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  • Опубликовано: 24 июн 2016
  • "The Longest Time," written by Billy Joel; arranged by Roger Emerson; performed by Chris Bandy, Cory Blackmon, Cooper Case, Mark Denman, John Frederick, and JP Stephens. Edited by Chris Bandy and Mark Denman. Thanks guys for all your hard work! Read description ⬇️⬇️⬇️
    •May 2019 Update:
    The idea to do this originated in May 2016, when some of the guys got ahold of the arrangement and wanted to sing it for fun. I suggested that we record it since I had all the gear. We met up at my house and had 4 hours to learn and perform it from scratch. All the vocals are our actual voices. The audio is a mix of live singing and re-tracks. In post, I added snaps and claps, and did the best that I could to make everything line up, which wasn't an easy task. I knew that the timing was a little off even before I read 500+ comments telling me that it was off.
    If it sounds like one of the soloists is out of time, it is NOT his fault. All of us are able to keep rhythm, but our time constraints kept us from learning this to the point where we could perform it straight through live. I posted this video, not because I thought it was perfect, but because we all enjoy music, and I wanted these hard-working and talented guys to see the fruits of their labor.
    Thanks and enjoy!!
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Комментарии • 6 тыс.

  • @vroom9393
    @vroom9393 5 лет назад +17045

    I'm not trying to pick favorites but...
    The one in blue is my favorite.

    • @ryanhauser5606
      @ryanhauser5606 5 лет назад +128

      😂

    • @isaac4283
      @isaac4283 5 лет назад +171

      help

    • @Sticholas
      @Sticholas 5 лет назад +153

      Arnie Trinidad Damn the joke flew right over your head

    • @MG-rv8gg
      @MG-rv8gg 5 лет назад +70

      Arnie Trinidad Once again, the joke flew over your head. You’re thinking too hard about this.

    • @MG-rv8gg
      @MG-rv8gg 5 лет назад +65

      Arnie Trinidad It’s called having a sense of humor, not ignorance.

  • @freakyanabolics
    @freakyanabolics 4 года назад +4025

    Her: he’s probably out talking to other girls.
    Me and the boys:

    • @AppleFreak675
      @AppleFreak675 4 года назад +14

      yadonepulverize LMAO TRUEST SHIT, BUT THE STUPID GIRL WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND MY INNOCENCE. I HAVE BEEN PREACHING HER FOR 2 YEARS. MAN IM FRUSTRATED AF

    • @joshuabeeler1930
      @joshuabeeler1930 4 года назад +6

      AppleFreak675 dude women am I right?

    • @joshuabeeler1930
      @joshuabeeler1930 4 года назад +3

      AppleFreak675 if she can’t trust you or she’s too skeptical of your plans then that’s not a healthy relationship and you need to cut it, don’t make the same mistakes I made lol

    • @joshuabeeler1930
      @joshuabeeler1930 4 года назад +2

      But nah relationships are built on trust and respect, in all honesty it seems like both of you don’t have that and should work on it if you want to keep her

    • @foreskinmcfat-nutsjr
      @foreskinmcfat-nutsjr 4 года назад +1

      Savant Laurent what he said is litteraly true

  • @lindavazquez9508
    @lindavazquez9508 4 месяца назад +269

    Watching & listening in late January 2024. These guys are absolutely phenomenal!! I hope they'll continue to sing their beautiful harmonies throughout their lives. It is truly a gift, so please, share your blessing with the world!❤

    • @ciaatkins947
      @ciaatkins947 3 месяца назад +11

      Absolutely agree ❤ .listened today Feb 24

    • @bobbarker1798
      @bobbarker1798 3 месяца назад +6

      Great comment!

    • @GypsyGirl317
      @GypsyGirl317 3 месяца назад +6

      I agree as well, also in February 2024.
      Stunning harmony, and each one has a beautiful voice.

  • @merrittfallis6544
    @merrittfallis6544 9 месяцев назад +474

    As a vocalist and a music teacher for over 30 years, I can say 'Well done, gentlemen!'

  • @D2viantOne
    @D2viantOne 5 лет назад +5410

    I was waiting for the guy far right to start singing chocolate rain.

    • @jamesfam2476
      @jamesfam2476 5 лет назад +185

      The fact that you said that makes you a legend in my book, thank you

    • @alexacampo8293
      @alexacampo8293 5 лет назад +116

      vanilla rain **

    • @johnsnow9210
      @johnsnow9210 5 лет назад +53

      Has face structure too

    • @TheBoss2288
      @TheBoss2288 4 года назад +12

      deviantone
      Lol crazy I made the connection too

    • @annoyingbookgirl
      @annoyingbookgirl 4 года назад +24

      He has the sweetest voice out of all of them alfnsjdh h'es adorable

  • @kaiser7637
    @kaiser7637 5 лет назад +5584

    Nobody:
    RUclips recommendations: you wanna listen to a 6 man accapella.
    Great work really nicley presented

  • @MOTOBLADE
    @MOTOBLADE 3 месяца назад +235

    Who’s rockin’ out to these guys in 2024 🔥🤘🏻

    • @caseycasey621
      @caseycasey621 3 месяца назад +3

      Pretty sure absolutely no one is “rocking out” to these guys

    • @calmblueocean7243
      @calmblueocean7243 3 месяца назад +2

      Absolutely 👍

    • @calmblueocean7243
      @calmblueocean7243 3 месяца назад +2

      Rocking out, I mean - not the other comment.... 😊

    • @GypsyGirl317
      @GypsyGirl317 3 месяца назад

      ​@@calmblueocean7243yes. 😊

    • @caseycasey621
      @caseycasey621 3 месяца назад +1

      @@calmblueocean7243 calling me out like that publicly….touché 😉

  • @vilmarosales
    @vilmarosales Год назад +558

    Standing ovation for these boys.

  • @MARZ1911
    @MARZ1911 5 лет назад +6684

    Blue Man Group before they tried LSD.

  • @Bjohns109
    @Bjohns109 5 лет назад +1204

    Nobody:
    RUclips: wanna listen to a group of teenagers sing acapella
    Me: hell ya

    • @adamus996
      @adamus996 4 года назад +3

      *r e l a t a b l e*

    • @roncaron8939
      @roncaron8939 4 года назад +4

      as of March 2, 2020 11:31am EST
      1,838,564 views

    • @Drakenx88
      @Drakenx88 4 года назад

      Yup

    • @echt114
      @echt114 3 года назад

      Couldn't you have made your point in some way other than this dumb format?

  • @douglasburnside
    @douglasburnside 4 месяца назад +31

    Kudos to Billy Joel for creating one of the prettiest melodies of all time.

  • @AudioVile
    @AudioVile Год назад +268

    These guys weren't engineered or autotuned. I was (pleasantly) shocked at how tight their harmonies were!! I absolutely LOVE it when a surprise like this just drops my jaw to the floor!! Outstanding!

  • @ThyRandomGuy
    @ThyRandomGuy 4 года назад +2446

    Solid music but it’s not in a bathroom so I’m gonna have to dock a point here

    • @frango8352
      @frango8352 4 года назад +20

      Jucab Nubster that’s true tbf

    • @ryanryan1583
      @ryanryan1583 3 года назад +36

      But you can't prove it's not a bathroom either...just saying...could be big

    • @paulapayne7940
      @paulapayne7940 3 года назад +25

      They are guys anywhere they are can be a bathroom.

    • @silvershurik3n421
      @silvershurik3n421 3 года назад +8

      I see what you did there

    • @RodBeauvex
      @RodBeauvex 3 года назад +21

      @@paulapayne7940 Anyone can piss on the floor, but it takes a great man to take a dump on the ceiling.

  • @cvisenti
    @cvisenti 5 лет назад +1492

    Their harmony is on, however I wonder why the barber shop quartet vibe instead of the original doo wop soul that makes BJ’s so damn solid.

    • @BaileyLT2001
      @BaileyLT2001 5 лет назад +183

      I just want to point out something I found funny
      Last 4 words of your paragraph!

    • @debstawecki6843
      @debstawecki6843 5 лет назад +6

      @@BaileyLT2001 lol

    • @reginaphalange7413
      @reginaphalange7413 5 лет назад +13

      I see what you mean, but I enjoy this style as well

    • @jolienvsndijk
      @jolienvsndijk 5 лет назад +13

      Well it wouldn't be much of a cover if it sounded the same

    • @cvisenti
      @cvisenti 5 лет назад +16

      Jo I’m not out to debate or shout anybody down. In rare exceptions when a new interpretation gives fantastic new life to a tune (Joe Cocker’s take of With a Little Help From My Friends), I typically prefer a cover to be more or less faithful in capturing as much of the original’s sound or spirit. Maybe I’m in the minority, but I doubt it. These kids are talented but do not approach the fire of Joel’s original.

  • @janicelaurin7263
    @janicelaurin7263 Год назад +75

    Listening to this in 2023!! I thought they were phenomenal. Loved the whole thing. I wonder where these guys live today and what they are doing?

  • @joelmccoin9727
    @joelmccoin9727 Год назад +87

    I know this is 7 yrs ago, but I must say this.....BRAVO!!!! Excellent Job, You young men did this song Proud, Hope all of you have found a Life of Joy and Music.

  • @diddlysquat4582
    @diddlysquat4582 5 лет назад +1865

    this is real acapella man! none of that flashy overly produced showman ship stuff, just a group of awkward friends needing nothing other than great talent and great chemistry

    • @ep8470
      @ep8470 4 года назад +1

      Still isnt Joel....good tho

    • @CJGfarm
      @CJGfarm 4 года назад +23

      Who says they're awkward??

    • @funjoy9059
      @funjoy9059 4 года назад +12

      @@CJGfarm I think he talking about their posture

    • @echt114
      @echt114 2 года назад

      Yes, piss off with the "awkward" shit.

    • @afuzzycreature8387
      @afuzzycreature8387 Год назад +2

      @@ep8470 Its too... white collar... for joel. Needs to be more direct in approach for the main lyrics.

  • @Robbie-ep6gz
    @Robbie-ep6gz 4 года назад +2265

    Not gonna lie whoever is doing that deep as voice, sounds good

    • @mikinatsumi7772
      @mikinatsumi7772 4 года назад +373

      I feel like it's the one on the far right

    • @cameronchanning9468
      @cameronchanning9468 4 года назад +144

      Definitely the guy on the far right, the best out of them all

    • @sophiarossignol5039
      @sophiarossignol5039 4 года назад +399

      The guy in the blue shirt

    • @carterbusby239
      @carterbusby239 4 года назад +25

      Sophia Rossignol Lol

    • @chrisenderle11
      @chrisenderle11 4 года назад +97

      glasses dude. speaking of him, when he started singing I was absolutely shocked by his voice

  • @richardbrotzman3152
    @richardbrotzman3152 Год назад +167

    I posted a comment a couple years ago saying I thought this was really good. So, I just stumbled across this video again and re-watched it. The more I watch and listen to it, the more I like it!

    • @ChrisBandyJazz
      @ChrisBandyJazz  Год назад +12

      Thank you so much Richard!!

    • @mademoiselledusfonctionell1609
      @mademoiselledusfonctionell1609 2 месяца назад +1

      Same here.
      But beside the fact that they are REALLY good,
      it brings me joy to see boys/young men singing together
      as this is such a wholesome (as in creating wellbeing) activity.
      With all the crap going on in the world (wars, terrorist attacks,
      climate change (winter where I live is now MONTHS shorter
      than when I was young) and horrid, brutal gang violence,
      young men singing happily together gives me hope for the future.

    • @melitaaranha6326
      @melitaaranha6326 Месяц назад

      Outstanding singing. Encore❤

  • @markgordon5387
    @markgordon5387 9 месяцев назад +88

    Beautiful voices. I listened to this, when I'm down. My mother passed away 3 years ago, and she liked this version of the song. She was 85 years old.

    • @markgordon5387
      @markgordon5387 9 месяцев назад +2

      May they always remain young. May God grant them eternal youth. May their voices never get old.

    • @marjamerryflower
      @marjamerryflower 6 месяцев назад

    • @dannygreen592
      @dannygreen592 4 месяца назад

      So why not listen to the actual song and not a butchered cover?

    • @mademoiselledusfonctionell1609
      @mademoiselledusfonctionell1609 2 месяца назад +1

      A song for all ages.

    • @bliss6495
      @bliss6495 2 месяца назад

      @@dannygreen592 He said it clearly, her mother liked this version.

  • @jmcn34
    @jmcn34 5 лет назад +2963

    Anyone here from Bathroom Serenade?

    • @maxcarson667
      @maxcarson667 5 лет назад +98

      Yes! Too bad this one isn’t in the same tempo.

    • @jmcn34
      @jmcn34 5 лет назад +172

      Max Carson Bathroom Serenade absolutely blows this out the water

    • @qkiwi802
      @qkiwi802 5 лет назад +17

      didnt come from there but this soo made me think of that lol

    • @qualquerum3158
      @qualquerum3158 5 лет назад +10

      YESSS

    • @ES-bw7oz
      @ES-bw7oz 5 лет назад +9

      Mee

  • @Mygfisawesone
    @Mygfisawesone 4 года назад +2309

    Girls: guys only want one thing and it’s disgusting
    Guys:

    • @johnnysalami27
      @johnnysalami27 4 года назад +23

      Aidan Lovick yeah, friends 😞

    • @neilbarker4986
      @neilbarker4986 4 года назад +14

      These guys are each still currently ‘best friends’ with and pining over some girl who has had 3 boyfriends over the past 5 years who all treat her like crap and constantly sobs about not being able to find a “good” guy. 🙄😝

    • @SpencyP92
      @SpencyP92 4 года назад +4

      Great singing, but damn this performance is awkward to watch..you can tell they're young. They look forced by their parents to be there

    • @rsnordhagen
      @rsnordhagen 4 года назад +4

      @Gregory Smith Bro you seriously simping rn? dude. Have some dignity.

    • @davidjoshua2413
      @davidjoshua2413 3 года назад +2

      @Gregory Smith boy out here writting an essay under a youtube video

  • @janh5199
    @janh5199 Год назад +259

    This was excellent. I would love to know where you all are now. If you aren’t still singing together even if only for the fun of it, the world has lost some gold.

    • @lindajohnson7575
      @lindajohnson7575 4 месяца назад +8

      Absolutely ❤ where are you now guys?

    • @MrPetepoet
      @MrPetepoet 4 месяца назад +3

      Simply beautiful,hats of to you all.

    • @selenesundara
      @selenesundara 3 месяца назад +2

      Wanting to hear the update too 🙏

  • @chrismnutone8421
    @chrismnutone8421 2 месяца назад +9

    I hope when you guys wake up in the morning and look into the mirror, you see a reflection of angels. You are so talented. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! You made many people cry with this video and many wish they could perform as you do. You will remember this day the rest of your life. Enjoy your youth!

  • @michaelmilam7285
    @michaelmilam7285 4 года назад +1032

    Is no one going to talk about how the dude's in the middle keep switching places and disappearing?

    • @The_Gelatinman
      @The_Gelatinman 4 года назад +7

      Editting

    • @asoap2422
      @asoap2422 4 года назад +44

      @@The_Gelatinman yeah no shit Sherlock

    • @z3ddd
      @z3ddd 4 года назад +70

      Cuz one person needs to move the camera and hold it for them

    • @seanw8206
      @seanw8206 4 года назад

      Human Fault wtf

    • @WiTTY_GMP
      @WiTTY_GMP 4 года назад +13

      Also no one in this video is doing the deep voice part lol

  • @nickcella6346
    @nickcella6346 2 года назад +904

    These guys may look nerdy but it's one of the best harmonies I've heard.

    • @melquesedekcastro7480
      @melquesedekcastro7480 Год назад +14

      You know. "You shouldn't judge a book by its cover."

    • @mariab.8393
      @mariab.8393 Год назад +5

      Agree! I wrote an email to the voice uk to point them to this video🎉 By now they are 6y older

    • @briansmith2990
      @briansmith2990 Год назад +15

      What the hell does appearance have to do with singing ability? That's like thinking that if someone is black, that they are going to steal.

    • @janinestearns7288
      @janinestearns7288 Год назад +4

      @@briansmith2990Agreed! Look at Jim Neighbors! You’d never have thought to look at him that he’d have such a beautiful voice!

    • @user-dr4lt6bk5n
      @user-dr4lt6bk5n 11 месяцев назад +1

      song has a nerd vibe so it works

  • @tubularguynine
    @tubularguynine Год назад +47

    Excellent! One of my favorite songs...yes, I'm old! 😄

  • @user-zx8ku8dc4i
    @user-zx8ku8dc4i 4 месяца назад +31

    Absolutely wonderful! Kudos to these fine looking young men whose voices blend so well. Great harmonies & great performance! Much love to you all & God bless you.

  • @Daniel-yc4em
    @Daniel-yc4em 4 года назад +917

    Th guy who sings first has such an 80s singing voice and it's amazing

    • @ChrisBandyJazz
      @ChrisBandyJazz  4 года назад +85

      Thank you haha!

    • @emmasfanfics9565
      @emmasfanfics9565 3 года назад +11

      Amen he’s really good

    • @TehDawg
      @TehDawg 3 года назад +9

      I thought that! Got a nice ring to it

    • @dwarkusx
      @dwarkusx 3 года назад +34

      Yea, the way he says "goodbye" at 0:34 really hit the spot for me

    • @chrisharrington9992
      @chrisharrington9992 3 года назад +5

      They are all good

  • @3lectricBOOMBOX
    @3lectricBOOMBOX 6 лет назад +779

    the first guy needs to sing christmas songs

    • @ChrisBandyJazz
      @ChrisBandyJazz  6 лет назад +9

      ruclips.net/video/CZHhfMqentY/видео.html

    • @slade6959
      @slade6959 5 лет назад +4

      John Smith first guy as in left or first one to sing

  • @kc3302
    @kc3302 2 месяца назад +4

    Who wants an album from these guys? One song is not enough! P.S. It's 2024

  • @ELL289
    @ELL289 Месяц назад +7

    To the critics. . . Cut them some slack, they are young and did a great job of bringing a smile to just about everyone’s face! They are delightful because they are so natural.

    • @mademoiselledusfonctionell1609
      @mademoiselledusfonctionell1609 Месяц назад

      Out of the 4,8 million views, I believe that about a thousand are mine,
      just from the latest weeks. My life is shitty at the moment
      (or, rather, I am shitty and can't keep things in order, so they disappear,
      and I lost my dad a couple of months ago, and...nothing is fun)
      and I use these kids as a pick-me-up.

    • @ELL289
      @ELL289 21 день назад

      ⁠@@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609 Sorry to hear about your dad. Life can be difficult. I’m glad you found moments of joy in their performance. Hang in there, something good can change how you are feeling at anytime. ❣️

    • @mademoiselledusfonctionell1609
      @mademoiselledusfonctionell1609 19 дней назад

      @@ELL289 Thank you.

  • @1slippy
    @1slippy 5 лет назад +2006

    The tempo is sometimes painful but over all vocals are cool

    • @marisalane3939
      @marisalane3939 5 лет назад +107

      druidboy76 Woah, relax. It was criticism, followed up by a compliment. They didn’t mean anything bad by it.

    • @scarletta5145
      @scarletta5145 5 лет назад +89

      Yeah really theres no need to overreact. Constructive criticism can be a good thing as long as its polite.

    • @klop4228
      @klop4228 5 лет назад +77

      @@druidboy76 Frankly, it's also easy to tell when something's wrong.
      The voices are great, but the rhythm is... not as good. A lot of rushing - though very together, oddly. Good ensemble, I guess that is.
      Look, it's not nice to be insulting, but firstly, Agent Kennedy was, being fairly constructive about it; secondly, just cos something's difficult doesn't make this performance better or worse (nor does the skill of a critic); and thirdly, how can people learn what's wrong with their performances if nobody criticises them?
      Basically, what you're suggesting is a world of yes-men and yes-women and a lack of improvement because no matter how awful something is, if you put in effort is was great, champ. Good job.
      (To be clear, this wasn't awful. See my top couple paragraphs, or just the original comment on this thread.)

    • @jerrytruckn
      @jerrytruckn 5 лет назад +17

      druidboy76 chill the fuck out they are good enough musicians to handle some criticism.

    • @cassidydeneau7076
      @cassidydeneau7076 5 лет назад +47

      @@druidboy76 Yooo, both a teenager and musician here. They are in fact, quite off-tempo in some spots, although their sound was incredibly good.
      Literally the entirety of pursuing any form of music is basically taking constructive criticism. I'd want someone to tell me if I really needed to work with a metronome, because it's how you improve. No performers are gonna be crushed by being given a legitimate suggestion on how to grow their skills.

  • @drakeessick5730
    @drakeessick5730 4 года назад +468

    Second guy from the right sounds like he should be singing as a Disney prince damn

  • @tamibell4325
    @tamibell4325 5 месяцев назад +10

    I was so sad because I thought this beautiful talent was gone and lost forever! This makes me so happy and it touches my heart in a way that I cannot even begin to describe! You were all absolutely amazing!!! Thank you so much for keeping this beautiful music alive!!! God bless you all!❤🙏💕💝

  • @normandea
    @normandea Месяц назад +1

    For some reason, this popped up on my feed. As a retired music educator, I found this really outstanding and enjoyable. Great center of pitch, fine musical inflections and style, and great musicianship. Bravo!

  • @claraosmond431
    @claraosmond431 5 лет назад +601

    I think people look for perfection in music too much today, which really drives people away from singing because they're scared to be judged. Let's be honest, there were some "flaws" in this performance, but you guys appear to genuinely love music. The fact that you all got together to do this says a lot. It shows that you put time and effort into creating something together and I think that's beautiful. Thank you for sharing your hard work and talents. I hope you continue to sing together and share your love of music with the world. God bless!

    • @femwynn6292
      @femwynn6292 4 года назад +4

      I was hoping for a little IMperfection. seriously, this sounds like a carbon copy with less passion and less heart.

    • @mackienzykahl
      @mackienzykahl 4 года назад +3

      @@femwynn6292 I wish they put tine and effort to practice with a metronome

    • @willtack9441
      @willtack9441 4 года назад +8

      Stop judging a group of people that had the courage to sing this song and post it to where the entire world could hear it

    • @mackienzykahl
      @mackienzykahl 4 года назад +4

      @@willtack9441 Criticism is how you improve

    • @mackienzykahl
      @mackienzykahl 4 года назад +1

      @Gregory Smith spot on

  • @ChrisBandyJazz
    @ChrisBandyJazz  5 лет назад +3405

    Wow, I didn't expect this video to explode after three years. Thank you so much everyone!
    If you like what you hear, consider joining my Patreon community and gaining access to some awesome perks!
    www.patreon.com/chrisbandy

    • @ChrisBandyJazz
      @ChrisBandyJazz  5 лет назад +24

      Errolle Lacson Interesting! Well I’m glad it’s happening! Thank you so much!!

    • @rnanaricciardi8177
      @rnanaricciardi8177 5 лет назад +2

      You look like a young David arquet

    • @ChrisBandyJazz
      @ChrisBandyJazz  5 лет назад +4

      @@disconneck1363 Thank you so much Errolle! Hey it's all good! I appreciate it!

    • @MrButterInaCan
      @MrButterInaCan 5 лет назад +10

      I hope you're sharing the revenue with all of the members. You guys killed it

    • @ericcruzstealth
      @ericcruzstealth 5 лет назад +5

      A lot has to do with the song. Ppl look for the classics

  • @robinyoung1516
    @robinyoung1516 Месяц назад +2

    This was awesome. Forget the naysayers. They just have lousy taste. Beautiful voices. God bless you guys.

  • @ritacalhoun1914
    @ritacalhoun1914 8 месяцев назад +17

    These young men are absolutely great! Their voices blend perfectly. Keep it going!!!!

  • @sunyyshinee
    @sunyyshinee 5 лет назад +374

    Can we appreciate the bass all the way to the right? I thought it was impressive how he was able to carry the beat but also have an amazing singing voice. Good job!!! 👏👏👏

    • @jonahbacon1478
      @jonahbacon1478 4 года назад +14

      I think they added the bass in post, I've been trying to find who's singing bass but it's just not lining up 100%

    • @Hoghole
      @Hoghole 4 года назад +2

      Jonah Bacon it’s the guy on the right

    • @sunyyshinee
      @sunyyshinee 4 года назад

      @@Hoghole lol we know, I said it was the guy all the way to the right, I think they were just actually trying to find like an insta or something?? Idk could be wrong

    • @cameronplaystrumpet6777
      @cameronplaystrumpet6777 4 года назад +2

      Em if you watch, there was definitely bass added in post. The “for the longest time” in the chorus that is sung by just the bass isn’t sang by any of them in the video if you watch

    • @judythnydam5129
      @judythnydam5129 2 года назад

      @@cameronplaystrumpet6777 sung

  • @TheNo1pencil
    @TheNo1pencil 5 лет назад +921

    Loved it. Maybe buy a metronome. But other than that, you guys did a great job

    • @SubsonicBeef
      @SubsonicBeef 5 лет назад +34

      Sharona Maynard yeah but I mean the tempo was on, there’s just a change in tempo each verse. I agree though the sound was a bit much 😂

    • @peanutbutterrobot
      @peanutbutterrobot 5 лет назад +14

      oh geez yeah hahaha the timing is horrible

    • @matiascabrera1766
      @matiascabrera1766 5 лет назад

      BOOM roasted

    • @emmamcmullen3567
      @emmamcmullen3567 5 лет назад +2

      Fucking read the description

    • @snowpiercer8001
      @snowpiercer8001 5 лет назад

      Ya’lls are ignorant as shit

  • @kat35lulu88
    @kat35lulu88 Месяц назад

    Where were guys like this when I was growing up?????❤

  • @allandalegibson1194
    @allandalegibson1194 4 месяца назад +6

    Excellent!! I wonder where these lads are today, seven years later.

  • @opferanode6660
    @opferanode6660 5 лет назад +409

    Why is this suddenly on everyone's recommended?? I mean it's great work but seriously RUclips what do you smoke

    • @HattereneMaster
      @HattereneMaster 4 года назад +1

      Nilensis-exactly RUclips just randomly be like “hmm I see this 3 years old. Now it’s time for this to blow up.”

    • @ankle957
      @ankle957 4 года назад +1

      I mean... you did click on it?

  • @rraasszzrs2824
    @rraasszzrs2824 5 лет назад +4798

    I’ve never seen so many people look like they were about to simultaneously throw up before.

  • @stevephlyer
    @stevephlyer 2 месяца назад +2

    Billy Joel would surely be proud of you guys.

  • @marynolan4994
    @marynolan4994 20 дней назад +1

    This is fantastic, especially given the four hour turnaround for them learning the song. When they do the all out harmony, that’s a bit higher than Billy Joels recording, but hey, they learned it in four hours. Major kudos to them! Two thumbs up! :)

  • @fleetcaretrucks
    @fleetcaretrucks 5 лет назад +456

    All variations of blue shirts are represented here.

    • @lordhelland5551
      @lordhelland5551 5 лет назад

      They probably go to a ptivate school. Its a uniform code.

    • @FrazzaJ2000
      @FrazzaJ2000 5 лет назад +6

      @@lordhelland5551 Private schools make you wear identical shirts. Not variations of shirts of the same colour.
      Source: I went to a private school.

    • @lordhelland5551
      @lordhelland5551 5 лет назад +5

      @@FrazzaJ2000 not true. Some have a loose policy. As long as its a blue shirt and some kind of solid color bottoms its okay.

    • @lordhelland5551
      @lordhelland5551 5 лет назад +3

      I went to private schools as well. In Florida. Thats the policy because students get heatstrokes in button ups with a bottom layer and a long khakis.

    • @FrazzaJ2000
      @FrazzaJ2000 5 лет назад +1

      @@lordhelland5551 Ah, im from Australia. Probs different here

  • @ElGuapo4000
    @ElGuapo4000 3 года назад +891

    I love how the bass on the far right looks super nerdy and awkward but just has this insanely deep velvet smooth voice 😂😂

    • @GavinLiamLogan
      @GavinLiamLogan 3 года назад +43

      He looks neither nerdy now awkward.

    • @daniel.franco
      @daniel.franco 3 года назад +34

      He just has glasses, none more. Take them off, and he's the opposite

    • @jerryking45
      @jerryking45 3 года назад +48

      Bass, not bassist. A bassist is someone who plays the bass guitar

    • @janinemcdonnell9221
      @janinemcdonnell9221 2 года назад +15

      He has a fabulous voice.

    • @willarcher7929
      @willarcher7929 2 года назад +5

      Judgemental

  • @dennisjonkertje624
    @dennisjonkertje624 Год назад +3

    After all those years, still getting positive comments from new viewers. The best compliment possible!

  • @sarahkowalsky3984
    @sarahkowalsky3984 4 месяца назад +13

    Great job! Especially to whoever sang bass!

  • @daevster6663
    @daevster6663 5 лет назад +3156

    Damn I haven't heard this song
    *For the longest time*
    Edit: holy hell thanks for the likes 😂

  • @evan3155
    @evan3155 5 лет назад +2276

    The guy in blue was really awkward

    • @aprilzcorner
      @aprilzcorner 5 лет назад +44

      You got that right...LOL

    • @yusuke5717
      @yusuke5717 5 лет назад +119

      Leave them the FUCK alone

    • @slothful4006
      @slothful4006 5 лет назад +179

      They’re all wearing blue...

    • @evan3155
      @evan3155 5 лет назад +272

      Slothful Meep that’s the fucking joke

    • @yusuke5717
      @yusuke5717 5 лет назад +46

      Slothful Meep that’s the joke dumbass

  • @davidrutledge6215
    @davidrutledge6215 4 месяца назад +6

    Each one has an endearing and uplifting voice. Made my miserable day brighter. Life is worth living after all! 😊

  • @julieking9205
    @julieking9205 4 месяца назад +3

    So, as a 49-year old woman who has taught music, I was impressed that teen boys would put their efforts into this. My 14-year old boy does, but these days there are not too many guys in the choirs, although all humans are given vocal chords… So, I loved the sound of these voices, and the people that go with them seem nice. If they work out more and wear outrageous clothing, most of the naysayers will probably shut their mouths. If these kids looked a little tense, well, wouldn’t most teenage boys? I liked it! I’d probably even let them date my daughters🙂

  • @lifeisallanfinbs6706
    @lifeisallanfinbs6706 5 лет назад +1349

    Sometimes the timing is off but you have beautiful voices, this is really amazing ❤️

    • @nm6818
      @nm6818 5 лет назад +26

      Agreed. They need a lot of practice just being in the moment and chilling out a bit.

    • @johnsnow9210
      @johnsnow9210 5 лет назад +2

      Well yeah they lack rythm but.. 🤔 duh?

    • @JustinAtwell1
      @JustinAtwell1 5 лет назад +27

      Is anyone directing? Who is running the snaps? I think they could do it if they had a guide. As a drummer, this was pretty painful to listen to (not because they have bad voices - their voices are great).

    • @elisharobinson2425
      @elisharobinson2425 5 лет назад +3

      Justin Atwell I think they did a damn good job no director needed

    • @ChrisBandyJazz
      @ChrisBandyJazz  5 лет назад +5

      @@JustinAtwell1 Read Description

  • @sophiatalksmusic3588
    @sophiatalksmusic3588 5 лет назад +575

    I should be doing homework
    But also this is a highkey bop

    • @pxsthop8240
      @pxsthop8240 5 лет назад

      Ocareening weird ass nigga

    • @FotoGuru27
      @FotoGuru27 5 лет назад

      I want to see how well all this horrible grammar goes over in the workforce.

    • @pxsthop8240
      @pxsthop8240 5 лет назад

      Manny better than what you’re doing with that doo doo ass phone on your RUclips vids 👀👀🤙🤣🤣

    • @quincy1721
      @quincy1721 5 лет назад

      i am also supposed to be doing homework but this video makes me so happy

    • @jamesfam2476
      @jamesfam2476 5 лет назад

      @@pxsthop8240 ok Fortnite fanboy

  • @limpfinger12
    @limpfinger12 Год назад +9

    I sang this in school 20 years ago and still remember my part. Brings me right back!

  • @JR-yx3po
    @JR-yx3po Год назад +16

    Completely gorgeous - thanks soooo much for posting. It would be so fun to have an update on all you guys!

  • @BenCole
    @BenCole 4 года назад +1021

    The most awkward but talented group I’ve ever seen lol

    • @carson5066
      @carson5066 4 года назад +52

      They look so unsure of themselves while they're doing their solos but goshdang it they can sing so well

    • @amphitrichous
      @amphitrichous 3 года назад +17

      I was going to say something about that. Like teenagers just starting puberty. I think it's their stance and posture mostly. Nice sound though.

    • @echt114
      @echt114 3 года назад +6

      Proving once again that the word "awkward" is an idiot indicator.

    • @carson5066
      @carson5066 3 года назад +2

      @@echt114 ?

    • @echt114
      @echt114 3 года назад +8

      @@carson5066 There's nothing "awkward" about them. Just normal human beings. That idiot word has had a meteoric rise in the last 10 years. It's not as much of an idiot indicator as "creepy" or "cringy" is though.

  • @aguerriero
    @aguerriero 3 года назад +379

    Does anyone else try to guess who the bass is before a group starts singing

    • @SamGB1987
      @SamGB1987 3 года назад +8

      Yes ahahaha

    • @coitmorrison1323
      @coitmorrison1323 3 года назад +20

      Those of us who sing bass do... ;)

    • @TyrosToby
      @TyrosToby 3 года назад +3

      Yeah absolutely xD

    • @robdiacheysn3165
      @robdiacheysn3165 3 года назад +10

      I was too busy figuring out which one of them was actually singing in time. I sincerely don't mean it as an insult, but it was distracting, could've been an editing thing, but it is hard to ignore

    • @lightning2187
      @lightning2187 3 года назад +5

      Far right guy sang bass most of the time, but during his solo it looks like the middle guy takes over for him

  • @triciabyrne7761
    @triciabyrne7761 Месяц назад +2

    Bring them back these 7 years later!!!

  • @horseluva57
    @horseluva57 2 года назад +528

    I love how each person’s individual talent is showcased. So enjoyable to watch.

  • @morganmarama-stout5292
    @morganmarama-stout5292 5 лет назад +266

    Harmony is on point, it killed me to hear the pushing and pulling of the poor tempo but yeah killer dudes. It’s hard when reverb is somewhat involved, keep working with it my guys👍

    • @ChrisBandyJazz
      @ChrisBandyJazz  5 лет назад +15

      Thanks so much! I updated the description which explains a little more about the timing!

    • @thebeastfrags6291
      @thebeastfrags6291 4 года назад +2

      RyanORourkelol classical pianists feel physical pain while reading that comment

    • @Blobfish738
      @Blobfish738 4 года назад

      Pretty sure that was on purpose

  • @linmiller8147
    @linmiller8147 Месяц назад +1

    Great voices and beautiful harmonies. I can't believe how well their voices blend together.

  • @Mirovanje12
    @Mirovanje12 9 месяцев назад +7

    These guys have great pitch and their voices blend really well. Fun.

  • @keiser5225
    @keiser5225 5 лет назад +409

    Nice job!
    I like the fact, that there are still some young men out there, which are performing the high art of acapella!
    Cheers mates.

    • @fred5150
      @fred5150 4 года назад

      Kevlar online you know what I’d do if they asked me to sing acapella? I’d sing it!☺️ ACAPELLA!

  • @nekocrumch7768
    @nekocrumch7768 5 лет назад +93

    This radiates soft boy energy and I love it

  • @antoniojparedes9968
    @antoniojparedes9968 2 месяца назад +2

    Really great! Billy Joel would enjoy it for sure! 👏👏👏

  • @annrae1597
    @annrae1597 3 месяца назад +1

    Super singers.love their voices..I hope they are still singing now in 2024

  • @marshatomkins7989
    @marshatomkins7989 4 года назад +478

    Regarding the minor flaws people mentioned: shake it off. We’re so used to hearing songs in which the pitch has been digitally perfected after recording that we don’t know what real singing sounds like. A cappella rocks. Keep it up!

    • @user-sw1wq8lh2w
      @user-sw1wq8lh2w 3 года назад +19

      the vocals are great, they needed a click track in their ears, I think it'd have added a lot more punch with the confidence on each beat. Their vocal work is good, I think that would have really helped them to nail the timing of it all. This is still a hell of a lot better than I could do vocally, but as a drummer I can hear the timing struggles. Awesome work for sure, people seem to agree with the fact it's been heard 2M times.

    • @casparvoncampenhausen5249
      @casparvoncampenhausen5249 3 года назад +1

      What flaws?

    • @ruthlewis6678
      @ruthlewis6678 3 года назад

      Yikes! I hadn't even noticed that this was A cappella.

    • @buttonsburg
      @buttonsburg 3 года назад +2

      @@casparvoncampenhausen5249 it wasn't in a bathroom

    • @Ignasimp
      @Ignasimp 3 года назад +4

      It's not the pitch to what we are not used to. It's the timbre of the voice we don't recognize anymore. And that also explains why everyone sings so lightly and bright instead of deep and dark like singers used to do.

  • @antonkaagthorndahl4484
    @antonkaagthorndahl4484 5 лет назад +43

    This video is legen- wait for it -dary. LEGENDARY!

  • @debbie320
    @debbie320 Месяц назад

    Good job guys.🎶I’ve been following Billy Joel since 1974 and I love his music 🎼

  • @lisaball6561
    @lisaball6561 Год назад +11

    Loved this performance. So refreshing. Thank you. 🙏🙂🌺

  • @katekong5720
    @katekong5720 4 года назад +1655

    I’m amazed at how stiff and awkward their bodies are throughout the whole thing as they fuckin’ kill it.

    • @seldonwright4345
      @seldonwright4345 3 года назад +59

      They put the energy into music not acting.

    • @katekong5720
      @katekong5720 3 года назад +42

      seldon wright Personally, the looser I am with my body, the better I sing. We all just have different ways lmao. Nowhere near as good as them, tho.

    • @livedandletdie
      @livedandletdie 3 года назад +15

      @@katekong5720 I mean they all look like the autistic social rejects from every schools chess club, do you really think that they would not be stiff all the time... Autistic people are often stiff, after all, people told me a lot while I was younger to relax... but I don't know how to...

    • @coryblackmon3587
      @coryblackmon3587 3 года назад +43

      It was early in the morning and half of us were homeschoolers.... We tried our best.

    • @katekong5720
      @katekong5720 3 года назад +15

      Cory Blackmon I never said it was bad....? I thought it sounded fuckin amazing.

  • @Fortississississimo
    @Fortississississimo 3 года назад +71

    That kind of harmony that reaches into your brain, smacks it about a bit and then tells it that it loves it... It's like butter for the soul

  • @Itsjosh1980
    @Itsjosh1980 2 месяца назад +1

    These guys did amazing, not sure how anyone could be rude to these guys, they are fantastic!

  • @richardfinch1789
    @richardfinch1789 10 месяцев назад +8

    God bless you guys for bringing this heartfelt message back today
    The world needs to embrace love and compassion for the longhaul
    This version is very effective 👌

  • @catiperez8901
    @catiperez8901 5 лет назад +284

    You are so good. This Grandma loves your music!

    • @caisollazzo
      @caisollazzo 5 лет назад +2

      Cati Perez AHHHH WE SPELL OUR NAME THE SAME WAY

  • @balsamicvinegar5631
    @balsamicvinegar5631 5 лет назад +43

    I just wanna give the kid in the pocket t-shirt a hug

  • @jamesb.2064
    @jamesb.2064 Год назад +2

    You guys that are nervous while you sing, don’t be. You all have great voices and are truly showman.

  • @sandraroy6782
    @sandraroy6782 10 месяцев назад +2

    Eat your heart out Billy Joel, this group of young men are fantastic!

  • @Daniel-yc4em
    @Daniel-yc4em 4 года назад +285

    You guys need to remake this 3 years later

    • @javeedibrahim6583
      @javeedibrahim6583 3 года назад +2

      and i mistakenly thought your icon fell off from my eyebrow..🤣🤣🤣

    • @chocoCo0kie
      @chocoCo0kie 3 года назад +1

      Javeed Ibrahim hahaha same

  • @theodorhorn4608
    @theodorhorn4608 5 лет назад +250

    I just noticed that there were sometimes 5 and sometimes 6 people and they stand in a different row. Weird

  • @MrJackchristian
    @MrJackchristian 3 месяца назад +1

    I agree, these young men did a nice job. But whenever we hear a good song like this, we should not think only of the performance, but of the quality of the song itself. Do people who hear this song know who composed it? Have they heard the original version?
    Billy Joel wrote this song and sung ALL of the harmonies HIMSELF.
    Now that your here on RUclips, put in the title of this song, and "Billy Joel". Give it a listen.
    I was reading the comments, and they all have to do with this performance, but nothing was said of the man who wrote the lyrics, music and performed it all, singlehandedly.
    Give it a listen. You will appreciate this version 10x more.

  • @ELL289
    @ELL289 19 дней назад +1

    I love this! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @productdesignermaker
    @productdesignermaker 3 года назад +539

    Did nobody else notice that they magically swapped places every now and then?

    • @productdesignermaker
      @productdesignermaker 3 года назад +28

      @@danielward5164 nope!

    • @productdesignermaker
      @productdesignermaker 3 года назад +11

      @@danielward5164 watch from 1.45 for about 8 seconds..... are you trying to get their viewing numbers up? 😂

    • @denialz1460
      @denialz1460 3 года назад +15

      lmao middle guy and second from the right switch somewhere in the middle, twice

    • @kajaniemann7323
      @kajaniemann7323 3 года назад +3

      YES WTF

    • @watson956
      @watson956 3 года назад +25

      Didja notice that there were 6 guys to start with, then #2 disappears, then reappears and another guy vanishes, then there are six guys again....... very weird/bad editing.

  • @user-xg1wo4qp6m
    @user-xg1wo4qp6m 2 года назад +13

    Ok boys I've been waiting 20 years for this. Just like we practiced, no mistakes.

  • @user-om6dn7vc6b
    @user-om6dn7vc6b 4 месяца назад +2

    The greatest singing. Ty guys. I love music. 74 on the 25th. Ty your all wonderful singers. Harmony is wonderful.

  • @katedunn2589
    @katedunn2589 19 дней назад +1

    Well done young men Enjoyed it so much

  • @wellshoot
    @wellshoot 5 лет назад +93

    The guy at 1:26 has a really good voice! Well, you all do, but his tone is my favorite

  • @qkiwi802
    @qkiwi802 5 лет назад +170

    honestly id give my life for the one in dark brown khakis, hes so awkward

    • @ant_picard
      @ant_picard 5 лет назад +35

      They’re all quite awkward, but charmingly so. I think most of us were like this back in school. Would love to see some more from the group, they’re talented.

    • @ChrisBandyJazz
      @ChrisBandyJazz  5 лет назад +8

      @@ant_picard Check out Don't Dream It's Over! Thanks so much!

    • @solarstar8624
      @solarstar8624 5 лет назад +11

      @@ChrisBandyJazz get the band back together please

    • @ticks4ticks4
      @ticks4ticks4 4 года назад +1

      @@ant_picard So true; yet surprisingly good to listen to!

    • @Awonderfulberry3
      @Awonderfulberry3 4 года назад

      Same tho!!! 😂🤤

  • @pamwhiting4890
    @pamwhiting4890 3 месяца назад +1

    I watch this group over and over again fantastic harmonising, i also have a C D of Billy Joel singing for the longest time,..... a good all round CD !

  • @jimjustice581
    @jimjustice581 2 года назад +10

    Beautiful! I just love acapella singing. Each of the members has a great ear and are stand-alone talents, but they’ve blended their voices into this mesmerizing sound. Thanks, guys, for sharing your talent with us.

  • @thomasodetto4670
    @thomasodetto4670 3 года назад +50

    These young men were fantastic. Keep singing boys, you have it. !!!!!

  • @nobodyinparticular529
    @nobodyinparticular529 5 лет назад +56

    Oh, oh, oh
    For the longest time
    Oh, oh, oh
    For the longest
    If you said goodbye to me tonight
    There would still be music left to write
    What else could I do
    I'm so inspired by you
    That hasn't happened for the longest time
    Once I thought my innocence was gone
    Now I know that happiness goes on
    That's where you found me
    When you put your arms around me
    I haven't been there for the longest time
    Oh, oh, oh
    For the longest time
    Oh, oh, oh
    For the longest
    I'm that voice you're hearing in the hall
    And the greatest miracle of all
    Is how I need you
    And how you needed me too
    That hasn't happened for the longest time
    Maybe this won't last very long
    But you feel so right
    And I could be wrong
    Maybe I've been hoping too hard
    But I've gone this far
    And it's more than I hoped for
    Who knows how much further we'll go on
    Maybe I'll be sorry when you're gone
    I'll take my chances
    I forgot how nice romance is
    I haven't been there for the longest time
    I had second thoughts at the start
    I said to myself
    Hold on to your heart
    Now I know the woman that you are
    You're wonderful so far
    And it's more than I hoped for
    I don't care what consequence it brings
    I have been a fool for lesser things
    I want you so bad
    I think you ought to know that
    I intend to hold you for the longest time

    • @estoniaman
      @estoniaman 4 года назад

      ...ᵘᵃᵃ

    • @in2food
      @in2food 4 года назад

      Thank you. There was no sound so we didn’t know what they were saying

  • @nushemslipinski280
    @nushemslipinski280 2 месяца назад +1

    Such beautiful harmony…. Wow!!

  • @johnm7328
    @johnm7328 Месяц назад

    Wow! These kids did a great job with such an old but classic song with a huge range.

  • @robinpflueger1709
    @robinpflueger1709 5 лет назад +25

    Ok guys.. I've been waiting for this for 20 years now.. just like we practiced, no mistakes!!🤣😂