Billy Joel - I've Loved These Days (Audio)

In 1981, Billy Joel released his first live album titled Songs In The Attic. Listen to Billy Joel perform the track 'I've Loved These Days' from a live 1980 performance at The Horizon in Chicago, Illinois.
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Lyrics:
Now we take our time, so nonchalant
And spend our nights so bon vivant
We dress our days in silken robes
The money comes
The money goes
We know it's all a passing phase
We light our lamps for atmosphere
And hang our hopes on chandeliers
We're going wrong, we're gaining weight
We're sleeping long and far too late
And so it's time to change our ways
But I've loved these days
Billy Joel's official KZbin channel features music videos, live performances, interviews, TV appearances and more. Best known for his first hit song, 'Piano Man', in 1973, Billy has written and recorded thirty- three Top 40 hits in the United States. He is a six-time Grammy Award winner, a 23-time Grammy nominee and one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, having sold over 150 million records worldwide. Billy Joel is the sixth-best-selling recording artist and the third-best-selling solo artist in the United States.

[@litzaztil7932]

Billions brought me here

[@thomcarpenter1476]

I have never been a follower of Billy Joel, so when I heard this song during one of the best Billions episodes, I was totally blown away. Lyrics mean nothing to me because I treat the human voice as just another instrument. And what Mr. Joel did during this song was magnificent. Pitch-perfect... vabratically enthralling... an instrument as pure and enrapturing as any I've ever heard. Absolutely wonderful. Thank you, Billy Loel!

[@johndeegan2589]

Pity bout the last episode of billions, very disappointing

[@williamd.bigviking25624]

I'm with you on that one. I felt like the writers had a tight deadline and that story was the best they could come up with after an all-nighter.@@johndeegan2589

[@susanfabrican2244]

I also was captivated by the power and pure loveliness of his voice during that episode of Billions!

[@doloreschansey9556]

Can't be disappointing if it's not your creation.@@johndeegan2589

[@doloreschansey9556]

They play the song in multiple parts of multiple episodes. It is it's own theme, and if you pay attention, the beauty of the work is that it helps give away information that they don't include in the monologues. Sorkin et al did a wonderful job on the season and the show.

[@saucygiggs]

Billions brought me here.

[@Manny29]

Anyone else having trouble choosing a favorite Billy Joel song because of gems like these?

[@gabrielledeschain3130]

Totally^^

[@sreski504]

This album is arguably his best

[@dianemyers793]

@@sreski504 my favorite!! College hymns!!!

[@michelleband475]

His catalog continues to still amaze me.

[@_catulus]

Not at all, this one is my favorite hands down.

[@Thamiputuma]

Billions season 7E9 brought me here😂❤

[@stewiehead]

One of Billy's many hidden treasures

[@torkisropinda4053]

Yes

[@manco828]

Aye.

[@Jackson336]

The best!❤

[@tobiasfarragut292]

James….

[@mattdorfman7518]

here from billions

[@johnkennettle7567]

They put this song at the end of season 7 episode 9 of Billions. a great choice to end the show.

[@InspireMe819]

its not over yet

[@carolsullivan2599]

Just heard this for the first time at the opening and ending of the latest episode of Billions. What a great song. I’m blown away that at the time this amazing piece was released, Piano Man was all I knew of Billy Joel.

[@lauralangham9657]

same

[@BuckSwope]

I heard it too on Billions,.. now i cannot stop listening it. Before Billions i never heard of it in my life.

[@susanfabrican2244]

Perfect song placement as Billions always does 👍

[@doloreschansey9556]

Oh yes, Billy Joel. Gotta love We didn't start the fire, Movin' Out, Uptown Girl, She's always a woman, Just the way you are, The longest time, You may be right, Big shot, etc. Plenty of great music from this guy, and he's in the rock and roll hall of fame as of 1999, and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2013. I remember the latter distinctly, as Obama was president and was always a fan of a wide range of music. Celebrate your time, guys, that's what music is for.

[@susanfabrican2244]

@@doloreschansey9556 the longest time is such a delightful treat! 🎶

[@craigkalin289]

Every song on this album is a "10". A true masterpiece.

[@paulisaac78]

Totally 💯 agree!

[@leogreaves3251]

Completely agree

[@rjl7655]

Absolutely agreed . . .

[@RodLyle-un7fp]

This song is pure poetry. Billy Joel is a genius. One of the greats.

[@LeoJBatt]

Perhaps Billy's best song ever. I know there are MANY, but this one hits me right in the heart.

[@seanscanlon9067]

This one and Until the Night are my personal favourites but so many others are outstanding too.

[@Jackson336]

Totally agree! ❤

[@annacuyler3772]

Me too. Brings me back to the younger, simpler time of my life.

[@MyriamHuysmans]

Impossible to have a favourite Billy Joel song. All are jems. I only just discovered this one, another treasure. (Red Oaks S2E4). Tres touchee ❤

[@RawOne911]

This song makes me nostalgic for a life I never lived lol

[@studded8054]

facts

[@UR_Right24]

Well put.

[@robynlhatetheelitesstridel5395]

You nailed it…..👍

[@davief6696]

I lived it, and it was fun, but it was unsustainable.

[@effel11]

....exactly how i feel....great lyrics

[@garywoollard7579]

Released in 1976 , where did those years go !!??? What an album & song

[@williamd.bigviking25624]

I am here because this song was featured in Episode 9 of the 2023 season of Billions. What a discovery!!!! It would be easier to work without the tears in my eyes and lump in my chest.

[@judemaxwell7308]

He has the best lyrics ever and his piano playing is outstanding. Ya gotta love his talent for writing songs that stir us and pull us into the relatable feel that we've all felt and want to feel again and again. He's awesome!!! What a talent he has.

[@Diomede-Lefort]

The truest words about Billy 👍

[@brown-tea.2024]

本当に、そう思います♪素敵ですね！

[@DonnaMilligan-kx6th]

Billions is outstanding. It keeps me asking Google something all the time. And Google always comes thru. Freaking loved the song with this episode S7 E9.

[@joebloggs4933]

B I L L I O N S

[@nancyglem]

Besides the last five minutes of the episode, this was the only other good thing about it

[@bjspyder4148]

This song closed out my wedding reception.

[@jerrisilver2]

This may be the best song in Bill's catalog. Lyrics and music are totally in sync. Brilliant

[@jerrisilver2]

definitely one of the best...probably the best

[@doloreschansey9556]

I've heard this song before, but never as poignant as when I heard it played several times in Billions, season 7. It really got my attention now.

[@carleyblanding6218]

I've seen Billy in concert 36 times (but who is counting lol). This song is in my top 3 of all time. And no, Piano man is not in that top 3. So beautiful!

[@dustie455]

pls what is your top 3?

[@johndeegan2589]

25 for me...... and I live in Ireland 🇮🇪. This for me is Billy Joel and I luv him 4 it

[@susanfabrican2244]

Only the good die Young and New York State of mind?

[@JeffreyJohnson-ip4fy]

You must have seen him multiple times on each tour thru the years. 😀

[@tobiasfarragut292]

Piano Man is so radio and run-of-the-mill already. I don’t blame you b side shit is where it’s at

[@themarkman8822]

Always thought this would have been the perfect song to end The Sopranos

[@ssrr7779]

The first time i heard this song i felt like i’ve heard it before, it’s the only song that gives me this feeling, ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS.

[@Jackson336]

It’s my favorite!

[@vinnypazcash]

Not to many people who like Billy and are fans who listen to him actually don't know about this song. I saw Billy live at the garden and never ever heard him play this song at any of his when the concert was over he came back out for an encore and played this song.. never at any concerts that my friends and the people I know that's been to almost every Billy Joel concert that he did in New York even said that they never ever had heard him play this song. I was so happy to have been there on that day Cause this favorite song. How's a lot of meaning to me? And it is my favorite out of all billy Joel's songs that he made 😁

[@roccospano8722]

wow as you get older this song just hits you in the feelings, truly his best song to me.

[@jackpalance9509]

I'd agree. Born and raised on Mr. Joel. Even now in my early 40's this song makes me reminisce on my younger enjoyment of materialism.

[@Wawagirl17]

"I've Loved These Days" must be tied with "Captain Jack" for most poetic lyrics in a Billy Joel song, at least in my opinion, and I'm in love with almost all of his songs. Goddamn, I adore this one.

[@jazzandrocknroll3235]

Wawagirl17 Don't forget "Summer, Highland Falls"!

[@diningroomfish5470]

This one is so true, that's what I love about Billy The man tells it like it is,

[@leogreaves3251]

@@jazzandrocknroll3235 Summer, Highland Falls and this song go together in my opinion

[@willieconway771]

Thank you

[@janwalker8224]

My college friends and I listened to this song right before college graduation right after my big brother died 37 years ago. So many memories!

[@MDGreen-fz7fq]

Just saw Billy Joel in Los Angeles two weeks ago. Still a great entertainer.

[@doonbiz]

Stunning honesty. Remarkable tune, beautiful...Vienna, New York State of Mind, and the remarkable C'etait Toi...so under appreciated! Thanks for the memories Billy. One of the greatest!

[@MrChrispy777]

Piano Man, Streetlife Serenade, Turnstiles, The Stranger, and Cold Spring Harbor.........his best work, and most unappreciated, even by Billy, himself. :(

[@supertekkel1]

Agree. But dont forget Vienna :)

[@MrChrispy777]

supertekkel1, yes, I should always include "The Stranger." "SFAIR" and "Vienna," are indisputable classics.

[@eddsolis8382]

don't forget 52nd st

[@Daniel-dp5fl]

@@supertekkel1 that's in the stranger. Why tf am i replying to a 6yo comment

[@supertekkel1]

@@Daniel-dp5fl Haha Thank you anyway for your reply :)

[@jimprofit3527]

Here because auf BILLIONS

[@DerpsGW]

I cry every time I hear this song and it was written decades before I ever heard it for the first time. Just wonderful music and heartfelt lyrics. I honestly don't know how Billy doesn't choke up every time singing it.

[@mattgoldberg4335]

"I've Loved This Song" for many years - one of this icon's best, in my opinion.

[@nephiromrell4521]

I’m putting a playlist together for my stepfather who passed and Billy Joel songs top the list by far! He might be the G.O.A.T!

[@comediclips-6932]

simply Billy Joel's BEST album

[@木倉谷哲也]

Lyrics: Now we take our time, so nonchalant And spend our nights so bon vivant We dress our days in silken robes The money comes The money goes We know it’s all a passing phase We light our lamps for atmosphere And hang our hopes on chandeliers We’re going wrong, we’re gaining weight We’re sleeping long and far too late And so it’s time to change our ways But I’ve loved these days Now as we indulge in things refined We hide our hearts from harder times A string of pearls, a foreign car Oh we can only go so far On caviar and Cabernet We drove our doubts in dry champagne And soothe our souls with fine cocaine I don’t know why I even care We’ll get so high and get nowhere We’ll have to change our jaded ways But I’ve loved these days So before we end and then begin We’ll drink a toast to how it’s been A few more hours to be complete A few more nights on satin sheets A few more times that I can say I’ve loved these days

[@conner.j.a.wilson]

*drown our doubts

[@pauldecoster]

Even then, he knew the finer things in life could only get him so far.

[@dannyspitzer1267]

Beautiful song. Great album. He's a great musician. Great music, unlike most of today's crap.

[@marieblue]

Billy Joel’s fourth studio album, “Turnstiles” (1976), is largely about the singer-songwriter’s return to his native New York after spending three years in Los Angeles. In “I’ve Loved These Days”* (1976), Joel takes a sardonic look at the hollow pursuit of hedonism he’s leaving behind. The musician didn’t realize how much his life was about to change with the release of his COMMERCIAL BREAKTHROUGH, “The Stranger” (1977), but he sensed there was a change coming, which lead him to write this piece. He explained : “I was recognizing that I was at the end of a certain point in my life. I didn’t know it was going to be such a QUANTUM LEAP with “The Stranger” album. But from ‘76 to ‘77, my life was taking on a trajectory that was pretty intense, and I wanted to say goodbye to the era I had come out of, which was ‘I’ve Loved These Days’… I was gonna make a move somehow, something different was gonna happen. It was fraught at that particular time in my life. Things are gonna change. Not with thinking about I’m gonna be a big success. But it’s going to change, there’s going to be a big change in my life. And then came ‘The Stranger’ album.” 💛🎹💚 * The working title was “These Rhinestone Days.”

[@brown-tea.2024]

ビリー・ジョエルのピアノ！素晴らしい歌声！レコードを何度も何度も聴きました♪私の心は彼のピアノと歌声で生きています…！！！

[@amyswetz1357]

im the biggest billy fan ever since I was 5 years .old.. this is my favorite song of his

[@streetlifeserenade5527]

+Amy Swetz check out streetlife serenade NJ tribute band

[@ericostling4727]

Me too I'm 42. You can email me if you want. Ostlinge@ yahoo.com

[@ericostling4727]

Me too. I'm 42. I love this song. I'm there right now...

[@TheRealMrSnickers]

Eric Ostling me too 44

[@bigsid54]

@Dak Lamerbusch I just turned 105, used to love Billy's old fashioned stuff.

[@jimhanold9026]

I first purchased this Billy Joel album in 1980. I STILL enjoy listening to it-40 years later!

[@rosalinhares5488]

Billy Joel is incomparavel he is the bestest.

[@נועםאקוטונס-ט5פ]

such a great song! Thank you for your music dear Billy Joel

[@michaelkraemer1310]

it was our prom song in high school

[@martinnoah1040]

What year?

[@joanneblack7697]

Genius! Some songwriters have the ability to write lyrics that stand alone as poetry even of you never heard the music. This guy is one of those. Another example is Pink Floyd. Read their lyrics to "Time" as a standalone poem, and it's fantastic. Combined with music? OMG!! Just like this one ... pure genius.

[@ronpat13]

When I lived in my first apartment this was the first album I bought. Good memories.

[@enriqueguiris5873]

Damn this song! I love it this was my 2019. Now i'm.away from the one i love. i loved those days

[@Jackson336]

My favorite Billy Joel song ! I love you Billy!

[@Jackson336]

My favorite too, the lyrics get me every time!

[@susanfabrican2244]

Rapturous‼️ I’m swooning❤😊💕💖

[@robynlhatetheelitesstridel5395]

Jon Anderson could make a banquet of this song……..👍

[@eamonngaynor5762]

Billy Joel has an aladin cave of music treasures I don't know where to begin it's no wonder he doesn't write songs anymore does he need to? There is so much to enjoy

[@rosalinhares5488]

Wonderful. Amazing Billy is pure talent and emotion

[@camrober]

I listened to Turnstiles on 8-track in 1977 driving across Australia, along with Eagles greatest hits and Elton John, memorable.

[@joshbacon7950]

camrober memorable is saying the least, a trip like that with the music, the times.

[@futureflyboy0066]

I was little, and I heard some songs my dad played while he hung up a ceiling fan. I liked those songs a lot, but I didn't know what they were. Years later, I was digging around my dad's disk collection, and I found those songs. The disk was, Billy Joel: Turnstiles.

[@ronpat13]

Your Dad had great taste.

[@howtodoitdude1662]

camrober. Interesting fact: Billy is friends with Don Henley and Elton John!

[@pamlansky9646]

This song has always been a favourite, love the power in his voice and the strength of the music, brings me to tears...

[@SurvivorBri]

This is such a great end of the year type of song.

[@lastrada52]

Strictly a compliment: every time I've listened to "I've Loved These Days," by Billy Joel I feel he was channeling his admiration for Procol Harum. The lyrical meter, the melody, the arrangement -- all very Procol Harum. I could even "hear" Gary Brooker's voice. The song is definitely all Billy Joel -- but, I just feel that influential thread running through the tune & have often played it back to back with some of Procol Harum's finest ballads -- especially songs from 1973's Grand Hotel.

[@nicktherien8646]

One of my many favorites from billy. It’s sad to see him not make new music these days!

[@dannyspitzer1267]

Agree

[@carlosrangel6359]

Still a very emotional song. Love it

[@Wheresthelove7]

Billy was to me the American version of Lennon and McCartney. I've seen him 3 times live and he is the most energetic and dynamic musician and performer I've ever seen.

[@topsider729]

My favorite songs of all times.

[@ronthebartender]

Epic performer / writer - genuine and generous human being. IMHO

[@rhiannonariel6982]

If I ever had 2 choose 5 albums I could t as take, only 5, this would be one of them

[@mustangrebus]

My favourite Joel Song.

[@tokyochuchu]

My personal favourite Billy Joel song

[@RickBoljaire]

Thank you Billy Joel for writing this song. I grew up in Bethpage and now living in Philly - Hall and Oates place. You are an American Treasure.

[@keithdavies3400]

Must have album, like what's goin on ,main squeeze, the dude , atomic Mr basie , aja ,n off the wall

[@diningroomfish5470]

I love Billy joel the man is a classic, amazing coming to see billy

[@dtc1091]

How many people just watched Billions ?

[@Tom-Rich]

Billions and Billions

[@kimberleymartino-reed293]

Love this song. It gives me chills.

[@JimGensley]

Just heard it on Billions!

[@anniecrestani1121]

I have this Album Vinyl of course it's old like me lol and this song is so amazing everything about it yet a lot of people have never heard it or know this song it's among one of his best those lyrics I can relate to so many of them and the way the song builds Thankyou Billy baci x

[@waltereaton4420]

One of Billy's best!

[@Tony-kl9rw]

Seen him live in the States and London a dozen times,just gets better.

[@비정한세상]

Now we take our time, so nonchalant And spend our nights so bon vivant We dress our days in silken robes The money comes. The money goes We know it's all a passing phase We light our lamps for atmosphere And hang our hopes on chandeliers We're going wrong, we're gaining weight We're sleeping long and far too late And so it's time to change our ways But I've loved these days Now as we indulge in things refined We hide our hearts from harder times A string of pearls, a foreign car Oh we can only go so far On caviar and cabernet We drown our doubts in dry champagne And soothe our souls with fine cocaine I don't know why I even care We'll get so high and get nowhere We'll have to change our jaded ways But I've loved these days So before we end and then begin We'll drink a toast to how it's been A few more hours to be complete A few more nights on satin sheets A few more times that I can say I've loved these days

[@TheKingofSwang]

The night before I graduated from the university of Florida I was with some friends and I stood up and said the lines.."before we end And then begin Let's make a toast To how its been." Man I really did love those days

[@vjhreeves]

Go Gators ♥️

[@nohumbug8636]

My goodness, I ruined thus tape recording, playing it. A masterpiece album.

[@cpyburnify]

Man what a song and album

[@jimmyromero7094]

Hope to see an Official Music Video or Sir Billy make an Official Music Video of this very rare and precious song

[@jordimoore2167]

I heard from a reputable source that Turnstiles was his favorite of his albums.

[@paulisaac3580]

My favorite billy Joel song and Album!

[@lauralangham9657]

Anyone here after hearing this song on Billions ?

[@philzimmerman2071]

beautifully evocative of a place a time and a feeling which we can all recognise even if you haven't experienced it. wonderful

[@transcendentpoet9254]

One of my absolute favorites by far! I love this one! I also have a theory that this song & Famous Last Words are connected. They both seem to have the same honesty, and chandeliers are mentioned in both songs. Those are just a few of the ways I think they are linked.

[@timsalmon3832]

Great lyrics - always makes me laugh - brilliant musicianship also!

[@SonnyGTA]

This song makes you LAUGH????

[@mitshii04]

@@SonnyGTA he probably meant smile

[@rosalinhares5488]

Wonderful

[@沢口彩子]

BillyJoel❤😊

[@manco828]

This song could be about the last days of Elvis Presley.

[@ambsat]

❤️🎶Turnstiles...imho, some of his finest work. I've always loved this song.

[@TheRealMrSnickers]

A classic gem

[@randymcfarland4595]

wish i had one of billy's bad ass cars.if i did i would turn this song up loud and take a peaceful cruz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ambsat]

❤️🎶Turnstiles imho..his finest. And I've always loved this song.

[@harponercam]

I recall this performance specifically- Market Square Arena Indianapolis Fall 1978. My date slept in the car all the way back to Bloomington. God I was exciting.......

[@rackballjones6585]

Proof?

[@katjames7601]

@@rackballjones6585 she's recalling a memory of hers and you're asking for proof?

[@JLorz84]

I was looking for one bad song by Billy Joel... no way!

[@briandrier3420]

love this tune plenty, and had so wanted to sing it in high school... but i'll settle for listening to it here on youtube, which didn't exist back in "those days"--more than 30 years ago! pardon me while i chill and reminisce...

[@swami1]

The melody is McCartney-esque.

[@xtzyshuadog]

*His Cold Spring Harbor album has SO much more of that, give it a go*

[@jazzandrocknroll3235]

Hoku The Overwatch Editor I agree, on Cold Spring Harbor, Billy sounds just like Paul; the songs even sound inspired by McCartney!

[@jeffrichardson3814]

If you want a John Lennon feel try The Nylon Curtain!

[@craigcraig4996]

Ffs McCartney couldn't write this hasn't done much without Lennon that's decent.joel is in a different league than him.premier not championship

[@cbseE9212]

@@craigcraig4996 love Billy Joel but Paul is awesome too, listen to his Here Today or Too Much Rain

[@TheASTRALICO]

great song...fantastic and sincere lyrics

[@wingp.7127]

I know that people have certain people have certain tastes in music, but I don't see a reason why to dislike this video. I am genuinely curious. If you disliked it, tell me why.

[@rackballjones6585]

Never

[@TheRealRacingRanger]

Anyone else notice his version of Donald Trump in the Turnstile??? Love this song!!!