First Time Hearing Billy Joel "Just The Way You Are" Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@raybro3803]

As you get older, and are married for years, this song carries a lot more weight. This was popular when my wife and I were teens. We’ve been married 41 years, I’ve gone through a Marine Corps career of 22 years, she’s been a banker for 30. I have leukemia from Camp Lejeune, neither of us are they way we were, but we still love each other like back then.

[@critterwatcher8009]

A slow Billy Joel song that isn't often reacted to: And so it goes. Very heartfelt and vulnerable.

[@Nonniewantsmore]

Probably my favorite of his.

[@patticrichton1135]

YES!! His song "AND SO IT GOES" is beautiful and brings me to tears every time I hear it.

[@jamesclapp6832]

This and "She's Always a Woman" are my favorites.

[@oldmanghost219]

Billy Joel has so many hits that he would keep you busy for a long time. After all, he is the "Piano Man"

[@davidhapka5410]

Billy Joel has resumed his residency at Madison Square Garden, where he's been selling out since 2014. He's performed roughly 180 concerts and every one is sold out. Where other acts retire to Las Vegas, Billy holds it down at the concert mecca, MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN NEW YORK CITY 😎🎶🎤

[@johnmcfarlane748]

the king of new york!

[@Fishmorph]

Here's a warning for you about Billy Joel - he had *a ton* of hits that have become standard love ballads, like Just the Way You Are, She's Always a Woman, She's Got a Way, Honesty, and so on. You might get the wrong idea that he writes a lot of elevator music love songs. And he has written some good ones. But don't get the impression that he doesn't know how to rock. He totally does. Billy Joel fans can tell you what else he's got - Big Shot, Angry Young Man, Pressure, Only the Good Die Young, A Matter of Trust, River of Dreams, My Life ... and some of the album cuts like Stiletto and Close to the Borderline. Don't put this guy in a box, and you'll find a ton of music that you'll probably like.

[@juliewhite7469]

He has so many great songs. River of Dreams is one of my favorites.💙

[@alexakl6445]

Good post. Yes, I love Billy Joel and I've seen him in concert twice. But I have to say my two favorite songs of his is "A Matter of Trust" (the video is fun too) and "River of Dreams"... so, so many great ones though.

[@patticrichton1135]

WELL SAID, and you are SO CORRECT, he does it ALL, slow love songs, rockers and songs that tell great stories. I LOVE BILLY JOEL, he is my favorite AFTER the BEATLES.

[@rookybeats]

Summer, Highland Falls is one of his best songs too imo!

[@lll9416]

All for Leyna Captain Jack It's Still Rock And Roll To Me Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) Pressure The Ballad Of Billy The Kid (Songs in the Attic live version) Until The Night You May Be Right Zanzibar to mention just a few of Billy's more upbeat songs.. He has a deep, deep library !

[@lieslbirch885]

I am a hard rock, heavy metal chick who LOVES Billy Joel!!! Check out, "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant"

[@micheleclark59]

Stones fanatic, former Dead Head, Loved Billy Joel since I was 12!

[@bkcess]

Watch Billy perform “New York State of Mind” live. Him and his band live are amazing.

[@andrewdavid5928]

My sister and I still bless my mother for letting us go see the "52nd Street" tour in OKC. Billy destroyed that night! We found out much later in life my mother was a fixture at the Louisiana Hayride concert scene during the 50's. She knew Elvis through a mutual friend in Shreveport (we have the photo) and conned her way backstage at a Ricky Nelson concert by posing as a high school newspaper reporter with granny glasses that burst into tears when told her name wasn't on the list. After high school she moved to New Orleans and became a dance instructor. Carol Ann was a very cool chick and I can't listen to Bill Joel without thinking of her.

[@benarmentano3799]

The sax solo is by the late great jazz artist Phil Woods!

[@davidphillips4476]

Nice call!!!

[@lll9416]

"Honesty" By Billy is has a similar feel and very profound in its message.

[@ckobo84]

Yeah that song really rings true today with the media onslaught of nothing but lies.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

This is the first billy Joel song I remember hearing and the reason I first fell in love with his music

[@Caseydog3]

Billy Joel and Elton are THE two big fish in the Singer Songwriter pond

[@iainsmith2434]

Which means Billy Joel is high on his own pedestal, because he writes the lyrics and the music , Elton only ever writes the music score. Bernie Taupin does the vast majority of his lyrics. There are a lot of musicians that do both but not as well!

[@pbandjamm231]

Poetry

[@Caseydog3]

@@iainsmith2434 True but Elton did write songs Bernie Taupin wrote the Lyrics to most of them..Harry Chapin was a fellow Long Island singer songwriter that Billy Joel adored..The Piano man was written in Harry’s style..also another great one was Jim Croce!

[@Pixelologist]

The sax part on this track wasn't played by Billy's longtime bandmate, Richie Cannata - it was jazz legend Phil Woods. That dude swings HARD, man. Richie's a fine player, too, but Phil is just a whole new level.

[@smokeyovertheline6394]

Phil Woods' Floresta Canto album is awesome.

[@thomasherrera6587]

RIP to Mr. Woods. He took a little flack from some mainstream jazz artists for sitting in on this recording; ironically it might be his most remembered solo.

[@67swisslisa]

Another great song from that album, "I'm Movin' Out"! Your channel is awesome! :)

[@bobts5510]

anthonys song

[@lisas572]

REO Speedwagon - Time For Me To Fly, Can't Fight This Feelings, Keep On Loving You & Take It On The Run etc

[@scapito]

Take it on the run

[@lisas572]

@@scapito stupid auto correct

[@scapito]

@@lisas572 I had a situation at work today where I typed a customer's name in an email and it autocorrected to Tampax. 😳 Thankfully we all had a good laugh. 🤣😂🤣

[@jerickson725]

@@scapito 🤣😅

[@jennhen2675]

When I was in the Navy I was stationed at COMNAVFORJAPAN in Yokosuka Japan which is outside of Tokyo. I was fortunate enough to see Billy Joel May 1984 live at the Budokan in Tokyo. The Budokan at that time had some of the best acoustics in the world. It was fantastic and the sax player was out of this world. I even got to meet his wife at that time Christie Brinkley.

[@davidbanachek7966]

Billy Joel could be a major rabbit hole for you. So many great songs. If you want some more of the slower Billy Joel songs, any of these would be great to react to next: Honesty, She's Always A Woman, New York State of Mind, Honesty, Innocent Man, Vienna, She's Got A Way. Moving away from the slower songs, here are some other great Billy songs to react: Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, Only The Good Die Young, You May Be Right, My Life, Tell Her About It, Say Goodbye to Hollywood, The Stranger, Pressure, Big Shot, Movin Out, and A Matter of Trust. Even with all those suggestions, there are still quite a few more great songs worth reacting to.

[@thatsjustlikeyouropinionma3025]

All of those songs and you missed my favourite song of his, the Grammy winning "river of dreams".

[@riccardoangeli802]

... I love these days. Summer Highland falls. Leave a tender moment alone. All about soul. Miami 2017. Surprises. A motter of trust Scenes from an italian Restaurant. And so it Goes. Leningrad Downeaster Alexa. Baby Grand. E altre 50 ...

[@juliewhite7469]

@@thatsjustlikeyouropinionma3025 Mine too 💙

[@glennburch1081]

This song is from his record entitled "The Stranger". The entire record IMO is PURE GOLD! I always enjoy your reaction, TY.

[@michaelasay8587]

His first hit...yes? I wanna say 1983

[@ckobo84]

What's the song where he says: "it may just be a lunatic you're looking for"? I always liked that one.

[@antonekberg799]

@@ckobo84 You May Be Right from his 1980 Glass Houses album

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

@@michaelasay8587 1983 was Innocent Man album, but he had many hits before that. Career began 1972.

[@andrewdavid5928]

I was born in 1964, which means my love for Billy Joel is absolute down to my musical DNA. My favorite Bill Joel deep track is "Stiletto" because up tempo songs about heartbreak are among my favorites and this tune SHREDS!!!!!

[@dannelson99]

Garth Brooks [ SHAMELESS ] which was written by Billy Joel

[@juliewhite7469]

That is so interesting! Garth does a great job with that song. I love when artists merge their talents . 💙

[@leslie8743]

We made fun of my girlfriend when she bought this 8 track tape. Then we listened and fell in love with Billy especially with this song! 😍

[@ultrasonic6]

I always thought this song sounded like "I'm not in love" by 10CC...def recommend that song too 😄

[@davidphillips4476]

Billy is such a masterful song writer..His life story is amazing, he was cranking out these MONSTER hits and starving...the reason and rest of the story is the amazing part! Lovely reaction.

[@mibancordero]

Billy Joel has a ton of beautiful romantic songs, as well as iconic melodies that makes you think, reflect and cry. Songs like: "Goodnight Saigon" (About the Vietnam War), "New York State of Mind", "River of dreams" and of course "Piano Man".

[@2460welshguards]

Timeless classic , great to see young folk appreciate gold songs of yesteryear. 👍

[@lmagdangal4842]

Incredible songwriter

[@Citizenesse8]

I love this song. I love Billy Joel. This song reminds me of 10cc's I`m Not in Love because of the otherworldly quality and the multitrack vocal in the background.

[@josephscally6270]

Billy Joel has an excellent voice is a superb musician and on top of it all is it master crafter of lyrics. That's a whole lot of talent. His lyrics actually makes sense they're not just a bunch of sentences is that rhyme.

[@russgilbertson8689]

A Gem by Billy Joel !!

[@davidwalker683]

A great artist, all around. So many tracks you need to hear…

[@jennhurl]

Ahhhhhh Billy... one of the great song writers, piano players, & singers. I saw him & Elton John in concert together. One white & one black grand piano on stage facing each other. Respect between two of the greatest.

[@maryannturton9830]

I was there! It was badass! Both are masters of music!🎙🎹

[@stephanieclark9849]

Billy Joel - "She's always a Woman" is a great one to check out...

[@brianrundle9090]

I have seen Billy over 30 times in concert...one of my all time favorites.....New Your State of Mind, Shes Got A Way(greatest hits version) and You May Be Right absolute musts

[@mgonzales56]

Another great one from Billy. He had many great hit. He is an amazing talent.

[@NathanThurberMusic]

New York state of mind live from old grey whistle test. One of the best performances ever.

[@chriswebb1679]

I'd love to hear Asia cover half the songs you guys react to. She definitely has the pipes for it. Just a thought.

[@kathrynkissane5144]

'Piano Man' is so beyond heartfelt, and 'Big Shot' is mind blowing as well...and on and on. He is supreme.

[@wayfarer4578]

My Life and Allentown are great too, as are many others by BJ.

[@dustnea]

We I was a kid my grandmother had a keyboard which had this song as its demo song. All us kids loved just letting it play over and over. Fond memories.

[@franciscoguzman1034]

Billy Joel the Philosofer of music.

[@filmsensei]

A great song he did, very sad, was "Goodnight, Saigon", a tribute to Vietnam veterans. The official video or the live version is great either way.

[@genabourassa7962]

This is my favorite Billy Joel song and he has so many great songs. He is very soulful and can express feelings so easily. Billy Joel is great

[@mamak2002]

I am so thankful that my parents listened to a big variety of music as I was growing up. Billy Joel being one of my favorites.

[@richmckinney7231]

movin' out is exquisite

[@Coolrockndad]

My favorite Billy Joel tune of all times.

[@catchingfeelings4395]

Don't miss The Maestro's version - Barry White goes deep with it! Even Billy shed a tear or 2.

[@tnolddawg]

Another song along this tone you will love is "Honesty (such a lonely word)"

[@adamfindlay7091]

My fave Joel tune. And mellow! You can hum this anywhere.

[@shawnc222]

Great reaction to a great Billy Joel song....Mmmmhmmm (see I can do it too, lol) You two are great! Can't wait until the next live stream. Have a great day.

[@lutdesimpelaere2947]

BJ, your humming was on point! Love the sax in this one. Billy Joel has so many great music. If you want to hear something a little different from him, “ goodnight Saigon “ is an amazing song.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Makes me nostalgic of my childhood. ❤️

[@jamessaturn142]

That was fire 🔥

[@peterwaters8338]

the drummer had the idea to set the lyrics to a "bossa nova" Latin beat; that's what made the song so different from a standard love song; it's that BEAT that informs the sax solo too; genius Bossa Beat

[@kidyubyub]

My favorite Joel song, by far! Since day one. He wrote this song as a present for his first wife Elizabeth. Such wonderful lyrics. Absolutely.

[@kevinhutchison1361]

You guys need to react to Billy Joel “New York State of Mind” The Old Grey Whistle Test. INCREDIBLE!!

[@micheleclark59]

I’m Glad people are Appreciating Billy Joel! My first concert 🎶 when I was 12, not my last!

[@SIXX2772]

Always loved this song and this video is my favorite version.

[@sherribrock2726]

The lyric video is your favorite?😁😁

[@SIXX2772]

@@sherribrock2726 Its not a laughing matter lil missy lol

[@sircharles6477]

That was me, im the Saxy Guy!!🎷🎷😂😂

[@KC-bv9kf]

Classic in every sense of the word.

[@johnhodish8931]

Just love winding down my day watching your channel. You guys are beautiful together, don't ever stop.

[@VansHalham]

Great reaction video! It's fun to watch you both fall in love with Billy Joel

[@Pahoe77]

There a certain specialness in finding someone you can be comfortable with, as you go through life.

[@beverlybrown2673]

This song played at every wedding reception dance in the 80s.

[@judgildea]

Watch as much as you can live with Billy..

[@harveydharma8188]

. . a world favorite... I really adore how the buildup background humming were simply organized what a masterpiece altogether

[@robinjohnston24]

Saw him on the ‘Innocent Man’ tour in London in ‘84. Before he played this, I remember him saying “This is not a Barry White song”.

[@johnquinn8796]

The most romantic lyrics ever recorded.

[@Tommy-wm8gi]

Back in the day. Just hear that intro and you knew to grab your channel girl and have the best slow song dance

[@bobbiewallace4008]

Another great Billy Joel song is Hey Girl

[@totalapathy3955]

My wife and I got tickets for our anniversary from our daughter to see Elton John and Billy Joel in their Face to Face tour years ago in Los Angeles, . Amazing! The Sax player is the same guy that was on stage during that show. Still sounds amazing.

[@kathrynkissane5144]

When I was little (I was born late 1068), this was one of the multitudinous artists spinning on out buffet turntable. My brothers and I ate it up. Billy is an enormous influence on my poeticism. So happy to see it go into you both!

[@justutoo1]

Billy Joel's Best Love Song !

[@annabinksy1694]

I always chuckle with this song because this is one of the few songs my mom and her friends were visabley goo goo gaaga...when it came on the radio!!! ❤💛💙

[@bufordt.justice6741]

this song hits my heart everytime. so romantic and heartfelt. Phil Woods did the sax on the song. Barry White also did a nice version of this song.

[@mibancordero]

Phil Woods, is the sax musician on the song. A well-known jazz performer and Grammy award winner.

[@CaptainCowboy476]

Beautiful song

[@honoraryamerica5943]

Billy Joel, Bob Seger, Prince, John Lennon (among others), professional musicians and song writers that one can always turn to to find a different sound, like it or not.

[@martinmyers8329]

Fantastic song always loved it

[@johnnie3Chords]

I love the background vocals , there are several songs from this era that have those same type "aaaaaaahs" in the background that I love in a song , the band 10cc has a similar sound.

[@jennakeith5711]

Billy actually alluded to 10cc in an interview about how similar it sounds! Billy did every voice part for this song

[@bigtrouble4447]

hey you guys...... that was just a REAL... "back n forth" between you two.... respect for each others feelings.... not just our own agenda... what works for us both... US BOTH... and working in ernist to achieve THAT goal... BOTH... not just his or hers or "MY"(selfish)... but goals you BOTH have.... you guys are a very sweet couple... peace

[@AB-ez4rm]

Billy Joel is one of the most amazing singer-songwriters. His library is extensive and you will enjoy going the Joel Road.

[@thatsjustlikeyouropinionma3025]

My favourite Billy Joel song is "river of dreams", another great song.

[@ohaleno]

Had this song in my wedding! Back in 2001! Always loved this song!

[@jennakeith5711]

And to think, they thought about scrapping this song!! Its easily one of my favorites of his

[@rotemtomhagbi1937]

This will always be my all time favorite song.

[@markbaker3013]

Thank you for sharing this with me

[@greg2976]

I know I've said this before... but you two are the best down to earth reactors on you tube! Please keep reacting!!!!

[@lancerx1759]

Billy Joel keeping it Real

[@micheleclark59]

Joel’s from Long Island, you can feel NY in his songs…love the horns and piano 🎹

[@wincup]

THE BEST POP song lyrics ever.

[@vovindequasahi]

Billy Joel RULES, FAM!

[@ursulaturner7980]

One of my favorites by Billy Joel.

[@judgildea]

New York State of Mind ...Old Grey Whistle will blow your minds!! Good Reaction

[@EdPawley]

I played tenor sax 8th - 12th grades and practiced more with Billy Joel than any other artist because he had more tenor saxophone usage in his songs than anyone else. Richie Cannata was Billy's saxophonist from 1975 to 1981, which was the timeframe of greatest sax solos in Billy's recording career. They were his best albums in my opinion, and he was consistently in the top ten for album sales. If you want to see Billy and his band performing live back in those days, check out "Billy Joel - New York State of Mind (from Old Grey Whistle Test.)" It was filmed in England on BBC in 1978. It really shows off Billy's skills on piano and Richie's sax skills in extended solos. You'll probably hear the influence of Ray Charles on Billy.

[@davidderitis9068]

I think we 70's kids had the best music ! ;)

[@bn6244]

I Love this Song. has been a favorite of mine from Billy Joel. It's just so smooth and warm to listen to. seek out a better recording of it and you will be pleasantly surprised how great this tune is. Have a wonderful day! thanks for the reaction

[@debbierazavi2699]

Love you guys ❤️✨☝️

[@caseybates4889]

One of my favorites from Billy Joel!

[@MustLoveDogsSA]

She’s Always A Woman To Me, Innocent Man, Allen Town…such a long list! He’s AMAZING!!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@juliewhite7469]

Allen Town always makes me think of Little Pink Houses 🏘 by John Cougar Mellencamp, and Jon Bon Jovi. Different facets of working class lives.

[@MCAS2177]

Nothing like good sax!!!

[@howtodoitdude1662]

Grammy Song and record of the year!