Yes! Not enough reactors have done this. Maybe 3 or 4 on all of YT. He will need to watch the lyrics though I think. Unless he is learned about pop culture history from the 40's to the 90's
I was born in 1972 but this song really gets to me. The wars of all kinds are broken down in this song. Not just military but life wars. PLEASE PLEASE REACT TO THIS ONE.
He's 71 now, has not put out new music since the 80's but still tours and sells out everywhere he goes. He was selling out Madison Square Garden once a month but I'm sure he is staying home like everyone else right now. He's my all time favorite male singer.
He still performs, but has made the decision to not make any new music simply because he decided that he was kind of out of creative juice since being pretty satisfied with life. I would hate for that to change, but cmon Billy we could handle a new couple of songs from your lazy ass hahahaha!!
I was born in September of 59. He sang all the parts to this and combined the tracks together. He also doesn't have a drivers license any more (I don't think) because of his multiple DWIs.
Its not just the words.. Its the Acapella and the up beat fun of the song. This was about 15 to 20 years before my time but the innocence and simplicity of the music is priceless.
Well Billy in "59" my oldest brother 9 years from me was 1 year old . My mom raised 5 kids that to this day still Love Billy Joel's music . When I was a teenager in the "80's" she took me to see many concerts including Billy Joel …..that concert was FIRE !
I'm 55. I grew up with Billy joel music! I love his music! I watch you because you are you are fun to watch! I also like that you are ok with expressing your feelings!
Billy Joel is a legend. He’s got a golden voice and is the best story teller out there. You asked how old you were in 1959? Yes I was actually alive. I was 9. Keep playing the older music. You’d be surprised the people that are out there like me. Thx
Born in 1988 dads favorite singer. He’s was born 1966. Every Sunday we would clean the whole house while listening to billy Joel and Phil collins and genesis good time…😢 funny how you miss the things growing up.
It's almost impossible to NOT like Billy Joel! Everybody likes at least one of his songs. The man is a musical legend. I'm a hardcore metal head and I still love me some Billy!
"Scenes from an Italian Resteraunt" "Vienna" "Shes Always a Woman to Me" "Half a Mile away" "Rosalinda's eyes" "Until The Night" "Legend of Billy the Kid" "Pressure" "Only The Good Die Young" "Just the Way You Are" "An Innocent Man" "Honesty" There is not a single part of the human condition that Mr Joel does not address! He has no equal.
My mom was 5 in 1959! Today is Billy Joel’s 71st birthday! I’m a huge Billy Joel fan seen him live at least 10 times. My daughter is even named Alexis Rae!
I was -7 (1966). I saw him live for the first time on this particular tour (An Innocent Man) and this album was a tribute to the Motown sound. It is a spectacular album and is worthy of having in your collection.
This song came out when I was in 6th grade. SIXTH GRADE!! We’re talking...1983, and I STILL know the lyrics!(granted, I learned fairly recently that I had misheard the part where Billy sings, “I had second thoughts at the start”. I thought for the longest time(no pun intended) that he was singing, “I had said good thoughts at the start”) 37 years later!
In 59 I was 2 yrs old. 63 now. Billy Joel was one of the biggest musicians in High School and College circles! Love the Stranger album. Every song was a number 1 hit!!
I grew up listening to Billy Joel. In 59, my mother turned 1. I came along in 75. I love the variety on your channel. I initially found you via Pentatonix reactions but I love your humor etc and the fact you dont hold back. Look forward to more!
Billy was shocked how well this Acapella song did...The 50's acapella groups were decades earlier. Negative 1 in 59...I was an itch in my daddy's pants...:)... I'm grateful to have spent a life time next to Billy's music...My city, Philly, put him in the Mainstream with Captain Jack...He was just one of the thousands of great groups from the era.
I was born in 1971. MTV and puberty arrived at about the same time. Billy Joel is part of the soundtrack of my adolescence. All it takes is a few notes and I am back in my youth. I hope to see him in concert before he decides to retire. His songs are autobiographical, and imo, the genuine emotion in his writing is what makes his music timeless. I love your reactions--it's great you're open to many music genres and artists. I'd love to see your reaction to one of Billy Joel's slower songs. "Honesty" has always been particularly moving to me. Also, "Leningrad". Both of them choke me up if I'm not careful. Stay safe and groovy. ☮
Born in 96 but my mom adored Billy Joel, and would play him all the time, now my younger sister and I adore him. My mom and dad are responsible for our old souls and we love them. Neil Diamond is also a childhood favorite.
This was from his Album "An Innocent Man" from the 1980's. He was paying homage to Doo Wop that was popularized by Black Male Singing Groups on Street Corners or even The Bathroom.
My mom high school was Class of 59 and mine was Class of 89! We went to college together at a city college and she graduated from the culinary arts program and I did the business office program.I made her dream of going to college possible and made her dream a little!
I was born 1993, but i grew up listening wo new and older music including this because my sister was an '87 baby, my brother '79 baby and my parents were '52 and '54. Also, I remember hearing this song from alvin and the chipmunks cartoon back in the 90s
Born 1974 so not thought of in '59 - but I do remember when this song was new in '83. An Innocent Man was the first album I ever owned, and still one of my all-time favourites over 35 years later!
I've seen him in concert twice - both of them absolutely amazing and so much fun. He has sooo many classics. Another one that is fun like this one is called, "A Matter of Trust". It has a great beat and humorous like this one. The man is an American icon. : )
To answer the question you posed, I was born in 1951. Yeah, I am pretty eclectic when it comes to music. I have found some from the 1940s that still kick ass today, as well as some from almost every decade since then.
I was 12 in '59 (Yup. I'm OLD)... check out 'Scenes from an Italian Restaurant' , Movin' Out, 'Only the Good Die Young' and 'The Stranger' ... a few of my favorites of his
You’re right about “The Longest Time”. 1959? My mother was nine years old that year. My older sister was born in 1972. I was born in 1976. My younger brothers were born in 1977 & 1979.
Nice. Most people reacting comment just on the vocals (which is understandable; it sounds awesome), but the story it (and even the video) tell are also moving.
I was 7 in 1959 but I grew up listening to the doowop that Billy Joel was enjoying. This song is a nod to the song Song Much In Love by The Tymes. Please find their video and you will see the comparison. This song is genius.
His Glass House's album is fire! I don't know why no one ever mentions "It's still Rock n Roll to me", "You May Be Right", "Sometimes a Fantasy", "All For Layna"..Great album!!
This is the first song I ever fell in love with!! I must have been around 6 and my dad bought me this album, which was my 1st ever album!! Nope, wasn't born yet...I didn't come along until 79
This man can rock, this man can groove, and this man can melt your heart! Billy Joel is one of the absolute best!
I always thought it was amazing that he did all the vocals/harmonies in this song. The man is brilliant!
I didn’t know that but thanks
I loved this song. It really shows his talent. No musical instruments
If you got alot of range in can be easier to do harmonies that way, instead of having five different voices nail it in one take
Prince did the same thing for the song 7.
I can listen to this song a million times and I will smile every time!
Well, you've got a beautiful one, so keep on a smilin 😊
me too
Billy Joel - We didn't Start the Fire
Someone did a verse of We Didn't Start the Fire, but for 2020. If you're on twitter, look it up.
Yes! Not enough reactors have done this. Maybe 3 or 4 on all of YT. He will need to watch the lyrics though I think. Unless he is learned about pop culture history from the 40's to the 90's
This ^ get ready for a history lesson!
I was born in 1972 but this song really gets to me. The wars of all kinds are broken down in this song. Not just military but life wars. PLEASE PLEASE REACT TO THIS ONE.
He's 71 now, has not put out new music since the 80's but still tours and sells out everywhere he goes. He was selling out Madison Square Garden once a month but I'm sure he is staying home like everyone else right now. He's my all time favorite male singer.
Close, but not quite. His last new release was River of Dreams in '93.
He still performs, but has made the decision to not make any new music simply because he decided that he was kind of out of creative juice since being pretty satisfied with life. I would hate for that to change, but cmon Billy we could handle a new couple of songs from your lazy ass hahahaha!!
I’m glad you appreciate us older fans!! Seeing you like our music is like discovering it all over again! This song is one of Joel’s jewels!
I was born in September of 59. He sang all the parts to this and combined the tracks together. He also doesn't have a drivers license any more (I don't think) because of his multiple DWIs.
Born in "64. Billy Joel was MASSIVE back in the day. So talented
I love how happy and positive Billy always is, bopping along to the music.
I wasn't born until 82 lol, but I've always loved Billy Joel's music. I like the older music: Meatloaf, The Police, Billy Joel, Simon & Garfunkle.
Wait did you just put MeatLoaf,in with the police, Billy Joel and S&G? LMFAO!😆
Wait did you just put MeatLoaf,in with the police, Billy Joel and S&G? LMFAO!😆
@@midnightmyers3873 Meatloaf has one of the most influential albums of all time. How many records to you know where everything charted.
Born in 85, and same lol
Hey Another 82 baby 😄 my mom always played billy joel, hall & oats etc every Saturday morning
Born in 77. Love Billy Joel! Just saw him in concert in September in Dallas.
Its not just the words.. Its the Acapella and the up beat fun of the song. This was about 15 to 20 years before my time but the innocence and simplicity of the music is priceless.
supremely underrated vocalist,helluva set of pipes
"supremely underrated vocalist" How did you come to that determination?
Best Billy Joel song for me is Matter of Trust, get to see him rock it out a little with the guitar.
That is a very underrated song. Good choice.
My fave
Always loved that one
This was from the album An Innocent Man, it was he tribute to the 50’s and 60’s music. Great album!
I won't lie. This song is what caused me to look into enjoying the music from the 50's. And I'm a young 48 years old. LOL!
Buddy I'm 27 and this is one of my favorite style of music.
@@attackall111 Then start looking up music from the 50's and 60's. Heaven knows I'm making someone rich with all of the cd buying. LOL.
11 years older then you. Lol Billy Joel made this popular in the 70s loved Billy Joel
What all genres do you like?
@@attackall111 Joel is awesome because it’s 50s inspired but made in the 80s awesome mixture
Well Billy in "59" my oldest brother 9 years from me was 1 year old . My mom raised 5 kids that to this day still Love Billy Joel's music . When I was a teenager in the "80's" she took me to see many concerts including Billy Joel …..that concert was FIRE !
I'm 55. I grew up with Billy joel music! I love his music! I watch you because you are you are fun to watch! I also like that you are ok with expressing your feelings!
Well I was born in 64. 55 for another month. Billy Joel doesn't have bad songs. They all great classics.. thanks.
Billy Joel is a legend. He’s got a golden voice and is the best story teller out there. You asked how old you were in 1959? Yes I was actually alive. I was 9. Keep playing the older music. You’d be surprised the people that are out there like me. Thx
Love Billy Joel. Born in 73 & I love all his styles of music. Incredible talent.
Born in 1988 dads favorite singer. He’s was born 1966. Every Sunday we would clean the whole house while listening to billy Joel and Phil collins and genesis good time…😢 funny how you miss the things growing up.
It's almost impossible to NOT like Billy Joel! Everybody likes at least one of his songs. The man is a musical legend. I'm a hardcore metal head and I still love me some Billy!
"Scenes from an Italian Resteraunt"
"Vienna"
"Shes Always a Woman to Me"
"Half a Mile away"
"Rosalinda's eyes"
"Until The Night"
"Legend of Billy the Kid"
"Pressure"
"Only The Good Die Young"
"Just the Way You Are"
"An Innocent Man"
"Honesty"
There is not a single part of the human condition that Mr Joel does not address!
He has no equal.
Absolutely correct
My mom was 5 in 1959! Today is Billy Joel’s 71st birthday! I’m a huge Billy Joel fan seen him live at least 10 times. My daughter is even named Alexis Rae!
We older folks (58) definitely love you Billy! Thank you for reviewing “our” music 😊
Was born in 1948 and enjoy this song and your reactions. Been with the same girl since 1970.
I won’t say my age but this was a hit in High school. I enjoy watching reactions to songs from my youth.
another good musician and story teller --- class of 59 i was 7 years old and in grade school.
I was -7 (1966). I saw him live for the first time on this particular tour (An Innocent Man) and this album was a tribute to the Motown sound. It is a spectacular album and is worthy of having in your collection.
10 years before I was born, but I used to listen to this song in my teens, great memories
I was 4 years old in 1959. Loved great music for the longest time!
I was conceived in '59. I've seen Billy 6 times over the past 45 years, every one a great show!
I was born early 60s The 70s was by biggest time for music and loved loved Billy Joel
One of the most talented artist! I ❤️ him! I was 4 in ‘59 :)
My mom was still in school then so I wasn't quite here yet. I came along the summer of '70. He did The Piano Man as well that was also a classic.
This song puts a smile on everyone’s face 😊
This song came out when I was in 6th grade. SIXTH GRADE!! We’re talking...1983, and I STILL know the lyrics!(granted, I learned fairly recently that I had misheard the part where Billy sings, “I had second thoughts at the start”. I thought for the longest time(no pun intended) that he was singing, “I had said good thoughts at the start”) 37 years later!
Billy Joel is one of my favorites.
billy joel -it's still rock n roll to me
You'll love "a matter of trust" its a great upbeat tune
In 59 I was 2 yrs old. 63 now. Billy Joel was one of the biggest musicians in High School and College circles! Love the Stranger album. Every song was a number 1 hit!!
I grew up listening to Billy Joel. In 59, my mother turned 1. I came along in 75. I love the variety on your channel. I initially found you via Pentatonix reactions but I love your humor etc and the fact you dont hold back. Look forward to more!
I wasn't born til '81 but I love music from the 1950s all the way up to some of today's modern music. I'm an old soul!
I wasn’t around in the 50s but when this song came out in 1984 I was a senior in HS. Now I’m nearly a different kind of senior lol.
Billy was shocked how well this Acapella song did...The 50's acapella groups were decades earlier.
Negative 1 in 59...I was an itch in my daddy's pants...:)... I'm grateful to have spent a life time next to Billy's music...My city, Philly, put him in the Mainstream with Captain Jack...He was just one of the thousands of great groups from the era.
Was not born, but this song like you said, Classic!!!
I was 2 years old, Love Billy Joel!!!!!
I was born in 1971. MTV and puberty arrived at about the same time. Billy Joel is part of the soundtrack of my adolescence. All it takes is a few notes and I am back in my youth. I hope to see him in concert before he decides to retire. His songs are autobiographical, and imo, the genuine emotion in his writing is what makes his music timeless. I love your reactions--it's great you're open to many music genres and artists. I'd love to see your reaction to one of Billy Joel's slower songs. "Honesty" has always been particularly moving to me. Also, "Leningrad". Both of them choke me up if I'm not careful. Stay safe and groovy. ☮
Class of 59 was 21 years before i was born 😳, Billy Joel is such a great singer
Fun facts: Billy Joel was 10 in 1959 and.....he never graduated from high school.
Born in 96 but my mom adored Billy Joel, and would play him all the time, now my younger sister and I adore him. My mom and dad are responsible for our old souls and we love them. Neil Diamond is also a childhood favorite.
Dude, you could react to Billy Joel for a year and NEVER find a bad one! Pick a song. Any song. And, yes. The lyrics are damned important!
You hit the nail on the head on that one Billy Joel's music is timeless he's great
i was 4-lol-This is one of my favorites-the acapella singing is perfect-also love Piano Man-great lyrics too-what a voice!
This song always makes me smile! 😊
My father was in the class of 59. I was in high school when this song came out.
l have loved this song for the longest time 😀my vintage begins in 1951
This was from his Album "An Innocent Man" from the 1980's. He was paying homage to Doo Wop that was popularized by Black Male Singing Groups on Street Corners or even The Bathroom.
1956...I was 10 years from being born. 55 year old white lady that loves you and your reactions.
I absolutely love Billy Joel
I wasn’t even a twinkle...
Billy Joel is an amazing composer of all genres of music...
My mom high school was Class of 59 and mine was Class of 89! We went to college together at a city college and she graduated from the culinary arts program and I did the business office program.I made her dream of going to college possible and made her dream a little!
I was born in 80 but grew up with tunes like this due to the folks.
another great 80s song from Billy Joel. The video just made it see, like the 1950s
I was born 1993, but i grew up listening wo new and older music including this because my sister was an '87 baby, my brother '79 baby and my parents were '52 and '54. Also, I remember hearing this song from alvin and the chipmunks cartoon back in the 90s
April 25, 1961 is my birthday and I love that you point out the instruments...including the vocals. Check out Quincy Jones's Ai No Corrida.
Billy Joel is one of the greatest musicians and songwriters of all time. Him, and Eric Clapton! Amazing.
Don"t you mean Eric Frampton? LMFAO!😆
Saw Billy open for the Beach Boys in the early 70's. One the best shows i have ever seen. He was awesome.
I love this song so much!!
I was 9 years old in 1959. Old enough to have been around when all this stuff was new.
My mom was 9 in 1959. I didn’t come around until 1974.
My Mom was ALSO 9 that year. *LOL* (I didn't come along until '79.)
I was -6 in 1959. Billy Joel is a classic!!
I’m 61, love Billy Joel!
Born 1974 so not thought of in '59 - but I do remember when this song was new in '83. An Innocent Man was the first album I ever owned, and still one of my all-time favourites over 35 years later!
i remember this from a very young age. still great.
edit. born in 76
I've seen him in concert twice - both of them absolutely amazing and so much fun. He has sooo many classics. Another one that is fun like this one is called, "A Matter of Trust". It has a great beat and humorous like this one. The man is an American icon. : )
To answer the question you posed, I was born in 1951. Yeah, I am pretty eclectic when it comes to music. I have found some from the 1940s that still kick ass today, as well as some from almost every decade since then.
Anybody notice the song being whistled at the beginning...it's the whistling part to the song "The Stranger".
I was 12 in '59 (Yup. I'm OLD)... check out 'Scenes from an Italian Restaurant' , Movin' Out, 'Only the Good Die Young' and 'The Stranger' ... a few of my favorites of his
In 59 I was 3, but I had 2 teenage sisters. Music has always been a part of my life
I was not around at that time but at the time I was around 17 I played this s Song over and over&over but the ?was what year 1972
You’re right about “The Longest Time”. 1959? My mother was nine years old that year. My older sister was born in 1972. I was born in 1976. My younger brothers were born in 1977 & 1979.
I was negative 23 in 1959. My dad was only a year old and my mom wouldn't even be be born for another 3 years. Yet i still grew up loving this song.
"Why Should I Worry" From Oliver And Company Is When I Fell In Love Him Lol I'm A 90's Baby
Always a classic in my eyes
When this song first came out I absolutely LOVED it, and I still love it.
Nice. Most people reacting comment just on the vocals (which is understandable; it sounds awesome), but the story it (and even the video) tell are also moving.
I was 7 in 1959 but I grew up listening to the doowop that Billy Joel was enjoying. This song is a nod to the song Song Much In Love by The Tymes. Please find their video and you will see the comparison. This song is genius.
I was born in 1972. This man has a major collection of hits. Try his song "River of Dreams"
1959 my mother wasn't even a thought let alone me. LOL My grandparents got married in 1962.
His Glass House's album is fire! I don't know why no one ever mentions "It's still Rock n Roll to me", "You May Be Right", "Sometimes a Fantasy", "All For Layna"..Great album!!
First album I ever bought with my own money.
All are great songs. Billy Joel is a National Treasure.
fun fact billy joel did all the vocals for this song which is crazy
I wasn’t born until 1963!
Big fan brother!
wasn't born till '60. appreciate your reactions.
All the vocals → Billy Joel.
51 years young and enjoying your reactions.
This is the first song I ever fell in love with!! I must have been around 6 and my dad bought me this album, which was my 1st ever album!! Nope, wasn't born yet...I didn't come along until 79
Billy's the best. Have you reacted to The Stranger? Its full of wisdom.
I am an 2004 kid and even i love this song so much
'59 was 20 years before I was thought about! Great song!