When we listen to our ballad singers, we realize there is not such a big gap in our lives between all of us human spirits. Love, from an old (60's) white woman from Ferguson. He had me crying then, he still works that magic. When the SAX plays in a Joel song, he is pulling your heartstrings.
Kind sir, I watch 100 reaction videos a week, and this is one of my favorite songs.... and the moment I saw you "got it" was beautiful. I hope you'll let me give you a few ideas in the future thate are also outside your wheelhouse.. :)
I've been fortunate to have seen Billy 6 times throughout the years in Pittsburgh. My ex-husband's cousin was a dancer on broadway, and was chosen to dance the lead as 'Brenda' in the Billy Joel musical 'Movin Out'. It was fantastic!!! A live Billy Joel cover band, suspended over the stage in a long, horizontal cage, rockin it out while the dancers acted out the story of Brenda and Eddie, combined with other Joel hits like 'Goodnight Saigon', 'Movin Out', 'The Longest Time' and many more. All the songs were combined to tell the *whole* story of Brenda and Eddie. His cousin (Laurie) invited us back stage after the show, then took us to a bar where alot of the Broadway actors hung out. I met the 'Phantom', the 'Beast', and all the guys in the cover band, *AWESOME*. What a night. I took my daughter to see the touring version, and my little 8 year old lost her mind. Billy is The. Greatest. Of. All. Time.
One of Billy's greatest and I saw him give a lecture years ago out on Long Island , this was originally 2 separate songs. He was having issues with them, then he combined them, and the rest is history. I've seen him alone and with Elton, plus 2 New Years Eve Shows around 16 times and there's no one like him.
First time viewer and subscriber. I'm so thrilled you liked it...one of my favorite songs. Now I must go down the rsbbit hole an catch up on your videos! ❤
Billy Joel has a way of writing lyrics that would make you remember them. No matter how wordy.....you could always relate to them. Certainly one of the best!
@@Reactionsbyalex I definitely will my friend! A few more suggestions you should check out are "Vienna", "She's always a Woman", "Honesty" and "Don't ask me Why"....all fantastic! Really though, you can't go wrong when it comes to Billy Joel.
Watching your reaction all I could think was how lucky I feel to have grown up listening to Billy. I can't begin to tell you the depth of the rabbit hole. Please check out Goodnight Saigon and Innocent Man.
I have seen Billy Joel several times and this was the song that really got me to look at all his work and be a lifetime fan!….. this was back when people could write there own songs…. Play their own instruments and actually sing ….. not like today with auto tune…. One monotonous’beat’ and just foul language you actually had t write music
Billy Joel is definitely a genius. He composes, arranges, plays and writes all of his material, music and lyrics. A poet and amazing pianist as well as playing multiple other instruments. Great storyteller with a huge catalogue of beautiful songs. “Piano Man” is a good one to check out. His songs will never bore you! 🌺✌️
It was like listening to a Broadway play set to Rock & Roll music!! ... or a paintining with multiple textures and colors.. Billy Joel showcases his song writing, singing, and mastery of the piano on this classic!!
I don't like all of his stuff but that particular album is just full of really great material. I like every song on it. It's called, the stranger. Which is also the name of a track on it.
im new here... you seem cool... you reacted to a fantastic song and clearly you can appreciate great music.... i look forward to seeing more reactions from you.... thanks... i just subbed... peace ✌🏼😎
One of the best songs of all time. Billy's the man! Great reaction bro. You should check out the way the first verse and the last verse begin. He sings of two colors and they swap but that's not the only thing that swaps. Keep up the good work.
Hi Alex! Nice choice. Not sure I'd call this a song as much as a "piece," what with all its parts all concatenated into one long story that actually makes you sad. Joel's a freak from outer space. He sings well enough to be just a singer. Same with piano, only you've actually not heard just how good he is. And he writes ALL his music and ALL his lyrics, and they're not stupid been-there-done-that love ballads, which seems to be the wont of a lot of writers. The man's an absolute genius and I love that you picked an audio version, closed your eyes, and really listened. The videos of him doing this are great too, but listening is enhanced when you JUST listen. Nice reaction! So what the heck am I talking about, "...you've actually not heard just how good he is..."? "Prelude / Angry Young Man" "Ballad of Billy the Kid" "Root Beer Rag" "Travelin' Prayer" A lot of people who don't have the albums haven't heard these, but some of his best gems have never been heard on the radio.
From what I’m reading I have a really long journey with Billy Joel 😂. I just recent bought a vinyl The Stranger but I can’t listen to it yet without you guys. So I’ll be diving in really soon. Stay tuned for more videos.
@@Reactionsbyalex If you actually bought an LP, then that puts you a notch above most reactors, who just do searches online to find whatever pops in first. I think you'll enjoy how Joel can make an entire album on which every song has its own individual style. And the LP will have songs on it that will never be requested by most commenters. I follow a boatload of reactors and have noted most of the requests from most commenters (save a few bona-fide fans who've bought the albums) are radio hits. So again, you just went a notch above! Cheers! :)
Great reaction to my favourite artist and probably his favourite song (along with NY state of mind), and it's incredible you mentioned Bohemian Rhapsody which I often compare this song to as well because of the different "parts" of it. Instant subscribe :)
If you get the chance, watch the video of him doing this live on Long Island. It's incredible. Not a bad song in his catalog, you might like "Only the good die young" and "Big Shot"
Aww man you got me 😂. You know I did read that he was from LI, like a really proud Long Islander. So I knew someone was going to comment about the hat 😂. I’m from NY (Upstate) myself so I already know. Thanks a lot for watching.
Billy Joel is the all time master of hitting close to home! He has never made a bad song!
I found "we didn't start the fire" to be a steaming pile, but I understand if you feel differently.
Uptown girl was a turd. But if you see who it was about you'd understand.
I agree! You can appreciate his compositions more if your a musician.
When we listen to our ballad singers, we realize there is not such a big gap in our lives between all of us human spirits. Love, from an old (60's) white woman from Ferguson. He had me crying then, he still works that magic. When the SAX plays in a Joel song, he is pulling your heartstrings.
Kind sir, I watch 100 reaction videos a week, and this is one of my favorite songs.... and the moment I saw you "got it" was beautiful. I hope you'll let me give you a few ideas in the future thate are also outside your wheelhouse.. :)
It's hard to pick a greatest Billy Joel song but this one certainly has to be in the running as it's right up there with Piano Man.
Thanks for reacting to my all time favorite, Billy Joel. He has a large eclectic catalog. Would love to see you react to more.
Thanks for watching. Stay tuned.
Hi Jami, You could tell Billy what you had for lunch & he woulld write an epic about it.
The whole album is great, but this is my favorite Billy Joel song.
I've been fortunate to have seen Billy 6 times throughout the years in Pittsburgh. My ex-husband's cousin was a dancer on broadway, and was chosen to dance the lead as 'Brenda' in the Billy Joel musical 'Movin Out'. It was fantastic!!! A live Billy Joel cover band, suspended over the stage in a long, horizontal cage, rockin it out while the dancers acted out the story of Brenda and Eddie, combined with other Joel hits like 'Goodnight Saigon', 'Movin Out', 'The Longest Time' and many more. All the songs were combined to tell the *whole* story of Brenda and Eddie. His cousin (Laurie) invited us back stage after the show, then took us to a bar where alot of the Broadway actors hung out. I met the 'Phantom', the 'Beast', and all the guys in the cover band, *AWESOME*. What a night. I took my daughter to see the touring version, and my little 8 year old lost her mind. Billy is The. Greatest. Of. All. Time.
This entire album is fantastic. Enjoy more Billy Joel.
This is my favorite song from Billy Joel ❤️........ it's perfect in every way ✌️
One of Billy's greatest and I saw him give a lecture years ago out on Long Island , this was originally 2 separate songs. He was having issues with them, then he combined them, and the rest is history. I've seen him alone and with Elton, plus 2 New Years Eve Shows around 16 times and there's no one like him.
First time viewer and subscriber. I'm so thrilled you liked it...one of my favorite songs. Now I must go down the rsbbit hole an catch up on your videos! ❤
"Billy Joel - New York State Of Mind (Live, Old Grey Whistle Test)" and "Billy Joel - Piano Man (Official Music Video)"
To watch this performed live is an whole separate experience !
I’m sure of it. I hope I catch him before he calls it quits.
BJ is an excellent musician and a master lyricist.
New York State of Mind Old Grey Whistle Test...my God..
Billy Joel has a way of writing lyrics that would make you remember them. No matter how wordy.....you could always relate to them. Certainly one of the best!
So true Max . Those lyrics really hit home. Thanks for watching. Stay tuned.
@@Reactionsbyalex I definitely will my friend! A few more suggestions you should check out are "Vienna", "She's always a Woman", "Honesty" and "Don't ask me Why"....all fantastic! Really though, you can't go wrong when it comes to Billy Joel.
A classic from the story master!
Watching your reaction all I could think was how lucky I feel to have grown up listening to Billy. I can't begin to tell you the depth of the rabbit hole. Please check out Goodnight Saigon and Innocent Man.
I just saw Billy with my 10 year old son in LV Raider stadium!
I have seen Billy Joel several times and this was the song that really got me to look at all his work and be a lifetime fan!….. this was back when people could write there own songs…. Play their own instruments and actually sing ….. not like today with auto tune…. One monotonous’beat’ and just foul language you actually had t write music
Billy Joel is definitely a genius. He composes, arranges, plays and writes all of his material, music and lyrics. A poet and amazing pianist as well as playing multiple other instruments. Great storyteller with a huge catalogue of beautiful songs. “Piano Man” is a good one to check out. His songs will never bore you! 🌺✌️
Thanks so much for rocking with me Debbie.
Don’t go too far there is more videos to come especially from Billy Joel 😀.
This was a fantastic reaction. I love that you appreciated the gem that it is.
I have heard Billy Joel say in several interview that this is his favorite song he wrote.
It was like listening to a Broadway play set to Rock & Roll music!! ... or a paintining with multiple textures and colors.. Billy Joel showcases his song writing, singing, and mastery of the piano on this classic!!
best sax in the business right here....so damn good...love it
I do hope you listen to the whole album cover to cover.........his masterpiece in my opinion ❤️✌️
Don’t temp me cause i will. 😂. Thanks once again for your support.
Great reaction. I hope your channel becomes even more popular. You're one of the best
I don't like all of his stuff but that particular album is just full of really great material. I like every song on it. It's called, the stranger. Which is also the name of a track on it.
A full circle kind of story.
Great reaction :) Good journey...Peace!
One of his most requested songs when he is live. He makes it a point that this was put out on the “B” side of a single.
I forget how really talented he is. He wasn't on my radar back then. So nice though.
I'm so glad you appreciate this song for the masterpiece that it is.
im new here... you seem cool... you reacted to a fantastic song and clearly you can appreciate great music.... i look forward to seeing more reactions from you.... thanks... i just subbed... peace ✌🏼😎
One of the best songs of all time. Billy's the man! Great reaction bro. You should check out the way the first verse and the last verse begin. He sings of two colors and they swap but that's not the only thing that swaps. Keep up the good work.
On an interview by said this was his favorite from all his songs
Hi Alex! Nice choice. Not sure I'd call this a song as much as a "piece," what with all its parts all concatenated into one long story that actually makes you sad. Joel's a freak from outer space. He sings well enough to be just a singer. Same with piano, only you've actually not heard just how good he is. And he writes ALL his music and ALL his lyrics, and they're not stupid been-there-done-that love ballads, which seems to be the wont of a lot of writers. The man's an absolute genius and I love that you picked an audio version, closed your eyes, and really listened. The videos of him doing this are great too, but listening is enhanced when you JUST listen. Nice reaction!
So what the heck am I talking about, "...you've actually not heard just how good he is..."? "Prelude / Angry Young Man" "Ballad of Billy the Kid" "Root Beer Rag" "Travelin' Prayer" A lot of people who don't have the albums haven't heard these, but some of his best gems have never been heard on the radio.
From what I’m reading I have a really long journey with Billy Joel 😂. I just recent bought a vinyl The Stranger but I can’t listen to it yet without you guys. So I’ll be diving in really soon. Stay tuned for more videos.
@@Reactionsbyalex If you actually bought an LP, then that puts you a notch above most reactors, who just do searches online to find whatever pops in first. I think you'll enjoy how Joel can make an entire album on which every song has its own individual style. And the LP will have songs on it that will never be requested by most commenters. I follow a boatload of reactors and have noted most of the requests from most commenters (save a few bona-fide fans who've bought the albums) are radio hits. So again, you just went a notch above! Cheers! :)
This is the top suggested Joel song suggested, yet ignored. Good for you and Thank You.
🔥🔥🔥 reaction!!!
Great reaction to my favourite artist and probably his favourite song (along with NY state of mind), and it's incredible you mentioned Bohemian Rhapsody which I often compare this song to as well because of the different "parts" of it. Instant subscribe :)
I'm blown away when he starts talking about Brenda and Eddie! There ain't too many rappers that can spit like that lol
Billy Joel kicks ass!
Good job on this song !
If you get the chance, watch the video of him doing this live on Long Island. It's incredible. Not a bad song in his catalog, you might like "Only the good die young" and "Big Shot"
Loved the reaction and your energy. 💯🔥🍻
Thanks for Rocking with me Zak. Stay tuned for more.
Just stumbled on your channel. Have you discovered the other Piano Man, Elton John?
Madman Across the Water
Omg..my friend..listen to Bruce Springsteen.."Jungle land"..
I will subscribe;just cause of this
No idea this man’s catalogue!
Until the Night...enough said
I'm thinkin' someone loves him some saxophone!
Dal vivo ancora meglio .... Assurdo non mettere quella .... Cmq piano Man unico artista che ha solo gioielli nel repertorio
I’m not a smart man, but I know what love IS…..
I don't give a shit about any reactions..Billy is a legend!
Billy has a permanent residency at Madison Square Garden..just sayin..
Take off that LA hat, put on a NY Islanders hat and feel Long Island NY
Aww man you got me 😂. You know I did read that he was from LI, like a really proud Long Islander. So I knew someone was going to comment about the hat 😂. I’m from NY (Upstate) myself so I already know.
Thanks a lot for watching.
@@Reactionsbyalex great vid!!! 👍👍👍👍