This is the 70’s. I had the great honor to grow up with this music. You have a great interpretation of these lyrics. Billy Joel is an American treasure. A supremely talented poet/songwriter/storyteller/lyricist/composer. Something happened and the song was cut off before the end. That’s unfortunate. Billy Joel has a deep and rich catalogue for you to explore. 🌺✌️
Thank you. Excellent analysis and reaction. I’m 67 now, and this song came out when I was 17…50 years ago!!! It’s as powerful and moving today as it was way back then. It never gets old.
The song is based on Joel’s experience as a lounge performer in Los Angeles in the early 1970s. He performed as such for about six months between 1972 and 1973 at the now-defunct Executive Room bar in the Wilshire district. He’d move to California from his native New York to avoid the record company he’d signed a contract with after the poor performance of his album, Cold Spring Harbor. Joel lived in L.A. for about three years working under the name “Bill Martin” since he couldn’t use his own name, due to contract issues. And all of the people highlighted in the song are based on Joel’s real-life encounters. John at the bar was an actual bartender who worked during Joel’s shifts. Paul the real estate novelist is a real estate agent who was also named Paul, and each night he sat at the bar and worked on what might become the next great American novel. The waitress who practiced politics was Joel’s first wife, Elizabeth Weber, whom he moved to L.A. with in 1972. She also worked at The Executive Room while Joel performed.
I'm sure you heard it - it is one of the most popular songs of all time. Billy Joel had an incredible run of hits in the 70s and 80s. He is the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States, with over 160 million records sold worldwide. He had over 30 top 40 hits - and when this song came out in 1973 you couldn't avoid it if you tried.
Irina I always enjoy your reactions. Billy Joel is an icon in music. His lyrics in this song makes it one of the best in my opinion. Glad you took it on.
Billy Joel Has Many Top 10 Hits for you to Enjoy & He Is A Great story teller in His Music like Kenny Rogers ( The Gambler ) Warmest Regards from the Sunshine State of Florida 🇺🇲 & The like button ✅ has been Illuminated 😁
I got attacked by several "fans" (of rap) for mentioning that a song clip in a video was a very good song, and they instantly had to defend that the singer (Dido) had only added the clip (which was a sample taken from one of her major hits by Eminem). At least 6 people were ready to (unalive) me for suggesting that their hero had not written the part of the song in the video. Rap and Hip Hop people tend to steal (uh, sample?) famous hooks from very successful songs, and their their rabid halfwit fans then assume they have done some unknown person a favour letting them perform a bit of the song (the only good part). It is HIS song, No one even knew who she was.. Music today has suffered horribly. Music fans today have virtually no clue of the world that happened last week let alone 50 years ago. Fans of one genre can't imagine someone may record something in another genre. If not for all the social media and posting sites available music would be dead. Fortunately there are many completely unknown, talented musicians that can let their music out to find an audience. Sadly, we do have to dig through loads and loads of crap to find any of it.
@@RussianReactionReviewsIrina, i don't know how to do it but some music reactors put an opaque filter over the video that says "video blocked for copyright" and pause a couple times to get by being blocked. I don't know if that still leads to them maybe getting demonetized or not but just a thought, plus they make them a little smaller of an inset. I haven't seen you in a while, you still look so beautiful though. I hope all is good with you, you have almost survived another buffalo winter....summer will be here soon. ❤
@@RussianReactionReviewsGreat! As long as you enjoyed the entire video. After all, it's your first time, I've seen it a hundred times. Thanks and God Bless!
This used to be such a popular scene, what we used to call a Piano Bar. Not only would the "piano man" play and sing, but patrons were welcome to sing as well, be it a pop song or from a musical or whatever. It was common to have a regular crowd and many great friendships came out of this atmosphere. I think Karaoke more or less killed the old Piano Bar dynamic.
This song has been around and loved for decades. I remember being in college and this song would be played later in the night at parties when everyone was feeling good and in good moods and everyone would sing along as loud as they could. Ah the fund and crazy memories.
Loved your react girl, top marks. I agree today's music leave a lot to be desired. Piano Man is a true classic, by a fantastic musician. Keep up your good work, look forward to more. Respect from Down Under.
The reason this song is not only is it a fantastic melody. But the song is completely honest about everyone. It could a bar anywhere in the world and the patrons are pretty much the same.
All Billy Joel songs have great lyrics. He is one of America’s greatest storytellers and a true New York legend. He is one of the best selling artists of all time. I don’t know how you missed him. This was his breakout song, but he has scores of others, including 5 perfect albums, where every song is great. Have fun exploring
Billy Joel is one of the most popular solo singers in USA (the 4th best seller at all) and has sold more than 150 milions records in his career. He's been influenced from many kinds of musics: rock'n'roll, rhythm & blues, jazz, german popular music (his father was a German-jew pianist), jewish music, disco music, irish music (he has born in New York, where there lives a very big Irish community).
This was his break-out hit that started his journey to stardom. The story is about the people he met working The Executive Club in LA. My name's not Davy, but I stayed in the Navy for life. I don't regret it because it's the best thing I ever did. The other video takes a little of my imagination. Example: A sailor in uniform doesn't need to point it out. "Yes, they're sharing a drink they call loneliness, but it's better than drinking alone."
Your right Irina about a bar song. Billy Joel got his start playing as a "piano man" in bars where he grew up to help support his mom and sister. He missed his final school exam and didn't get to graduate from high school and start a career in music. 25 years after high school he was able to submit essays to his former high school and was allowed to graduate.
For Russians, is English easier to understand in song? I ask because, as an American, it is sometimes difficult to make out what British people say, but in song their accent disappears. Weird! 🤔
I am 50 now, but even back in the mid 1990's we would play this song at the bars and everyone knew the words and would sing it! So even people that were not even born when this song came out knew it. Very fun in the bars back then. Now everyone just stares at their phone and does not talk to anyone at the bar. No fun anymore.
I am a pianist, and I've played his stuff since I was a little girl, so many years ago, and he is timeless. For this one, he wrote about people that he knew, just regular people. I am glad you appreciated that. Also, this isn't even one of his best compositions, not even close. I hope you react to more Billy Joel music. Some suggestions: "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant; Downeaster Alexa; Vienna; And So It Goes; Ballad of Billy the Kid; The Entertainer; Summer, Highland Falls. All great songs. Don't forget to react to more Billy Joel!!
Thank you so much, I would love to hear you play that's really amazing, I always enjoyed this type of music skill, I grew up as a Ballerina, the two go very well together. I will definitely do some more Billy Joel
@@RussianReactionReviews I didn't even need to hear you grew up as a Ballerina. You have that beautiful poise and restraint always. It is beautiful to watch a Ballerina move through the world!
5:00 "What's going on with modern music? I have no idea. It's just horrible." (if you listen very closely during this section, you can actually hear people clicking the subscribe button)
Billy Joel one of my FAVORITES, Most of his songs swing daddeo!.... Others of his "IT"S STILL ROCK N' ROLL TO ME" ..."WE DID'NT START THE FIRE". (history of World events good and bad)
He was one of the first performers for the US to hold concerts in Russia way back in 1987. Afterwards, he wrote a tune called "Leningrad" , not a hit but very well done and worthy of a reaction.
Congratulations Young Lady, You've stumbled into the music of the 80s, the best time for music and those to lived in it, me included. Piano man is a Nostalgic song that talks about the different dreams that people had and never got realized. Consequently everyone has to live the best they can with whatever they have. Most of the people that lived in the 80s is still stuck with the music until the day We die, it's the best music while living on the best years of our lives. I hope this can help You understand better the song. Please be advised, You can get "addicted" to the 80s music easily. There was little cursing, degrading songs and always with a message, maybe about love, heartbreak, hope or so many different emotions that the human beings feel at a specific times in their respective lives. I'm glad that You like the song. Take care.
You mentioned the 80s three times, but this song was released in the _70s._ *Early* 70s, in fact -- 1973. I also like a lot of 80s music, but pretty much everything you said about that period also applies to the 70s, for those of us who grew up then, or any other period. I think it's all about what a person grew up with. I also love The Beatles, my favorite band from the 60s -- or _ever._
@@MikeAnn193; Sir, the song may have been out in 1973 but it got more popular in the 80s after MTV began playing music videos between 1981- 1982. The same happened with other songs and groups like Hotel California from The Eagles and other groups. I assume that as I love saying 80s a lot You may enjoy mentioning 60s and 70s but it's OK. I hope that You enjoyed the best years of Your lives because We're getting older in a hurry.🤭🤭. Take care Sir!.
Billy Joel is, in my opinion, the greatest songwriter in recent times. You noticed the lyrics told a story of the people who would come to the bar where he played. All Joel's songs have meaningful lyrics, but the outstanding thing about Joel is that he's a virtuoso piano player. All his songs are different. I hope you didn't listen to too many on your own because it would be nice to have more reactions to his songs here. Recommended: "Prelude / Angry Young Man" "Ballad of Billy the Kid" "Travelin' Prayer" "Root Beer Rag" "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant"
You are an amazing reactor, but I must say that you just said something that took me a back...."You don't know what is going on with modern music".....so, I'm old...haha.....and almost EVERY older generation criticized the current music. I am lucky though, there are some independent artists who are breaking away from that mold. Tom MacDonald, Adam Calhoun, Dax....and some more. You seem very wise!! You have a bright future! :)
Awesome Reaction!! Your English is pretty good!! Another Awesome Billy Joel song is; RIVER OF DREAMS!! You will really REALLY Like It!! Great job RR&R!! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎
Billy joel il più completo musicista e songwriter ... Da giovane live era un portento ...vedere per es .. Live Scenes from an Italian Restaurant ... Angry young Man ecc ecc ecc
I just watched a reaction to this song that was uploaded 2 days ago. She played the full song. Maybe if you didn't use the official video you wouldn't have been restricted.
I remember as a kid when you could smoke on a plane and they served peanuts, I’m allergic to peanuts not a fun time when I was a kid almost died in that enclosed cabin and back then no one gave a crap I was going into convulsions and could not breathe 🤷♂️
You cut out the best part. He sings about each character and what their real dreams are, but then it all culminates to the line, "they sit at the bar and put bread in my jar and say, Man, what are you doing here?" The piano player is one of them. He is great, yet he's stuck there too. His dreams of being a great and famous piano player are stagnant as he is merely biding time as a meager bar pianist.
"But it's better than drinking alone." - that was the line. Anyway, nice to see a person that is REALLY a first reactioneer....not like the pretend ones, ya know? (I'm Canadian so I have to end my sentences with a question mark, ya know? Eh?) LOL!
The genre is definitely rock & roll, but it's an older style along with stuff like The Beatles, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, etc. The thing about modern music is that recording technology has advanced so much that anyone can record a full album on a cheap laptop in their bedroom if they want. I'm sure there are dozens or hundreds of people making music just like this, but it gets buried by so much independent music coming out & it just goes undiscovered for the most part. I'd bet there are millions of artists on Bandcamp alone.
Some other very good artists you might enjoy. First, there are the Carpenters (brother & sister). You'll be amazed by Karen Carpenter's voice. Rainy days & Mondays, Close to You, and Superstar are some of their hits John Denver,a country singer, has many beautiful songs. Country Road, Rocky Mountain High, Thank God, I'm a Country Boy, and Leaving on a Jet Plane. Jim Croce, folk rock, some great songs are Bad, Bad Leroy Brown, Time in a Bottle, Don't Mess around with Jim, and Operator. My favorite is Harry Chapin, who writes lyrical stories. Taxi, Sequel, Cats in the cradle, and Mr Tanner are such beautifully written songs.
“I don’t know what’s going on with modern music. It’s just horrible.” ❤️ not just music, but movies and television. Be the voice of younger people sharing better media!!!
When you stopped the song, you accidentally skipped to the end. There was more. The song is kind of a bluesy-waltz. Also, tobacco smoking is banned now in many places, but there are some places that it is still legal. In 2004, I moved from California to Colorado and was surprised to find that the local restaurants still had smoking sections, but now, 20 years later, unless they disclose that smoking is allowed, I would assume that any restaurant is non-smoking unless I saw a sign stating that it is smoking approved in certain rooms only.
@ 5:00, you asked, "what's going on with modern music?" 1st, I admire your intuition on your surroundings and your ears via music taste(s). 2nd, additionally, I need to point out, you definitely don't hear music like these anymore...
I'd love to see you react to another Billy Joel song... Leningrad... particularly since you're Russian. It's based on a Russian man Billy met when he was touring Russia.
I wanted to address the stereotypes of Russians getting cold. It's not that we believe Russians never get cold. I have a friend from Estonia that gets cold in America. It's just we know Russians are usually exposed to -50 degrees below on a continual basis. So we assume 30 degrees would not bother them. We know Russians get cold the are human we assume they are accustomed to severe cold weather is all. Please correct me if I'm wrong Irina. Thank you for your time.
I read of a study ( I think it was in Playboy. Yes I was one of the few who bought Playboy for the articles ) that claimed that working a shift as a bartender or a waitress when smoking was allowed was the equivalent to smoking 2 to 3 packs of cigarettes a day. Jeesh imagine if the bar staff also smoked heavily and smoked pot which was very popular for those in the bar scene back then! I pity their lungs. I hate how You Tube allows many reactors to post a song (sometimes without pausing) and then how they will randomly block lovely people like you who pause the video and do great reactions. UNFAIR AND UNCALLED FOR!
The problem with music today is that you don't have actual musicians anymore. It is all digitally produced backing tracks and its very plain. Nobody ever changes it up in a song like this. This song is in 3/4. Like a waltz. Nobody does anything like that these days. Love your reaction. 🙂
Billy Strings, Sierra Ferrell, Sarah Jarosz, Molly Tuttle, and a host of others laugh at the idea that we don’t have actual musicians anymore. I'm a 48 year old who for most of my life listened primarily to music made before I was born, but in the past 5-10 that's changed; there so much great music being made now.
If you like jazz type singers you should react to the jazz singer himself Neil Diamond. You have definitely heard his songs before but you probably didn’t know it was him
Up until about 20 years ago there were still "smoking" and "non-smoking" sections in restaurants, but bars were generally just allowing people to smoke. Thankfully, that changed and smoking inside buildings became illegal. It was disgusting anyway, so they did everyone a favor...on top of the kids of my age getting to be adults and being the first generation to largely tell cigarette companies to go screw. As for what the cigarettes were made of...oh god NO, they were not more natural back then! They hadn't been just tobacco in decades, if not close to a century by the late-70's and early-80's when this came out. They have had all types of chemicals and crap in them for so long. So glad most people have gotten away from them here. I wish it was like that in other parts of the world.
Why didn't you let it play till the end? But I think you played all the lyrics, at least. I love your sensitivity, honey. I've noticed it in previous videos, too. It just seems you have true emotional reactions to things, such as the sad stories in this song, as well as the sweet and funny elements. I think it's very touching. 😘
"They're sharing a drink they call loneliness, but it's better than drinking alone."
Many reactors miss this line because of the video.
So many great lines here
Best lyric ever.
You didn't Listen to the whole song
one of the best lines in music
This is the 70’s. I had the great honor to grow up with this music. You have a great interpretation of these lyrics. Billy Joel is an American treasure. A supremely talented poet/songwriter/storyteller/lyricist/composer. Something happened and the song was cut off before the end. That’s unfortunate. Billy Joel has a deep and rich catalogue for you to explore. 🌺✌️
Thank you. Excellent analysis and reaction.
I’m 67 now, and this song came out when I was 17…50 years ago!!!
It’s as powerful and moving today as it was way back then. It never gets old.
The song is based on Joel’s experience as a lounge performer in Los Angeles in the early 1970s. He performed as such for about six months between 1972 and 1973 at the now-defunct Executive Room bar in the Wilshire district. He’d move to California from his native New York to avoid the record company he’d signed a contract with after the poor performance of his album, Cold Spring Harbor. Joel lived in L.A. for about three years working under the name “Bill Martin” since he couldn’t use his own name, due to contract issues. And all of the people highlighted in the song are based on Joel’s real-life encounters. John at the bar was an actual bartender who worked during Joel’s shifts. Paul the real estate novelist is a real estate agent who was also named Paul, and each night he sat at the bar and worked on what might become the next great American novel. The waitress who practiced politics was Joel’s first wife, Elizabeth Weber, whom he moved to L.A. with in 1972. She also worked at The Executive Room while Joel performed.
This is a wonderful sing along tune in a bar. Sung it many times that way.
I'm sure you heard it - it is one of the most popular songs of all time. Billy Joel had an incredible run of hits in the 70s and 80s. He is the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States, with over 160 million records sold worldwide. He had over 30 top 40 hits - and when this song came out in 1973 you couldn't avoid it if you tried.
Ya but this was the 70s
Irina I always enjoy your reactions. Billy Joel is an icon in music. His lyrics in this song makes it one of the best in my opinion. Glad you took it on.
Not many who react to this song really connect to it in the way you did. I'm impressed. Thanks for the heart felt reaction.
Billy Joel Has Many Top 10 Hits for you to Enjoy & He Is A Great story teller in His Music like Kenny Rogers ( The Gambler ) Warmest Regards from the Sunshine State of Florida 🇺🇲 & The like button ✅ has been Illuminated 😁
We watched a Piano Man play this in a bar once. But it was a Piano Man Duel, 2 of them. Absolutely epic! And the microphones smelled like beers!
This was the good ol 1970s my youth What great times
"...they're sharing a drink called loneliness, but it's better than drinking alone." The epitome of sadness.
saw him live very talented performer !
So refreshing to see someone who appreciates good music and not most of the pure crap that's out today pretending to be music, thank you.
I got attacked by several "fans" (of rap) for mentioning that a song clip in a video was a very good song, and they instantly had to defend that the singer (Dido) had only added the clip (which was a sample taken from one of her major hits by Eminem). At least 6 people were ready to (unalive) me for suggesting that their hero had not written the part of the song in the video. Rap and Hip Hop people tend to steal (uh, sample?) famous hooks from very successful songs, and their their rabid halfwit fans then assume they have done some unknown person a favour letting them perform a bit of the song (the only good part). It is HIS song, No one even knew who she was.. Music today has suffered horribly. Music fans today have virtually no clue of the world that happened last week let alone 50 years ago. Fans of one genre can't imagine someone may record something in another genre. If not for all the social media and posting sites available music would be dead. Fortunately there are many completely unknown, talented musicians that can let their music out to find an audience. Sadly, we do have to dig through loads and loads of crap to find any of it.
Your knowledge of the many excellent rock bands out there right now is zero zero
Another fabulous reaction. Thank you. 🙏🏻
I've heard this song on the classic rock stations as a kid and then at work all the time but this is my first time seeing the music video
You did not finish the video. Or did you interrupt it for copyright purposes? Hope you've seen the entire video.
I had to make some revisions because they kept blocking the video on RUclips end
@@RussianReactionReviewsIrina, i don't know how to do it but some music reactors put an opaque filter over the video that says "video blocked for copyright" and pause a couple times to get by being blocked. I don't know if that still leads to them maybe getting demonetized or not but just a thought, plus they make them a little smaller of an inset. I haven't seen you in a while, you still look so beautiful though. I hope all is good with you, you have almost survived another buffalo winter....summer will be here soon. ❤
@@RussianReactionReviewsGreat! As long as you enjoyed the entire video. After all, it's your first time, I've seen it a hundred times. Thanks and God Bless!
@@RussianReactionReviews No, for some reason you just cut off the last half of the song, which is really pathetic for a RUclips channel
This used to be such a popular scene, what we used to call a Piano Bar. Not only would the "piano man" play and sing, but patrons were welcome to sing as well, be it a pop song or from a musical or whatever. It was common to have a regular crowd and many great friendships came out of this atmosphere. I think Karaoke more or less killed the old Piano Bar dynamic.
"He says 'Bill, I believe this is killing me as the smile ran away from his face'."
This song always gave me Euro vibes. It could be sung in any pub overseas and fit right in.
Billy Joel was the first western popular musician to tour the former USSR in the late 80’s, so maybe your parents had his music.
This song has been around and loved for decades. I remember being in college and this song would be played later in the night at parties when everyone was feeling good and in good moods and everyone would sing along as loud as they could. Ah the fund and crazy memories.
Loved your react girl, top marks. I agree today's music leave a lot to be desired. Piano Man is a true classic, by a fantastic musician. Keep up your good work, look forward to more. Respect from Down Under.
I totally agree!
The reason this song is not only is it a fantastic melody. But the song is completely honest about everyone. It could a bar anywhere in the world and the patrons are pretty much the same.
All Billy Joel songs have great lyrics. He is one of America’s greatest storytellers and a true New York legend. He is one of the best selling artists of all time. I don’t know how you missed him. This was his breakout song, but he has scores of others, including 5 perfect albums, where every song is great. Have fun exploring
Haven't seen you for a while, Irina. Glad you are back.
Billy Joel is one of the most popular solo singers in USA (the 4th best seller at all) and has sold more than 150 milions records in his career. He's been influenced from many kinds of musics: rock'n'roll, rhythm & blues, jazz, german popular music (his father was a German-jew pianist), jewish music, disco music, irish music (he has born in New York, where there lives a very big Irish community).
Smoking was legal in bars until the 1990s or 2000s, depending upon which state in the USA. This song is from 1973.
This was his break-out hit that started his journey to stardom. The story is about the people he met working The Executive Club in LA.
My name's not Davy, but I stayed in the Navy for life. I don't regret it because it's the best thing I ever did.
The other video takes a little of my imagination. Example: A sailor in uniform doesn't need to point it out.
"Yes, they're sharing a drink they call loneliness, but it's better than drinking alone."
Your right Irina about a bar song. Billy Joel got his start playing as a "piano man" in bars where he grew up to help support his mom and sister. He missed his final school exam and didn't get to graduate from high school and start a career in music. 25 years after high school he was able to submit essays to his former high school and was allowed to graduate.
Hi stranger, this is an incredible story and change of luck,, thank for you for the comment, thanks for coming around
Great Song...also recommend Leningrad but have the tissues ready for that one.
For Russians, is English easier to understand in song? I ask because, as an American, it is sometimes difficult to make out what British people say, but in song their accent disappears. Weird! 🤔
I still have some trouble, its fast for me sometimes but I been learning to slow it down n my head i
Welcome back 🙏 ❤
I am 50 now, but even back in the mid 1990's we would play this song at the bars and everyone knew the words and would sing it! So even people that were not even born when this song came out knew it. Very fun in the bars back then. Now everyone just stares at their phone and does not talk to anyone at the bar. No fun anymore.
i love it!!
I am a pianist, and I've played his stuff since I was a little girl, so many years ago, and he is timeless. For this one, he wrote about people that he knew, just regular people. I am glad you appreciated that. Also, this isn't even one of his best compositions, not even close. I hope you react to more Billy Joel music. Some suggestions: "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant; Downeaster Alexa; Vienna; And So It Goes; Ballad of Billy the Kid; The Entertainer; Summer, Highland Falls. All great songs. Don't forget to react to more Billy Joel!!
Thank you so much, I would love to hear you play that's really amazing, I always enjoyed this type of music skill, I grew up as a Ballerina, the two go very well together. I will definitely do some more Billy Joel
@@RussianReactionReviews I didn't even need to hear you grew up as a Ballerina. You have that beautiful poise and restraint always. It is beautiful to watch a Ballerina move through the world!
Beautiful reaction from a Beautiful young lady. You made a old man smile today 😎 Thank you 😎
5:00 "What's going on with modern music? I have no idea. It's just horrible."
(if you listen very closely during this section, you can actually hear people clicking the subscribe button)
There are lots of bars that you can still smoke in. I am in Oklahoma and it is up to the bar. Now if it counts as a restuarant then that is different.
always loved this one. one of his better songs.
I love your videos. Also I enjoy your livestreams too
Billy Joel one of my FAVORITES, Most of his songs swing daddeo!.... Others of his "IT"S STILL ROCK N' ROLL TO ME"
..."WE DID'NT START THE FIRE". (history of World events good and bad)
МИЛАЯ СЕКСУАЛЬНАЯ ИРИНА!!!!!!! 😘😘😘😘 ХОРОШАЯ МУЗЫКА, ДЕТКА, ВКЛЮЧАЙ ГРУЗЬ
He was one of the first performers for the US to hold concerts in Russia way back in 1987. Afterwards, he wrote a tune called "Leningrad" , not a hit but very well done and worthy of a reaction.
IM 60 NOW AND I LOVE THIS ONE// I DONT KNOW WHY KIDS TODAY LIKE THE MUSIC THEY DO TODAY :(
Love Billy Joel, piano man is one of the best songs ever made. The best music is from the 70’s and 80’s.
Wonderful reaction...thank you! Good journey :) Peace!
You know who!!! The most creative intro ever, especially including Montana!!!
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Absolutely adorable!!!
Most people don’t realize he was only 24 at the time he wrote this.
When you were swaying your head in the first few seconds of this tune, thats what its about. Lol. Its just life.
Where's the last verse?
The last 2-3 minutes were cut off the music video. Did anyone else notice this?
I had to make some revisions because they kept blocking the video on RUclips end, I have the full version on my Patreon, sorry for the inconveinence
@@RussianReactionReviews As long as YOU were able to hear the entire song. I have heard it, it's my favorite Billy Joel song. Take care!
Congratulations Young Lady, You've stumbled into the music of the 80s, the best time for music and those to lived in it, me included.
Piano man is a Nostalgic song that talks about the different dreams that people had and never got realized. Consequently everyone has to live the best they can with whatever they have. Most of the people that lived in the 80s is still stuck with the music until the day We die, it's the best music while living on the best years of our lives.
I hope this can help You understand better the song. Please be advised, You can get "addicted" to the 80s music easily. There was little cursing, degrading songs and always with a message, maybe about love, heartbreak, hope or so many different emotions that the human beings feel at a specific times in their respective lives.
I'm glad that You like the song.
Take care.
I'm glad to see that You've overcame the blocking issue.🤗
You mentioned the 80s three times, but this song was released in the _70s._ *Early* 70s, in fact -- 1973.
I also like a lot of 80s music, but pretty much everything you said about that period also applies to the 70s, for those of us who grew up then, or any other period. I think it's all about what a person grew up with. I also love The Beatles, my favorite band from the 60s -- or _ever._
@@MikeAnn193; Sir, the song may have been out in 1973 but it got more popular in the 80s after MTV began playing music videos between 1981- 1982. The same happened with other songs and groups like Hotel California from The Eagles and other groups. I assume that as I love saying 80s a lot You may enjoy mentioning 60s and 70s but it's OK. I hope that You enjoyed the best years of Your lives because We're getting older in a hurry.🤭🤭.
Take care Sir!.
Finally. Somebody gets it! Thank you. This is a VERY dark song.
Thank you
I don’t know why you abandoned movie and music reviews (I would have advised against it…😊), it was successful for you. Nice to see you edging back in.
Thank you, I am trying to play around and see what's a good fit and enjoy the content im reviewing and reacting too
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Billy Joel is, in my opinion, the greatest songwriter in recent times. You noticed the lyrics told a story of the people who would come to the bar where he played. All Joel's songs have meaningful lyrics, but the outstanding thing about Joel is that he's a virtuoso piano player. All his songs are different. I hope you didn't listen to too many on your own because it would be nice to have more reactions to his songs here. Recommended: "Prelude / Angry Young Man" "Ballad of Billy the Kid" "Travelin' Prayer" "Root Beer Rag" "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant"
You are an amazing reactor, but I must say that you just said something that took me a back...."You don't know what is going on with modern music".....so, I'm old...haha.....and almost EVERY older generation criticized the current music. I am lucky though, there are some independent artists who are breaking away from that mold. Tom MacDonald, Adam Calhoun, Dax....and some more. You seem very wise!! You have a bright future! :)
Awesome Reaction!! Your English is pretty good!! Another Awesome Billy Joel song is; RIVER OF DREAMS!! You will really REALLY Like It!! Great job RR&R!! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎
This music has "Cheers" serie vibes..
Check out Billy Joel Touring Russia in 1987. 95,000 subs and going to 100!!!
oo I like that, I will have to check that out
Billy joel il più completo musicista e songwriter ... Da giovane live era un portento ...vedere per es .. Live Scenes from an Italian Restaurant ... Angry young Man ecc ecc ecc
Billy Joel is a musical genius!
Did he say "when i wore a younger mans clothes" 😂 @2:34
Written by Billy Joel. The sing is 50 years old 🎂 . Classic.
Suggested video 📹: Billy Joel sings Uptown Girl 👧.
I just watched a reaction to this song that was uploaded 2 days ago. She played the full song. Maybe if you didn't use the official video you wouldn't have been restricted.
Weird:
I’m watching this again now, and the end of the song is chopped out, the entire last verse.
no it s not you its the yt revision bc it blocked
@@RussianReactionReviews Weird!
I’ve watched a dozen of reactions to this song, including yours, and nothing was blocked.
yt is all over the place,, frustrating sometimes
I remember as a kid when you could smoke on a plane and they served peanuts, I’m allergic to peanuts not a fun time when I was a kid almost died in that enclosed cabin and back then no one gave a crap I was going into convulsions and could not breathe 🤷♂️
2005 movie Just go with it Adam Sandler and Jennifer Anniston
The lyrics are a limerick sang over a 3/4 waltz 🎹 🕺💃
Where is the end of the song??
I had to make some revisions because they kept blocking the video on RUclips end, I have the full version on my Patreon, sorry for the inconveinence
You skipped the last verse, which is the most important! „They sit at the bar and put bread in my jar and say ‚Man, what are you doing here?!‘“
had to revise bc of yt regulations
He made the song for his album Piano Man released in 1973 but this video was made in 1983 I think ...but you should chek ot his song CAPTAIN JACK
You cut out the best part. He sings about each character and what their real dreams are, but then it all culminates to the line, "they sit at the bar and put bread in my jar and say, Man, what are you doing here?" The piano player is one of them. He is great, yet he's stuck there too. His dreams of being a great and famous piano player are stagnant as he is merely biding time as a meager bar pianist.
I had to make some revisions because they kept blocking the video on RUclips end, I have the full version on my Patreon, sorry for the inconvenience
"But it's better than drinking alone." - that was the line.
Anyway, nice to see a person that is REALLY a first reactioneer....not like the pretend ones, ya know? (I'm Canadian so I have to end my sentences with a question mark, ya know? Eh?) LOL!
The genre is definitely rock & roll, but it's an older style along with stuff like The Beatles, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, etc.
The thing about modern music is that recording technology has advanced so much that anyone can record a full album on a cheap laptop in their bedroom if they want. I'm sure there are dozens or hundreds of people making music just like this, but it gets buried by so much independent music coming out & it just goes undiscovered for the most part. I'd bet there are millions of artists on Bandcamp alone.
This is a deep song.
Some other very good artists you might enjoy. First, there are the Carpenters (brother & sister). You'll be amazed by Karen Carpenter's voice. Rainy days & Mondays, Close to You, and Superstar are some of their hits
John Denver,a country singer, has many beautiful songs. Country Road, Rocky Mountain High, Thank God, I'm a Country Boy, and Leaving on a Jet Plane.
Jim Croce, folk rock, some great songs are Bad, Bad Leroy Brown, Time in a Bottle, Don't Mess around with Jim, and Operator.
My favorite is Harry Chapin, who writes lyrical stories. Taxi, Sequel, Cats in the cradle, and Mr Tanner are such beautifully written songs.
This is good, but my favorite Billy Joel songs are Leningrad and Downeaster Alexa. You should give those a watch/listen too
“I don’t know what’s going on with modern music. It’s just horrible.” ❤️ not just music, but movies and television.
Be the voice of younger people sharing better media!!!
You’re at your best when you react.
thank you
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Why do my comments disappear? This Music isso very good. YOU PLAYED PIANO?
Fabulous song.
anything Billy Joel is great
Great song!
I like how the waitress poured the drink on the guy while smiling, after he patted her behind.
That is the procedure in the "how to be a server" manual lol
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of course you know the people..its us all!!
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When you stopped the song, you accidentally skipped to the end. There was more.
The song is kind of a bluesy-waltz.
Also, tobacco smoking is banned now in many places, but there are some places that it is still legal. In 2004, I moved from California to Colorado and was surprised to find that the local restaurants still had smoking sections, but now, 20 years later, unless they disclose that smoking is allowed, I would assume that any restaurant is non-smoking unless I saw a sign stating that it is smoking approved in certain rooms only.
its not me it was RUclips I had to revise a few times
this song came out in 1973
Yep I was 12 now 63 lol
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@ 5:00, you asked, "what's going on with modern music?" 1st, I admire your intuition on your surroundings and your ears via music taste(s). 2nd, additionally, I need to point out, you definitely don't hear music like these anymore...
That's definitely cool
This song definitely has a Russian feel to it, Dostoevsky or Chekovian.
I'd love to see you react to another Billy Joel song... Leningrad... particularly since you're Russian. It's based on a Russian man Billy met when he was touring Russia.
Hi Irina I hope you feel better now and are no longer sick.
I wanted to address the stereotypes of Russians getting cold. It's not that we believe Russians never get cold. I have a friend from Estonia that gets cold in America. It's just we know Russians are usually exposed to -50 degrees below on a continual basis. So we assume 30 degrees would not bother them. We know Russians get cold the are human we assume they are accustomed to severe cold weather is all. Please correct me if I'm wrong Irina. Thank you for your time.
I read of a study ( I think it was in Playboy. Yes I was one of the few who bought Playboy for the articles ) that claimed that working a shift as a bartender or a waitress when smoking was allowed was the equivalent to smoking 2 to 3 packs of cigarettes a day. Jeesh imagine if the bar staff also smoked heavily and smoked pot which was very popular for those in the bar scene back then! I pity their lungs. I hate how You Tube allows many reactors to post a song (sometimes without pausing) and then how they will randomly block lovely people like you who pause the video and do great reactions. UNFAIR AND UNCALLED FOR!
There is a verse missing in this video, the song was not over.
I had to make some revisions because they kept blocking the video on RUclips end, I have the full version on my Patreon, sorry for the inconveinence
The problem with music today is that you don't have actual musicians anymore. It is all digitally produced backing tracks and its very plain. Nobody ever changes it up in a song like this. This song is in 3/4. Like a waltz. Nobody does anything like that these days. Love your reaction. 🙂
Billy Strings, Sierra Ferrell, Sarah Jarosz, Molly Tuttle, and a host of others laugh at the idea that we don’t have actual musicians anymore. I'm a 48 year old who for most of my life listened primarily to music made before I was born, but in the past 5-10 that's changed; there so much great music being made now.
If you like jazz type singers you should react to the jazz singer himself Neil Diamond. You have definitely heard his songs before but you probably didn’t know it was him
Up until about 20 years ago there were still "smoking" and "non-smoking" sections in restaurants, but bars were generally just allowing people to smoke. Thankfully, that changed and smoking inside buildings became illegal. It was disgusting anyway, so they did everyone a favor...on top of the kids of my age getting to be adults and being the first generation to largely tell cigarette companies to go screw.
As for what the cigarettes were made of...oh god NO, they were not more natural back then! They hadn't been just tobacco in decades, if not close to a century by the late-70's and early-80's when this came out. They have had all types of chemicals and crap in them for so long. So glad most people have gotten away from them here. I wish it was like that in other parts of the world.
Why didn't you let it play till the end? But I think you played all the lyrics, at least.
I love your sensitivity, honey. I've noticed it in previous videos, too. It just seems you have true emotional reactions to things, such as the sad stories in this song, as well as the sweet and funny elements. I think it's very touching. 😘
YT blocked it a few times and I had to make some revisions
@@RussianReactionReviewsOhhh, I see. 😊