Billy Joel Prelude Angry Young Man Reaction

[@paulsmock7439]

Billy Joel is one of the real genius of the piano. He has done so much that you could listen to a couple a week and it would take a long time to get through. Take a history lesson with "We Didn't Start the Fire!"

[@frannibarr116]

Love love this song. WE DIDN'T START THE FIRE!

[@LadyIarConnacht]

Yes, that's an awesome song and video.

[@thetruth72667]

If you love & this song particularly, check out this song called "Turnstile Moonwalk" www.reverbnation.com/dominickdipietrantonio you will see why I recommend it!

[@benh1496]

Paul Smock or Leningrad

[@billlynn3196]

I think Liberty DeVito would disagree wholeheartedly.

[@josephwallace5485]

My then girlfriend, now my wife of 35 years this month saw this concert tour in Cincinnati Ohio...It was AWESOME! I still have the T-shirt! God Bless!

[@elethaduffy976]

Wow!

[@jefftaylor2595]

Liberty DeVito beats the shit out of the drums. Love that guy!

[@elethaduffy976]

I was a huge fan of Billy Joel (still am!) and he opened a concert with this and practically floored me with it! I hadn't heard it before and the energy from the stage was explosive! Billy Joel is Brilliant, and Brillant to see in concert! Hope you'll love as much of his work as I do!

[@eddiemoney1093]

I like how Billy Joel dresses like a damn gentleman. I just all around like the cut of his gib.

[@paxonearth]

"...and he'll go to his grave as an angry old man" is one of the lyrics I carried around in the back of my brain for years. Those words scared me, and certainly helped me to sober up in '88.

[@solojohno1]

Yep. That line scary and has a ton of wisdom in it.

[@Divhreaza]

This guy is still one of my favorite singers/performers ever! (I was fortunate enough to see him in person last year and even after all this time, his voice is STILL amazing!) And yeah, it's amazing what he can do with a piano. Please, PLEASE consider listening to "Downeaster Alexa". And another few great ones of his: "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant", "Goodnight Saigon", "And So it Goes", "Leningrad"

[@christopheryochum3602]

Had to come back and watch the smile creep up on your face as you watched certain segments. I didn't listen to his radio hits, many of which I could take or leave, because I have his albums. And you know that the radio never plays the epic pieces. This is mind-blowing, and I can't believe how many people say, "Gee, I didn't know he was that good on piano." Yes, because the radio won't play any of his best stuff, like "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant, "Ballad of Billy the Kid," "Travelin' Prayer," "Root Beer Rag," or this. There are too many to mention, and all that the radio denizen know are "Uptown Girl," which Joel might've written with both hands tied behind his back, and "It's Rock 'n' Roll to Me." If you're curious, you don't have to react; just pull them up and take a listen; I think that sly Harrison Ford smile I saw creeping up will show up again. Love your channel, by the way; you're a good man.

[@egadgo]

Behind the drums is Liberty DeVito. One of the most underrated drummers of all time.

[@fujow111]

Miami 2017 not the same without Liberty

[@lostinwonderart]

Man, Liberty was with him for sooooooooo long. Mark Rivera is awesome as well.

[@xcleezee9597]

Agreed

[@RalphMasielloArt]

Absolutely agree! I saw Joel and band many times over the years and Liberty DeVito was amazing.

[@racerfink]

For a nearly 40 year old video, the sound quality is excellent! Hadn’t heard this song in a while. Used to play his Glass Houses album over and over when I was a kid.

[@7of9RebelHarborth]

I saw that concert! 1982! Billy is THE lyricist! Love him and he’s crazy brilliant! Thanks for reacting to this!

[@petethepirate730]

Thats awesome! He really is a brilliant musician. He knew his theory. You can always tell when its a Billy Joel song.

[@evalevy2909]

He's a poet

[@GaryJimenez]

Billy Joel by far is my favorite music artist. I was lucky enough to see him in concert in 1994. Truly a legend.

[@laurakali6522]

Just saw Billy at MSG for his 70th birthday, he still can rock. He brought Peter Frampton on as a special guest. “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” is a classic as well. Bob Seger and Jackson Browne next please.....

[@caralayne503]

laura kali i was there Laura! I have the same bday but im not 70 💁🏻‍♀️. But he’s still wonderful & having had the privilege to see him first at this show, I was so lucky. I never miss a year, whenever he toured, before his residency...

[@boardmanfan]

I've seen him in concert three times and he did not disappoint! Two plus hours of almost non stop hard hitting music is what he delivers each concert.

[@1996vivian]

In high school. I have loved his music ever since. His piano playing is epic!

[@Fanboy0707]

The 1st time I heard this song was in 1987 at a live concert in Houston, TX. The name of the venue was the Summit and they had the jumbotron focused on the keyboard as he played the Prelude part of the song and his hands were moving so fast, they were a blur on the screen, just like the video you played. I was floored, flabbergasted and flummoxed. It was the most incredible thing I had ever seen.

[@wendyranta]

I am so excited you are doing Billy Joel, can't wait to see more. HE IS KING!!

[@drewbear1969]

"Lullaby" is another of his songs that's worth a listen, especially if you need a good cry. It's okay if you didn't catch the lyrics, he's one of those artists who, if you really like the music, you'll listen to many more times. His lyrics often have different interpretations throughout life as well, in twenty years a song you like now will have a whole new meaning. I haven't been fortunate enough to see him in concert, but I used to listen to an album of his Millennium concert, which opened with this same music. Phenomenal

[@gerrygardner]

1st time i heard this was live in concert Crisler Area Ann Arbor Michigan in 1983 seeing in live. Have seen this man live 8 times and is never disappointing unless it's he didn't get to one of your favorites but there are so many! Hoping to see him again this summer in Det!

[@bobkessler937]

One of many great Billy Joel epics to go along with "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant," "Captain Jack" and "Billy The Kid." I played in a Billy Joel tribute band, so I've performed (backing up our "Billy") most of his catalog. His big hits would take you 12 reaction episodes, and don't include his other "epics" like "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant," "Captain Jack" "Goodnight Saigon" *about Viet Nam) and "Billy The Kid." Other songs I think that you would like include "Vienna Waits For You," "I Go To Extremes," "Shameless" (which has been covered by a number of other artists), and "And So It Goes," a personal favorite and one of the saddest songs of the last several decades. His lyrics touch people as they are real and heartfelt; songs about people, relationships, history and dealing with real life. You should get into him, even if you don't react to anymore of his material.

[@Bandit77TA]

I feel like I live I Go To Extremes. Great song.

[@caralayne503]

Bob Kessler good selections. I wasnt a huge of fan of the Innocent Man album, except the title song & This Night. But the early one’s & then even afterward I love. The Stranger is a perfect album. And I loved Stormfront, but he was always my fave artist til grunge hit! My son is named Layne after Layne Staley. But I see Billy annually since this show in ‘81 & am close to city to do so 😊

[@LadyIarConnacht]

Captain Jack, Goodnight Saigon, absolutely brutal.

[@thetruth72667]

If you love billy & this song particularly, check out this song called "Turnstile Moonwalk" www.reverbnation.com/dominickdipietrantonio you will see why I recommend it!

[@seanscanlon9067]

@@caralayne503 Leave A Tender Moment Alone is a great song from An Innocent Man.

[@jamishops]

Billy has great performances on piano in the video for Travelin Prayer at The Beat club in 1978 and Rootbeer Rag and New York State of mind at the Old Grey Whistle Test. Check his piano prowess

[@barbaramatthews4735]

I know other Billy Joel music. He has many hits. This one, however, is not one I've heard before. The first time I heard it was just now. I like it.

[@ethelynchristopher6995]

If you like watching him play this one, look for his live version of "Root Beer Rag." Amazing piano playing.

[@eddiemoney1093]

Summer highland falls is one of my favorite compositions of his. Also, Stiletto. Piano man is way way down my list of Joel songs. If you like the piano check out him doing "Root Beer Rag"

[@jimsivertson7639]

The first time I heard this song was at my first concert of his. Funny, it was the same venue as this video but in the mid 90’s He opened the concert with this song and I couldn’t belt what I was seeing. That song alone was worth the price of admission to see it done live

[@ColoradoHiker]

Billy Joel did a duet with the legendary Ray Charles called... baby grand. Video shows them interacting in the studio as they made it. Including Ray reading the words in brail as they went. Every time I hear "Billy Joel" mentioned I think of this tune.

[@martinwilliam5876]

Billy J used to sing in one of those street bands with no instruments. There is a vid of him doing a few songs this way live. Its unbelievable. Super talented dude. Check out 'River of dreams'. bet ya love it!

[@soniafaye9919]

I grew up listening to Billy Joel, and have been re-discovering my love for his songs in quarantine. He’s a real American treasure.

[@americanwoman8947]

There is a real good reason he was known as the Piano Man! A master Song writer.. His Lyrics his songs have great meaning

[@timcarder2170]

i like any song that is well written, with skill and nuance (unlike 99% of todays music...of any genre), and Billy Joel has always been one of my favorite tunesmiths. btw "Prelude" refers to the musical interlude leading up to the songs beginning (I also love when artists do that as well)

[@deronprice9052]

I watched this on a free HBO or Showtime weekend way back in the day.... I was a fan before, but this version of this song did me in...…. he is a master

[@tamiweber7118]

Billy Joel loves to entertain us 💯💜💯 I’ve listened to his music from the very beginning and I’m 66 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@ethelynchristopher6995]

Superb performer. If you ever get a chance to see him in concert he's amazing. When I saw him many years ago, he crawled up, and laid down on the grand piano on his stomach and played the keyboard from on top. That means he was playing the keys backward to how he would normally play them. Didn't miss a note.

[@paxonearth]

Man, Liberty on those drums! Holy cow!

[@theredshadow401]

Some Billy Joel songs that I would recommend checking out: Shameless, The Downeaster 'Alexa' and I Go to Extremes.

[@ernestoalamo3591]

Liberty Devito on drums

[@studentoftheword6115]

Love your comments. AND PRAISE GOD that you are a Christian like me. God Bless you MY BROTHER.

[@richardjacobs7632]

Great musicianship from all!

[@donnawoods8039]

I love the line "he's boring as hell." I know my share of angry people who are always bitter. Always think of this song if they are in my presence.

[@quagmire01]

Billy is a legend.

[@judahlowe1636]

Dude you are an incredible KZbinr! Easiest Subscribe I’ve ever had

[@donna3465]

I saw Billy in concert when he was touring the album (Turnstiles) that this song is on. I was right next to the stage. Billy Joel is a master musician and this song is a masterpiece. You should check out the entire album; it’s all good. I really love “I’ve Loved These Days”, especially now that I’m older than dirt. Check it out!

[@petethepirate730]

Master musicians. Even if you don't like the genre its undeniable. Billy was one of a kind.

[@philburger6644]

The drummer is a beast too

[@rliptak2]

All these suggestions but the deep cuts are the best. Vienna, miami 2017, stiletto, sleeping with the television on. These are the best.

[@brendapaddlety2413]

My life, Billy Joel 👍👍👍👍

[@wham1984]

Out of all the times I’ve watched this video, I have NEVER realized he had a broken thumb! Kudos to BJ👏🏻👏🏻

[@bigjay123]

Billy Joel has SO many great songs but I like 'Innocent Man' & 'it's Just a Fantasy' (video) The movie about his show in the USSR is awesome.

[@caralayne503]

Big Jay Ty reviewed him doing Big Man on Mulberry St last Month from Moscow (I was there so It was one of the best Ive seen him do & ive seen him for over 30 years now!).. Moscow I was 14, this LI concert I was 6

[@thetruth72667]

If you love & this song particularly, check out this song called "Turnstile Moonwalk" www.reverbnation.com/dominickdipietrantonio you will see why I recommend it!

[@kenperk9854]

Billy was one of the most prolific performers the 70s produced. He had some early setbacks but persevered to be one of the all time greats as a songwriter, pianist, singer and probably could have been a great producer but he already had the great Phil Ramone for that.

[@becksullivan4796]

A song writer, like Paul Simon, John Denver and so many others. So many great songs and something for everyone

[@MoMoMyPup10]

Billy and Elton were the standard for rock/piano back in the 70's and 80's. They could light up the ivory! My favorite Joel song? "She's Always a Woman To Me". Most guys can relate to those lyrics.

[@kjd7351]

While I was in Asia, saw a concert with him and it was pouring outside and they just continued playing. Drums were splashing water. Really cool but locals didn't know who he was. Excellent performance.

[@rw4487]

I saw him at the Meadowlands in Jersey in the nosebleeds many years ago my first concert ever I remember waiting on line early in the morning to buy tickets I was SOOOOOO excited billy Joel was my favorite if you haven't done it yet please listen to River of dreams this is where bj shows off his five octave range I believe it's 5 also there is a little controversy with this song love you mrm

[@florymha]

He is a fantastic pianist but his vocals are so powerful.. amazing talent....

[@joepegel]

Dude has written and recorded tons of great songs. But if you want to see him just tear up the keys, check out an instrumental called "Root Beer Rag".

[@averagejoe845]

Billy and his half brother Alexander are trained classical pianists. His skills are truly impressive.

[@Enfield-1853]

Watch video of live performance of GOODNIGHT SIAGON by Billy Joel. GREAT song from Gi view of Vietnam.

[@sayeourselves]

I ain't going to lie, I'm a 37 year old , hip hop is my favorite genre, but my favorite music artist of all time is Billy joel May I recommend Summer, highland falls Everybody loves you now (songs from the attic live version) Las angelinos The grea suburban showdown Just to name a few of the countless masterpieces this man has made.

[@alanlantz5131]

Billy Joel is a Legendary artist

[@MattDiMarinoMusic]

See the bandage on his thumb? He had recently broken both his left thumb and right wrist in a motorcycle accident. Kinda makes it all the more spectacular

[@tomas22432]

Also if you ever want some musical history - watch "Billy Joel - A matter of trust: The bridge to russia" ...documents his tour of russia after the soviet block basically fell. He was the first american artist to perform in the former soviet block.

[@jeffreygilbert8437]

This was an awesome song. Wish you would do his song called "Vienna". It is one of my favorite songs by Billy Joel.

[@thetruth72667]

If you love & this song particularly, check out this song called "Turnstile Moonwalk" www.reverbnation.com/dominickdipietrantonio you will see why I recommend it!

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Billy joel once said that listening to elton john reminded him that the piano is a percussion instrument. He plays the piano like a drum in this piece

[@MidwesternCornbilly]

I always like this song. I was living in Atlanta when the local FM Rock Station played the live simulcast of this concert from Leningrad. The whole show is fantastic. The Prelude portion of this title refers to the opening segment of the show; which features a Soviet Military chorus doing a traditional Russian folk song....reminiscent of a Gregorian chant.

[@hunterwhy411]

Favorite drummer of all time, Liberty De Vitto

[@jimithy47]

I like Billy Joel and I really liked the video. When they first started I wondered if BJ or the drummer was the angry young man, they were playing the instruments hard. Ha ha

[@howtodoitdude1662]

If you like to see him play fast piano playing, watch 'Root beer rag' from 1977. Amazing talent!

[@danm9460]

I first saw a video of him performing that when he played in Russia in '86 or '87 and it was just as amazing

[@don4321]

That's a great one--lotta social commentary in there that could apply to certain segments of the population today. You should check out Allentown as well--very relevant with all the talk about "manufacturing jobs" in the news today--and that song is from 1981!

[@cmcull987]

He is such a good piano player. He deserves more credit.

[@janapuckett4118]

I remember hearing that for the first time and just being utterly dazzled. There is a reason why the guy is known as the piano man.

[@Pianomn626]

Billy Joel's Storm Front is a remarkable song. How many songwriters could succesfully incorporate the words "cumulonimbus", "Beaufort Scale", and "Force 9" in a song?

[@riccardoangeli802]

PianoMan unico artista che ha solo gioielli nel suo repertorio ed era uno straordinario performer 🎹👏

[@fujow111]

Liberty on drums

[@crackerjack9320]

All time great!

[@martinwilliam5876]

'River of Dreams'!

[@ZitaZone]

That was Tee Totally AWESOME 🔥🔥

[@bluesaloon]

Scenes From An Italian Restaurant is a good choice as well

[@SGlitz]

This is why they call him "The Piano Man" :)

[@ingridstrickland8768]

Us Long Islanders!!! You know he was married to Cristey Brinkley.

[@jameskearney4100]

I would like to send you a recording in a PM of my band in the Navy back from 1984. Over in the Mediterranean. We were a bunch of guys that made a band and got set up as the band for the sixth fleet flag ship.

[@robertkysilka3216]

Billy said it himself the piano is a percussion instrument

[@jameshill4598]

His manager took most of his money it was terrible

[@caralayne503]

It’s worse that it was his first ex-wife’s brother! But he made it all back & much more... he’s the first artist in history to have residency at MSG, the rest have only been sports teams. It’s because every single ticket gets sold, he’s fine! Lol

[@vanillamc1]

I can’t remember about this particular song, there are too many and I’m too old. I was lucky enough to see him in concert during the 80s, and I’ve been listening to his songs as long as I can remember. If you want to listen to an almost perfect album, try The Stranger. He has a lot more, though.

[@linzyaz920]

Billy Joel is so talented! You need to react to "New York State of Mind (live)".

[@billbillbillbill9457]

The piano is definitely AMAZING, but no love for Liberty Devitto on drums???? He attacks the trap like no one since Buddy Rich! I highly recommend you check out the keyboard solo by Rick wakeman from the anderson-bruford-wakeman-howe concert. You will be blown away! Excellent review as always, my friend!

[@jervettaburns9374]

Liberty is amazing!!

[@sheilacarroll7143]

Fun song! 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵😊🌹

[@annsteiger3531]

Fantastic!!!!

[@jameskearney4100]

My keyboard player used to play that. That and ELP.

[@ramonaabbott6067]

Would love, love, LOVE to see your reaction to Scenes From an Italian Restaurant by Billy.

[@ritacarroll2057]

Even though you don't like me I love this song and you did great.

[@Cicero207]

Captain Jack will get you high tonight.

[@brendapaddlety2413]

Billy Joel is awesome 👍,other great songs are Honesty,Just the way you are,Moving Out,We didn't start the fire,Uptown Girl etc. 👍👍👍👍

[@billlynn3196]

BJ used Angry Young Man to kick off his concerts for many years. It was on Turnstiles in 1976. It sounded best with Liberty DeVito on drums!

[@kathydavis3471]

He is the Piano Man.

[@Leon-wz1js]

That's why he's... The Piano Man. Billy Joel. He's a homeboy, from one place I lived. entertaining, but he tries too hard at the lyrics sometimes. His songs were better when he just relaxed a bit more. Too long ago for me to remember what I was doing/etc. He likes to write about current events, issues, etc. Sometimes they are just issues from his neck of the woods. Sometimes they are just issues about his own life.

[@evalevy2909]

Back when rock stars wore suits and ties

[@pattylyons9645]

If you want a little chuckle lisyen to Sometimes A Fantasy

[@bobhoffman9746]

If you love great piano playing, catch "Oscar's Boogie" (Oscar Peterson) to hear piano on a super-human level. No backup band.

[@raulcarranza4722]

I'd like to see a reaction of Joe Jackson's "Stepping Out" and "Breaking Us In Two."