This dude. When he got stadium-sized huge, he'd refuse to sell the tickets to the first 2 rows because they were always sold to scalpers. He'd have his people go to cheap seats with the enthusiastic fans, and give the front rows to THEM.
He just retired from touring. His last show was at Madison Square Garden to a sold out show. It was his 150th show there. 60 years of performances. He was awesome.
I consider Billy Joel the greatest songwriter of our time. You'll find out if you do more that he did storytelling in almost all his songs, wrote all the music and lyrics, and...wait till you hear him play the piano. Yes, you haven't anything yet. "Prelude / Angry Young Man" shows his incredible virtuosity. "Ballad of Billy the Kid" is a western-feel story about Billy the Kid. "Root Beer Rag" is a killer instrumental that requires a virtuoso concert pianist to play, but Billy does it. "Travelin' Prayer" is a country-ish romp down virtuoso-ville. And you'll find that each one is different.
YASSS, Long Island in the house! "Vienna" "Only the Good Die Young" "Captain Jack" "New York State of Mind" "Good Night Saigon" "The Stranger" "Piano Man" - Too many great songs!! So many different vibes. He IS the piano man!
Makes me laugh "Brenda" comes out as "Brender" with Billy Joel's New York City accent. I always loved this song as the "Brenda and Eddie" meet at the Italian restaurant and they have both moved on in life. Eddie compliments Brenda about losing weight and Eddie has divorced....then, Billy Joel goes into their story (the faster section) and wraps it up back at the restaurant where they are sharing wine and are reconnecting. That is my interpretation of the story. Great honest reaction. As some of the comments state...this whole album is fire.
1977. This is a kick-ass album. Billy Joel's music reaches into so many styles and genres that it's hard to make recommendations; but you almost can't go wrong with anything of his. I'll recommend a basic selection that has some variety for a further intro into Billy: Goodnight Saigon, An Innocent Man, Matter of Trust (really fun video), River of Dreams and Tell Her About It. Also, We Didn't Start the Fire (though I recommend pulling up lyrics for this).
Billy is very eclectic in his musical styles. He loves all types of music and has written it all. You can’t go wrong with any of his songs. Jazzy New York State of Mind and the 52nd Street album. The Stranger Album is absolute perfection. His rocking album is Glass Houses. Try River of Dreams, Still Rock and Roll to Me, Pressure, You May Be Right, New York State of Mind and She’s Always a Woman for some of his different styles.
I really enjoy seeing young guys like you finding music from the seventies, eighties etc. No auto tune you had to be able to actually sing!!! Billy Joel was a huge hit in the seventies to the early nineties and a huge hit during my High school days. Another great artist from the early seventies is Jim Croce. We unfortunately lost him in a plane crash in 1973 at the age of thirty just when his music was really hitting it. Try the song "I Got a Name" or "Time in a Bottle" for starters. Thank you again for your reactions and I will be looking for your Jim Croce reactions soon.
This song always brings me back to riding in a convertible, in San Diego singing as loud as i could with my mom and newly found step-dad after they were married. He was the only dad i ever knew, and i loved him very much. He said once he was always looking for my mom and me, he just didn't know it until he met us. He passed a few years ago, i got breast cancer months after. This song, and all of Billy's songs evoke an emotion. It changes often, but this song in particular will always hold a special place in my heart. It brings me back to a place of home.
The sax (both Alto and Soprano are used in this song) in this is played by Richie Cannata. I believe he also has co-writing creasing on the song. Look up Old Grey Whistle Test New York State of Mind to see him live and Billy’s reaction to him. He left the band around 79 so most live performances of Italian Restaurant are not with him playing the sax.
Back in the day the songs on the radio were pretty short, so a longer song like this never got played on air. The fans who bought the album loved it and played it over and over. We can all still remember every word and sing along to this day. Loving your channel. I just subbed!
@@MollyBoyTV As someone who grew up listening to Billy Joel and love his music, I can tell you Joel hates "We Didn't Start the Fire" as do most his his large group of hardcore fans -- its has no melody, the music is a snooze, and it's mostly popular with people who aren't avid fans of Joel. But Joel has a prolific number of hits as he was a brilliant composer, musician and lyricist, literally dozens of hits an in diverse musical styles because his talent let him play and sing in so many ways. Some of his best: From the same album as Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, The Stranger, which reach 2 on the American charts: * Only the Good Die Young (absolute banger with incredible lyrics) * Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) * She's Always a Woman * Vienna * The Stranger * Vienna From his next album, his jazziest, 52nd Street, which topped the American charts: * Big Shot * Honesty * My Life * Zanzibar * Stiletto * Half a Mile Away From his next album, his most rock-edged, Glass Houses, which also topped the charts * You May Be Right * Don't Ask Me Why * It's Still Rock and Roll to Me * Sometimes a Fantasy" (likely the first song about phone sex) * All for Leyna Earlier hits: * She's Got a Way * Tomorrow Is Today * The Ballad of Billy the Kid * Captain Jack * New York State of Mind (liver version - at the Whistle Stop) Early songs best performed in concert in Songs In the Attic: * Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway) * Say Goodbye to Hollywood Later hits in very varies styles: * Allentown * Pressure * Goodnight Saigon * Tell Her About It * Leave a Tender Moment Alone * The Longest Time * Uptown Girl * Baby Grand (with Ray Charles)
We were so lucky to have this music when we were growing up, I was late teens when this came out. Most of us were listening to FM or AM Radio and catching up on new albums, singles and different styles of music pop, rock, hard rock, new wave. I wish it was still the same as it was but things change. Sorry to say but today’s music just doesn’t stand up to that time.
WhenI was growing up in the middle 70's onwards the artists didn't bind themselves to one genre of music. Most had a variety of songs & styles because they were real "artists", experimenting with different ideas & sounds. That's why there were so many unique songs
Wine comes in basically two shades Red and White, so the first time Billy sings a bottle of Red , a bottle of White, ok..but what he does with the same line throughout the rest of song he says "whites" pills.( Disclaimer I'm in no way condoning the use of opioids ) My comment is to Billy's songwriting skills. Great reaction young man.
Billy Joel has a prolific number of hits as he was a brilliant composer, musician and lyricist, literally dozens of hits an in diverse musical styles because his talent let him play and sing in so many ways. Some of his best: From the same album as Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, The Stranger, which reach 2 on the American charts: * Only the Good Die Young (absolute banger with incredible lyrics) * Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) * She's Always a Woman * Vienna * The Stranger * Vienna From his next album, his jazziest, 52nd Street, which topped the American charts: * Big Shot * Honesty * My Life * Zanzibar * Stiletto * Half a Mile Away From his next album, his most rock-edged, Glass Houses, which also topped the charts * You May Be Right * Don't Ask Me Why * It's Still Rock and Roll to Me * Sometimes a Fantasy" (likely the first song about phone sex) * All for Leyna Earlier hits: * She's Got a Way * Tomorrow Is Today * The Ballad of Billy the Kid * Captain Jack * New York State of Mind (liver version - at the Whistle Stop) Early songs best performed in concert in Songs In the Attic: * Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway) * Say Goodbye to Hollywood Later hits in very varies styles: * Allentown * Pressure * Goodnight Saigon * Tell Her About It * Leave a Tender Moment Alone * The Longest Time * Uptown Girl * Baby Grand (with Ray Charles)
I listened for the first time with you. I can appreciate the musicianship and talent in this song, but it would probably need to grow on me. I doubt I'd playlist it. For some more "pop"-ish Billy Joel. try "Uptown Girl" (the model in the video got married to him after they met on set) or "We Didn't Start The Fire" (bars for days) or maybe "She's Always a Woman" or "It's Still Rock n Roll to Me". All of them are different and all of them are masterpieces.
If you're liking Billy Joel so far, then you've GOT to check out “Movin' Out (Anthony’s Song)”. Trust me, you won't regret it. **Edit - I can't believe I forgot, but I also can't recommend enough that you check out "The Stranger". Both songs are pretty much what I would consider essential Billy Joel songs if you're going to check out more of his work.
Always reminds me of the band "Madness", and dangerously close to being ska, on its own. The breakdowns at the end of measure and phrase, but emphasizes on the new one instead of the tail of the last.
This dude. When he got stadium-sized huge, he'd refuse to sell the tickets to the first 2 rows because they were always sold to scalpers. He'd have his people go to cheap seats with the enthusiastic fans, and give the front rows to THEM.
"Scenes" is an absolute masterwork! One of many in a lineage of masterworks!
He just retired from touring. His last show was at Madison Square Garden to a sold out show. It was his 150th show there. 60 years of performances. He was awesome.
One of Joel’s masterpieces!!😊
The whole Stranger album is iconic.
Billy is a wonderful storyteller. Glad you've found him :)
I consider Billy Joel the greatest songwriter of our time. You'll find out if you do more that he did storytelling in almost all his songs, wrote all the music and lyrics, and...wait till you hear him play the piano. Yes, you haven't anything yet. "Prelude / Angry Young Man" shows his incredible virtuosity. "Ballad of Billy the Kid" is a western-feel story about Billy the Kid. "Root Beer Rag" is a killer instrumental that requires a virtuoso concert pianist to play, but Billy does it. "Travelin' Prayer" is a country-ish romp down virtuoso-ville. And you'll find that each one is different.
I would give this comment 2 likes, well said!
wash yourself in 70s and 80s music and your horizons will expand.
YASSS, Long Island in the house!
"Vienna"
"Only the Good Die Young"
"Captain Jack"
"New York State of Mind"
"Good Night Saigon"
"The Stranger"
"Piano Man" -
Too many great songs!!
So many different vibes.
He IS the piano man!
Makes me laugh "Brenda" comes out as "Brender" with Billy Joel's New York City accent. I always loved this song as the "Brenda and Eddie" meet at the Italian restaurant and they have both moved on in life. Eddie compliments Brenda about losing weight and Eddie has divorced....then, Billy Joel goes into their story (the faster section) and wraps it up back at the restaurant where they are sharing wine and are reconnecting. That is my interpretation of the story. Great honest reaction. As some of the comments state...this whole album is fire.
Absolute masterpiece .. so many genres in one song. Billy Joel is one of the endless wells of great tunes.
Bless you!!!
Billy joel will never disappoint!!!
#BILLYJOEL #HOMEFREE #VOICEPLAY #THEBASSGANG
Billy is an absolute master listen to first 5 or 6 records.
1977. This is a kick-ass album. Billy Joel's music reaches into so many styles and genres that it's hard to make recommendations; but you almost can't go wrong with anything of his. I'll recommend a basic selection that has some variety for a further intro into Billy: Goodnight Saigon, An Innocent Man, Matter of Trust (really fun video), River of Dreams and Tell Her About It. Also, We Didn't Start the Fire (though I recommend pulling up lyrics for this).
Billy is very eclectic in his musical styles. He loves all types of music and has written it all. You can’t go wrong with any of his songs. Jazzy New York State of Mind and the 52nd Street album. The Stranger Album is absolute perfection. His rocking album is Glass Houses. Try River of Dreams, Still Rock and Roll to Me, Pressure, You May Be Right, New York State of Mind and She’s Always a Woman for some of his different styles.
From 1977 and the whole The Stranger album is top notch but this song is epic.
You really should revisit and watch Billy perform this Live! It’s amazing.
I really enjoy seeing young guys like you finding music from the seventies, eighties etc. No auto tune you had to be able to actually sing!!! Billy Joel was a huge hit in the seventies to the early nineties and a huge hit during my High school days. Another great artist from the early seventies is Jim Croce. We unfortunately lost him in a plane crash in 1973 at the age of thirty just when his music was really hitting it. Try the song "I Got a Name" or "Time in a Bottle" for starters. Thank you again for your reactions and I will be looking for your Jim Croce reactions soon.
that song was one of my favorites of his. He's a great artist. One of a kind.
This song always brings me back to riding in a convertible, in San Diego singing as loud as i could with my mom and newly found step-dad after they were married. He was the only dad i ever knew, and i loved him very much. He said once he was always looking for my mom and me, he just didn't know it until he met us. He passed a few years ago, i got breast cancer months after. This song, and all of Billy's songs evoke an emotion. It changes often, but this song in particular will always hold a special place in my heart. It brings me back to a place of home.
Something very important that was lost in Rap and Hip Hop is Enunciating words! Joel is “punchy” with his words. A lost art.
Bless you!! 😅
The sax (both Alto and Soprano are used in this song) in this is played by Richie Cannata. I believe he also has co-writing creasing on the song. Look up Old Grey Whistle Test New York State of Mind to see him live and Billy’s reaction to him. He left the band around 79 so most live performances of Italian Restaurant are not with him playing the sax.
Back in the day the songs on the radio were pretty short, so a longer song like this never got played on air. The fans who bought the album loved it and played it over and over. We can all still remember every word and sing along to this day. Loving your channel. I just subbed!
Love Billy Joel ❤️ ! So happy you're expanding into different genres ! Keep growing the channel ! Like and subscribe 😝
If you've never heard "We Didn't Start the Fire", thats another one of Billy Joel's huge hits, pretty much every Billy Joel song is gold.
Nope never heard it I don’t think, I’ll give it a listen
@@MollyBoyTV As someone who grew up listening to Billy Joel and love his music, I can tell you Joel hates "We Didn't Start the Fire" as do most his his large group of hardcore fans -- its has no melody, the music is a snooze, and it's mostly popular with people who aren't avid fans of Joel.
But Joel has a prolific number of hits as he was a brilliant composer, musician and lyricist, literally dozens of hits an in diverse musical styles because his talent let him play and sing in so many ways. Some of his best:
From the same album as Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, The Stranger, which reach 2 on the American charts:
* Only the Good Die Young (absolute banger with incredible lyrics)
* Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
* She's Always a Woman
* Vienna
* The Stranger
* Vienna
From his next album, his jazziest, 52nd Street, which topped the American charts:
* Big Shot
* Honesty
* My Life
* Zanzibar
* Stiletto
* Half a Mile Away
From his next album, his most rock-edged, Glass Houses, which also topped the charts
* You May Be Right
* Don't Ask Me Why
* It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
* Sometimes a Fantasy" (likely the first song about phone sex)
* All for Leyna
Earlier hits:
* She's Got a Way
* Tomorrow Is Today
* The Ballad of Billy the Kid
* Captain Jack
* New York State of Mind (liver version - at the Whistle Stop)
Early songs best performed in concert in Songs In the Attic:
* Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)
* Say Goodbye to Hollywood
Later hits in very varies styles:
* Allentown
* Pressure
* Goodnight Saigon
* Tell Her About It
* Leave a Tender Moment Alone
* The Longest Time
* Uptown Girl
* Baby Grand (with Ray Charles)
@@jonsher7682 you missed a few🤣
We were so lucky to have this music when we were growing up, I was late teens when this came out. Most of us were listening to FM or AM Radio and catching up on new albums, singles and different styles of music pop, rock, hard rock, new wave. I wish it was still the same as it was but things change. Sorry to say but today’s music just doesn’t stand up to that time.
Please react to Vienna by Billy Joel, it is outside your wheel house, but it is GREAT…ITWILL MAKE YOU CRY…
“We’re basically hearing about Brender & Eddie’s relationship turning into a shit-show”
Spot on, lmfao!!!
Love your videos Dude!! 😊❤️
Bless you!!!❤
Love your reactions homeboy!!! Definitely subscribed
WhenI was growing up in the middle 70's onwards the artists didn't bind themselves to one genre of music. Most had a variety of songs & styles because they were real "artists", experimenting with different ideas & sounds. That's why there were so many unique songs
Joel is an extremely talented singer songwriter. But his real gift is his storytelling. He drags you into the story with him. Few artists can do this.
Thanks so much for reminding me as to how good this song is!
I’ve been following your Metallica journey; but this was awesome to watch also.
Check out his song, We Didn't Start the Fire!
Definitely gotta check out the Live from MSG!! (Master Square Garden)❤❤
Wine comes in basically two shades Red and White, so the first time Billy sings a bottle of Red , a bottle of White, ok..but what he does with the same line throughout the rest of song he says "whites" pills.( Disclaimer I'm in no way condoning the use of opioids ) My comment is to Billy's songwriting skills. Great reaction young man.
Billy Joel has a prolific number of hits as he was a brilliant composer, musician and lyricist, literally dozens of hits an in diverse musical styles because his talent let him play and sing in so many ways. Some of his best:
From the same album as Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, The Stranger, which reach 2 on the American charts:
* Only the Good Die Young (absolute banger with incredible lyrics)
* Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
* She's Always a Woman
* Vienna
* The Stranger
* Vienna
From his next album, his jazziest, 52nd Street, which topped the American charts:
* Big Shot
* Honesty
* My Life
* Zanzibar
* Stiletto
* Half a Mile Away
From his next album, his most rock-edged, Glass Houses, which also topped the charts
* You May Be Right
* Don't Ask Me Why
* It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
* Sometimes a Fantasy" (likely the first song about phone sex)
* All for Leyna
Earlier hits:
* She's Got a Way
* Tomorrow Is Today
* The Ballad of Billy the Kid
* Captain Jack
* New York State of Mind (liver version - at the Whistle Stop)
Early songs best performed in concert in Songs In the Attic:
* Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)
* Say Goodbye to Hollywood
Later hits in very varies styles:
* Allentown
* Pressure
* Goodnight Saigon
* Tell Her About It
* Leave a Tender Moment Alone
* The Longest Time
* Uptown Girl
* Baby Grand (with Ray Charles)
River of dreams, we didn't start the fire, good night saigon. Gotta listen to. So different but great.
This would never be played on the radio. It's you and the track. Some will love it, and some will skip it. I love it.
😊 If was played on the radio often in NY❤
Dude is the PIANO RAPPER!!
I love this song. It’s a whole movie. 💚
This whole album is a masterpiece❤
it is said that this was his attempt at creating something like Day in the Life
Senza offesa ma dal vivo Billy nettamente superiore ... Specialmente in questo pezzo .... Live fenomenale ....
GREETINGS EARTH GUY: Billy said this is his personal favorite from among his own songs.
Bless you lol
I listened for the first time with you. I can appreciate the musicianship and talent in this song, but it would probably need to grow on me. I doubt I'd playlist it. For some more "pop"-ish Billy Joel. try "Uptown Girl" (the model in the video got married to him after they met on set) or "We Didn't Start The Fire" (bars for days) or maybe "She's Always a Woman" or "It's Still Rock n Roll to Me". All of them are different and all of them are masterpieces.
She's always a woman, possibly my favorite loving a woman song..."carelessly cut you and laugh while you're bleeding"
This was an entertaining video man glad you reacted to this song
Apparently, I've only ever heard the beginning of this song 😅
If you're liking Billy Joel so far, then you've GOT to check out “Movin' Out (Anthony’s Song)”. Trust me, you won't regret it.
**Edit -
I can't believe I forgot, but I also can't recommend enough that you check out "The Stranger". Both songs are pretty much what I would consider essential Billy Joel songs if you're going to check out more of his work.
How about some 80's rock with Great White, the song "Rock Me"?
Good take
Always reminds me of the band "Madness", and dangerously close to being ska, on its own. The breakdowns at the end of measure and phrase, but emphasizes on the new one instead of the tail of the last.
Oh man, I wish you had reacted to the live version. Either way, it's one of the best songs ever in my opinion.
Listen to We didn't start the fire.
+1 for reaction to "captain jack"
You have to listen to Goodnight Saigon.
I been sneezing all damn week, right?????😮
What? 🤣
Try Angry Young Man
It's sad that there are almost no horns of any type in what is called " music " today .
“Scenes…”
Try, Goodnight Saigon, New York State of Mind, Just the way you are, Honesty.
We didnt start the fire
You are really missing out. The live performance from long Island circa 1982-ish. Is insane. Better than this version.
Bless you!!!