grateful it was an instrumental version. It went over well. I say do it.
I'm 60 and I am not one of those old people that complains about new music, I'm a musician, I like metal, rap, and everything in between and you cannot go wrong with Billy Joel.
Expand your horizons my young friend. Try a genre you would never have thought of. I recommend classic punk. Specifically Bad Religion. Sorrow, I want to conquer the world, Do what you want, are a few good songs to get you started. If you really study the music and the band behind it you may find some meaning in it that will speak to you. Greg Graffin, the lead singer, has a PhD in evolutionary biology. Real smart guy with an amazing talent for writing amazing lyrics.
Coming from another Catholic girl, I have to agree. Almost 70 now and I still love Billy. My favorite song. Used to make Sister Joachim crazy. God bless her soul.
I'd be honored if some Billy Joel fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his classic compositions ALLENTOWN and VIENNA on my channel in tribute to the master. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and peace.
At 16..I'm 62 now...a Best friend of ours... Robbie died while driving in the Fall/Raining at 1 or 2 am. This was out then...he was the nicest of our large pack. So...Only the Good Die Young hit me Hard. Will Always be a Treasured song for me
When ever I hear this song I think of my mom she was so amazing and died at the age of 43 and I was just 10(I am 12 now) I also think of Cameron Boyce he made me happy through all the tough times in my life to this day Jessie is one of my favorite shows. Rip mom and Cameron and your legacies will live ❤️❤️❤️
Izzy Wizzy Sorry I went to grade school all Nun teachers. IT was crazy we had to go to Church 1 on week. BUY them time 8th grade the boys went crazy a girl looked like Steavie Nicks from Fleetwood Mac. We were 70s kids, crazy we were going to concerts at 12 years old. Us kids were nuts drinking beer at 12 years old. That girl looked like Steavie Nicks, turned out to be IRISH like me. It sucks most people think all IRISH are drunks. I admit us IRISH are Different born with RED HAIR & Freckles. Us IRISH need to be careful in the Sun our skin burns easily. IRISH GIRLS are just like us guys they beat u up. Being IRISH isnt fun I became a big Beer Drinking. Went to lots of 70s concerts & Football games. IRISH GIRLS are fun they like to drink to drink like us guys.
@@LisaMitchellGD I mean, everyone's got their tastes. ALL Doo wop is so f***** bogus imo. I'm a singer/guitar man that writes shitty music lmao but still I study what I like and what made a splash. Malt Shops suck, dresses with poodles and sh** 🙄 malt shop music did Not stand the test of time. I mean, those a**holes from that era grew up and threw my people in jail for plants and mushrooms. That's the people that put fire hoses on people that were peacefully protesting. F*** the 50s and country music shy of Willie And imo, billy IDOL f***** his stuff All up when he started f***** w Mony Mony. Lol you know I make a valid point, don't fight it. I could strap someone to a chair and torture them with just playing Mony Mony using like a mere hour of replays. Jk I've sang covers of chuck berry and Johnny cash and ray charles just bc it was all this one guitarist knew like in one era of my career lmao, but I refuse to sing doo wop ever. They can keep that s*** on the shelf For The Longest Time
Billy Joel - Eternally ONE DAY YOUNGER THAN I -- he born May 9 1949 and I May 8 1949... almost twins. We fly together through time over a lifetime... PLUS - his music, his era, our era.... is eternal! 💖
You know I'm mostly into punk, rap and alt rock. But every night I turn off the lights and just listen to Billy Joel, sit in my bed for a while and just think about life. I look out my window and I just stare at the moon, let the music sink into my brain. I relate to his music more so than any other artist. I'm at my most introspective when I turn on his music.
@@craigeverhart4755 no you cam have variety. I like this. But i also like punk/grunge/deathcore/pornoise/pornogrind/harsh noise wall/slam/black metal/hentaigrind and many other extreme metal genres. But i still like billy joel and other classic rock/metal bands. Rock and metal are part of some of us. At least for me since the 90s
RIP Doug Gasoway!!! You died at 21 in 1981. My brother i love you. Your face is still crystal clear to me. You gave me so many smiles. My memories of you are a gift. I love you brother.
@@tinastanley4444 I mean, like, it's slightly strange typing a grievance letter onto a RUclips Comment, on a Billy Joel song. Still, it's not a necessity to not do it. Not a law. But seriously, condolences for your brother's death.
My brother's last visit with me he borrowed this album We found this album on his turntable He was killed 2 months later A sweet soul in heaven Guess he knew something Miss him he was only 19 Q
I grown up listen to Billy Joe it's was one of my best friends songs he was the sun drop kid. In town kool as hell. He left us at a young age. Rip terry you iin heaven
My friend Terry elders he left us at a young. He had a good heart. Rip terry now you with Jesus looking down at us saying come on join us beatiful up in heaven
Hello people I lose my Husban then my 6 brothers almost one per year my mother , cousins , best friend , all my uncles unties pretty much not in the order however the most young one was my father at age 34 my mother was having me. Yup pretty young people now I’m afraid for my life so much to accomplish and so much to overcome, very Catholic and a sinner for sure ! However God know I love him so much and yet I’m not perfect ! ❤🙏🙏🙏 I listen Bill Joe for ever and never understood the song till today as I hear the song slowly and realize how much I have learn English to taken this song so dipped into my heart ♥️ May my family RIP My mother died at age 55 I was only little kit ! I pray 🙏 God just keep me working here on earth 🌍 Paz and love be with u all ❤☮️🙏🇨🇷🇨🇦
When this song came out back in the day the Catholic Church used to have a list of television shows songs generally things that they didn't want Catholic exposed to. This song was the top of the list
I feel the need to write this to anyone who’s struggled or struggling still, YOUR NOT ALONE!!! Reach out and speak about your struggles issues whatever they may be, if you haven’t got a friend I’ll be your friend ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
When you're a lil 8 year old Catholic girl named Virginia, it helped me "fit" into my name a bit better, lol. It's still formal & I really don't like it, but Billy helped 💜
@ChiSportsNut18 bro today its even easier to make this type of music, because hollywood and America in general have become so anti Christian it is easier today to make anything agains Christianity then it was before.
This was my crowds song when we were 14 years old. Shout out to my besties...Valerie,Josephine,Kathy and Marybeth. My friends we had such fun and crazy times i will never forget!
Boy 1977 🥳🥰 My Dad had 15 brothers and sisters We have over 70 cousins now We are all very close My Uncle and Aunt lived on a farm We had a party that summer.....We all went to Catholic Schools😂 All us girls danced to this about 15 times that day ❤ I remember when my Mom heard this song the first time She yelled into the living OMG Bruce You have to listen to what this guy is singing about our girls 😂❤
this takes me back to a simpler time. as I am fighting cancer, and ready to just give in. I just self medicate to try to curb the pain. This music and some bourbon get me thru the pain.
This has been my motto for years and although, yes, I had "heard" the song a time or two in my 32 years of life, I had never really heard heard Billy Joel until a few weeks ago. I was immediately angry at the uncles that raised me on classic rock and roll. Never had they played me Billy Joel while explaining to me why he was one of the greats. Possibly even the GOAT. Needless to say, I've had my Billy Joel playlist on repeat for a month and a half. Lol.
@Billy Joel I know this comment didn't actually come from THE Billy Joel, but when I first saw the notification about the reply, I did get super excited. The extra cool part? It was my birthday! You're the best, Mr. Joel!
My very first girlfriend back in 2000 was Catholic, and we ended up breaking up because she couldn't accept this sinner's lust. Now, she's a great mom to a beautiful young girl, and I believe her God was right, at least for her. Now I need to go and cry for a minute.
Was introduced to Billy Joel while serving in the military by guy’s from Buffalo 🦬 New York. Thanks guys. Great 👍🏻 music 🎼 🎵 Billy Joel thank you sir !!
I wasn't even a huge billy joel fan, hardly knew that so many songs i knew were by him. Bought this record for 3 bucks, loved every song on it, and have been listening to it for months almost daily. It was the luckiest find of my life. This record, and billy joel, are absolutely fantastic.
Lost some good friends already and I'm only 19 years old🙏 they were good people and I hope they're doing well wherever they are now. The good do die young
@@mistylover7398 I lost one to suicide my sophomore year of high school and another senior year to a car accident🙏 both good people that I wish could've stayed around longer
Billy joel is an amazing artist and writer he will have songs that will live on forever. I love his music and the memories I have of my dad and I listing to him will live with me till I die
This is one of those songs ever since I heard my senior year in high-school back in 2010 that has just never disappointed nor gotten old. What a golden gem!
OMG! I AM 67! 2024!! Was I really 20 years old when Billy entered my life? I CHERISH HIM more after 47 years!
I'm 35 and I finally can find meaning in the songs I grew up listening to as clueless as I was.
Me too lol
I remember hearing Captain Jack in the mid-70’s… the song really hit me hard and I’ve been hooked on Billy ever since.
U r still young sir … feel it from inside ….Till the last breath u r young
I am 54 and grew up with his music!
"I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints, the sinners are much more fun." What a great line.
The irony is it's the sinners who cry and the saints who laugh.
@@fruticetum yeh but heaven doesn't exist
@@dantheman192 Don't be a gullible fool.
@@fruticetum oh I'm the gullible one when clearly you believe in some form of higher power.
@@dantheman192 You've listened to the atheist left pushing this garbage. They want America to fail, and this is the way they do it.
I remember putting this on the turntable in about 1982 and my sister playing her flute along to it. Two years later she was gone to cancer aged 25 and this memory took on a whole new meaning.
I hope she had a good life even if it was cut short
What cancer
That sounds like a beautiful memory. Very sad for your loss.
Wow. Deep comment. My condolences
You might see her again in a new life
R.I.P. James. A good friend I lost friday night. He was a fun loving Man who had a heart of gold. Ride high cowboy. ❤🙏
Better a heart of gold than a cross of gold.
R. I. P James ❤
So glad The Boys is introducing people to Billy Joel, I'm Gen Z but this right here is top tier music and I'm glad he's getting recognition.
News flash he’s been getting recognition
I'm Gen Z, too and I love Billy Joel's music.
Your name is Gen Z?? Cool name you have pal
@@Pancake_Batter you're named Gen Z too??? That's odd
@@metalcrown_1182 yeah, I really dunno what my parents were thinking
Rest in Peace, Charlie! Best father in law ever. You were taken way too soon at 41 years old. I’ll be 40 in two months.. really puts things into perspective. Your wife and kids loved this song that I chose for your memorial… your siblings were appalled. You would have loved it! Wish you were still around to have met your grandkids- you’d have made a hell of a grandpa.. and no doubt your whole family would still be all together. Love and miss ya.
The GREATEST LINE EVER WRITTEN!!!!!! And I was a catholic school girl!!!!
Well... it was a line that predated this song! HOWEVER, Billy Joel filled out the sentiment and put it to some great music!
Same!
We were swindled we Catholics. We know through & above now! Love to all❤✌🏼
Sang this song with my school's big band... We're a Presbyterian girls school... Almost caused a riot :D
Rock on, sister.
Amazing
nice
Omfg we sang Still Rock n Roll To Me wtfu with choir masters ??!!
@@Taheen93 hell yeah
My friend who was 18 years old and my neighbor, just passed away. Billy Joel was his favorite. Piano man was his favorite song but, this one just felt right to comment on.
Rest forever in peace Jesse, I will miss your kind smile. ❤️
RIP
@@putgodfirst1192 may he rest easy.
Rip 😢
How did your neighbor/friend die?
Rip ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm a Catholic girl and I can relate to this song! Absolutely love the lyrics. Billy tells it as it is. Thank God for Confession. Life is funny.
Sure is.
I was a catholic girl but no longer. I still love anything Billy Joel.
Lol...me too. I had my Confirmation the same year this album came out, I was 13.
I bought the album but wouldn't play it when Mom was home.
I'm still Catholic and still feel a bit guilty for loving this brilliant song.
God has a sense of humor though.
Confession does no good if you keep doing it
I've dated public schooled gals, which was good, but if you want great, only a Catholic school gal will do!
One time someone in my class said “I love Billy” and I said that I did too. They asked me my favorite song and I said that it was either Only the Good Die Young or Scenes from an Italian Restaurant. They were very confused, laughed and walked away. I then realized that they were talking about Billie Eilish. My Billy is better though ❤️
Lavender Hazel yes he is
Belly eyelash is overrated
and then everyone clapped right
billy on top boiiiiii billie isnt competition
My two favorite “Billy”s: Billy Joel and Billie Joe Armstrong.
That was one of the greatest lines ever written, I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints...
I was a catholic school girl in high school when this song came out. I listened to it every day and my mom loved it too! I bought Billy Joel's album The Stranger and all of his other albums. He is such a talent and his music still moves me ro this day
Wow I’ve been listening since 101 B.C. And I can say after millions of years I love billy still. Like if you’re listening in 3007!
😂
Solid social satire, sister!
This song is like a secret nightmare for all parents with teenage daughters lol
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Yeah except it’s laughable that 5 foot 5 Billy Joel sets himself up as the tough guy in this song. Not a very ‘dangerous crowd” exactly
And it’s funny because this song is Literally about Billy’s crush when he was a teenager.
@@fruticetum hey he landed christie brinkley, height don't matter here, amigo.
@@fruticetum your insecurities are showing.
I grew up listening to Billy Joel. It always brings back good memories. This was my mom's favorite song. R.I.P., mom. I love you. K.E.L. ~ 11/16/1954 - 7/19/2019
R.I.P
This was my moms favorite Billy Joel song to she passed last year. I’ve probably listened to this song 10,000 times since she died.
@@Home_Chillin R.I.P
@@Home_Chillin She had great taste
Your mom had a great taste in favorite songs💗
if i live really long i want somebody to play this song at my funeral
Some random Douche bag me to
Si
Same
@@cameronbaliles7110 Sometimes you can't help but laugh (and shake your head) at people's previous RUclips usernames! 🤦♀
My grandma plays piano and organ for funerals and she got a request for this song once. It horrified her WASP sensibilities but she played it anyway, grateful it was an instrumental version. It went over well. I say do it.
I’m a huge rap fan and that’s all I’ve ever listened to and I’m turning 14 listening to this album for the first time, I love this😋
I'm 14 too! Thank god i found another person with good taste in music.
@@AmeliaC-e8o wtf same....
Yo you too
I'm 60 and I am not one of those old people that complains about new music, I'm a musician, I like metal, rap, and everything in between and you cannot go wrong with Billy Joel.
Expand your horizons my young friend. Try a genre you would never have thought of. I recommend classic punk. Specifically Bad Religion. Sorrow, I want to conquer the world, Do what you want, are a few good songs to get you started. If you really study the music and the band behind it you may find some meaning in it that will speak to you. Greg Graffin, the lead singer, has a PhD in evolutionary biology. Real smart guy with an amazing talent for writing amazing lyrics.
Billy Joel's best song. Period and hands down.
The part that gets me is " She never cared for me but, did she ever say a prayer for me"
That's what being a real Catholic girl is also about
Only the good die young RIP E.N.R & J.M🙏🏼
Love how jangly and upbeat this tune is.
Thr BEST of Bllly Joel
Us catholic girls loved this, it was our snthem!
Coming from another Catholic girl, I have to agree. Almost 70 now and I still love Billy. My favorite song. Used to make Sister Joachim crazy. God bless her soul.
I've loved Billy Joel for a very long time. And I have passed on my love of him to my children.
I'd be honored if some Billy Joel fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his classic compositions ALLENTOWN and VIENNA on my channel in tribute to the master. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and peace.
He was my dads favorite
That's wonderful! I'm so happy that your children have come to appreciate Billy Joel as well! ❤❤
My 7 year old nephew likes him, I catch him randomly singing this song...that's my boy 🥰
my dad introduced me to Billy’s music in the 70’s. RIP Brian S James, loved & missed daily xoxx
Saw Billy Joel at Dortmund Westfalenhalle just awesome. Even played the piano behind his head! He is simply the greatest!
At 16..I'm 62 now...a Best friend of ours... Robbie died while driving in the Fall/Raining at 1 or 2 am. This was out then...he was the nicest of our large pack. So...Only the Good Die Young hit me Hard. Will Always be a Treasured song for me
My favorite part is when he says Come out, come out, Virginia, don't let me wait❤❤❤❤❤
You didn’t count on me! When you were countin’ on your rosary!!! ❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊
What a line 😂😂
Ask a Catholic Virginia I've always loved this song
When ever I hear this song I think of my mom she was so amazing and died at the age of 43 and I was just 10(I am 12 now) I also think of Cameron Boyce he made me happy through all the tough times in my life to this day Jessie is one of my favorite shows. Rip mom and Cameron and your legacies will live ❤️❤️❤️
Live on sorry. ❤️❤️
💖 brother
Sorry for your loss. 💐✝
favorite song... billy is the best
I agree, it is his best. Some other's pretty close, though.
Izzy Wizzy Sorry I went to grade school all Nun teachers. IT was crazy we had to go to Church 1 on week. BUY them time 8th grade the boys went crazy a girl looked like Steavie Nicks from Fleetwood Mac. We were 70s kids, crazy we were going to concerts at 12 years old. Us kids were nuts drinking beer at 12 years old. That girl looked like Steavie Nicks, turned out to be IRISH like me. It sucks most people think all IRISH are drunks. I admit us IRISH are Different born with RED HAIR & Freckles. Us IRISH need to be careful in the Sun our skin burns easily. IRISH GIRLS are just like us guys they beat u up. Being IRISH isnt fun I became a big Beer Drinking. Went to lots of 70s concerts & Football games. IRISH GIRLS are fun they like to drink to drink like us guys.
Hughie's got a good reason to like Billy Joel
U don't have to be 57 though... 🤔
Who doesn't like Billy Joel? I mean the doo wop revival era was pure crap but that wasn't really him. His originals stood the test of time
@@devinshaw4672 I get relentlessly mocked for liking Billy Joel because of that pure crap Doo wop revival era 😂
@@LisaMitchellGD I mean, everyone's got their tastes. ALL Doo wop is so f***** bogus imo. I'm a singer/guitar man that writes shitty music lmao but still I study what I like and what made a splash. Malt Shops suck, dresses with poodles and sh** 🙄 malt shop music did Not stand the test of time. I mean, those a**holes from that era grew up and threw my people in jail for plants and mushrooms. That's the people that put fire hoses on people that were peacefully protesting. F*** the 50s and country music shy of Willie
And imo, billy IDOL f***** his stuff All up when he started f***** w Mony Mony. Lol you know I make a valid point, don't fight it. I could strap someone to a chair and torture them with just playing Mony Mony using like a mere hour of replays. Jk
I've sang covers of chuck berry and Johnny cash and ray charles just bc it was all this one guitarist knew like in one era of my career lmao, but I refuse to sing doo wop ever. They can keep that s*** on the shelf For The Longest Time
Damn right
Won't be long before we're among them that aren't here anymore. 💖
Billy Joel - Eternally ONE DAY YOUNGER THAN I -- he born May 9 1949 and I May 8 1949... almost twins. We fly together through time over a lifetime... PLUS - his music, his era, our era.... is eternal! 💖
You know I'm mostly into punk, rap and alt rock. But every night I turn off the lights and just listen to Billy Joel, sit in my bed for a while and just think about life. I look out my window and I just stare at the moon, let the music sink into my brain. I relate to his music more so than any other artist. I'm at my most introspective when I turn on his music.
Then maybe you’re less into punk etc. than you admit to yourself?
@@craigeverhart4755 no you cam have variety. I like this. But i also like punk/grunge/deathcore/pornoise/pornogrind/harsh noise wall/slam/black metal/hentaigrind and many other extreme metal genres. But i still like billy joel and other classic rock/metal bands. Rock and metal are part of some of us. At least for me since the 90s
@@seikoofu2595 bro listed all the music under the sun 💀
RIP Doug Gasoway!!! You died at 21 in 1981. My brother i love you. Your face is still crystal clear to me. You gave me so many smiles. My memories of you are a gift. I love you brother.
This is a nice sentiment but I'm not sure it's great on a RUclips comment section. My condolences for your brother, though.
@@GlenOfAbacus ?
@@tinastanley4444 I mean, like, it's slightly strange typing a grievance letter onto a RUclips Comment, on a Billy Joel song. Still, it's not a necessity to not do it. Not a law. But seriously, condolences for your brother's death.
@@GlenOfAbacus I
You have me dumbfounded. Unreal.
@@tinastanley4444 I'm right. End of. He didn't just stop. He didn't stop then. Why should he here?
TOO ALL THOSE WE HAVE LOST WAY TO SOON
My brother's last visit with me he borrowed this album
We found this album on his turntable
He was killed 2 months later
A sweet soul in heaven
Guess he knew something
Miss him he was only 19
Q
Catholic girl here. True words about us and I am glad
1:03
I might as well be the one. Whaddaya say?
My favorite Billy Joel song. I love the lyrics and the beat. And the memories.
I grown up listen to Billy Joe it's was one of my best friends songs he was the sun drop kid. In town kool as hell. He left us at a young age. Rip terry you iin heaven
My friend Terry elders he left us at a young. He had a good heart. Rip terry now you with Jesus looking down at us saying come on join us beatiful up in heaven
We all Love you always thinking of you.
As a former Roman Catholic, this song touches my soul.
Nightmares Wayfare
Fellow former Roman Catholic. Enlightenment is nice.
Yes
Still a catholic - just not a tight ass
am a catholic but not too religious
this song absolutely slaps
I’m just a non-denomination Christian.
But his song still slaps harder than mama.
Hello people I lose my Husban then my 6 brothers almost one per year my mother , cousins , best friend , all my uncles unties pretty much not in the order however the most young one was my father at age 34 my mother was having me. Yup pretty young people now I’m afraid for my life so much to accomplish and so much to overcome, very Catholic and a sinner for sure !
However God know I love him so much and yet I’m not perfect ! ❤🙏🙏🙏 I listen Bill Joe for ever and never understood the song till today as I hear the song slowly and realize how much I have learn English to taken this song so dipped into my heart ♥️ May my family RIP
My mother died at age 55 I was only little kit !
I pray 🙏 God just keep me working here on earth 🌍
Paz and love be with u all ❤☮️🙏🇨🇷🇨🇦
I’d rather cry with the saints But the sinners can repent
All a saint is is a sinner who believes.
“Said ya Mama told you all that I give you was a reputation, She never cared for me, Did she ever say a prayer for me?....Noo ooh ooh”
That's about the only line in that song that made sense.
When this song came out back in the day the Catholic Church used to have a list of television shows songs generally things that they didn't want Catholic exposed to. This song was the top of the list
Although I'm not Catholic (they're pretty messed up), it's not hard to understand why.
With great lyrics and rhythm, this song is not only true but immortal with its catchy wording.
I was Confirmed the year this came out, 13 years old in 1977.
In still Catholic and still love this song. God has a sense of humor.
Never heard a Billy Joel song that wasn't awesome. This man can do no wrong.
I feel the need to write this to anyone who’s struggled or struggling still, YOUR NOT ALONE!!! Reach out and speak about your struggles issues whatever they may be, if you haven’t got a friend I’ll be your friend ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
When you’re a catholic woman listening to this and enjoying every bit of it!
When you're a lil 8 year old Catholic girl named Virginia, it helped me "fit" into my name a bit better, lol. It's still formal & I really don't like it, but Billy helped 💜
Yep! My dad hates this song lol. I think that's one of the reasons I like it.
Ur picture look likes ur a sumo
Loooooooool sumo karen
@@tempernotfound4936 who hurt you?
I have loved billy Joel for the longest time.
Gotta admire him for having the stones to release this in 1977. Today no one would bat an eye 😄
@ChiSportsNut18 bro today its even easier to make this type of music, because hollywood and America in general have become so anti Christian it is easier today to make anything agains Christianity then it was before.
@dominikbt7891 What? There's very little anti-Christian bias in America. Are you thinking of anti-fundamentalism?
Timeless song!... On the RADIO in NZ in 2022... I seen Billy Joel in concert here in NZ in the 80's...he is coming back to👍🎵🇳🇿
Seen him Saturday night, it was truly amazing in Auckland
The lyrics to this song are nothing short of genius!
Every time I hear this song it reminds me of my friend dying in 2010 she was 31. She died of cancer
man, billy has such under appreciated songs. this is fantastic!
I can feel my brother's ghost beside me when I hear this tune...RIP Hippy
You weren't too old to die young yet but I wish you were still here brother.
This was my crowds song when we were 14 years old. Shout out to my besties...Valerie,Josephine,Kathy and Marybeth. My friends we had such fun and crazy times i will never forget!
Boy 1977 🥳🥰 My Dad had 15 brothers and sisters We have over 70 cousins now We are all very close My Uncle and Aunt lived on a farm We had a party that summer.....We all went to Catholic Schools😂 All us girls danced to this about 15 times that day ❤ I remember when my Mom heard this song the first time She yelled into the living OMG Bruce You have to listen to what this guy is singing about our girls 😂❤
I used to think the song is bittersweet, but just start realizing it could also meant that the good ones die as a young person even at their old age.
This might be the best bridge in any song, ever.
this song makes me feel young
lynette castle I'm already young so this song reminds me of my fetus stages
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Many saints have died young. I hope Billy truly loves God at this point in his life.
this takes me back to a simpler time. as I am fighting cancer, and ready to just give in. I just self medicate to try to curb the pain. This music and some bourbon get me thru the pain.
I’ll pray for you Mr. Brian Brown
A Catholic girl ❤
Hope that all turns out as well as it can🙏💖
The lyrics to this song are sublime..
As a Catholic convert, yes. All true. Thinking of leaving the church, the church frowns on smiling.
Bro you should convert to Baptism it's not strict at all. Being happy and smiling is a great thing btw don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
You should do whatever you feel is best for you, whether that be leaving the church or staying
What!?!
I like the, did she ever say a prayer for me?
So many ppl automatically dislike instead of try to help.
After a lifetime of serial marriages, depression and substance abuse, though, I have to wonder if Billy has wised up since he wrote that little ditty.
BILLY JOEL RULES HE MAKES YOU WANT TO GET UP AND DANCE AMAZING BEAT AND VOICE
Heaven shall be a place on earth
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This has been my motto for years and although, yes, I had "heard" the song a time or two in my 32 years of life, I had never really heard heard Billy Joel until a few weeks ago. I was immediately angry at the uncles that raised me on classic rock and roll. Never had they played me Billy Joel while explaining to me why he was one of the greats. Possibly even the GOAT. Needless to say, I've had my Billy Joel playlist on repeat for a month and a half. Lol.
@Billy Joel I know this comment didn't actually come from THE Billy Joel, but when I first saw the notification about the reply, I did get super excited. The extra cool part? It was my birthday! You're the best, Mr. Joel!
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@@TopG-qy3dbAndrew tate hell yeah bro 😎✊🔥 and Billie Joe go great together while working out
My very first girlfriend back in 2000 was Catholic, and we ended up breaking up because she couldn't accept this sinner's lust. Now, she's a great mom to a beautiful young girl, and I believe her God was right, at least for her. Now I need to go and cry for a minute.
So well written - my fav album from him - he is a true artist
😄😄I'm very pls to know I'm not the only one that loves😍 the song but when last did you play it
I love you sis!! You died wayyy too young !! Soo true only the good dieeee young!! I loveee youuu 😭🙌🏼 sinners are much more fun!! For sure!!
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My FAVORITE Billy Joel song EVER!!!!!
I LOVE your music, & will NEVER stop listening to ALL your songs!!!!!!
Love you guys too ❤❤❤❤❤
I’m living this song ✌🏼
My Italian catholic grandmother was in an absolute rage when this song came out 😂
I can see that lol. The song is about trying to talk “Virginia” (virgin) into letting him have sex with her and losing her virginity.
Based grandmother
Well why not? Virginia could only lose in this situation. The singer was always only going to walk away.
billy joel is amazing this song tells us alot keep listening today
All I want to do is see billy Joel live in concert 😩😩 I wish he would come to The Bahamas 🥺😍😍
Can't help thinking I should have died young when I hear this .. O well next time yeah 👋😇🤚 ©️
I'm glad you're still here to laugh with me😂
I'm so glad hughie unlocked my memories of growing up in Pennsylvania
6/5000
I just love ❤️ this song 🎵, it's a music anthem of rock and roll 🎉🎉
Once upon a time talent ruled the airwaves!
this song reminds me of my beloved mother who passed at age 26 many yrs ago 😔
One of the albums of my youth. My mom loved Billy Joel
I Have The Album.
What changed her mind?
This is my favorite song to sing along to!
Was introduced to Billy Joel while serving in the military by guy’s from Buffalo 🦬 New York. Thanks guys. Great 👍🏻 music 🎼 🎵 Billy Joel thank you sir !!
Just bought this record for $1 at a flea market! (:
Kelly Silva nice I got it for a 💵 at my local record shop! 😀💳💰
Fantastic choice ide say you have amazing taste in music
I wasn't even a huge billy joel fan, hardly knew that so many songs i knew were by him. Bought this record for 3 bucks, loved every song on it, and have been listening to it for months almost daily. It was the luckiest find of my life. This record, and billy joel, are absolutely fantastic.
The Stranger is Billy's best album. No question about it. Billy Joel's favorite song that he wrote is on The Stranger.
Must be scratched as hell.
What a talent his musical abilities along with fab lyrics leave others trailing after him
Love love 💓💓
Lost some good friends already and I'm only 19 years old🙏 they were good people and I hope they're doing well wherever they are now. The good do die young
🌹🪦🌹. What happened?
@@mistylover7398 I lost one to suicide my sophomore year of high school and another senior year to a car accident🙏 both good people that I wish could've stayed around longer
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@@somescrub8951 the first one had a choice.
Reminds me of my buddies Angeloh and Deshawn, both ODed and died and then I heard this song on the radio, hits me 7 to 8 years later.
Absolutely love love love Billy Joel!!!
He has been my fav singer/songwriter/musician all my life!
Billy Joel is my youth. Thank you most kindly.
I first heard this song in 1977 when I was 19. I loved it then and still do. Great song.
The best Version of this song thangs all lot greetings from good old germany moe
Billy joel is an amazing artist and writer he will have songs that will live on forever. I love his music and the memories I have of my dad and I listing to him will live with me till I die
Helps me with the losses I’ve endured.
This is one of those songs ever since I heard my senior year in high-school back in 2010 that has just never disappointed nor gotten old. What a golden gem!
The sun is shining.
One of the best musicians ever:)
It's so rewarding to check out 70s and 80s music, isn't it?
I’m a devout Catholic and I love this song