THIS SHOULD BE ON BROADWAY!! | "Scenes From an Italian Restraunt" BY Billy Joel

[@rodneysisco6364]

Maybe 30 years or more ago I was in an Italian restaurant in the Hamptons on a cold ,rainy weekday March night .I was meeting with the owner to sample him on a bunch of wines to put on his wine list for the coming summer season .There was only one couple in the restaurant,sitting over by the window . When I started pulling the corks on the wine the owner said " Would you mind if I invited the couple over there to join us in the tasting ? They're regulars here and I would like to put some wines they pick out on the list " I said I thought that was a good idea , so he invited them over . They tasted through the wines with us and picked out several which they liked .The couple was Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley

[@trueilarim]

amazing!

[@yr2078]

When I was in high school, my drama club took a trip to New York to spend a week seeing plays. We went to see a new off-Broadway play that was getting lots of buzz - Little Shop of Horrors. I was in the ladies room during intermission and ended up chatting with this beautiful statuesque woman about how terrific the actors/singers were. Afterward, we ran into each other again outside on the sidewalk and we were gushing about the terrific ending when all the vines fell from the ceiling and landed on the audience, scaring the hell out of us. She was with a guy and I was thinking she was really out of his league (not very generous of me). As they were saying goodbye and getting into a black car that had just pulled up, a man jumped in front of them and said “Mr. Joel, Ms. Brinkley, Rolling Stone” and snapped their picture. That’s how I got my picture in Rolling Stone….standing in the background with my mouth gaping wide open.

[@BrianMorin-t3c]

WOW😮😮😮😮😮 what an honor To sit with a couple unknown who they were and for the honor the restaurant owner to cherish their opinions and choices. WOW😮😮

[@rodneysisco6364]

@@BrianMorin-t3c I realized who they were when they joined us. I spent 42 years in the quality wine business in New York , so I was often in the best restaurants , sometimes selling , sometimes dining . where it wasn't unusual at all to see celebrities .

[@chadfarr6263]

Truly great stories...very cool.

[@LightsForDarlene47]

He actually saves the first 2 rows at all his concerts and at some point before the show starts, he has his staff go and pick random people from the back rows to come to the front. He does this because he wants people who are truly fans who otherwise could never afford front row tickets to have an amazing experience. Plus, historically, the first 2 rows were usually sold by scalpers for way too much money to people who didn't really appreciate it. He truly is a peoples artist.

[@dennisegrant5901]

Garth Brooks does the same!

[@StephenDouthart]

Clarinet

[@armadillotoe]

His "Always a Woman" would blow you away.

[@etc7070]

Billy is 74 and has been playing 1 concert a month at Madison Sq Garden for the past several years! He's ending his tenure there this summer after a hundred shows or so, but will continue to play intermittently around the country. He recently played in Tokyo. Lately he's double-billing with other artists like Stevie Nicks, Sting, and Rod Stewart. You should definitely go see him if you can! Btw, the woman with the spectacular fro is Crystal Taliefero, she's been with the band since around 1990 -- she's a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist; and Mark Rivera the sax player (also multi-instrumentalist) has been with him since the '80s. Both incredible assets to his live performances.

[@karensilvera6694]

I saw him with Elton: 2 pianos tour. Incredible.

[@robertboyd4220]

@@karensilvera6694me too… back in the early 2000’s. That was an awesome show.

[@frank_in_s_jersey]

Billy admitted this was originally three different song ideas at one point. Brilliant songwriting!

[@matthewhawkins517]

I read where the record company was pressuring him to put out an album so he combined three songs into one.

[@commonsense571]

Is t it funny the same exact thing happened with Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody ❤❤❤

[@carriemichelle322]

GOODNIGHT SIAGNON really needs to be on your list!!! It's about Vietnam and he has veterans on stage singing the chorus at every concert!! Lyrics are Bars and so raw!!!

[@greendragonpublishing]

When I saw him sing this in concert one time, he had a group of vocalists helping on the song. They were all Vietnam vets in uniform. Not a dry eye in the stadium.

[@mattburgess5697]

@@greendragonpublishingit’s a good song on its own but that some added impact.

[@proofprof63]

He invited First Responders from 9/11 to his concerts.

[@katesimmons9297]

makes me cry every time I listen and watching the video ... 💔💔💔

[@juliewatson7492]

Movin Out was a Broadway play using Billy Joel’s songs. It follows the life of Brenda and Eddie. It was choreographed by Twyla Tharp and is more like a very acrobatic ballet. I loved it.

[@terri2494]

I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing.

[@kjmorley]

Was it really in 2002 I saw this? Goddamn, I’m old!

[@melissacepeda3683]

It was great lasted a few years on Broadway

[@sprayarm]

Movin Out was absolutely amazing. Saw it in Birmingham, AL back in the day. (2007)

[@sprayarm]

And that was a soprano saxophone (straight light a clarinet….or oboe)

[@davidcohen4595]

He has a residency at MSG since 2014. Once a month. He has sold out 100 consecutive shows. I've been to 9 of them. All the same section. I'd say about 1/4 of the section did what I did. So we see each from time to time. You see couples, parents with their kids ,friends. We have our arms around one another. Everybody is singing along together. We all know the words. The atmosphere is incredible! There is such joy in the air! It's really remarkable!

[@anonymous19844]

Billie's performance of this tune at his Long Island Concert in 1982, which is on KZbin, was a lot better because he didn't ridiculously rush the lyrics as he does in this performance. That was 42 years ago & he has the same saxophone player in both performances, which is a good thing. That 1982 concert was one of the best concerts of all time. BRITT SHOULD WATCH IT in its entirety.

[@Beatles4Sale.]

I put that in the comments after her first reaction to Billy Joel…Oh well…at least we got the same sex I mean sax player. 😂😂😂 his voice, being at an older age, he’s singing in a lower key which also takes away from the original.

[@jamescole8355]

Bippity boppity

[@robertkern9911]

Yup blows this away I wish she would do songs with him in his prime

[@KevinsHeaven]

1982. Was that the nylon curtain tour? I saw that, if it was.

[@jimaccosted9328]

It's so funny! I was watching and actually thinking Mark Riveria has played this song with Billy for 42 years since "Live from Long Island, 1982"😂

[@LoganTravisDark]

"Tickle the ivories" is the phrase. Great reactions, love it.

[@horton5715]

Please watch Billy Joel’s New York state of mind, at the old gray whistle test

[@markchapel6694]

When you've written a song that's also been recorded by Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Shirley Bassey Oleta Adams and Tony Bennett - as well as the Muppets - You KNOW you've written a great American classic!.

[@maybedrinkin3241]

Yes please! Great call! That is a fantastic performance. I think I'm gonna watch it right after this. Thanks for that.

[@Jaysun1]

Absolutely Amazing!

[@thomastimlin1724]

The Saxophonist was part of Joel's trademark sound. A partnership. He was doubling on Clarinet. Tickling the Ivories. Billy was about 59 years old here, and kicked butt.

[@tjj300]

He's playing different saxophones. That's a Soprano Saxophone.

[@ice-iu3vv]

it is for certain, a clarinet. not a soprano saxophone. you should refrain from correcting people when you arent sure or dont know. i promise that is a clarinet, and if you dont believe me, you can look it up. while a soprano sax is about the same size as a clarinet, and pitched the same, they dont look the same at all, and sound similar but not identical. the confusing thing isnt that someone might GUESS thats a soprano sax, but that they would feel certain enough to falsely correct a statement from someone else.@@tjj300

[@ice-iu3vv]

he used phil woods on reeds for recodings, but didnt tour with him.(that isnt him here) so im not sure what you are calling a partnership.

[@richardkafka5625]

Mark Rivera on saxophone

[@seanscanlon9067]

@@ice-iu3vv Not trying to be a dick here but Phil Woods only ever played on one song on a Billy Joel recording and that was on alto saxophone in 1977 on Just the Way You Are on Billy's Album, The Stranger. Richie Cannata played organ, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet, flute, tuba on the same album, having joined Billy's band in 1975 and leaving in 1981. Mark Rivera is playing saxophone during this performance and having joined Billy's band in 1982 he is still with him today. Mark is currently the longest serving member of Billy's band and the only band member still with him from the days of the Live From Long Island show.

[@RicoCosta317]

This is a spectacular live version! The horns in particular are stunning . As Joel has aged his voice has deepened but he has retained the passion and fire. One of the great artists in the history of music.

[@carrolllaw]

Growing up a piano player, I fell in love with Billy’s music in college. I’m overjoyed reliving that journey - watching you absorb and experience his music.

[@butchklumb7128]

The rabbit whole of billy Joel is immense,you haven't even scratched the surface. Been listening to him for48 years. Started listening while my mom played his albums,folded clothes and I built Legos on the floor. Truly one of the best

[@chetstevensq]

Billy's favorite song to perform. Two more great songs live are Goodnight Saigon and Allentown.

[@VicEclectica]

Love Billy Joel and pretty much anything he made, but this and New York State of Mind... just beautiful.

[@suzannehorne4115]

Tickle the ivories!😊

[@KCCadillacGuy]

Two theories on this song. The first is that this is a couple meeting for dinner after a long time, and reminiscing about their teen years, and specifically remembering Brenda and Eddie. the second is that the couple IS Brenda and Eddie. Always been my favorite Billy Joel song since it came out. The song is actually a combination of two or three songs Billy was writing. The line "whatever kind of mood you're in tonight" was an actual waiter's comment to Billy at a restaurant.

[@terri2494]

I have two more theories. Since the title starts with “Scenes” (plural) it’s either picking up on conversations at different tables or it’s picking up on the same couple meeting there for dinner on multiple occasions. The beauty of the writing is that it’s open to interpretation so everyone is right.

[@frank_in_s_jersey]

It’s both. They are Brenda and Eddie reminiscing.

[@WBCRO]

I’ve always thought it was old friends catching up after not seeing each other for years. You’re looking great after so much time….do you remember the fun we had as teenagers?….Whatever happened to Brenda and Eddie?

[@wvman2374]

@@WBCROI think this is the one that makes the most sense. Its a couple discussing various 'scenes.' But it could also be from the point of view of a 3rd person, such as a waiter, going to a different story at each table.

[@WolvenHeart1]

Remember when this came out. my buds and me quickly learned the words and took turns singing the verses. Teenage years and memories fit the song. Love it when a song does that.

[@CassieJean83]

Seeing him perform live is such an incredible experience

[@1960rlv]

The scenes in your mind are endless. That’s the magic of music and one reason I’m glad I grew up pre video.

[@terri2494]

Yes! Especially with so many great storytellers in the sixties and seventies. Lyrics are often open to interpretation and therefore more people can personalize and identify with them.

[@christopheryochum3602]

That isn't a song...it's four songs glued together. And you're right, Britt...all his songs tell stories. Here's another word for Billy Joel: genius.

[@ronaldwilliams6927]

One of my favorites by Billy....the joy of sax..lol...what a prolific songwriter and keyboard player.love your reaction by the way.

[@scotteustice6230]

This was the music when I was at my 1st duty station in Brooklyn, NY. Takes me back !! And I totally agree with you about the Sax.

[@karlbelzjr5555]

This live version is from his concert in 2008 called the Last Play at Shea. The two shows were played on July 16th and 18th and were the last concerts played at Shea Stadium in Flushing, NY before they demolished the stadium at the end of the Mets season that year. Citifield was opened the following spring. The badge he's wearing was the Wells Fargo badge worn by Ringo Starr when The Beatles played Shea Stadium in 1965. Many guest musicians came out to play with Billy during those two shows including Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, Roger Daltrey and John Mayer. But at the end of the second show Sir Paul McCartney hit the stage and the stadium just erupted!! They played the Beatles classic "I Saw Her Standing There" together and it was magic. Billy played the song this reaction is about and "Piano Man" before stepping aside and allowing Sir Paul to close the show, and the concert life of Shea Stadium, with the iconic song "Let It Be'. If memory serves, it was Billy who said that it was only fitting that McCartney close the show because he was the one who played the first concert ever at Shea Stadium with The Beatles in 1965. That fact wasn't lost on every native New Yorker who grew up in the shadow of that stadium, myself included. I was there on the night of July 16th, 2008 and watched this performance as it happened. I had never seen Paul McCartney live and this was a show I'll never forget. What a way to commemorate the final show in a beloved stadium. So glad you enjoyed it #BrittReacts ☺☺

[@lindazee]

And, conversely, a few years ago, at the new Citifield Stadium, at a Paul McCartney concert, the guest appearance was... Billy Joel! We were so thrilled to see both icons perform together. It was magical!

[@karlbelzjr5555]

@@lindazee I was there for that as well. What a show!!

[@lindazee]

Absolutely wonderful! Even the rain during the beginining didn't dampen our spirits!

[@rarelycares8416]

My favorite Billy Joel song is "This Night" co-wrote with L.V. Beethoven. Also love "Innocent Man", "Longest Time", "Keeping the Faith", "She's Always a Woman", "My Life". There are so many to choose from, once while on a 5 hour drive was listening to the Billy Joel channel on Sirius and never heard the same song twice and all were good.

[@GJH1010]

Come to New York and SEE HIM RIGHT NOW. I live in Long Island, we all still love seeing him live

[@Jill-ni8fe]

❤️‍🔥 this song is an epic journey. Saw him live and the band was phenomenal ❤️‍🔥

[@gretacarrick5934]

“We Didn’t Start the Fire” the video!!!!! PLEASE Loved Billy Joel. He was great in concert!

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Lol, I remember this same question from before and I know that I did respond by saying that the traditional phrase for that is to "tickle the ivories" ...

[@imthatmickey]

Billy has made few changes to his band over the last 30+ years. They are outstanding and all solid musicians. The two you mentioned Mark Rivera on the sax and Crystal Taliefero on percussion are both simply amazing. I have been lucky to see him in concert on more than one occasion and he never disappoints.

[@adh1308]

I was at this concert in 2008 at Shea Stadium. Last concert there. It was amazing, but it was also very hot and humid. Everyone was sweating like crazy. I’ve seen him about 15 times, most recently in Minneapolis just two months ago. He’s still got it. Going to see him at The Garden in NYC in April and in Denver in July. He’s the best!! Check out the song And So it Goes.

[@karlbelzjr5555]

I was there, too. It may have been hot and humid but I wouldn't trade the experience of this show (and McCartney showing up) for anything. I went the following year to the first concert at Citifield. Of course, it was McCartney and the show was amazing

[@adh1308]

@@karlbelzjr5555 You are absolutely right. Wouldn’t trade it in for anything. Best concert ever!!

[@Jayscollo]

The 1st time I saw Billy Joel live, I was so excited when this song started because it’s my fav song of his and I remember thinking it’s crazy how much better it sounded live!! At one point durning the sax solo I remember thinking I can feel the saxophone, the sound was incredible & then I turned my head away from the stage for a moment and realized the sax player was playing right next to me in the aisle! A moment I will treasure forever

[@RossAdkinsonMusic]

He does still play live and he is still amazing

[@michaell874]

The o Italian restaurant he is referring about is one that was located in Syosset, which is on Long Island. The restaurant unfortunately closed down about 10-15 years ago.

[@cog4life]

I tell you…..I’m getting so excited to see these Billy Joel reactions coming up on your channel. RIVER OF DREAMS is a great one, with a different kinda reggae vibe. Movin Out (Anthony’s song) is a great one as well. “AND SO IT GOES” is soooo tender and beautiful. An Innocent Man…great! Keeping’ The Faith…wow! 😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@seanscanlon9067]

River of Dreams is more gospel than reggae, although one of Billy's lesser known songs called All You Wanna Do is Dance has a reggae sound to it.

[@Sp33gan]

If you've not seen Billy Joel in concert, Britt, I hope you can make it a mission to do so. I first saw him in 1978 and it remains one of my favourite shows of the, literally, hundreds I've seen. Back then, his sax player was a man named Richie Cannata who also played on the original recordings. Since the early 80s that role has been filled by Mark Rivera. The second instrument he plays is the soprano sax. It's slightly higher in pitch than the alto sax, and higher still than the tenor and baritone saxes. All have a beautiful, haunting tone that includes a breathiness feel. Possibly the most romantic sounding of all the classical instruments. When I was little, we lived on a beach on the west coast. One of our neighbours played tenor sax and would stand on his balcony, overlooking the ocean, and serenade the waves. It was one of the most beautiful sounds I can remember. He inspired me to learn alto sax as I got older, though I could never play as well as our neighbour. Out of mercy to my family, I switched to vocals and bodhran instead, though my memory is still stirred by Wally's beautiful sax playing, echoing across the water and mixing with the waves on the shore. ♥

[@marlakay]

What a great live production 😊

[@robertjones4987]

When we were growing up, all entertainers had to perform like that, there was no electronic wizardry, was just them making music that made our lives

[@rickblanchard2582]

after 30 years of touring this country for a living, NYC was about the last I ever wanted to go. Billy Joel's music could make me forget what a cesspool that city was, until I started across the GWB.

[@Randy-r4e]

I like this version a lot. I think he has an official video that goes along with the song. Anything he does is worth taking the time to go see. He is still performing. We are the same age and he must get a lot of energy from the show. I'm exhausted just listening to his songs. Another artist that you should check out is Joe Cocker. He has a video of his cover of Randy Newmans song "You can leave your hat on". I know you will enjoy it.

[@TheHessian123]

Tickle the ivories is an old fashioned term for tickling the keys

[@JasonBreitkopf]

I last saw Billy live at Fenway Park in 2014. He was amazing. During the performance of this song, the other musicians brought out a table with a checkered tablecloth and shared some wine during the opening of the song.

[@gregrappa1797]

Your reviews, like Billy Joel and his songs, are phenomenal. This was part of The Last Play at Shea. You should review the last two songs from this concert. He brings on a very special guest. In fact, this guest and his band, not only was the first group to perform at Shea, but they were the first group to perform stadium concerts.

[@marctrimbolirealestate]

You're smiling through the whole song. I love it. We have a new fan ❤

[@jamessinacore6991]

Billy is still touring, in fact I’ll be seeing him in March in Dallas, TX. Love Billy and I’m loving that you’ve discovered and are hooked! 👍👍👍

[@jackprather81]

I'm going to see Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden in NYC in late March and I can't wait! I haven't seen him in concert since the Storm Front tour (89?) and it just feels like one of the more appropriate experiences to have on a trip to the Big Apple. I imagine he'll play this song because it's one of the favorites of his longtime fans. Personally I'm hoping for an emphasis on his output from '75-'78. Thanks for your reaction!

[@mikeblackburn8121]

I bought my Mom & her niece concert tix to Billy Joel & Elton John in Vegas about 20 years ago. She said it was the best she's ever seen. She had her 80th birthday last weekend.

[@WILCIN8917]

Real artist Billy is a music god. Lyrics unmatched

[@raisinette35]

The man is incredible! You still have to react to "We Didn;t Start the Fire" for a taste of Billy the history teacher! It may be his most genius composition yet.

[@gretacarrick5934]

Yes! The VIDEO This is the one I suggest all the time.

[@keymack2477]

Billy Joel is America's soundtrack and the artist for the people. Britt is the reactor for the people! Thanks for what you do here, Britt, love your channel! Before you are done with Billy don't miss "Until The Night" and "An Innocent Man" among the many other treasures waiting for you to open and enjoy!

[@terricrowe8944]

LOOOOOOVE!!! Billy Joel is a genius!

[@renees4577]

Billy's music has been the soundtrack of my life. I love him so much.

[@DFitz-bk7dj]

I saw Him about 20 years ago, Great show! He was sick and was still up standing on the piano and playing it backwards!! Amazing...

[@DanimalBeerSherpa]

I have loved Billy Joel for years...have his entire catalogue and THIS is my favorite song. Used to sing this song with a fellow bartender when we would work together literal every weekend. This song is so deep and complex and so real. Great reaction!

[@vincenttesoriero3614]

My wife bought tickets for my birthday to see him at MSG in June. Can't wait to see him.

[@curiousman1672]

There is a video on YT where the creator made a sort of cartoon to go with the song. Exceedingly cool. My favorite Billy Joel song. Thanks for posting it.

[@lalalalasmith4903]

May be time to go down the Elton John deep dive too. I feel like if you love Billy you’ll also love Elton.

[@UncleQue]

And at the end of this concert Paul McCartney comes out to play.

[@karlbelzjr5555]

I was there

[@italianviking80]

It was recently announced that Billy will release his first new single in nearly 20 years on Feb. 1.

[@gretacarrick5934]

😮😮😮

[@greendragonpublishing]

So far, I can just get a teaser, a few notes at the beginning. I can't wait!

[@Historian212]

Wow! He said he was done with pop song writing. Thanks for posting.

[@MikeFugily-hj3ok]

This is a HUGE rabbit hole you could go down Britt. Love you reactions, Keep 'em going, great job.😊

[@MrJohnTeacher]

I saw Billy Joel in concert about 10 years ago in his first and only concert in Seoul, South Korea. Magical. Everyone sand along with every song.

[@KevinsHeaven]

I love it when you cover phenomenal classics from iconic singers!

[@dalesharp9953]

Great reaction for a great song. Looking forward for the Billy Joel journey.

[@danielschartzer1396]

👍🏻 " NEW YORK STATE OF MIND " " YOU MAY BE RIGHT" Keep up the good work 👍 Live concert video 💯

[@pamelawertz498]

Now I hope you do New York State of Mind - going back to young Billy Joel. There's a live performance from 1978 on a British show called The Old Grey Whistle Test. You will love him even more.

[@terri2494]

Yes!!!👍🏻 🔥🔥🔥

[@llschnitz]

Yes!!!

[@buckshots4800]

That was great. You make it so much fun Britt. Now get a babysitter and make hubby take you to a little Italian restaurant.

[@rhondamcbath6279]

My one word for Billy Joel, "CLASSIC!!"

[@terri2494]

Two words: “TOP TIER!” It’s hard to put into words but once you start it’s hard to stop.

[@mr.invisable6919]

Cool guy too. Worked security at a small college in the 70's... Sat 10 feet away from him performing. During setup we smoked with him. Shot the shit. Great person.

[@jhas727]

The girl is Crystal and takes care of the percussion section. She and Billy been working together after she left John Meloncamp’s band. Crystal was backing voice on Pink Houses with John. Check out the reunion of John and Crystal when John did an appearance with Billy and they all preformed Pink Houses.

[@happycrimson]

its awesome to see that you like billy joel as much as you do. it reminds me of when i first listened to his music :) this is without a doubt one of his best songs (his best according to him), but there's still so much more to check out from him that you will for sure love. personally my vote for the next billy joel song would go to "Vienna", but frankly, any other song that other people are suggesting in the comments you can't really go wrong with.

[@roydivo6189]

Hey Britt great reaction! You need to check out some of his upbeat songs one of my favs. “Tell Her About It” I think you would love it!

[@piperbird7193]

I got to see Billy perform at the Hartford Civic Center in 2006, and it was absolutely incredible. I don't know if he's still touring, but if you have the chance to see him, do anything you can to do so.

[@debbiehopewell5544]

I've been to several Billy concert, and they were all lite!! He would do flips off his piano, and when he played Piano Man, it was a spiritual experience, everyone singing together, such great memories. Love the appreciation you show for Billy😊

[@MikeB12800]

As a girl born in Long Island, you should be instilled with Billy Joel!!!

[@greendragonpublishing]

Yeah, she should be mainlining the stuff :P

[@maybedrinkin3241]

Is that "LonG island....with a G"?

[@Historian212]

@@maybedrinkin3241 LOL, not necessarily. I grew up there, I don't say it that way. I did listen to Billy Joel before he got super famous, though.

[@maybedrinkin3241]

@@Historian212 Haha, I just had to ask. I had a good friend from Long Island and he always said it that way when someone asked where he was from. Saying you were from there brought back good memories. He had a lot o' flava, that guy.

[@seanscanlon9067]

Born in Long Island possibly after Billy Joel stopped putting out new music, or at least she will have been very young when he did.

[@IamTigger-qe4up]

You can actually find videos of him talking to a small audience explaining a lot of his songs. I could be wrong but I thought he said he had these different stories & wasn't sure what to do with them so he made them into one song. In my opinion, his writing is unmatched. He writes so many genres & if you don't recognize his voice, you might never know it's him. He also has always said he's not a singer.

[@thomasvlach4610]

Amaizing talent, especially after overcoming throat cancer. Hoping to see him in Chicago this June.

[@do0ranfrump260]

He wrote these songs a long time ago but he still sounds just as good now as he did when he wrote them.

[@brendamisenogle5447]

I am almost 62 years old. I have listened to Billy Joel since 9th grade. The stranger was the first album of his I could afford to buy. Plus. My name is Brenda!!! Haha. Saw him last year at Comerica park in Detroit. Could not believe I was there.

[@PugZ-n-StitcheS]

This has always been a top favorite of mine, along with "Only the good die young".❤ It has been said that he never graduated from school, but received an honorary diploma.

[@bernardleclerc1046]

He is surely one of the best ever. So sad I did not see him live.

[@justmoose6534]

Billy Joel is fantastic artist. Expert musician who writes songs with great lyrics. For another side of him try "Only The Good Die Young" "You May Be Right" "Big Shot" "My Life"

[@annefox926]

Have you noticed that the audience knows all the words & sing along with him on virtually every song ? That's how well known he is.

[@AlexSadof]

Billy Joel said that his top 5 songs of his were: 1. Scenes From An Italian Restaurant. 2. She's Right On Time 3. You May Be Right 4. And So It Goes 5. Vienna

[@tonyberezowski7859]

Hard to argue!!😂😂

[@jollyrodgers7272]

#6 has gotta be AN INNOCENT MAN from the album of the same name, which is sadly overlooked.

[@thesolitaryadventurer]

I loved his Alec Baldwin interview where he pulled "Where's The Orchestra" out of the satchel when asked what he thought was an underrated gem he was proud of.

[@frank_in_s_jersey]

An iconic top five. I’d try to find room for Honesty. So many outstanding songs to pick.

[@frank_in_s_jersey]

Greatest songwriter of all time in my opinion.

[@MariaGolay]

OMG... I have seen him in concert so many times in concert. 2 times with Elton John on their Face to Face tour. He is wonderful live. Back in the day we saw him 2 nights in a row. He has his grand piano in the center but he has keyboards on each corner. so everyone can see him. This is actually probably my favorite song he does. Please listen to some of his songs. His Storm Front album is terrific!

[@Fanboy0707]

I saw Billy live for the first time in Houston, TX, in 1987. I was already a fan, but at that point in my young life, there were so many of his songs that I simply did not know. The one that blew me away that night was Angry Young Man. I had never seen or heard a piano played with that type of ferocity. You should definitely check out a live version of that song ,preferably when he was an angrier, younger man.

[@chrisriley8749]

My wife and I saw Billy at Fenway Park 2 summers ago...absolute bucket list evening.

[@chrissayer721]

You need to do a review of his new song that comes out in a few weeks. First one he’s written in almost two decades.

[@davidleedutton]

Absolutely my very favorite Billy Joel song. It's not just a song. It's a three-act play.

[@TexasMagnolia]

Just bought tickets to see Billy Joel and Rod Stewart in September!!!

[@caerphillykid6644]

Hi Britt , loved your reactions and enthusiasms to all songs 😊 Billy Joel is unbelievable!! Seen him in Hyde Park London last summer, best concert I've ever been to 😎. If you get any chance,please go 🙏🏻😊

[@dankadlicek]

You have to do "Goodnight Saigon" totally different vibe especially live version. Tears, crying, tissues.

[@chrisfg13]

I'd love to hear your reaction to Billy's "Goodnight Saigon". A tough listen but an absolutely amazing song.

[@kaguya6900]

I went to one of his concerts a couple of decades back, and it was incredible. He did, like, six encores, one of which he had to pass out music to his band because it had been so long since they played the song (sorry, I forget which). So it went on for well over two hours, and we all left thinking it was the most incredible concert ever. I heard from a friend who lived in a city about two hours down the highway who went to the Billy Joel concert a day or two after that, and heard that Billy didn't consider the concert I saw to be all that exciting. If so, I can't imagine what counts as an exciting concert for him.

[@robertkern9911]

Yes he is still touring I grew up a few miles from Billy and am 2 years older. This song is about his high school days. He meets an old flame at their Itallian resuraunt where they reminise about the od days Brenda and Eddy were the two most popular kids in school. The Village Green was a refference to Levittown where there were 4 Village Greens North South East and West. Each was a shopping center with a huge public pool and its where all us kids hung out in the 50s and 60s there. So many refferences to Long Island in this song I wish however your would have done a version from earlyier in his careeer .May I suggest NY state of mind live from the Old Grey whistle test Billy at his best Also Innocent man from the Bridge too far tour in Russia where its said he helped bring down the USSR Billy is 1 of the greatest artists of all time. PS he has a new song coming out any day now The 1st new song in decades I cant wait and hope you react to it as soon as apossible

[@TerriDyer-o3g]

He's touring again this summer doing shows in stadiums. Saw him last year in August here in Kansas City at Arrowhead. He was as fabulous this time as he was the 1st time I saw him over 25+ years ago! We took a newbie with us last year and he said he'd never seen anything like it! It was his favorite concert ever and he's been seeing shows for 35 years! Planning on heading to St. Louis to see him in Sept. You will absolutely love him if you get a chance to catch one of his shows!

[@MarioMarsicano]

Tickle the ivories!! (New follower. Love the channel). Full disclosure…first video I thought “How does a high school student have these kinds of insights.” Then you mentioned you’re a mom and I spit out my pasta primavera.

[@arvvee1832]

12:40 "Baby-making music, y'all." Britt, you absolutely crack me up!

[@McLeod2022]

Grew up w him and his staying power call to songwriting. Singer songwriter craft gorgeous scripts... sometimes dark and heavy and sometimes up lifting. I don't know know I don't have him on my staylist/playlist as .... sure some is kidhood nostalgia... but I always feel better after listening to him. That is my truth.

[@Kathe255]

I have seen Billy in concert 5 x!! Every one was better than the one before! And yes he is still touring! And just came out with the first new song in 17 years! He stopped writing songs with lyrics and just started writing for himself.

[@deeannedubiel4347]

Yes! Go to one of his concerts if you're able to. It's quite an event.