I just lost my dad. He played this song on repeat every night for me growing up. We even have matching tattoos of the lyrics. Forever holding on to this song and taking him with me in my heart.
I was not surpiised to see Billy get up from playing, you could seethe sentiment growing inside as he played it, i was glad that he went back and finished it off, i have never heard anythong that is so imotionally charged as this lullabye to his daughter, but what he sung was really loving and i think will stay with me all my life, ther is no other song that can touch this, and i doubt there ever will be its beautiful and says so much, thanks Biily!!!!
Really so kind of you we hope chance bring us to meet someday * . Remain Blessed and safe .Where are you streaming from ,? You can contact me through my mail to share musical thoughts if that's okay with 🎶🌹
Even though Billy meant this song about his daughter, My boyfriend sent this to me, as he is overseas backpacking and I said I missed him most when I was going to sleep, so he sent me a beautiful message and this song. I miss him so much, this song made me cry a little.
Next month it'll be 9 years since I lost my dad to cancer. Having become a mum myself back in May has definately opened the wound of grief again, knowing how much he would have loved to have been a granddad, and how proud he would have been to see his girls (my sister and me) become parents ourselves. This song says it all, really...
When this song became popular, I was teaching middle school choir. And for several years in a row my graduating 9th graders using to sing this for their parents at their graduation ceremony. The parents cried, the staff cried, and even the kids cried! This song seemed to mark a point of passage for everyone who heard it! Thanks Billy for writing the most beautiful love song
I was surprised, in a very unexpected but good way, when he interrupted the song because he felt so emotional performing it. I don't blame him. This is such an amazingly beautiful song. It's hard not to relate to it, either as a parent, a child or anyone who carries love in their heart for other people. Thank you very much for this incredible gift, Mr. Joel.
Really so kind of you we hope chance bring us to meet someday * . Remain Blessed and safe .Where are you streaming from ,? You can contact me through my mail to share musical thoughts if that's okay with 🎶🌹
I have no children and only discovered this beautiful song a few years ago it moves me to tears always when i hear it its for everyone who holds love in their heart for someone else life without music would be a mistake thank you Mr Joel
I chose this song for my daughter's wedding; for the father daughter dance. I reared up before the wedding. She cried at the dance. And now I cried listening to it as I try to fall asleep.
This song is a beautiful way of saying that life is beautiful, and we should enjoy the little things in life because one day, we'll look back and realize they were the big things. I'll always listen to this song whenever I need a good cry. Thanks, Mr. Joel.
I always knew it. I knew this song was for his daughter even before I saw this. How could it not be? I lost my father when I was 10 years old and I listen to this song and think of him. He was my best friend
Logic, Physics, Math... bring order and reason to our existence.... but to be and feel truly alive in all the rich glory of life, music, and most importantly, songs like this.. this one in particular... leave a deep and lasting imprint on our hearts.. our souls.. our emotions.. and let us know we are so much more than ourselves as individuals.. we are everlasting within each other.. for all eternity.... the Sass
He was an amazing person.even though his song made me cry because whenever I get a notification for this song I love it because it helps me recall my late wife of which tears run down my eyes how are you today? Well, my name is Scott can we Be friend
The longer version of the video: He couldn't finish the song, too emotional, reminded him of the breakup of his marriage and being away from his daughter...he walked off stage for a few minutes, recovered, and came back and finished the song for them...it took guts...the young audience knew it...but every one of them should have been on their feet at the end.
Der gute Billy referiert genau meine Gedankengänge Hoffnungen und Stimmungen......ist das grad so krass......wenn man ertappt wird....und ein genialer Musiker und Komponist..........Puh........für mich ein ganz großes Vorbild !
Sing this to my baby sister when I can....it's been a while :( I used to sing it to her everynight! She wouldn't sleep without me singing it at least twice!
Really so kind of you we hope chance bring us to meet someday * . Remain Blessed and safe .Where are you streaming from ,? You can contact me through my mail to share musical thoughts if that's okay with 🎶🌹
SunlitAries1625 I already cried. After hearing the story of how this song came to be and the soft beautiful music combined, I couldn't help but feel so sad. :(
I played this song at the festival of life for my darling manny. I feel his presence always. The emotion of this song both tears my heart and soothes my soul. Thank you Mr. Joel for your beautiful music.
He was an amazing person.even though his song made me cry because whenever I get a notification for this song I love it because it helps me recall my late wife of which tears run down my eyes how are you today? Well, my name is Scott can we Be friend
I agree it is kinda harsh. I am always overwhelmed when I am listening to this (especially the last part of the song), so I imagine how hard it should be to sing this.
Really so kind of you we hope chance bring us to meet someday * . Remain Blessed and safe .Where are you streaming from ,? You can contact me through my mail to share musical thoughts if that's okay with 🎶🌹
This song just found me when my little granddaughter asked me to sing her a lullaby. I just lost my darling dog of 11 years and ever since I heard this song, I can’t stop playing it and sobbing. It’s beautiful and full of hope. 🙏🙏💜
This was the song we danced to at the father/daughter dance at her wedding. Every time I hear the words I have tears. This was the perfect song for that special moment
Really so kind of you we hope chance bring us to meet someday * . Remain Blessed and safe .Where are you streaming from ,? You can contact me through my mail to share musical thoughts if that's okay with 🎶🌹
My Dad used to sing this song when I was little ♥ I remember the "Someday we'll all be gone but lullabies go on and on, they never die that's how you and I will be" part a lot
I have been a fan for many years. Interestingly enough, my son who lives in Wantagh could be your brother, since he resembles you and also loves music and sits down at the keyboard occasionally. You are an amazingly talented musician and as you have aged, you have become even more popular. Thank you. My son has promised to take me to one of your concerts. Gina Doddds, Wantagh, NY
Really so kind of you we hope chance bring us to meet someday * . Remain Blessed and safe .Where are you streaming from ,? You can contact me through my mail to share musical thoughts if that's okay with 🎶🌹
He was an amazing person.even though his song made me cry because whenever I get a notification for this song I love it because it helps me recall my late wife of which tears run down my eyes how are you today? Well, my name is Scott can we Be friend
He was an amazing person.even though his song made me cry because whenever I get a notification for this song I love it because it helps me recall my late wife of which tears run down my eyes how are you today? Well, my name is Scott can we Be friend
He was an amazing person.even though his song made me cry because whenever I get a notification for this song I love it because it helps me recall my late wife of which tears run down my eyes how are you today? Well, my name is Scott can we Be friend
This was played for a concert on pbs i believe. It was right after 9/11. The pause was because he was too emotional from the events of 9/11 to sing that particular song so he took a break i believe he played another song then went back i to lullaby to end the show.
keith rice Clearly! This song is easily the best thing Billy Joel has ever written. It is one of the most heartfelt and genuine score of music ever produced.
Yeah but also it's a live performance, doesn't have to play exactly the same as the studio version? Bear in mind he also probably hadn't played it in a while, without the music, and he mentioned it would be quite an emotional performance. He couldn't even get through it in one take... Not trying to change your mind necessarily, just saying that'd be contributing to what you heard.
It just feels so all over the place. Try singing along with it! I dunno, I just felt it REEALLLY took away from the beauty of the song. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE this song, and I LOVE Billy Joel, I was just floored that he would mess with the timing like that. It didn't fit the mood of the song at all. And to be fair, Shatner's a pretty keen bean, it's not THAT harsh, is it? I love Shatner too. :D
I just lost my dad. He played this song on repeat every night for me growing up. We even have matching tattoos of the lyrics. Forever holding on to this song and taking him with me in my heart.
What a beautiful memory to cherish your dad with
Beautiful
That is a most Beautiful story the bond of Father and Daughter baci x
This always makes me cry. Always.
Same here
Me too, brother..
I thought I was the only one.
Me too……
Me too
We had this beautiful song played at the funeral of our first born Lily.
I'm sorry for your loss.
❤🙏💖🌻💜🐴🎈
I cannot imagine how you got through it. So sorry.
The greatest lullaby ever written.
My dad used to play this song for me when I was younger. To this day I can't hear it without being reduced to a blubbering mess. Thank you Mr. Joel.
+Adam Hodgkinson my dad too, i have this song on vinyl and i always listen to it when im sad...even though it just makes me cry more.
I was not surpiised to see Billy get up from playing, you could seethe sentiment growing inside as he played it, i was glad that he went back and finished it off, i have never heard anythong that is so imotionally charged as this lullabye to his daughter, but what he sung was really loving and i think will stay with me all my life, ther is no other song that can touch this, and i doubt there ever will be its beautiful and says so much, thanks Biily!!!!
Really so kind of you we hope chance bring us to meet someday * . Remain Blessed and safe .Where are you streaming from ,? You can contact me through my mail to share musical thoughts if that's okay with 🎶🌹
Look at the people's faces in the audience. Absolutely mesmerized.
Even though Billy meant this song about his daughter,
My boyfriend sent this to me, as he is overseas backpacking and I said I missed him most when I was going to sleep, so he sent me a beautiful message and this song.
I miss him so much, this song made me cry a little.
Next month it'll be 9 years since I lost my dad to cancer. Having become a mum myself back in May has definately opened the wound of grief again, knowing how much he would have loved to have been a granddad, and how proud he would have been to see his girls (my sister and me) become parents ourselves. This song says it all, really...
When this song became popular, I was teaching middle school choir. And for several years in a row my graduating 9th graders using to sing this for their parents at their graduation ceremony. The parents cried, the staff cried, and even the kids cried! This song seemed to mark a point of passage for everyone who heard it! Thanks Billy for writing the most beautiful love song
I was surprised, in a very unexpected but good way, when he interrupted the song because he felt so emotional performing it. I don't blame him. This is such an amazingly beautiful song. It's hard not to relate to it, either as a parent, a child or anyone who carries love in their heart for other people. Thank you very much for this incredible gift, Mr. Joel.
Really so kind of you we hope chance bring us to meet someday * . Remain Blessed and safe .Where are you streaming from ,? You can contact me through my mail to share musical thoughts if that's okay with 🎶🌹
I have no children and only discovered this beautiful song a few years ago it moves me to tears always when i hear it its for everyone who holds love in their heart for someone else life without music would be a mistake thank you
Mr Joel
I chose this song for my daughter's wedding; for the father daughter dance. I reared up before the wedding. She cried at the dance. And now I cried listening to it as I try to fall asleep.
God that song is beautiful...
What a composer...what a great human-being...I love billy Joel.
This song is a beautiful way of saying that life is beautiful, and we should enjoy the little things in life because one day, we'll look back and realize they were the big things. I'll always listen to this song whenever I need a good cry. Thanks, Mr. Joel.
I always knew it. I knew this song was for his daughter even before I saw this. How could it not be? I lost my father when I was 10 years old and I listen to this song and think of him. He was my best friend
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!
Beautiful song.
Me too
Best Musician Ever!!!! BILLY JOEL!!!!!!!!!
Agreed.
Vero ... Il più completo songwriter
This song reminds me so much of my mother. His music is the earliest I can remember hearing. This song in particular. I hope to pass it on to my son.
Logic, Physics, Math... bring order and reason to our existence.... but to be and feel truly alive in all the rich glory of life, music, and most importantly, songs like this.. this one in particular... leave a deep and lasting imprint on our hearts.. our souls.. our emotions.. and let us know we are so much more than ourselves as individuals.. we are everlasting within each other.. for all eternity.... the Sass
The dad and daughter dance at my wedding was to this song...he is right we take people along with us.
He was an amazing person.even though his song made me cry because whenever I get a notification for this song I love it because it helps me recall my late wife of which tears run down my eyes how are you today? Well, my name is Scott can we Be friend
every father should have their kid listen to this to understand a parents love
DEFINITELY my favorite Billy Joel song...
The longer version of the video: He couldn't finish the song, too emotional, reminded him of the breakup of his marriage and being away from his daughter...he walked off stage for a few minutes, recovered, and came back and finished the song for them...it took guts...the young audience knew it...but every one of them should have been on their feet at the end.
Der gute Billy referiert genau meine Gedankengänge Hoffnungen und Stimmungen......ist das grad so krass......wenn man ertappt wird....und ein genialer Musiker und Komponist..........Puh........für mich ein ganz großes Vorbild !
Bkilly Joel caught a shooting star with that song. It NEVER fails to make me tear up when I hear it. This is what true artists do.
Sing this to my baby sister when I can....it's been a while :( I used to sing it to her everynight! She wouldn't sleep without me singing it at least twice!
reminds me of my father. Love love love him. He is my rock.
I love this song. I sing with my grandaughter that is our song. I cry every time too
What an artist ! Wonderful ! Thank you Mr Billy Joel for such a beautiful song ! 💙💜💙
Really so kind of you we hope chance bring us to meet someday * . Remain Blessed and safe .Where are you streaming from ,? You can contact me through my mail to share musical thoughts if that's okay with 🎶🌹
SunlitAries1625 I already cried. After hearing the story of how this song came to be and the soft beautiful music combined, I couldn't help but feel so sad. :(
I love this song!!
I played this song at the festival of life for my darling manny. I feel his presence always. The emotion of this song both tears my heart and soothes my soul. Thank you Mr. Joel for your beautiful music.
thinking of precious Janet....always in my heart
He was an amazing person.even though his song made me cry because whenever I get a notification for this song I love it because it helps me recall my late wife of which tears run down my eyes how are you today? Well, my name is Scott can we Be friend
Makes me cry every time o hear it. An amazing, god given, heaven sent composer and artist.
I love this song - it touches my heart. I have heard others sing this song but they can't do it justice.
My dad used to sing this song to me every night before I went to bed when I was little
I agree it is kinda harsh. I am always overwhelmed when I am listening to this (especially the last part of the song), so I imagine how hard it should be to sing this.
Love Billy Joel …
This song makes me cry everytime I hear it
Really so kind of you we hope chance bring us to meet someday * . Remain Blessed and safe .Where are you streaming from ,? You can contact me through my mail to share musical thoughts if that's okay with 🎶🌹
How he came up with this music is beyond me. As a musician, the chord sequences here are so bizarre but just beautiful. Genius level
I love you billy
This song just found me when my little granddaughter asked me to sing her a lullaby. I just lost my darling dog of 11 years and ever since I heard this song, I can’t stop playing it and sobbing. It’s beautiful and full of hope. 🙏🙏💜
He’s human. Amazing that he even got that far in the song. Beautiful.
Beyond beautiful...❤
This song and Elton John/Bernie Taupin's "the greatest discovery" always make me wipe my eyes.
Thank you so much, for this wunderfull song, it is touching my heart every time I hear it.
Such a beautiful song so moving I loved it so much I wanted to sing it myself and it is one of my favourites ever :)
This was the song we danced to at the father/daughter dance at her wedding. Every time I hear the words I have tears. This was the perfect song for that special moment
Really so kind of you we hope chance bring us to meet someday * . Remain Blessed and safe .Where are you streaming from ,? You can contact me through my mail to share musical thoughts if that's okay with 🎶🌹
This song gets me every time. It’s basically to kids as Tears in Heaven is to parents.
Beautifully written and played........
I have heard a different perspective on this song done by Libera. About growing up and dying in war, at a young age. Very beautiful version
The explanation makes greater sense of the lyric.
SAYS IT ALL!
My Dad used to sing this song when I was little ♥
I remember the "Someday we'll all be gone but lullabies go on and on, they never die that's how you and I will be" part a lot
I have been a fan for many years. Interestingly enough, my son who lives in Wantagh could be your brother, since he resembles you and also loves music and sits down at the keyboard occasionally. You are an amazingly talented musician and as you have aged, you have become even more popular. Thank you. My son has promised to take me to one of your concerts. Gina Doddds, Wantagh, NY
Thanks for posting
Thank you for this beautiful song, Billy Joel🤔
A year later, and every time, this song brings tears to my eyes. I feel it in my heart and soul ❤ so beautiful.
Love this song i remember him sing 🎤 this at a concert 🎵 thank you Robert for sending this to me💞✨🎶 Love you🥰
Really so kind of you we hope chance bring us to meet someday * . Remain Blessed and safe .Where are you streaming from ,? You can contact me through my mail to share musical thoughts if that's okay with 🎶🌹
Billy"s most beautful song
This brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it-it is an exquisite composition presented by an equally exquisite man.
He was an amazing person.even though his song made me cry because whenever I get a notification for this song I love it because it helps me recall my late wife of which tears run down my eyes how are you today? Well, my name is Scott can we Be friend
That's a fucking master piece both lyrically and musically.
i play this for you my princess , love dad
He was an amazing person.even though his song made me cry because whenever I get a notification for this song I love it because it helps me recall my late wife of which tears run down my eyes how are you today? Well, my name is Scott can we Be friend
I love this song
My idol
Incomparable.
These chords...,..wow.,....
Not surprisingly, Billy Joel's daughter (Alexa) has said that of all her father's songs, this is her favorite.
Genius!
@jimmyRRpage This is from Masterclass with Billy Joel I think.
It is so pretty, thanks for sharing!
He was an amazing person.even though his song made me cry because whenever I get a notification for this song I love it because it helps me recall my late wife of which tears run down my eyes how are you today? Well, my name is Scott can we Be friend
Well, I'm a complete blubbering mess now.
This was played for a concert on pbs i believe. It was right after 9/11. The pause was because he was too emotional from the events of 9/11 to sing that particular song so he took a break i believe he played another song then went back i to lullaby to end the show.
Il più eclettico il più vario e sempre con classe
Adesso è la ninna nanna di mia nipote ... Grazie Piano MAN
wish i could find out what interview this was
+Stevie May thanks
+Matthew Vaughn It's from a masterclass concert in 2001 @ Pennsylvania Uni
Crying.
just read it again and and you're right. My apologies, don't know what I was thinking.
i love this song . but my friends laugh at me when i say its a beautiful song . i think they do not know a good song when they here it
keith rice Clearly! This song is easily the best thing Billy Joel has ever written. It is one of the most heartfelt and genuine score of music ever produced.
Get better friends.
Easily one of the most beautiful songs ever written. It's gorgeous.
@Louisa Haas no it doesn't. It begins from the first second.
@lars1921 The seed in your heart shall blossom ......
That piano 4:07
Yeah but also it's a live performance, doesn't have to play exactly the same as the studio version?
Bear in mind he also probably hadn't played it in a while, without the music, and he mentioned it would be quite an emotional performance. He couldn't even get through it in one take...
Not trying to change your mind necessarily, just saying that'd be contributing to what you heard.
He said in interviews that Lennon & McCartney where is very songwriters
Actually, "floored" is corect in that meaning...
@LanaBear88 look for Dear Father by Colin Hay.
It begins at 01:11
Billy Joel is original but you could help a lot of McCartney She's Always a Woman to Me
What is this from?
@lars1921 What could i say to you?..I will pray for her and you
🔴⭕️👄😁 こんにちは 。 ビリー ジョエル さまへ 。 一番 好き ですね 、 天才 神様 かみさま ですね 。 いい 曲 ですよ 。 ❤️❤️🎂 ふくおか の 、 百武 ヒャクタケ 忠一 タダカズ 5 4 さい ですね 。
...now Billy just added another facet to this song that made it even more poignant to me...
Teared not reared.
Awesome video, thank you for sharing. If you get a second, please stop by my channel and take a listen my original songs. I hope you enjoy.
It just feels so all over the place. Try singing along with it! I dunno, I just felt it REEALLLY took away from the beauty of the song. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE this song, and I LOVE Billy Joel, I was just floored that he would mess with the timing like that. It didn't fit the mood of the song at all. And to be fair, Shatner's a pretty keen bean, it's not THAT harsh, is it? I love Shatner too. :D
Shatnering it? Really?
That's quite harsh...
what's 'floored' is your grammar. Flawed*
@LanaBear88 poignant and appropriate. I am sure he is smiling now.
I absolutely adore this song, but why the heck is he Shatnering it? His hands got all the rhythm, and his mouth got the tumble-dry.
I'll go look for the official vid. His piano playing was perfect, but his constant hurrying-up of singing the words kinda ruined it for me.
Billy thanks so much for your song and speech. Bless you 🙏