Billy Joel - Scenes from an Italian Restaurant (REACTION) WRITER REACTS - First Time Hearing It
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I grew up on Billy Joel & this song. Ultra-Classic
Here's another great example of "The Many Sounds of Billy Joel" because there are so many. He's a great songwriter and storyteller.
He is a fantastic singer/songwriter, one of the best. In the conversation with the best of this genre.
To me, one of Billy’s greatest songs….3 incomplete songs, turned into one great story!
A Must Watch LIVE!
My very favorite of Billy's songs, for all the reasons you say. The story telling, the instumentation, the progginess of the change-ups, what an amazing song.
Magnificent song! Thanks for watching.
You cannot go wrong with any Billy Joel song you select to react to. "And So It Goes" is beautiful.
I recorded a reaction to And So it Goes, but its currently blocked. Hopefully that will get resolved soon.
It's on patreon in the meantime.
Yes, pure poetry!
Interesting. I never saw it that way. To me, it's young lovers meet up years later (at "their" Italian restaurant). At first, they catch up with each other (I got a new job, you look great). "Brender & Eddie" is them gossiping about the popular people from the old days. Billy's band was excellent. The tempo changes kind of reflect the way a real conversation would ebb and flow over the course of the evening. Billy's greatest song!
That could definitely be it. I might interpret it different when listening to it again. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@@SaeedReacts.I thought initially they were the objects not the subjects of the song but upon listening many times it seems to be it was Brenda and Eddie who were meeting up years later. The fast tempo in the song is their younger life passing by fast and the slower and more lamentful music at the end was the mature Brenda and Eddie who had in a way had had their prime of life years ago. Such great songwriting.
@@steveullrich7737 I tend to prefer dbass’s interpretation based on the lines, “That’s all I heard about Brenda and Eddie. I can’t tell you no more ‘cause I told you already.”
@@The_Maeus Thanks, that's a good arguement to support dbass' interpretation. The alternative explanation would be they refer to themselves in the third person but don't know what Billy might have actually had in mind.
This is one that really needs to be seen live. Long Island 1982 is my personal fav. The whole band, & Billy. Took this song to new levels in that performance. They were on fire.
YES!! Billy Joel.....love it!!
Great story teller, keep digging here for sure.😘
Incredible storyteller! Enjoyed the songs i have checked out so far. Great writing.
Another great storytelling song from "The Stranger" album. Billy said in an interview that this song was written about the "Fontana di Trevi" restaurant across from Carnegie Hall which he frequented during a series of June 1977 concerts.
Amazing song. Thanks for sharing some info!
It feels like the “couple” were a high school couple, like Brenda and Eddie, and were in the same group of friends. They seem to be reminiscing of those days and what happened after high school. So many amazing relatable nuances from someone who graduated high school in 1976. Amazing times. Life moves on and catching up with high school romances and friends at a restaurant is a nostalgic moment of reflection. Billy Joel is brilliant. And… I just saw him in an interview where he revealed to have stopped writing because he wasn’t as good as Beethoven or Mozart. Even the best of artists have their insecurities. Crazy. He’s soooo talented.
And if they could switch when they were born Beethoven and Mozart might be saying the same about Billy. All musical geniuses reflecting the times they lived in.
The Stranger album is one of those records without a bad song. So good, every song.
You can’t go wrong with Billy Joel. He’s fantastic in concert. Thanks for the reaction.
Looking forward to more of his music. Thank you for watching.
@@SaeedReacts. Maybe try Big Man on Mulberry Street, being that you mentioned it during your review.
They also used it for a dance scene by Bruce Willis in an episode of Moonlighting, so either that one or for a live performance, maybe search on here for the title: Billy Joel - Big Man on Mulberry Street (from A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia)
It is from 1987 when he did a few concerts in the old Soviet Union as the Cold War was coming to an end and I was at one of his concerts here in London, UK when he announced that he would be doing that and some in the audience booed.
I don't know the official story of who Brenda & Eddie are but I always interpreted it as the backstory of the two old friends meeting in the Italian Restaurant. I recommend watching this played live just to watch Billy Joel's brilliant piano playing. Great reaction!
YESSSSS to this 👆!
3 act play...
Thanks for that recommendation! And for watching ofcourse!
Top shelf Billy Joel...😎😎
This song is like a three act play! It also goes full circle (listen closely and you'll understand)!
Three different songs woven together in a masterful way, then layer the fantastic lyrics and this is his masterpiece imo.
I took my mother to NYC the weekend of the re-dedication of the Statue of Liberty. We took the subway up to Little Italy,
and went into an Italian restaurant and sat in a glassed in patio right next to the sidewalk.
We ordered wine and people watched and laughed and talked. This song ( which I heard “live” front row center years earlier ) will forever remind me of that day.
R.I.P. Mom ❤❤❤
I love you 💕
Billy’s catelog of hits will blow you away. Thank you
Enjoyed the songs i have heard so far. I will keep exploriing. Thanks for watching!
I’d always interpreted it was Brenda and Eddie from first scene on through. They parted the closest of friends and I’ll meet you anytime you want…..
My interpretation also. 100%
THIS SONG IS A COMPILATION OF THREE SONGS BILLY MASHED TOGETHER FROM SONGS HE NEVER FINISHED,BILLY IS A NATIONAL TREASER!
One interpretation I have read is that the couple meeting at the beginning of the song are Brenda and Eddie, catching up after a number of years
That could definitely be the right interpretation. Thanks for sharing it.
This and New York State of Mind are my two favorites.
Nice reaction this album was one of the best driving cruising albums ever written. Everybody knew all the words Made driving a lot of fun
I will keep that in mind for my next road trip 😃
Thanks for watching.
Billy Joel said he had three songs that were not completed that he didn’t know what to do with. He end up putting them all into this one single.
You can't go wrong with Billy Joel if it's story telling you love and when it comes to instrumentation - well it's just inspired.
"New York State of Mind" is what you need to hear next!!
This one is so close to perfection.. but that one IS. All his stuff is exceptional. Fr. What a legacy.
The live version from The Old Grey Whistle Test (a British TV music show) is top tier. Real talent from real musicians. Great performance. 👍🏻🔥🔥🔥
Will check it out. Have a few others recorded, but all are blocked
Billy does so many types of music in his catelog. The live version from Long Island and the one at Madison Square Garden is both great! Thanks for all your reactions, much appreciated
Must check that one out. Thanks for watching.
I remember an interview where Billy said this was inspired by one of the Beatle's albums, where one side of the album blends several different songs. Billy took pieces of songs he was working on and turned them into a kind of medley.
PLEASE check the live video from Long Island. You will be blown away!
Must add it to my list. Thanks for watching.
Billy Joel is touring this Spring and performing at a venue just 30 minutes away! Can't wait!😄
Awesome! I wish you a great time!
Great artist and song too ! I enjoyed listening to it again .
Thank you Saeed, for sharing this one.
Amazing storytelling. Thanks for watching, Orly!
He uses the different styles of music almost like one would change the scenery in a play. The "Italian restaurant" scene has appropriate music. The "reminiscing about high school" scene has music (with the tuba) that sounds like a boardwalk or carnival. The scene changes again for Brenda and Eddie, and that section ends with the swelling orchestra of a movie ending. Then back to similar music and the italian restaurant to complete the framing (with a nice solo to liven it ip).
Say, as i always said, in rock fits very well!
Saw Billy Joel 4 times. He could turn a stadium into a cozy bar. His shows were brilliant. ✨️🎶✨️
❣️ Love this !! This song is such a journey on many levels. Billy really is a genius. Nice one Saeed. I am hoping you do "And So It Goes" by Billy Joel. Bravo 👏👏🔥👏👏
Incredible song. I recorded a reaction to "And So It Goes", but its blocked. When that gets resolved, it will be posted on the channel 😀
Thanks for watching.
There is a very good live version of this on YT, from one of his arena tours when he was at his peak in the 80s.
just a great love song
Bill said in an interview he was inspired by the Beatles Abbey Road album medley of short tunes for putting this together 3 different tunes. if you want to hear perfection listen to Billy Joel's Lullaby [Goodnight My Angel]. it will tear your heart out.
NEW YORK STATE OF MIND, the old grey whistle live version. His best Ray Charles impression.
I think your life just changed.
I love this song and brenda and Eddie have always been my sister and brother-in-law. Ann and Mike. Complete with waterbed!
I was in college when this came out. I remember spending hours sitting around with friends discussing each song.
College yes me too, this reminds so much of college.
"A triple entendre." I would never had thought of that one. Well...yeah...
I could never! Or maybe i already have!
According to Billy Joel, this is his favourite song of his catalogue. I agree.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing that.
I have always interpreted it as Brenda and Eddie are the couple meeting at the Italian Restaurant. Please check out "New York State of Mind" LIVE from the Old Grey Whistle Test, it is one of his best songs/performances ever!
Great way to start my Sunday- I’ve been waiting for this one. Thanks!
And here i am almost ending my Sunday 😄
Enjoy yours, my friend!
Yep. Other side of the world. You’ve got a fan here in Chicago U.S.A. Probably more than just me!
You should check out the live version.
Great review! I also recommend Billy's "Rosalinda's Eyes."
Thanks for watching and the recommendation!
This is one of the first albums I bought with my own money. And, just to date myself, I bought it in 8 track tape.
Ahhhh, thank you for doing this one!
Thanks for watching! Great song!
Hey Saeed, I stayed friends with the father of my children, why be vindictive and hate on him, when my sons grew up they found out what kind of an a-hole he was all on their own, they thanked me many times for not dissing on him and letting them find on on their own! Why so many women try to turn their children against their father is beyond me, I think children deserve all the love they can get! FABULOUS reaction to this wonderful song! Thank you for listening to it!
That is great! And fully agree.
Thanks for watching and have a great day, Deb!
@@SaeedReacts. You will have a happy life because you are a thinking person! Thank you for your reply!
Thank you for the heart, as always I appreciate it very much!
Thank you for taking the time to leave me a heart! I appreciate it!
I think Billy left the meaning open, though the animated video you mentioned seems to show that it's Brenda and Eddie in the restaurant and that's the interpretation I've always liked.
I do like when meaning is left up to interpretation. Will check out the video.
"Live from Long Island". is by far the best live version of this sond. He had been in a motorcycle accident and played with a broken thumb. If you liked this, try The Downeadter Alexa. His boat named after his oldest daughter. Live from Boston will floor you. For bangers "All for Leyna", "Big Shot" and You May Be Right". "She's got a way" from the album"Songs from the Attic cannot be beat for beauty, with the exception of "And so it goes". Billy is at his best live. He and the audience feed one another in the best way. During live shows he doesn't sing the chorus of Piano Man the final time. The audience sings to him. I finally saw him in 22 at Notre Dame. At 75, he rocked a 3 hr show. As a fan for 40 yrs, I assure you, this is a phenomenal rabbit hole to go down As a writer, you are in a unique position to really appreciate his genius. BTW.....Billy writes the 🎵 first, lyrics 2nd. Obviously I adore Billy. His music is literally (and corney sounding), the soundtrack of my life from 16 to 50+. Love your reactions. 🤗❤️
Thanks for sharing these recommendations. And for letting me know about his writing process. Very interesting!
I love his song Noreaster Alexa
Best Billy Joel tune by a long shot.
But they’re all great!
So good!
Next up on the Billy Joel playlist should be New York State of Mind, live from the Old Grey Whistle Test. You must watch him live at least once!
Definitely want to check out some live versions too.
The live version from 1982 on Long Island is excellent.
Thanks for sharing that recommendation!
@@SaeedReacts. you're welcome.
I always saw it as an adult man and woman who as kids went to the same school as Brenda and Eddie, or at the very least knew them from their high school days and from when they all used to gather around or meet up at the village green.The man and woman might have been romantically linked themselves when they were younger or might just have been friends from a group of high school kids and years later in "our" Italian restaurant (which is why I think they might previously have been romantically linked) they get back in touch and are reminiscing about the old days and sharing any news that they know about others from their group, such as Brenda and Eddie.
Billy himself has described it as being about the types of people who peaked early in life and in this example became the king and queen of the prom, but it is interesting that Saeed mentions Mulberry Street during his reaction, as Billy also has a song called Big Man on Mulberry Street too.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and interpretation. Much appreciated! Definitely makes a lot of sense.
Must check out that song as well.
@@SaeedReacts. No problem and I post the comment below elsewhere but not sure if you saw it:
Maybe try Big Man on Mulberry Street, being that you mentioned it during your review.
They also used it for a dance scene by Bruce Willis in an episode of Moonlighting, so either that one or for a live performance, maybe search on here for the title: Billy Joel - Big Man on Mulberry Street (from A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia)
It is from 1987 when he did a few concerts in the old Soviet Union as the Cold War was coming to an end and I was at one of his concerts here in London, UK when he announced that he would be doing that and some in the audience booed.
You might also like 'Vienna' from the same album, which Billy has called one his personal favorites, and the title track ('The Stranger') -- there's a great live version available from 1977.
I reacted to it, but its currently blocked.
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Because the title says these are multiple "scenes", I have always interpreted this as three different conversations at three different tables. That is why each section has a different pace and feel.
That is great! Thanks for sharing!
Two high school friends meet for dinner-long time no see- start talking about most popular couple (Brenda & Eddie).
These Were 3 Seoarate Scenes From the Restaurant
You really need to react to the title cut. The Stranger!!! Those are some killer lyrics ❣️❣️❣️🥰❤️🔥
Will add it to the list. Thanks !
you should do the live version of his Angry Young Man! you'll really enjoy his piano there!
Thanks for the recommendation! Interesting title too.
Hi Saeed! I remember getting this album for Christmas the year it came out... not a bad song on either side of the vinyl!
That is a great gift!
It's a great song, but the video helps you follow through the story.... the tempo changes and what was happening becomes more clear when you see the story unfold ..... it's very much like the video for "Piano Man" where you see exactly what he's singing about and what the story is telling you... the official vid for this one answers all of the questions you asked... (Hint: there was a complete scene change at each tempo change)
Thanks for sharing that. Will watch the video!
love your reaction but i would totally recommend you do a reaction to the live version in concert..seeing it really takes the song to a whole new level
Definitely interested in seeing/hearing a live version. Thanks for watching.
I'm thankful Billy Joel is a fellow Long Islander. It helps compensate for the embarrassment of Joey Buttafuoco, Lindsay Lohan's parents, Sean Hannity, the Amityville Horror, Bill O'Reilly, Geraldo Rivera and Bernie Madoff.
Surely, it's B & E talking/meeting in the restaurant - and the middle section is Billy, the narrator, telling us their backstory?
That is what i am gathering from the comments. Im also getting the impression most people got that from the video. So i might need to check that out.
Eyyy, thanks for replying Saeed. Happy to say: you’re a thoughtful and positive reactor, always appreciate your thoughts
I think that in general, with the older songs you just got much better value for your money.
There may definitely be truth in that statement. I am sure getting a lot of value by listening to these and learning a lot.
Billy was a great storyteller and melded it seamlessly with great music. The best at that was Harry Chapin but Billys catalog is a lot larger.
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Have only reacted to a couple of Harry Chapin's songs, but will check out more.
Check out "New York State of Mind", live from the Old Grey Whistle Test.
That one is now on my list! Thanks!
I was checking on the Genius lyric site and found some interesting thoughts about the song, such as reds and whites being drugs. Hmm. Never knew that.Thanks for reviewing it. Another great one from. Billy Joel.
Interesting! Must look that up. Thanks for watching
The reds and the whites are wines - in the official video you see them ordering and drinking their wine
Yes. If you notice at the beginning when he mentions wine it's red, white (no s). Later it's red and whites. At the time this song came out reds and whites were slang for barbiturates and amphetamines.
Saeed....."Goodnight Saigon" will rip your guts out.
I reacted to it!
NO it is not Eddy .They are talking about highschool prom king and queen
I recommend an underplayed gem by Billy Joel. "Leningrad". Open question if it gives more hope or frustration these days, but an *excellent* song. I would go with the official video.
That one is on my to do list!
You don't get a chance to settle in with this song. The tempo, etc keep changing. Keeps you on your toes
Indeed! Amazing song.
Check out Downeaster Alexa, one of his greatest yet in my view under appreciated. You'll love it, no doubt!
Thanks for the recommendation!
Hi Saeed. Notice that lyrics aren't the only thing he foreshadows. He does the same musically/thematically.
Great observation! Must keep that in mind.
@@SaeedReacts. I write as well. Songs. :)
Dal vivo molto meglio .... Non sai quello che perdi ad ascoltare così questo brano stupendo
Yeah that Sax is mean. Mmm
Not a big fan of Joel … but this sing is good!
Song…
Great song. I really enjoyed the songs i have heard so far. His songwriting is impeccable.