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What Makes This Singer Great? Billy Joel
Billy Joel is one talented dude and he has gone on to inspire so many others with his timeless, legendary music.
In addition to being a great songwriter, he's also a great storyteller who masterfully communicates his music in such an intimate and personal way.
I often wondered where he gets his influences because his music is so diverse and his compositions and use of note choices are so unique.
As a performer he comes across as a very down to earth guy, very winsome and warm and engaging which we'll see in the performances featured in this video.
I'll be taking a look at some special performances of his as I share more about what made him great and I'd love to get your feedback as well. Please be sure to share what stands out about Billy Joel for you!
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Billy Joel did all of the vocals for The Longest Time
Isn't that fantastic? Thanks for the visit, austin!
I’d give an arm and a leg to see this guy live cause he STILL has it at his current age
So would I, Steven! So would I!
I’ve seen him live a couple of times and he’s amazing! He is still a wonderful entertainer
Me too! I've never seen him in concert and I hope to sometime.
Saw him in 2016. Still puts on an awesome show. I saw him on Veteran's Day and when they played Goodnight Saigon and all those old Vietnam Vets started lining up across the stage, it was very touching and amazing.
Rod Stephens I was at that exact show too! Flew in from Toronto to go to MSG.
Billy Joel! Yeah!
Woot-woot! 🎹🎹🎹
Billy said in interviews that he doesn't like his voice, and doesn't think that he is great vocalist )))) The world disagree
Thanks for sharing that tidbit, vtrifonoff!
I never heard that. I hope he has someone in his life on this earth to lift him up. Support him. (Can't say about anyone's personal relationship with God. But I hope for that with him too. And You. )
Take care ok💕
What? His voice is so beautiful! One of the most beautiful I've ever heard.
Just saw Billy Joel in concert last weekend. At 72 he’s still got it. Amazing sold out show at MSG. Billy’s first love is classical music. He started playing piano at 4. His parents were both musical and he got a lot of exposure to many styles and loves it all. His favorite singer is Ray Charles, who he got to do a duet with. Fav band is probably the Beatles. Check out Nylon Curtain album which is his homage to the Beatles or An Innocent Man album in which he honors the music of his youth. The man is an eclectic musical genius. And re. the dark side of genius, I think he’s found his balance. Plays a couple of shows a month, takes his wife and young kids with him. He’s finally enjoying the fruits of his labor.
The fact that he is so famous and yet still so underrated in my country no one really knows him and that is so sad he is my favourite artist
He's really an amazing musician!
I'm really glad to finally see a video showcasing Billy's vocal ability. I think he is, overall, very underrated as a VOCALIST (not as a songwriter). His tone, range, control and pitch were impeccable for many decades. Also, incredibly versatile.
Nicely said, Sean. Thanks for the visit!
Exactly! Nobody ever talks about his range, hitting B-flat4 in full voice when he probably never had any formal vocal lessons, he just had mixed voice from the start
Billy Joel is my favorite artist of all time. He has such a down to earth nature to him. I love his lyrics!! I got to see him in concert in Winston Salem NC on October 13 2018. It was amazing!! It was my first concert ever!! He put on a great show. Love Billy Joel!
Awesome, Andrew!
The voice that sold me on Billy Joel , back in 1978. Master communicator.
My all time favorites (Just the way you Are,
Until the Night, and Rosalindas,) ---yes all very different styles, just show his versatility
Every line of his songs require all your energy
Rock on!
@@kentamplin I hope to join your singing course sometime soon. May be after 5 years
The universe simply would not be the universe without Billy Joel’s music in it 😊💛🌈
Indeed! Thanks for the visit 🌈!
My wife and I had the privilege to see Billy and Elton John in Albany NY back in the early 2000s. It was very expensive and worth every penny. There wasn't any smoke machines, fireworks or lip syncing to tracks. They rocked the house and gave us all what we paid for. AWESOME memory
That's so great, Michael!!
i saw him live in Philly about 10 years ago. When he did For the Longest Time, he had Boyz 2 Men come onstage and do the harmony. It was fu*kin epic!
I love Summer highland falls from the turnstiles album and his vocal range is incredible because it has a lot of grunt and sweet clean high notes as well, Why can't this man live forever!
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The build up in the middle of "until the night" still makes the hair on my arms stand up after all these years. He was my first concert in 1984. So awesome!
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A lot of his songs convey compassion and that the person singing those lyrics understand what the people are going through that the lyrics are speaking to.
Billy Joel!! …I gave my dad a record of his for Christmas …he was impressed by my choice. Which made me happy ! I just wish I could have seen him live in person … he’s awesome …I’m working on singing some of his songs …so many to choose from ! Thanks Ken for choosing the longest time loved it !
One of the greatest American performers of all time! I've seen Billy Joel in concert several times and NEVER disappoints! Billy Joel is a blue collar performer and is very down to earth on stage. It's like he is sitting at a piano on your living room. My wife and I saw him at Busch Stadium in St. Louis last year when he was doing to the stadium tours and he was just as good then as he was in 1995 when I saw him for the first time. Truly a five tool player, singer, composer, lyricist, musician, and front man!
Billy is great! Thanks for the visit!
Billy Joel sang "Sometimes, A Fantasy" and "Just the Way You Are".
Indeed! Thanks Marko! Appreciate the listen!
@@kentamplin you're welcome
I would love to see him live. He is awesome! His vocals are spot on. I am also a huge fan because of his piano playing. I do know that as a youngster that he learned to play piano from a piano teacher that taught him the classical music. I can also relate to what you were saying about band and choir. I was part of a choir that won a couple of competitions singing soft rock hits of the day. Our high school marching band played the popular rock/pop songs of the day. It was awesome!
I grew up on Long Island in the 70s. You couldn't turn on a radio without hearing one of his songs. We used to see him at the local motorcycle shop buying or talking about motorcycles. Definitely a regular dude. He looked more like a down on his luck bumb than a rock star!
Cool! Thanks, Scott!
The first time I ever saw him was on Saturday Night Live in 1978 singing Only The Good Die Young. I was blown away and absolutely knew he was going to be a mega-star.
Cool, Tom!
He did Just The Way You Are on that episode too.
Ultra gifted musician. He use to be a street performer I think. The man still sounds about the same too. Sells out Yankee stadium every single time. BTW..I have my youngest daughter in Band in Middle school. Its required where I live. All my kids have been in band. All grown now and moved on except my Middle schooler. The band teacher she has is awesome. We feel Band has enriched our kids lives.. The more you can do as they say. lol
I'm a 'UGE believer in band/music/arts programs! Your kids will be better for it!
Another great video 🤘
It's a known fact that during his live shows he somehow holds tickets to the best seats in the house , like the first couple of rows on the floor. He does this so scalpers don't get them. Minutes before the show starts , he has his crew go into the crowd and find a few lucky people who happen to have the worst seats, then upgrades them to the front. This happened to us years ago at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island . We were all the way up on the 3rd level and all of a sudden these guys come over and say " how many people are in your party ? We say 6, they say Billy wants you to enjoy the show from the floor. They escort us down and we find ourselves first row center , we were actually leaning on the edge of the stage.
What a memorable night that was !
Fantastic! How amazing for you!
@@kentamplin also, if you get the time look up Billy Joel last play at Shea. Incredible performance and the last concert prior to them taking down the stadium to make room for the new one.
He had a lot of special guests. One of which was Paul McCartney who flew last minute from London to New York had a police escort to the stadium to play two songs with Billy. The great thing about it was the same gentleman that drove the Beatles out to the stage in the 60s drove Paul out at this show.
Keep up the great videos
Perhaps consider doing one on Tom Kiefer ( Cinderella ) as he is another extremely talented musician with a very unique voice. He lost his voice through vocal cord paralysis and basically had to relearn how to sing years ago
Billy Joel just likes to use a lot of different inflections in his voice and he is able to sing in so many different genres. He always put a lot of emotion into his songs. I just resonate with a lot of his music.
For sure! An extremely talented artist.
Billy Joel’s voice is very easy on the ears. Love his music. I love A matter of Trust especially. Great review Ken!!
Thanks so much for the visit, Heidi!
Matter of trust great song very underrated
one of the best live shows i’ve ever seen is Billy Joel. Incredibly strong and powerful voice, amazing piano player and song writing. His band is phenomenal too.
Billy Joel .. one of my favorites! I personally like his older work .. moving out , only the good die young , big shot , you may be right , classic !!
A lot of the pressure he dealt with had to do with his frustration with fame. Billy has a prodigal talent, blessed with perfect pitch and the ability to play by ear from a very early age. Music has always been his safe space. He’s lived through a LOT of stuff with mental health (he attempted s*uicide twice in his early 20s), family issues, and relationship issues, and had people try to take advantage of him, because he’s a nice guy. He is in a really good place now, personally and professionally. He is close with his oldest daughter Alexa Ray, also a gifted musician, and good friends with Christie (they were very committed to coparenting even after they split). Billy has been with his wife Alexis for almost 15 years (they’d been together for several years and got married in 2015), and they have two young daughters. He and his wife have a rock-solid marriage, and complement each other really well. He also gives back a lot to his community, and helps a lot of musicians (especially students) through masterclasses and quietly donating time and rescources to school music programs. He’s lived through a lot, and it’s great to see him enjoying life and all the rewards for his hard work. He really deserves it. ❤
Billy Joel's music has stood the test of time, and I wish he would make another album. Speaking of which, his album, The Stranger, is one of the best albums ever because it contains his best vocals and songwriting in my opinion. It's truly a masterpiece!
Very nice! Thanks, Benji!
I graduated from high school in 2011 and we still had choir and band although I was blessed to grow up in a nice area. I went to a public school in the US! Glad I got the opportunity to learn to sing though, I now play piano and use that knowledge almost everyday! Great video. I saw Billy Joel live in 2014ish with my mom and it was amazing. She got us tickets within the first 10 rows. He was still an incredible performer. I was thinking the same thing about The Jersey Boys just as you said it and I def think there's some influence there.
I happen to get lucky and got some tickets stage left for a Billy Joel gig, during Only the good die young he came up the side and threw an arm around me while belting out the song. The crazy thing was he wasnt belting out, my ear was right next him and even above the crowd noise I was amazed that his attack was no louder than his speaking voice, no veins popping out his neck, no huge diaphragm gulps, just total control of his voice.
Yep! Rock on!
Talented, and just a cool guy to boot. How legendary to have Madison Square Garden your home turf!
Right?!
Phil Ramone worked with Arena Franklin, etc. This helped in working w BJ. Ray Charles (his idol), Cyndi Lauper, Peter Cetera, Mick Jones of Foreigner, Richard Marx, Ian Lloyd, Steve Winwood, Elton John also worked with him.
Honesty is my alltime favorite.
Thanks for the visit. Appreciate it!
seen him in Glasgow 2006. one of the best concerts i've been to.
Love hearing that! Rock on, Jamie!
No one paints a picture of late 20th century America better known than Billy Joel.
He tells stories
about people struggling as in Brenda and Eddie, Piano Man, Allentown and DowneasterAlexa.
And the rich in Big Shot and Don’t ask me why. People trying to make it Moving Out, uptown Girl and also in Piano man.
He tells stories of style in punk of the 80’s (still rock and roll to me) and 50’s (keeping the faith).
Great storyteller!
What makes Billy great to me comes with a bit of a story.
My uncle discovered that, when I was younger, I was able to pick up a song and sound it out by ear on the piano.
So one day I wanted my dad to get me a movie from the video store, (and you just had to settle with whatever they picked out for you lol).
So... he came home with a Billy Joel in concert VHS. So I put it on, and, to my surprise, I recognized quite a few songs! One was "just the way you are" which was the demo song that my uncle's little keyboard played (so... basically the first song I ever learned by ear.)
So I guess I was just surprised to hear that one guy was responsible for so many great recognizable songs. Plus he was a real showman :)
This is Wonderful and Excellent! Thanks I enjoyed it! Billy Joel is my absolute Favorite performer of All time since I was a teenager. He is Unique and so very talented. True talent which is rare nowadays. You're right he is a Genius. I can tell you are a fan also. He is so cool and so are you. May God bless your vocal academy. Great points about the importance of music education in schools. I can tell you enjoyed reviewing Billy Joel as well.
Whichever technique he uses you can feel that he sings as himself. He tells that story through his words, the accompanying piano he's playing and all the other aspects that creates that specific form of expression we call a 'song'. He's authentic. He talks to his lovers, ex-lovers and all the world at the same time. He says 'that's me, that's what I feel, that's what I think and that's what I believe'. And the audience knows that it's true.
Thank you, Mustafa!
💓 Honesty, Vienna, Just The Way You Are, New York State of Mind... are among my favorite songs - thanks Ken 😍
Mine too!
I sang with Billy in LA in 1986
Oh, yeah. I was one of those kids who thrived on all the arts taught in public schools in our generation, Ken (I'm just a couple years behind you!). we fortunate to have our13-year-old kid go to a private school where they instill music and visual arts still, thankfully.
Awesome! Rock on, Rene!
Ken Tamplin! I could search the whole world over and NEVER FIND ANYONE AS BEAUTIFUL AS YOU KIND SIR! what makes you so remarkable, it's the pure compassionate truth that you exhibit inside and out. Your one GOOD MAN and I am honored that CZcams has allowed such a presence as wonderful as yours to grace my channel. Stay embraced in Gods loving arms forever and ever Ken💐good to see you again.
Most Affectionately
Gina Notaro
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Wow! How beautiful. You made my day, Gina! God bless you.
@@kentamplin The pleasure is all mine you Beautiful Soul🌹❤💋
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For my 50th birthday, my wife surprised me with an autographed Glass Houses LP and then tickets to see him in Dublin, IE. We flew from Canada to Dublin, and 12 hours later we were in the stadium listening to one of my idols. It was truly amazing!
How fun!! Great wife!
You can't forget Uptown Girl! I'm with you on art and music in schools. It was still being taught it when i was in school. I remember i played the recorder a little bit, not very well but still it was fun. We need to stop defunding music education. It is beyond sad.
It is sad. Rock on, Tim!
His chord inversions are inspired by classical music, Mozart, Beethoven and more, check out his live version of Until the Night 1982 concert.
I'm glad to hear I was missed by you Ken thanks appreciate it im back today man sure am I love Billy Joel my dad bought the essential Billy Joel cd all of his hits he had so many songs I loved uptown girl we didn't start the fire honesty all for leyna the longest time tell her about it love those songs so many more I love he had a great voice great live im a fan of him man 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
This ones for you, Cade! Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks Ken I appreciate it buddy your to kind yes I did enjoy it Billy Joel is great it's sad about his life what he has went through he needs Jesus in his life and god
@@cadeevans4623 Indeed. We all do...
Your right Ken we all do everybody and every rock singer needs Jesus in their life indeed that's why I'm glad lou Gramm have his life to the Lord that's awesome
Meant to say gave his life to the Lord my mistake
Loved seeing your analysis of my favorite artist! Cheers!
Glad to hear!
Billy Joel's music, much of it, has a sweet melancholy to it. In other words, it's sad or alienating, but we love to wallow in the sadness (Captain Jack, Honesty, Goodnight Saigon, Piano Man [losers with broken dreams wallowing in drink and the piano player is one of them] and many others) because it has its own special beauty. He seems to be pining away for something that is lost and we don't remember what it was but we don't care because it feels so good to revisit the sadness in a really beautiful way. In a really weird way, Billy makes us sad and that makes us happy. And another note, I call many of his tunes, bootstrap songs, and what I mean is they require a huge amount of ecstatic personality to pull them off. They manifest in their own unique rhythmic environment and it's like riding a bike, you've got to be up for it and stay the course.
The more I hear Joel's work (and I've learned to play a lot of it too) the more convinced I am that he's the single most underrated genius in pop music. Given his popularity, that's saying a lot.
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Billy Joel is a great performer and his songs are so catchy. I remember band and choir competitions in school! It's so sad that art and music is not in all schools nowadays.
I agree with you, Princess. It is sad.
My favourite mixture of music, style and timbre. Never seen him in a concert live though. Other great songs are "New York state of..." and some from the album "River of dreams" like "The famous last words"
The beginning of "The stranger" makes me crying....
Billy Joel is one my favorite music artist..incredible composer, lyricist and musician (as also you said Ken). He is very emotive in his playing and singing. "The stranger" and "52nd Street" are masterpiece for me. Another thing I noticed is that there are sometimes it seems to hear two different singer also in the same album ..amazing talent!
Ps: "She's got a way" I was very young when I heard it for the first time and this song blown me away and also today..amazing composition!
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Billy Joel il più completo e talentuoso songwriter .... Per PianoMan la musica un gioco facile 🎹👏
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So glad you've done Billy....vocally and musically he can put you in the song he's singing...you totally feel part of the story....2 of my favorites of his are Leningrad and Downeaster Alexa. Check out both of those Ken..!!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Richard!
Billy Joel lives a mile from me as the crow files. Saw him at MSG a couple years ago.
Cool, Hubjeep!
Beethoven, Beatles, Doo Wop, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Bach, The Rolling Stones…Jazz…Great American Songbook…just some that I can think of…
I think he called his struggles “emotional Siberia” or something like that.
Just the way you are - Billy Joel is the winner.
Thanks for the visit. Rock on!
So glad you covered Joel like you did. He has inspired me all of my life and the one song I always go to which I think is such pure genius is "Scenes from An Italian Restaurant". Honestly, the way he switched styles so seamlessly both vocally and instrumentally in that track, it's incredible. He is very down to Earth and you're so right, there is no problem drawing the audience to him as a friend or part of the family, that's what makes someone like him a household name. Thank you!
Thanks for the thoughts, Samantha!
What makes Billy Joel great? Not only his powerful voice that can turn into a powdery softness at a moment's notice, not only his intricate chord changes and piano technique/skill. His band, was TOP OF THE LINE. With guys like them behind him, it really gave Billy Joel that perfect sound. One of my favorite songs from The Stranger is Get It Right The First Time, and the drums syncopated with the rhythms of the piano and guitars are amazing by themselves. All of a sudden Billy's voice comes through like Pow! I owe my interest and ability at piano to Mr. Joel as I've learned most of piano by learning his songs.
Well said, Miles!
Thanks so much for covering Billy, he’s my all-time favorite! I’ve seen him probably 10 times in concert, and it’s an amazing show every time. I would recommend listening to his song Leave A Tender Moment Alone from the same show you took The Longest Time from, London 1984, really good vocal and song. Outside of his hits, which he has so many of, check out Summer, Highland Falls, Sleeping With The Television On, Miami 2017, Prelude/Angry Young Man, Until The Night, all songs that I love, and I could point you in the direction of so many more. He’s definitely a top talent, thanks again for this video.
Oh and by the way he’s 71, you’re younger hahaha
Thank you, Robert. I will check it out.
Great to see that Ken has a comment on Billy. I have seen a lot of comments on great rocksingers (like Bruce D., David C. and Ronny James D, Freddy M), who I adore very much. But Billy is one of the most complete of all. He is a really really talented guy, because he has it all. He is a great vocalist, great instrumentalist, great lyrics, great melody's and last but not least a great performer. There are just a few people on this planet who are at the same level as Billy.
Rock on! 😀
Billy Joel always reminded me of Eddie Money for some reason. Used to get them mixed up all the time. I don't know why. They both became famous early in their careers, and just kept going and going and going. Billy is a great all around musician in every sense of the word. Singer, songwriter, pianist, frontman, and performer. He definitely has paid his dues in life. I can remember when selling out Madison Square Garden was a huge deal. Now, Billy's second home, sell out after sell out not matched by many. Great video Ken on a great classic artist. IT'S STILL ROCK AND ROLL TO ME!😎
Both New Yorkers. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Jeff. Glad you stopped by.
@@kentamplin Any time Ken.
Thank you for featuring Billy. He is one of my favorites. Would you be able to do another one of my favorite artists. NEIL Young?
Thanks for the suggestion, michele!
Thank you so much for reviewing Billy. His voice is so often overlooked, even by him. He didn’t really like his own voice, but appreciates it more now that it is deeper and richer. He hired a back up singer/ acoustic guitar player ( Mike Delguidice) because he sounded so much like a younger Billy. You can hear their duet in concerts after 2013 of Until the Night which is Billy’s homage to the Righteous Brothers. It showcases an early vs later Billy voice. Saw him perform in 2/2020. Even at 71 he’s still got it.
Thanks for sharing that with us, Jami A!
Great series Ken!
I am 42 at the age of 8.5 I heard we didn't start the fire for the first time I loved it played it more than 24 hours straight and wanted more my dad took me to tower records and got me piano man by the time I was 9 I had his entire collection I could tell you ever album name year it was released the and the order of the songs there listed run times everything I have a head injury from my time in the marines that has damaged my memory but weirdly enough you can start any billy joel song at any point in the song and I can still instantly pick up what song it is and jump into the lyrics I don't know if music is stored differently or if it's from literal years of listening to his stuff on repeat that has caused this but now days the only time I feel whole and normal and like my brain works correctly is when I'm singing billy joel
I like how he changes his voice from one song to another. I think that is pretty unique
love Billy Joel he's one of my favourite artists, my favorite songs are: Pianoman, my life, Zanzibar and for the longest time.
I love his vocals and don't even know why. I love his music and I love his humour.
He's great!
I bought his album "Glass Houses" back in 1980. He was one of my faves then. I wish I could have seen him live he has a way about him. LOL. It's like his voice comes from somewhere in the heavens at times so much heart in it. And the song compositions are cool too as you mention. I wonder if Rick Beato has a segment on one of his songs.... I will check.
He's a great one, Judie! For sure!
Amazing talent and songwriter
Absolutely, Erik!
Saw him 2-3 years ago in Philly. It was amazing - he sounded exactly the same. It was fabulous.
It's great to hear that. Thanks, Tori!
Billy Joel is amazing :)
He is!!
Finally!! I’ve been waiting for a billy Joel video from you haha I love billy Joel
I'm glad your wait is over! Rock on, Kendrick!
Saw him at Wembley stadium 2016 , was staggered by his singing ability at 70 odd
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Billy Joel has so many incredible songs. How many artists span decades with hits in multi decades that most everyone knows?
As for what I think of him, or his songs, depends on the song. We didn't start the fire, I think of high school, as we had to do an essay breaking down what it was about. For homework, that was a fun one. 🤣
Thanks so much for weighing in.
I’ve been waiting on this for a long time! Thank you for doing this. Billy is my favorite singer. I actually met him a couple of years back on a trip to NY. I was in Oyster Bay and he just happened to come into the restaurant my family was eating at. He was SO nice and down to earth, and was just an all around great guy.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, John!
Really enjoying seeing your perspective on all these artists. Such a great series.
Glad you enjoy it!
I always learn some interesting little tidbit when I watch your vidoes, Ken. ♥️
Happy to hear that! Thanks for the visit, Sassy!
Saw Billy Joel at Dodgers stadium a few years ago. He was fantastic. His band was amazing. He played all the great stuff in his catalogue.
My only issue.. i was really looking forward to big shot. He had axel rose come up for a few songs. He was amazing at ac/dc. Then he did big shot. It sounded like he just heard it before going on stage. I never mind different interpretations but it was just very disappointing.
What an amazing concert though! Scenes from an Italian restaurant and don't ask me why really played my heart strings
He's an outstanding performer. Glad you got to see him!
I love “Through The Long Night” from Glass Houses…there’s so many great Billy Joel songs…”James” is really nice for a lesser known song.
Moving Out, Scenes From An Italian Restaurant.
Angry Young Man, The Entertainer…I love that he was cynical about the culture in many respects. Definitely his own person.
Great voice and not a one trick pony... I was listening to The Nylon Curtain and caught a lot of Beatles influences. Love the Longest Time and Uptown Girl.
You May Be Right...when I first heard it, I thought it was Mick Jagger....
His love songs are really honest w/ lines like:
She'll promise you more than the Garden of Eden, then carelessly cut you...and laugh while you're bleadin' or Maybe, I'll be sorry when you're gone...that little bit of snarkiness or twist of the knife....
Thanks, Matty! You're so right.
I enjoyed We Didn't Start The Fire, but my favorite song of his was the title song from the Rodney Dangerfield movie Easy Money. That song by the way is the opening song for his 1983 album An Innocent Man.
Thanks for weighing in, Travis!
Such an amazing artist. If I remember right, Philadelphia is where he got his break though he'll always be a New Yorker. My favorites, Allentown, Uptown Girl, Don't Ask Me Why - he had an amazing duet with Harry Connick Jr. I wish was still up to view :( Thanks for sharing!
I'd like to see that! Thanks for the visit, Nicole!
@@kentamplin So true about the good old days when they actually taught music in school by the way. You can find a clip of the duet but not the full duet anymore, unfortunately :( Have a good one.
You should check out "This Night." It's my favorite song of his and the vocals are just amazing. He was probably at his prime during the Innocent Man album and his voice is just beautiful.
I love how you talk about how he's down to earth, as a performer. I never thought about it that way, being his audience is more intimate than other singers.
Thanks for the thoughts! Rock on!
One aspect, go listen to Paul McCartney and 'She's Leaving' or 'For No One'. I love Billy Joel, and I can't help hear that sort of reference in his writing and performance. IMO
Seen him live twice and he sounded fantastic both times
Awesome!
. . . Just the Way You Are, epic ballad/ sax solo by Phil Woods
Totally!
Mornin cousin....Billy s a genius. Yessir....hes tapped into da comos Bro....Kinda like an Elton....but different. He has a way with words and melody that grab US ALL....Yessir.....pretty magical!....great choice of Artist!....Love Billy Joel......Adios fer now
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Love billy Joel. his earliest influences
, Joel cites Beethoven, Chopin and Debussy, along with the great American composers, Copeland, Gershwin and Ellington. His more contemporary influences include Dave Brubeck, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix. googled it as i was interested as well. Right at wayyyyy Your drawn in. Google says. I always think of Billy J as that bar room amazing vocalist piano man. Cliche i know but he is so damn good. TOns of practice.
thanks for sharing ken!
Thanks for the research, J Q! Appreciate that!
My fav vocal performance of Billy Joel would be 'Modern Woman'. He goes almost grunge towards the end , it surprises me every time I listen to it. Such a classic artist!!
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Band like that is still a thing, at least where I live, I was a band kid
wooo, love the passion you have for Joel's formation, which means youre probbaly the perfect teacher. The teacher is a man who wants to create a creative place for kids, for them to be free...
Thank you, Ricky!
Wow yes, very cool changes. His voice sounds a bit dragged in the beginning but not at all after. Thank you for the class, glad to attend and give super like👍
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LOve Keeping THe Faith from Innocent Man album
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Vienna music perfection
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Loved this video! I love Billy Joel and saw him in concert. I learned how to play his written version of She’s Always a Woman. It’s the most difficult piece I know. Gorgeous. I’d love to hear about Etta James and James Arthur.
Thanks for the visit, Gina! Appreciate the suggestions.
Piano Man is song where complet strangers gather and instantly become friends because of that song. I know I am not the only one who leaned on a bar while singing piano man
Absolutely!! Thanks, Cowbell!
Your mention of Billy struggling with the creative forces in his head is embodied in his song 'Summer, Highland Falls', particularly 'We are always what our situations hand us / It's either sadness or euphoria'.
Thanks for sharing that, itsmezed!