The Old Grey Whistle Test was a weekly TV music show during the 70s and 80s on the BBC in the UK. Unlike most other shows of the era, the bands and artists always performed live, with no lip syncing. The sax player here is Richie Cannata.
Great video from a great show, TOGWT, was hosted by DJ Bob Harris and always featured live music of the time. For many UK residents this show was our first exposure to top American talent, like Billy Joel or Bruce Springsteen, but mainly the show was a steady diet of British Prog Rock of the Era and there are some amazing performances that were captured back when musicians could reproduce the record on stage as well as the studio ✌️
My dad played that album nonstop for the entire summer after it came out, so it is a massive part of my childhood, and remains one of my favorite albums by anyone of any genre.
This was the song my wife and I had our first dance to at our wedding, 18 years ago. It was also my late grandfather's favorite song. My wife and I now live in what was his house. Thank you for reacting to this wonderful song that is so significant to my family.
I think you guys would love his song, "Lullaby" 😊 Written for his daughter and just beautiful. And "Longest Time" is a MUST!! It's an acapella that he sings all the vocals for.
From the same concert there is a rendition of "New York State of mind" which is just remarkable and really showcases his piano abilities. The thing about music is that it's kind of like a time capsule. I can remember the chapter of my life when this song was popular and was on the radio quite often. I love that music can do that.
A great, #1 hit for Billy in 1977, off one of his best albums The Stranger. It’s truly a great song, and still holds up today. Thanks for the trip down memory lane! Great job you two!
This song peaked at the #3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the spring of 1978. The song was Billy Joel's biggest hit song in the late 1970s until It's Still Rock & Roll To Me went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the early spring of 1980. A beautiful song indeed!!!
Big hit from my kindergarten year. Gotta love it!!! I'm still waiting for my favorite, "The Longest Time." It's acapella, and everything is done by Billy Joel. The bass is the only instrument.
For years, this was everyone's favorite at wedding receptions. There probably wasn't a single wedding where this wasn't the first song played at the reception. Sometimes, it was even played at the wedding ceremony itself. Truly one of the greatest love songs ever written.
Jay/Amber, you'll LOVE his "The Stranger", "All About Soul", "Only The Good Die Young" and "She's Always A Woman" !!!! His album "The Stranger" is in my top 5 of all-time!! edit- A double dip on today's song, you did this one on Jan 29, 2023 also. Jay, Carole King is great, but had help on lyrics by Gerry Goffin and others. Most songs are written on piano, not always by singers.
Billy Joel is a master at his craft and yes many of his songs are deeply introspective. "Vienna", "New York State of Mind" and "Lullaby (Goodnight My Angel)" and "And So it Goes" are some of my favorites.
"And So It Goes" is an absolutely beautiful song. Almost anything from The Stranger, 52nd Street, Glass Houses and my favorite, The Nylon Curtain is superb.
ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG! That will totally scratch your itch, J, for an up-tempo Billy Joel rocker (studio version), and it has a great sax solo in it and that bass guitar line is just mind-blowing. His voice is incredible on it. It's from his iconic album The Stranger, which every song on that album is amazing. Including this one that you just reacted to.
According to your Reactions app, you've reacted to this song already, almost exactly a year ago Anyway, I want you to react to "The Longest Time" next, a song that gets near the end of his prime It's a lovely little song that contains plenty of beautiful harmony that you'll enjoy
I saw hm in concert when The Longest Time album was released. The whole band gathered around in a half-circle and sang that acapella and it was just perfect!
Didn't realize you hadn't reacted to this yet. One of my favorites. I don't think you've heard "She's Always A Woman" which is off the same album. Also one of my favorites and deserves a listen if you haven't.
@@tanisdevelopment You are absolutely correct. I looked it up and they reacted to it Jan. 29th of last year. I watch many reaction channels and can't remember every song that everyone has done, but you'd think they would have remembered. I guess after listening to 3 songs a day every day, they have too many songs in their head.😊 .
This song would always be playing on the radio in ‘80 -81 on Friday afternoons as I drove to San Diego from El Centro to spend the weekend with my girlfriend/wife-to-be. She passed away in 2014 but this always reminds me of those good times.
Billy Joel wrote "Just The Way You Are" about his first wife, Elizabeth. A pure expression of unconditional love, he gave it to her as a birthday present. He also wrote "She's Always a Woman" and "She's Got a Way" for Elizabeth as well.
Billy Joel is a poet. I love his lyrics and he just comes across as a very down to earth guy. Sooo many great songs to check out....one of my favorites is Vienna
If you're wondering what on earth was The Old Grey Whistle Test ; When music moguls got the first cut of a record, they would play it to the doormen in grey suits, known colloquially as the old greys, guys who often were the doormen at at the in/out doors of places where musicians would sit and write songs. Any song they could recall and whistle, after having heard it a couple of times, was deemed to have passed the old grey whistle test and was destined to become a popular hit.
Hi Jay& Amber This is one of my favorite songs ever.... Not just Billy Joel songs but out of all the songs I have ever heard this is in my top favorites . Thank you so much for your reactions to "Just the way you are" and I am Not surprised that you both are taken with this song as well. I am glad that you cherish Billy Joels music and are welcome to hear more of his tunes . This song does make me think about how happy you two are together.... hopefully I will know what that is like someday soon. Thank you both so much for this . God Bless your family
Billy singing this is just pure love for his woman. ❤ saw Billy a couple of years ago at Old Trafford (football/soccer stadium in Manchester uk). The guy hasnt had a new chart hit for over 25 years yet that stadium was packed and he was AMAZING ❤❤❤ lets see some of todays artists doing that in 25 years time ;)
Always enjoy your reaction! Billy Joel is great, and before you two are done checking out his music you need to react to "An Innocent Man" and "Until The Night"! Best wishes to you both!!!!!
The best live version of "Just the Way You Are," I've ever heard, is Billy's December 29, 1982 performance at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Mark Rivera played the sax solo and he knocked it out of the park. Really, the whole concert is great. It's available on RUclips. It's worth checking out if you're a Billy Joel fan.
This was always my favorite Billy Joel song, I was in my early 20's when this came out, I'm 65 now and it's still one of my favorites. "She's Always a Woman" is another great song.
This is my favorite song of his and he has so many wonderful sings. This live version is lovely. Please listen to the studio version because ot has an otherworldly feel to it that is brought more sharply into focus.
I was lucky enough to see him in concert in the 80's and it's funny to see him this mellow because he was CRAZY live! He ran around, jumped off amps, and was so crazy that he ripped his pants completely down the side. He barely noticed and just kept going! A truly great musician and showman.
My wife's and my "first dance"at our wedding in 1980 was to this song, and we are still going strong almost 44 years later. I still love this song (and my wife too). Another Billy Joel song that you must hear is "New York State of Mind". It's fabulous! Thanks for taking me back to my wedding day!
I love that Jay and Amber decided to check out the live version of this song. Almost a year after checking out the original audio. Timeless song! Be sure to check out Billy Joel's "Captain Jack." Another great number from the legendary piano man! 💯👍🌟
Stop and think about this for a moment (Jay & Amber), you jump in the car (some time in the late 70s) to go to work, or the mall, or where ever, turn on the radio ... and this song is playing. That's just how it was. We were so spoiled. And being born in that time you had no concept that it would go away. Great music was taken for granted. It was just THERE. All the time. For decades.
JAY, I think I may have a new favorite Billy Joel song for you: "Pressure." It's an uptempo rocker like the other Billy Joel songs you like AND it has a sick 1980s synth riff that has a little of that "Sunglasses At Night" flavor, but faster and more aggressive. For real, don't sleep on "Pressure." It's a great Billy Joel track. In fact, I was so obsessed with the synth riff when I first heard it back in the day, it was one of the first things I learned to play on piano.
A large part of what makes his songs so unique and great is because he was fortunate enough to have Liberty Devito as his drummer. Talk about musicality! That man’s contributions to Billy Joel’s songbook is immeasurable!
I was a Senior in High School when this song hit the charts. For Valentine's Day I gave her the album with a rose and the lyrics written in fancy cursive on onion skin paper. To this day I can't hear it without thinking of her. The first of Billy's many hits 😊🎶🎶🎶🎶
This is actually one of the biggest hit singles ever, any genre, any era. For a totally different, blow your mind, Billy Joel song, try "Goodnight Saigon", not only different from anything he's ever done, it's in a class by itself, beyond a mere song.
Such a beautiful song! I never get tired of listening to this one. Carole King is also brilliant; so true! :) I'm no longer sure which ones you've reacted to, but some upbeat Billy Joel songs are: Tell Her About It, My Life, You May Be Right, You're Only Human, and Only the Good Die Young. Those are the ones that come to mind immediately; hope this list helps! Loved your reaction!! :)
Still putting in my vote for “Downeaster Alexa.” 😊 And I just realized, I don’t think you’ve done “New York State Of Mind” yet! The version of that song from The Old Grey Whistle Test is a must
He sings a heartbreaking song called " Saigon" about the Vietnam War, and the soldiers who fought. So worthy of a review. He truly shows his versatility. And it is about the same timeperiod as this song. Check it out.
From The Stranger album, my favorite Billy Joel album. So many gems! Jay, looking for some up-tempo Billy Joel Songs, react to "You May Br Right", or "Pressure" next. Thanks. 😎
1st heard it by barry white, and loved it. discovered bill joel later, got all his albums, and this song is still, for me, the greatest ever written. only "here, there and everywhere" comes close, so long as emmylou sings it
This one’s a great choice as well, but he wears some cool sunglasses with the song New York State of mind from old gray whistle test I think Jay would get a kick out of it
"She's Always a Woman", "She's Got a Way", and "For the Longest Time" are three of my favorites.
Excellent suggestions ❤😊
I agree for the longest time
Great suggestions
She’s got a way is one of my favorite.
I second "She's Got a Way". That's the one.
My favourite Billy Joel song.
One of the most beautiful love songs ever.
Same here it's such a beautiful song
The Old Grey Whistle Test was a weekly TV music show during the 70s and 80s on the BBC in the UK. Unlike most other shows of the era, the bands and artists always performed live, with no lip syncing.
The sax player here is Richie Cannata.
In the U.S., we had "The Midnight Special," which was pretty much the same.
Great video from a great show, TOGWT, was hosted by DJ Bob Harris and always featured live music of the time. For many UK residents this show was our first exposure to top American talent, like Billy Joel or Bruce Springsteen, but mainly the show was a steady diet of British Prog Rock of the Era and there are some amazing performances that were captured back when musicians could reproduce the record on stage as well as the studio ✌️
The great Phil Woods is the sax player on the studio recording.
I doubt that Blly Joel EVER used lip syncing throughout his entire career.
It was on fairly late on Thursday evenings and an epic , pick of the year show , every Hogmanay.
“Always a Woman”, “Downeaster Alexa”, “Say Goodbye to Hollywood”…and this one, are some of my favorite Billy Joel songs.
me too. love both songs
BIG STUFF IS A GREAT SONG.
Great Joel song.
@@rharvey2124 They did it
This is a prime example of why artists were so much better than today's artists. They had to be just as good live as recorded, if not even better!
Love Downeaster Alexa!
The Stranger album is a masterpiece. Can't go wrong with any song from there.
My dad played that album nonstop for the entire summer after it came out, so it is a massive part of my childhood, and remains one of my favorite albums by anyone of any genre.
"Honesty" "She's Got A Way" and "You May Be Right" are three of my favorites from Mr.Joel's hit filled catalog!
❤😊❤
Honesty will always be one of my favorites 🤩
@@hollyluyah Mine too!
Up town girl is a must...
“You May Be Right” is another amazing Billy Joel classic!
This song was huge. Won grammy awards in 1979 for record of the year and song of the year.
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This was the song my wife and I had our first dance to at our wedding, 18 years ago. It was also my late grandfather's favorite song. My wife and I now live in what was his house. Thank you for reacting to this wonderful song that is so significant to my family.
My wife and I had this as our first dance too, 36 years ago 😊 Still hold the sentiment close to our hearts too.
Same here!!
20 years married and still going…talk about a perfect song..
We did too!
And we did. Just over 6 years ago. Amazingly beautiful song😊
I think you guys would love his song, "Lullaby" 😊 Written for his daughter and just beautiful. And "Longest Time" is a MUST!! It's an acapella that he sings all the vocals for.
I think they did a reaction to that song ❤awww, isn't that such a sweet song
I second The Longest Time!
I absolutely love Billy Joel’s song “A Matter of Trust”
my favorite BJ song is matter of trust along with honesty and just the way you are..brilliant!
The Entertainer has some great lyrics
My suggestion is Goodnight Saigon, Billy's stirring and powerful tribute to soldiers who fought in Vietnam
Probably the most emotionally charged song ever. Says more in 4 minutes than a 2 hour war movie or documentary.
A great song, almost epic, but tough to listen to, especially if you know the story of what often happened to soldiers in 'Nam.
Just saw him live in Phoenix last month. He still can sing all of his songs and sound exactly the same. He did this song too. So many hits!
Enough with the reaction police😅
From the same concert there is a rendition of "New York State of mind" which is just remarkable and really showcases his piano abilities. The thing about music is that it's kind of like a time capsule. I can remember the chapter of my life when this song was popular and was on the radio quite often. I love that music can do that.
A great, #1 hit for Billy in 1977, off one of his best albums The Stranger. It’s truly a great song, and still holds up today. Thanks for the trip down memory lane! Great job you two!
Did not hit #1.
This song peaked at the #3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the spring of 1978. The song was Billy Joel's biggest hit song in the late 1970s until It's Still Rock & Roll To Me went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the early spring of 1980. A beautiful song indeed!!!
One of my favourite popular Billy Joel songs. You may love "SUMMER, HIGHLAND FALLS". Waving from The Bahamas 🇧🇸
Summer Highland Fall is very special!
Yes, fantastic piano work on that one!
Big hit from my kindergarten year. Gotta love it!!! I'm still waiting for my favorite, "The Longest Time." It's acapella, and everything is done by Billy Joel. The bass is the only instrument.
Barry White also did justice to this fantastic song. Had it on 12" white vinyl, hopefully still do.
A nice cover.
That was an excellent version with a luxurious arrangement.
I still have the white vinyl 12 inch single too. Prefer Barry's version to Billy's though. Not taking anything away from Billy. 😊
@@carolstrathern8340 Just out of interest, did you hear Billy's version first?
@@seanscanlon9067definitely Barry 1st 😊
For years, this was everyone's favorite at wedding receptions. There probably wasn't a single wedding where this wasn't the first song played at the reception. Sometimes, it was even played at the wedding ceremony itself. Truly one of the greatest love songs ever written.
Only the Good Die Young is another upbeat fun one. Listening to this one has made me a little emotional today. So beautiful!
In the original record version the sax solo was played by the legendary Phil Woods. It's considered one of the best structured soloes of pop music.
Jay/Amber, you'll LOVE his "The Stranger", "All About Soul", "Only The Good Die Young" and "She's Always A Woman" !!!!
His album "The Stranger" is in my top 5 of all-time!!
edit- A double dip on today's song, you did this one on Jan 29, 2023 also.
Jay, Carole King is great, but had help on lyrics by Gerry Goffin and others. Most songs are written on piano, not always by singers.
I totally agree. My brother bought the record when it came out and it made me a fan. Its on my list of records i need to get
Carole King had quite a healthy part of her career without Gerry Goffin's assistance.
@@johnmaynardable true. David Palmer and Toni Stern assisted on a few of her hits too. Carole wrote many by herself.
Love Billy...great song pick...I'm so excited I'm seeing him in June at Madison Square Garden for my son's birthday...my 19yo loves Billy Joel ❤️
Saw him at MSG back in 2014 for his 65th bday concert. Was an awesome experience. I’m sure you’ll both love it. Enjoy!
"Innocent Man" is also a very moving song.
Billy Joel is a master at his craft and yes many of his songs are deeply introspective. "Vienna", "New York State of Mind" and "Lullaby (Goodnight My Angel)" and "And So it Goes" are some of my favorites.
You have to do Billy Joel’s New York State of mind, the old gray whistle test
yes, the live version is so good!!
Great choice, but how about The Entertainer? Love that song live too
Wow...what an awesome "live" performance with flawless vocals.
"And So It Goes" is an absolutely beautiful song. Almost anything from The Stranger, 52nd Street, Glass Houses and my favorite, The Nylon Curtain is superb.
ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG!
That will totally scratch your itch, J, for an up-tempo Billy Joel rocker (studio version), and it has a great sax solo in it and that bass guitar line is just mind-blowing. His voice is incredible on it.
It's from his iconic album The Stranger, which every song on that album is amazing. Including this one that you just reacted to.
According to your Reactions app, you've reacted to this song already, almost exactly a year ago
Anyway, I want you to react to "The Longest Time" next, a song that gets near the end of his prime
It's a lovely little song that contains plenty of beautiful harmony that you'll enjoy
some songs are just too good to react only once 😄
I saw hm in concert when The Longest Time album was released. The whole band gathered around in a half-circle and sang that acapella and it was just perfect!
@@kathyastrom1315cool 😎!!!
Yeah a little odd that it didn't sound at least slightly familiar since they liked it so much.
@@blitz3643 Yeah. I'm surprised they didn't recognize it. LOL
Didn't realize you hadn't reacted to this yet. One of my favorites. I don't think you've heard "She's Always A Woman" which is off the same album. Also one of my favorites and deserves a listen if you haven't.
They reacted to the studio version. They must have forgotten.
@@tanisdevelopment You are absolutely correct. I looked it up and they reacted to it Jan. 29th of last year. I watch many reaction channels and can't remember every song that everyone has done, but you'd think they would have remembered. I guess after listening to 3 songs a day every day, they have too many songs in their head.😊
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@@donnakubiski5572 It probably seemed familiar to them, but they may have thought they'd just heard it somewhere else.
I heard my dad sing this so many times when I was growing up. I love this song because it reminds me of him. ❤️
A very popular song played at weddings.
This song would always be playing on the radio in ‘80 -81 on Friday afternoons as I drove to San Diego from El Centro to spend the weekend with my girlfriend/wife-to-be. She passed away in 2014 but this always reminds me of those good times.
Billy Joel wrote "Just The Way You Are" about his first wife, Elizabeth. A pure expression of unconditional love, he gave it to her as a birthday present. He also wrote "She's Always a Woman" and "She's Got a Way" for Elizabeth as well.
I would love to see you guys react to Billy Joel's "Goodnight Saigon". I'm not sure how big a hit it was, but that song means a lot to so many people.
and just the way she is is a supermodel, I wouldnt change a thing either. :)
This the first song I heard from Billy Joel when it first debut. Before that I didn't know who he was. Very good love song with excellent lyrics.
Same
Billy Joel is a poet. I love his lyrics and he just comes across as a very down to earth guy. Sooo many great songs to check out....one of my favorites is Vienna
This is a wonderful song, and this live version is awesome!!
Saw him in concert ... when he was about this age must have been '77 or so. From a bit later "And so it goes" one of my favorite Billy JOel
Have y'all done Billy Joel's 'The Longest Time' yet? If not, do a reaction to the official music video. I promise, you'll both love it. 😎
Agreed
Yep came here to recommend it too.
If you're wondering what on earth was The Old Grey Whistle Test ; When music moguls got the first cut of a record, they would play it to the doormen in grey suits, known colloquially as the old greys, guys who often were the doormen at at the in/out doors of places where musicians would sit and write songs. Any song they could recall and whistle, after having heard it a couple of times, was deemed to have passed the old grey whistle test and was destined to become a popular hit.
Hi Jay& Amber This is one of my favorite songs ever.... Not just Billy Joel songs but out of all the songs I have ever heard this is in my top favorites . Thank you so much for your reactions to "Just the way you are" and I am Not surprised that you both are taken with this song as well. I am glad that you cherish Billy Joels music and are welcome to hear more of his tunes .
This song does make me think about how happy you two are together.... hopefully I will know what that is like someday soon. Thank you both so much for this . God Bless your family
And, you spelled FAVORITE correctly! ❤
great seeing people react to Billy Joel. don't see him on enough channels. one of the singer songwriters ever! not to mention iconic voice!
Billy singing this is just pure love for his woman. ❤ saw Billy a couple of years ago at Old Trafford (football/soccer stadium in Manchester uk). The guy hasnt had a new chart hit for over 25 years yet that stadium was packed and he was AMAZING ❤❤❤ lets see some of todays artists doing that in 25 years time ;)
As a pure love song not many better than this one. Just one of many hits by the Piano-Man.
My first album in 7th grade. I still have it!❤
Thought they already did this one, glad they saw the live version 👍
My wife and I just went to a Billy Joel New Year's Eve concert. He's as great as ever.
Always enjoy your reaction! Billy Joel is great, and before you two are done checking out his music you need to react to "An Innocent Man" and "Until The Night"! Best wishes to you both!!!!!
Definitely agree with innocent man brilliant track, until the night, do you think Amber could handle that track
Love that song!! An Innocent Man and Leave a Tender Moment Alone are standouts showcasing is incredible vocal range.
Love those songs..
Wish I could rec this more than once. Leave a Tender Moment Alone is one of the greatest songs in the history of music in my opinion.
New York State of Mind...one of Billy Joel's best...
PRELUDE/ANGRY YOUNG MAN is incredible and UP TEMPO!!! ❤
This one, "My Life," "Honesty," and "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant" are my favorite Billy Joel tunes.
The best live version of "Just the Way You Are," I've ever heard, is Billy's December 29, 1982 performance at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Mark Rivera played the sax solo and he knocked it out of the park. Really, the whole concert is great. It's available on RUclips. It's worth checking out if you're a Billy Joel fan.
Such a classic. Billy is a legend, so many great hits. I do suggest "Pressure" one of my favorites from him, thanks!
This was a dedicated song to my wife at our wedding, going on 14 years now. Lyrics perfectly summed up my feelings for her. Joel's best song!
Love Billy Joel. I’m so glad you guys get to experience him live. Stevie is good, but nothing compares to seeing Billy Joel live.
You want to see an amazing Bill Joel performance. Watch “ New York State of Mind” from the Old Grey Whistle Test. Great song and stellar performance.
“The Stranger” is an awesome album from start to finish!!!
This was always my favorite Billy Joel song, I was in my early 20's when this came out, I'm 65 now and it's still one of my favorites. "She's Always a Woman" is another great song.
This is my favorite song of his and he has so many wonderful sings. This live version is lovely. Please listen to the studio version because ot has an otherworldly feel to it that is brought more sharply into focus.
They listened to it early last year. Seem to have forgotten.
@@tanisdevelopment I thought I was mistaken! Cool! Thanks for confirming my sanity. Lol!
I saw him last year... He was so, so good ... Every song is great..
This is what a true master of their craft is capable of
I was lucky enough to see him in concert in the 80's and it's funny to see him this mellow because he was CRAZY live! He ran around, jumped off amps, and was so crazy that he ripped his pants completely down the side. He barely noticed and just kept going! A truly great musician and showman.
Well, on the set of a TV show is different than on-stage... plus it was the 80's, and cocaine was very popular. Lol
Delightful and so easy listening 🎶 ❤😊
My wife's and my "first dance"at our wedding in 1980 was to this song, and we are still going strong almost 44 years later. I still love this song (and my wife too). Another Billy Joel song that you must hear is "New York State of Mind". It's fabulous! Thanks for taking me back to my wedding day!
I love that Jay and Amber decided to check out the live version of this song. Almost a year after checking out the original audio. Timeless song! Be sure to check out Billy Joel's "Captain Jack." Another great number from the legendary piano man! 💯👍🌟
Captain Jack, yes, absolutely, but off Songs in the Attic.
Miami 2017, must be live from Song in the Attic.
@@murraytown4 Yes, excellent recommendation! 👍
@@CPny65 YES! 💯
I don't think they remembered doing the studio version. They would have mentioned that and it certainty didn't seem like they've heard it before.
Billy Joel is one of the best American songwriters of all time
Along with Piano Man, this song is probably his most well known, most iconic song.
Stop and think about this for a moment (Jay & Amber), you jump in the car (some time in the late 70s) to go to work, or the mall, or where ever, turn on the radio ... and this song is playing. That's just how it was. We were so spoiled. And being born in that time you had no concept that it would go away. Great music was taken for granted. It was just THERE. All the time. For decades.
JAY, I think I may have a new favorite Billy Joel song for you: "Pressure." It's an uptempo rocker like the other Billy Joel songs you like AND it has a sick 1980s synth riff that has a little of that "Sunglasses At Night" flavor, but faster and more aggressive. For real, don't sleep on "Pressure." It's a great Billy Joel track. In fact, I was so obsessed with the synth riff when I first heard it back in the day, it was one of the first things I learned to play on piano.
Smooth as silk, lovely song! I know that is how my husband feels about me! Nice to hear Billy sing it!
“Just the Way You Are” won the 1977 Grammys for Best Song and Best Record.
Had the pleasure of seeing him perform. Made a 50,000 seat arena feel like the smallest lounge in the world. Was great concert.
The "Old Grey Whistle" stuff is amazing. The acoustic Neil Young you have done were from that series also I believe.
Also Hall and Oates.
A large part of what makes his songs so unique and great is because he was fortunate enough to have Liberty Devito as his drummer. Talk about musicality! That man’s contributions to Billy Joel’s songbook is immeasurable!
The lyrics & sax solo 🎷….way to sweet & is fire 🔥
BILLY JOEL SINGS THIS SONG AND HE SINGS A SONG CALLED IT'S A MATTER OF TRUST AND HE WAS A GREAT SINGER IN THOSE SONGS 😁
All of his songs are amazing...A master at his craft.
For my husband and I, this was our song. Billy Joel is still such an incredible songwriter.
I was a Senior in High School when this song hit the charts. For Valentine's Day I gave her the album with a rose and the lyrics written in fancy cursive on onion skin paper. To this day I can't hear it without thinking of her. The first of Billy's many hits 😊🎶🎶🎶🎶
I first heard this song in the late 70s and I STILL LOVE IT!
LOVE this song!!!!
His "New York State of Mind" from the Old Grey is a Classic!
This is actually one of the biggest hit singles ever, any genre, any era.
For a totally different, blow your mind, Billy Joel song, try "Goodnight Saigon", not only different from anything he's ever done, it's in a class by itself, beyond a mere song.
Leave a tender moment alone is a good Billy Joel song 😊
Such a beautiful song! I never get tired of listening to this one. Carole King is also brilliant; so true! :) I'm no longer sure which ones you've reacted to, but some upbeat Billy Joel songs are: Tell Her About It, My Life, You May Be Right, You're Only Human, and Only the Good Die Young. Those are the ones that come to mind immediately; hope this list helps! Loved your reaction!! :)
Luv luv this song of luv 😂❤
Still putting in my vote for “Downeaster Alexa.” 😊 And I just realized, I don’t think you’ve done “New York State Of Mind” yet! The version of that song from The Old Grey Whistle Test is a must
Let's not forget And so It Goes. Such a great song
He sings a heartbreaking song called " Saigon" about the Vietnam War, and the soldiers who fought. So worthy of a review. He truly shows his versatility. And it is about the same timeperiod as this song. Check it out.
This is one of his best🙂 I 💗Billy Joel
From The Stranger album, my favorite Billy Joel album. So many gems! Jay, looking for some up-tempo Billy Joel Songs, react to "You May Br Right", or "Pressure" next. Thanks. 😎
1st heard it by barry white, and loved it. discovered bill joel later, got all his albums, and this song is still, for me, the greatest ever written. only "here, there and everywhere" comes close, so long as emmylou sings it
This one’s a great choice as well, but he wears some cool sunglasses with the song New York State of mind from old gray whistle test I think Jay would get a kick out of it
My favorite Billy Joel song.
One of my favorite Billy Joel songs
Mine too!