The Longest Time

[@vroom9393]

I'm not trying to pick favorites but... The one in blue is my favorite.

[@ryanhauser5606]

😂

[@isaac4283]

help

[@Sticholas]

Arnie Trinidad Damn the joke flew right over your head

[@MG-rv8gg]

Arnie Trinidad Once again, the joke flew over your head. You’re thinking too hard about this.

[@MG-rv8gg]

Arnie Trinidad It’s called having a sense of humor, not ignorance.

[@kaiser7637]

Nobody: KZbin recommendations: you wanna listen to a 6 man accapella. Great work really nicley presented

[@dothedo3667]

But there are 6...

[@kaiser7637]

@@dothedo3667 Yes but actually no

[@alexmcb2192]

Sameee

[@ಠ_ಠ-ಮ5ಫ]

Same

[@aidanholland8545]

you mean 6

[@MARZ1911]

Blue Man Group before they tried LSD.

[@honeybubble3294]

MARZ1911 I-

[@polojoemofo]

Brilliant 😂

[@JWheny]

MARZ1911 Two of the members fucking died

[@statingtheobvious8119]

@@JWheny so, it's a joke.

[@aidanshepard6080]

what happened to the other three guys after the lsd?!

[@lindamvazquez]

Watching & listening in late January 2024. These guys are absolutely phenomenal!! I hope they'll continue to sing their beautiful harmonies throughout their lives. It is truly a gift, so please, share your blessing with the world!❤

[@ciaatkins947]

Absolutely agree ❤ .listened today Feb 24

[@bobbarker1798]

Great comment!

[@GypsyGirl317]

I agree as well, also in February 2024. Stunning harmony, and each one has a beautiful voice.

[@juliepiano88]

What a talented group of young men! Keep it up

[@WilmaSpick]

​@@GypsyGirl317I'm

[@D2viantOne]

I was waiting for the guy far right to start singing chocolate rain.

[@jamesfam2476]

The fact that you said that makes you a legend in my book, thank you

[@alexacampo8293]

vanilla rain **

[@johnsnow9210]

Has face structure too

[@TheBoss2288]

deviantone Lol crazy I made the connection too

[@annoyingbookgirl]

He has the sweetest voice out of all of them alfnsjdh h'es adorable

[@ThyRandomGuy]

Solid music but it’s not in a bathroom so I’m gonna have to dock a point here

[@frango8352]

Jucab Nubster that’s true tbf

[@ryanryan1583]

But you can't prove it's not a bathroom either...just saying...could be big

[@paulapayne7940]

They are guys anywhere they are can be a bathroom.

[@silvershurik3n421]

I see what you did there

[@RodBeauvex]

@@paulapayne7940 Anyone can piss on the floor, but it takes a great man to take a dump on the ceiling.

[@cvisenti]

Their harmony is on, however I wonder why the barber shop quartet vibe instead of the original doo wop soul that makes BJ’s so damn solid.

[@BaileyLT2001]

I just want to point out something I found funny Last 4 words of your paragraph!

[@debstawecki6843]

@@BaileyLT2001 lol

[@reginaphalange7413]

I see what you mean, but I enjoy this style as well

[@jolienvsndijk]

Well it wouldn't be much of a cover if it sounded the same

[@cvisenti]

Jo I’m not out to debate or shout anybody down. In rare exceptions when a new interpretation gives fantastic new life to a tune (Joe Cocker’s take of With a Little Help From My Friends), I typically prefer a cover to be more or less faithful in capturing as much of the original’s sound or spirit. Maybe I’m in the minority, but I doubt it. These kids are talented but do not approach the fire of Joel’s original.

[@merrittfallis6544]

As a vocalist and a music teacher for over 30 years, I can say 'Well done, gentlemen!'

[@KYCygni-n5m]

Standing ovation for these boys.

[@edwinschwartz411]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@diddlysquat4582]

this is real acapella man! none of that flashy overly produced showman ship stuff, just a group of awkward friends needing nothing other than great talent and great chemistry

[@ep8470]

Still isnt Joel....good tho

[@CJGfarm]

Who says they're awkward??

[@funjoy9059]

@@CJGfarm I think he talking about their posture

[@echt114]

Yes, piss off with the "awkward" shit.

[@afuzzycreature8387]

@@ep8470 Its too... white collar... for joel. Needs to be more direct in approach for the main lyrics.

[@Robbie-ep6gz]

Not gonna lie whoever is doing that deep as voice, sounds good

[@mikinatsumi7772]

I feel like it's the one on the far right

[@cameronchanning9468]

Definitely the guy on the far right, the best out of them all

[@sophiarossignol5039]

The guy in the blue shirt

[@carterbusby239]

Sophia Rossignol Lol

[@chrisenderle11]

glasses dude. speaking of him, when he started singing I was absolutely shocked by his voice

[@MOTOBLADE]

Who’s rockin’ out to these guys in 2024 🔥🤘🏻

[@caseycasey621]

Pretty sure absolutely no one is “rocking out” to these guys

[@calmblueocean7243]

Absolutely 👍

[@calmblueocean7243]

Rocking out, I mean - not the other comment.... 😊

[@GypsyGirl317]

​@@calmblueocean7243yes. 😊

[@caseycasey621]

@@calmblueocean7243 calling me out like that publicly….touché 😉

[@Daniel-yc4em]

Th guy who sings first has such an 80s singing voice and it's amazing

[@ChrisBandyJazz]

Thank you haha!

[@emmasfanfics9565]

Amen he’s really good

[@Deleted11100]

I thought that! Got a nice ring to it

[@dwarkusx]

Yea, the way he says "goodbye" at 0:34 really hit the spot for me

[@chrisharrington9992]

They are all good

[@1slippy]

The tempo is sometimes painful but over all vocals are cool

[@marisalane3939]

druidboy76 Woah, relax. It was criticism, followed up by a compliment. They didn’t mean anything bad by it.

[@scarletta5145]

Yeah really theres no need to overreact. Constructive criticism can be a good thing as long as its polite.

[@klop4228]

@@druidboy76 Frankly, it's also easy to tell when something's wrong. The voices are great, but the rhythm is... not as good. A lot of rushing - though very together, oddly. Good ensemble, I guess that is. Look, it's not nice to be insulting, but firstly, Agent Kennedy was, being fairly constructive about it; secondly, just cos something's difficult doesn't make this performance better or worse (nor does the skill of a critic); and thirdly, how can people learn what's wrong with their performances if nobody criticises them? Basically, what you're suggesting is a world of yes-men and yes-women and a lack of improvement because no matter how awful something is, if you put in effort is was great, champ. Good job. (To be clear, this wasn't awful. See my top couple paragraphs, or just the original comment on this thread.)

[@jerrytruckn]

druidboy76 chill the fuck out they are good enough musicians to handle some criticism.

[@cassidydeneau7076]

@@druidboy76 Yooo, both a teenager and musician here. They are in fact, quite off-tempo in some spots, although their sound was incredibly good. Literally the entirety of pursuing any form of music is basically taking constructive criticism. I'd want someone to tell me if I really needed to work with a metronome, because it's how you improve. No performers are gonna be crushed by being given a legitimate suggestion on how to grow their skills.

[@nickcella6346]

These guys may look nerdy but it's one of the best harmonies I've heard.

[@melquesedekcastro7480]

You know. "You shouldn't judge a book by its cover."

[@mariab.8393]

Agree! I wrote an email to the voice uk to point them to this video🎉 By now they are 6y older

[@briansmith2990]

What the hell does appearance have to do with singing ability? That's like thinking that if someone is black, that they are going to steal.

[@janinestearns7288]

@@briansmith2990Agreed! Look at Jim Neighbors! You’d never have thought to look at him that he’d have such a beautiful voice!

[@JunP-k9d]

song has a nerd vibe so it works

[@AudioVile]

These guys weren't engineered or autotuned. I was (pleasantly) shocked at how tight their harmonies were!! I absolutely LOVE it when a surprise like this just drops my jaw to the floor!! Outstanding!

[@tomtenthij5676]

I Know Right!!!!;😁😁😁

[@michaelmilam7285]

Is no one going to talk about how the dude's in the middle keep switching places and disappearing?

[@The_Gelatinman]

Editting

[@asoap2422]

@@The_Gelatinman yeah no shit Sherlock

[@z3ddd]

Cuz one person needs to move the camera and hold it for them

[@seanw8206]

Human Fault wtf

[@RyonnWiTTY]

Also no one in this video is doing the deep voice part lol

[@sunyyshinee]

Can we appreciate the bass all the way to the right? I thought it was impressive how he was able to carry the beat but also have an amazing singing voice. Good job!!! 👏👏👏

[@Keeshmac]

I think they added the bass in post, I've been trying to find who's singing bass but it's just not lining up 100%

[@Hoghole]

Jonah Bacon it’s the guy on the right

[@sunyyshinee]

@@Hoghole lol we know, I said it was the guy all the way to the right, I think they were just actually trying to find like an insta or something?? Idk could be wrong

[@judythnydam5129]

@@cameronplaystrumpet6777 sung

[@LLSearle]

I loved ever moment of this! It was splendid!! Thanks for putting it together & I’d LOVE to hear more!

[@claraosmond431]

I think people look for perfection in music too much today, which really drives people away from singing because they're scared to be judged. Let's be honest, there were some "flaws" in this performance, but you guys appear to genuinely love music. The fact that you all got together to do this says a lot. It shows that you put time and effort into creating something together and I think that's beautiful. Thank you for sharing your hard work and talents. I hope you continue to sing together and share your love of music with the world. God bless!

[@femwynn6292]

I was hoping for a little IMperfection. seriously, this sounds like a carbon copy with less passion and less heart.

[@BigMac4459]

@@femwynn6292 I wish they put tine and effort to practice with a metronome

[@willtack9441]

Stop judging a group of people that had the courage to sing this song and post it to where the entire world could hear it

[@BigMac4459]

@@willtack9441 Criticism is how you improve

[@BigMac4459]

@Gregory Smith spot on

[@douglasburnside]

Kudos to Billy Joel for creating one of the prettiest melodies of all time.

[@catgladwell5684]

Billy is a genius.

[@Bjohns109]

Nobody: KZbin: wanna listen to a group of teenagers sing acapella Me: hell ya

[@adamus996]

*r e l a t a b l e*

[@roncaron8939]

as of March 2, 2020 11:31am EST 1,838,564 views

[@Drakenx88]

Yup

[@echt114]

Couldn't you have made your point in some way other than this dumb format?

[@TheNo1pencil]

Loved it. Maybe buy a metronome. But other than that, you guys did a great job

[@SubsonicBeef]

Sharona Maynard yeah but I mean the tempo was on, there’s just a change in tempo each verse. I agree though the sound was a bit much 😂

[@peanutbutterrobot]

oh geez yeah hahaha the timing is horrible

[@matiascabrera1766]

BOOM roasted

[@emmamcmullen3567]

Fucking read the description

[@snowpiercer8001]

Ya’lls are ignorant as shit

[@jmcn34]

Anyone here from Bathroom Serenade?

[@maxcarson667]

Yes! Too bad this one isn’t in the same tempo.

[@jmcn34]

Max Carson Bathroom Serenade absolutely blows this out the water

[@qkiwi802]

didnt come from there but this soo made me think of that lol

[@qualquerum3158]

YESSS

[@ES-bw7oz]

Mee

[@stevephlyer]

Billy Joel would surely be proud of you guys.

[@richardkanarek858]

Or litigious. ;-)

[@opferanode6660]

Why is this suddenly on everyone's recommended?? I mean it's great work but seriously KZbin what do you smoke

[@HattereneMaster]

Nilensis-exactly KZbin just randomly be like “hmm I see this 3 years old. Now it’s time for this to blow up.”

[@ankle957]

I mean... you did click on it?

[@3lectricBOOMBOX]

the first guy needs to sing christmas songs

[@ChrisBandyJazz]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYurmZmDpsqhqrs

[@slade6959]

John Smith first guy as in left or first one to sing

[@drakeessick5730]

Second guy from the right sounds like he should be singing as a Disney prince damn

[@lilyanluu5043]

Ikr! Haha

[@Lekirius]

My thoughts exactly

[@kmbpookyify]

Exactly👍🏻

[@mariachristi207]

Which second one? They changed position constantly lolol X"D

[@drakeessick5730]

@@mariachristi207 Guy at 0:55

[@markgordon5387]

Beautiful voices. I listened to this, when I'm down. My mother passed away 3 years ago, and she liked this version of the song. She was 85 years old.

[@markgordon5387]

May they always remain young. May God grant them eternal youth. May their voices never get old.

[@marjamerryflower]

❤

[@dannygreen592]

So why not listen to the actual song and not a butchered cover?

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

A song for all ages.

[@bliss6495]

@@dannygreen592 He said it clearly, her mother liked this version.

[@ChrisBandyJazz]

Wow, I didn't expect this video to explode after three years. Thank you so much everyone! If you like what you hear, consider joining my Patreon community and gaining access to some awesome perks! www.patreon.com/chrisbandy

[@ChrisBandyJazz]

Errolle Lacson Interesting! Well I’m glad it’s happening! Thank you so much!!

[@rnanaricciardi8177]

You look like a young David arquet

[@ChrisBandyJazz]

@@disconneck1363 Thank you so much Errolle! Hey it's all good! I appreciate it!

[@MrButterInaCan]

I hope you're sharing the revenue with all of the members. You guys killed it

[@ericcruzstealth]

A lot has to do with the song. Ppl look for the classics

[@daevster6663]

Damn I haven't heard this song *For the longest time* Edit: holy hell thanks for the likes 😂

[@yonathanandrewpardede4538]

Hahaha get out

[@RealSeanSchumacher]

You're kidding right?

[@amff7542]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂

[@F.P.E_fanlol]

Daevster 666 ahhh,you got me there 🤣

[@jskullheisenberg5227]

Lmao, nice one

[@lifeisallanfinbs6706]

Sometimes the timing is off but you have beautiful voices, this is really amazing ❤️

[@nm6818]

Agreed. They need a lot of practice just being in the moment and chilling out a bit.

[@johnsnow9210]

Well yeah they lack rythm but.. 🤔 duh?

[@JustinAtwell1]

Is anyone directing? Who is running the snaps? I think they could do it if they had a guide. As a drummer, this was pretty painful to listen to (not because they have bad voices - their voices are great).

[@elisharobinson2425]

Justin Atwell I think they did a damn good job no director needed

[@ChrisBandyJazz]

@@JustinAtwell1 Read Description

[@joelmccoin9727]

I know this is 7 yrs ago, but I must say this.....BRAVO!!!! Excellent Job, You young men did this song Proud, Hope all of you have found a Life of Joy and Music.

[@justlynn5693]

Amen

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

I hope they stay together and continue singing together. That will bring them joy.

[@horseluva57]

I love how each person’s individual talent is showcased. So enjoyable to watch.

[@evan3155]

The guy in blue was really awkward

[@aprilzcorner]

You got that right...LOL

[@yusuke5717]

Leave them the FUCK alone

[@slothful4006]

They’re all wearing blue...

[@evan3155]

Slothful Meep that’s the fucking joke

[@yusuke5717]

Slothful Meep that’s the joke dumbass

[@morganmarama-stout5292]

Harmony is on point, it killed me to hear the pushing and pulling of the poor tempo but yeah killer dudes. It’s hard when reverb is somewhat involved, keep working with it my guys👍

[@ChrisBandyJazz]

Thanks so much! I updated the description which explains a little more about the timing!

[@thebeastfrags6291]

RyanORourkelol classical pianists feel physical pain while reading that comment

[@Manperor]

Pretty sure that was on purpose

[@RosinTheBeau]

Just found this video in August 2024. So Chris, I don't know if you or the guys are still checking in, but I love these voices and harmonies and the new approach you've taken to a great old song. As to your last paragraph, I have a saying: Excellence is better than perfection. And the joy of singing together is best of all.

[@janicelaurin7263]

Listening to this in 2023!! I thought they were phenomenal. Loved the whole thing. I wonder where these guys live today and what they are doing?

[@selenesundara]

I wonder and want to know too! 😅

[@lor3999]

@@ee-mv3es, 😂 I’m sorry, that was funny.

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

@@lor3999 Their innocence is not gone.

[@aguerriero]

Does anyone else try to guess who the bass is before a group starts singing

[@SamGB1987]

Yes ahahaha

[@coitmorrison1323]

Those of us who sing bass do... ;)

[@TyrosToby]

Yeah absolutely xD

[@Garfieldlysanya]

I was too busy figuring out which one of them was actually singing in time. I sincerely don't mean it as an insult, but it was distracting, could've been an editing thing, but it is hard to ignore

[@lightning2187]

Far right guy sang bass most of the time, but during his solo it looks like the middle guy takes over for him

[@keiser5225]

Nice job! I like the fact, that there are still some young men out there, which are performing the high art of acapella! Cheers mates.

[@fred5150]

Kevlar online you know what I’d do if they asked me to sing acapella? I’d sing it!☺️ ACAPELLA!

[@tubularguynine]

Excellent! One of my favorite songs...yes, I'm old! 😄

[@marshatomkins7989]

Regarding the minor flaws people mentioned: shake it off. We’re so used to hearing songs in which the pitch has been digitally perfected after recording that we don’t know what real singing sounds like. A cappella rocks. Keep it up!

[@user-sw1wq8lh2w]

the vocals are great, they needed a click track in their ears, I think it'd have added a lot more punch with the confidence on each beat. Their vocal work is good, I think that would have really helped them to nail the timing of it all. This is still a hell of a lot better than I could do vocally, but as a drummer I can hear the timing struggles. Awesome work for sure, people seem to agree with the fact it's been heard 2M times.

[@casparvoncampenhausen5249]

What flaws?

[@ruthlewis6678]

Yikes! I hadn't even noticed that this was A cappella.

[@buttonsburg]

@@casparvoncampenhausen5249 it wasn't in a bathroom

[@Ignasimp]

It's not the pitch to what we are not used to. It's the timbre of the voice we don't recognize anymore. And that also explains why everyone sings so lightly and bright instead of deep and dark like singers used to do.

[@richardbrotzman3152]

I posted a comment a couple years ago saying I thought this was really good. So, I just stumbled across this video again and re-watched it. The more I watch and listen to it, the more I like it!

[@ChrisBandyJazz]

Thank you so much Richard!!

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

Same here. But beside the fact that they are REALLY good, it brings me joy to see boys/young men singing together as this is such a wholesome (as in creating wellbeing) activity. With all the crap going on in the world (wars, terrorist attacks, climate change (winter where I live is now MONTHS shorter than when I was young) and horrid, brutal gang violence, young men singing happily together gives me hope for the future.

[@melitaaranha6326]

Outstanding singing. Encore❤

[@catiperez8901]

You are so good. This Grandma loves your music!

[@caisollazzo]

Cati Perez AHHHH WE SPELL OUR NAME THE SAME WAY

[@chrismnutone8421]

I hope when you guys wake up in the morning and look into the mirror, you see a reflection of angels. You are so talented. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! You made many people cry with this video and many wish they could perform as you do. You will remember this day the rest of your life. Enjoy your youth!

[@southerngirlsociety]

Fellow music teacher here and this makes me cry. I love it! I know full well how much hard work went into this, and I know you know how far they have to go but they are doing a great job for this age!! I've got your back! Do us all a favor and have them do it again as seniors and then let us listen again. This crew has some talent and they are headed in the right direction for sure.

[@ChrisBandyJazz]

Thank you so much!

[@salliesterling9327]

The harmonies are nice. They are at an age where they are awkward. My only complaint is tempo is not consistent!

[@corkstar74]

For sure,,this made me think of my music teacher,,it was around 4th,,5th grade and I'm pushing 50 now,,been a part of music since I was 9,,this just takes me back in the best way,,salute guys,,wonderful job

[@salliesterling9327]

corkstar74 “Mr. Holland’s Opus” !!!

[@corkstar74]

Also I guess I should say why it reminded me of her,,she picked out a couple of base singers in the group,,a big tall kid and then with her smiling face,pointed at me,,and said was it you? I said no,, I didnt want to be singled out,,but it was,,it was me,,dont really know where this is going but the nostalgia I'm feeling is thick 🤣

[@L-M-MOfficial]

That kind of harmony that reaches into your brain, smacks it about a bit and then tells it that it loves it... It's like butter for the soul

[@janh5199]

This was excellent. I would love to know where you all are now. If you aren’t still singing together even if only for the fun of it, the world has lost some gold.

[@lindajohnson7575]

Absolutely ❤ where are you now guys?

[@MrPetepoet]

Simply beautiful,hats of to you all.

[@selenesundara]

Wanting to hear the update too 🙏

[@MelbaMaloyed]

Absolutely wonderful! Kudos to these fine looking young men whose voices blend so well. Great harmonies & great performance! Much love to you all & God bless you.

[@fleetcaretrucks]

All variations of blue shirts are represented here.

[@lordhelland5551]

They probably go to a ptivate school. Its a uniform code.

[@FrazzaJ2000]

@@lordhelland5551 Private schools make you wear identical shirts. Not variations of shirts of the same colour. Source: I went to a private school.

[@lordhelland5551]

@@FrazzaJ2000 not true. Some have a loose policy. As long as its a blue shirt and some kind of solid color bottoms its okay.

[@lordhelland5551]

I went to private schools as well. In Florida. Thats the policy because students get heatstrokes in button ups with a bottom layer and a long khakis.

[@FrazzaJ2000]

@@lordhelland5551 Ah, im from Australia. Probs different here

[@sophiatalksmusic3588]

I should be doing homework But also this is a highkey bop

[@pxsthop8240]

Ocareening weird ass nigga

[@FotoGuru27]

I want to see how well all this horrible grammar goes over in the workforce.

[@pxsthop8240]

Manny better than what you’re doing with that doo doo ass phone on your KZbin vids 👀👀🤙🤣🤣

[@quincy1721]

i am also supposed to be doing homework but this video makes me so happy

[@jamesfam2476]

@@pxsthop8240 ok Fortnite fanboy

[@nekocrumch7768]

This radiates soft boy energy and I love it

[@JohnKleist-yl9lq]

One of my favorite songs of all time . This is now my favorite version of it . Thank you

[@theodorhorn4608]

I just noticed that there were sometimes 5 and sometimes 6 people and they stand in a different row. Weird

[@maxcranford5918]

It wasn’t live

[@theodorhorn4608]

@@maxcranford5918 I know...

[@averyburnap4004]

the sound wasn't even fully synced to the video

[@thomasodetto4670]

These young men were fantastic. Keep singing boys, you have it. !!!!!

[@antoniojparedes9968]

Really great! Billy Joel would enjoy it for sure! 👏👏👏

[@YT13031]

Great job, guys! It's a great feeling to get the blend of voices just right, isn't it? Whether or not you ever got together again, this was a very special experience that most people never get to experience. I hope some or all of you have continued with your music. It's a great thing to bring joy to others especially with all the difficult things people go through! I did this kind of thing about 50+ years ago. You bring it all back. Way to go!

[@ChrisBandyJazz]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

[@settpaul]

@@ChrisBandyJazz why did you edit it- I think we were tricked to think this is one continuous video😞

[@courtneyanderson3108]

Beautiful! That was so enjoyable! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents! Keep singing! There is such a sweet energy that comes with beautiful harmony, whether you're singing or listening.👍😊

[@qkiwi802]

honestly id give my life for the one in dark brown khakis, hes so awkward

[@ant_picard]

They’re all quite awkward, but charmingly so. I think most of us were like this back in school. Would love to see some more from the group, they’re talented.

[@ChrisBandyJazz]

@@ant_picard Check out Don't Dream It's Over! Thanks so much!

[@solarstar8624]

@@ChrisBandyJazz get the band back together please

[@ticks4ticks4]

@@ant_picard So true; yet surprisingly good to listen to!

[@Awonderfulberry3]

Same tho!!! 😂🤤

[@wellshoot]

The guy at 1:26 has a really good voice! Well, you all do, but his tone is my favorite

[@nobodynowhere21]

Oh god YES. So soothing.

[@Iendleasereit]

i love this era... love it and miss it. hope you guys are still singing 8 years later - 2024

[@Daniel-yc4em]

You guys need to remake this 3 years later

[@javeedibrahim6583]

and i mistakenly thought your icon fell off from my eyebrow..🤣🤣🤣

[@chocoCo0kie]

Javeed Ibrahim hahaha same

[@TheDanrach]

This was so unbelievably gorgeous. I'm in tears. You've each got such exquisitely beautiful voices and are so immensely talented. I can't stop replaying.

[@TheDanrach]

@@FreneticFolklore Not your thing, I take it.

[@JoeTaxpayer]

Ha! Me too. I get it.

[@TheDanrach]

@@JoeTaxpayer Glad it speaks to you as well!

[@palmyrapalmyra1681]

Close to tears🥲...different reasons. Loved it.😍Thank you guys.🥲🥳

[@Mygfisawesone]

Girls: guys only want one thing and it’s disgusting Guys:

[@johnnysalami27]

Aidan Lovick yeah, friends 😞

[@DreamsOfDionysus]

These guys are each still currently ‘best friends’ with and pining over some girl who has had 3 boyfriends over the past 5 years who all treat her like crap and constantly sobs about not being able to find a “good” guy. 🙄😝

[@SpencyP92]

Great singing, but damn this performance is awkward to watch..you can tell they're young. They look forced by their parents to be there

[@rsnordhagen]

@Gregory Smith Bro you seriously simping rn? dude. Have some dignity.

[@davidjoshua2413]

@Gregory Smith boy out here writting an essay under a youtube video

[@kc3302]

Who wants an album from these guys? One song is not enough! P.S. It's 2024

[@tamibell4325]

I was so sad because I thought this beautiful talent was gone and lost forever! This makes me so happy and it touches my heart in a way that I cannot even begin to describe! You were all absolutely amazing!!! Thank you so much for keeping this beautiful music alive!!! God bless you all!❤🙏💕💝

[@antonkaagthorndahl4484]

This video is legen- wait for it -dary. LEGENDARY!

[@singinstar48]

My opinion is just one of many but I really appreciate the time you took to put this together. I don't know a lot of people who could learn this song. Even now several years later this is still one of my favorite renditions. Thank you for sharing your talents! :)

[@nushemslipinski280]

Such beautiful harmony…. Wow!!

[@ritacalhoun1914]

These young men are absolutely great! Their voices blend perfectly. Keep it going!!!!

[@BenCole]

The most awkward but talented group I’ve ever seen lol

[@carson5066]

They look so unsure of themselves while they're doing their solos but goshdang it they can sing so well

[@amphitrichous]

I was going to say something about that. Like teenagers just starting puberty. I think it's their stance and posture mostly. Nice sound though.

[@echt114]

Proving once again that the word "awkward" is an idiot indicator.

[@carson5066]

@@echt114 ?

[@echt114]

@@carson5066 There's nothing "awkward" about them. Just normal human beings. That idiot word has had a meteoric rise in the last 10 years. It's not as much of an idiot indicator as "creepy" or "cringy" is though.

[@teamginger6359]

There is nothing more inspiring to me, than young people making beautiful music!!

[@davidrutledge6215]

Each one has an endearing and uplifting voice. Made my miserable day brighter. Life is worth living after all! 😊

[@deborahdanielson8901]

I listen to this almost everyday. Soothing, excellent vocals and harmony. Makes me smile, relax and be peaceful for just a few minutes. Thanks to each of you guys❤️❤️❤️

[@johnmendoza2165]

Has anyone realized that the guy, second to the left, just suddenly disappeared? EDIT: Nm, he comes back. :P

[@alexandriacochran482]

A few disappear a couple times.

[@glennd7115]

Now they’re here 🙆‍♂️ now they’re gone 😳 now they’re back again 👍

[@andyskinner5420]

they must have needed a bathroom break

[@allandalegibson1194]

Excellent!! I wonder where these lads are today, seven years later.

[@Itsjosh1980]

These guys did amazing, not sure how anyone could be rude to these guys, they are fantastic!

[@tpmm1]

Yes, okay, the snaps are a bit off, probably because mixing it all is an immense task. But man, this group makes me so happy. Listening to how the voices go so well together, and watching the fun and determination at the same time, it makes me feel so happy that people like them still exist and make the world a better place with their presence. Awesome! Imagine how it'd sound had they had more time. 😍

[@balsamicvinegar5631]

I just wanna give the kid in the pocket t-shirt a hug

[@elizabethblake1140]

They truly are wonderful!

[@productdesignermaker]

Did nobody else notice that they magically swapped places every now and then?

[@productdesignermaker]

@@danielward5164 nope!

[@productdesignermaker]

@@danielward5164 watch from 1.45 for about 8 seconds..... are you trying to get their viewing numbers up? 😂

[@denialz1460]

lmao middle guy and second from the right switch somewhere in the middle, twice

[@kajaniemann7323]

YES WTF

[@watson956]

Didja notice that there were 6 guys to start with, then #2 disappears, then reappears and another guy vanishes, then there are six guys again....... very weird/bad editing.

[@katekong5720]

I’m amazed at how stiff and awkward their bodies are throughout the whole thing as they fuckin’ kill it.

[@seldonwright4345]

They put the energy into music not acting.

[@katekong5720]

seldon wright Personally, the looser I am with my body, the better I sing. We all just have different ways lmao. Nowhere near as good as them, tho.

[@livedandletdie]

@@katekong5720 I mean they all look like the autistic social rejects from every schools chess club, do you really think that they would not be stiff all the time... Autistic people are often stiff, after all, people told me a lot while I was younger to relax... but I don't know how to...

[@coryblackmon3587]

It was early in the morning and half of us were homeschoolers.... We tried our best.

[@katekong5720]

Cory Blackmon I never said it was bad....? I thought it sounded fuckin amazing.

[@jonesukanaivalu9221]

These guys are blessed with really good voices.

[@annrae1597]

Super singers.love their voices..I hope they are still singing now in 2024

[@bluzshadez]

I am so impressed to see young people sing in Doo Wop style. The harmonies are just so wonderful to listen to. God bless!

[@bluzshadez]

Who just liked my comment a minute ago? It was exactly at 11:11 pm.

[@limpfinger12]

I sang this in school 20 years ago and still remember my part. Brings me right back!

[@The_Friendly_Hermit]

Lyrics Oh, oh, oh For the longest time Oh, oh, oh For the longest If you said goodbye to me tonight There would still be music left to write What else could I do I'm so inspired by you That hasn't happened for the longest time Once I thought my innocence was gone Now I know that happiness goes on That's where you found me When you put your arms around me I haven't been there for the longest time Oh, oh, oh For the longest time Oh, oh, oh For the longest I'm that voice you're hearing in the hall And the greatest miracle of all Is how I need you And how you needed me too That hasn't happened for the longest time Maybe this won't last very long But you feel so right And I could be wrong Maybe I've been hoping too hard But I've gone this far And it's more than I hoped for Who knows how much further we'll go on Maybe I'll be sorry when you're gone I'll take my chances I forgot how nice romance is I haven't been there for the longest time I had second thoughts at the start I said to myself Hold on to your heart Now I know the woman that you are You're wonderful so far And it's more than I hoped for I don't care what consequence it brings I have been a fool for lesser things I want you so bad I think you ought to know that I intend to hold you for the longest time

[@linmiller8147]

Great voices and beautiful harmonies. I can't believe how well their voices blend together.

[@DanielWurtz]

Deep dude gets an ulttra high solo. i was mindblown

[@richardfinch1789]

God bless you guys for bringing this heartfelt message back today The world needs to embrace love and compassion for the longhaul This version is very effective 👌

[@diahiskandarbinmohamadjani7674]

Hi Chris, I am a 52yo from Malaysia. I stumbled into this yesterday and have been watching this many many times. I listened to the song when I was a student in the States back in the 80s. I look forward for this team to group together and produce similar videos in future. SUBSCRIBED!

[@soggy_drawers]

based

[@mr.booboo1]

based

[@pamwhiting4890]

I watch this group over and over again fantastic harmonising, i also have a C D of Billy Joel singing for the longest time,..... a good all round CD !

[@johnluke503]

Someone somewhere should give these young men a contract this was absolutely marvelous thank you

[@chandraprakashchowdhury3362]

Thank you so much guys, I don't have words to express my gratitude towards you guys for such incredible effort in todays world.

[@Mirovanje12]

These guys have great pitch and their voices blend really well. Fun.

[@ELL289]

To the critics. . . Cut them some slack, they are young and did a great job of bringing a smile to just about everyone’s face! They are delightful because they are so natural.

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

Out of the 4,8 million views, I believe that about a thousand are mine, just from the latest weeks. My life is shitty at the moment (or, rather, I am shitty and can't keep things in order, so they disappear, and I lost my dad a couple of months ago, and...nothing is fun) and I use these kids as a pick-me-up.

[@ELL289]

⁠@@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609 Sorry to hear about your dad. Life can be difficult. I’m glad you found moments of joy in their performance. Hang in there, something good can change how you are feeling at anytime. ❣️

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

@@ELL289 Thank you.

[@captain9470]

Oh, oh, oh For the longest time Oh, oh, oh For the longest If you said goodbye to me tonight There would still be music left to write What else could I do I'm so inspired by you That hasn't happened for the longest time Once I thought my innocence was gone Now I know that happiness goes on That's where you found me When you put your arms around me I haven't been there for the longest time Oh, oh, oh For the longest time Oh, oh, oh For the longest I'm that voice you're hearing in the hall And the greatest miracle of all Is how I need you And how you needed me too That hasn't happened for the longest time Maybe this won't last very long But you feel so right And I could be wrong Maybe I've been hoping too hard But I've gone this far And it's more than I hoped for Who knows how much further we'll go on Maybe I'll be sorry when you're gone I'll take my chances I forgot how nice romance is I haven't been there for the longest time I had second thoughts at the start I said to myself Hold on to your heart Now I know the woman that you are You're wonderful so far And it's more than I hoped for I don't care what consequence it brings I have been a fool for lesser things I want you so bad I think you ought to know that I intend to hold you for the longest time Songwriters: Billy Joel

[@sizaanjul1784]

Thanks, cap.

[@butter_dracula]

Thanks for the lyrics

[@DennisKovacich]

Why say “songwriters” (plural) if there’s only one name?

[@dennisjonkertje624]

After all those years, still getting positive comments from new viewers. The best compliment possible!

[@mgresham424]

Crazy good vocals but y'all should have left the metronome on lol...

[@franzy871]

yes this. this.. THIS!!!!!!

[@candjur1]

👽

[@alcor3372]

Maui Time despite them not keeping the original tempo, they did a decent job of keeping in time with each other, which is way more important

[@toucanlystanly]

Alcor As a percussionist I can genuinely tell you to shut up. When something’s out of tempo that’s the only thing I hear.

[@alcor3372]

Toucanly Stanly Get off your high horse. If all you can focus on is tempo in music, you’re not making music, you’re hitting things with sticks. There’s so many aspects of music, and despite the fact that this song has a few issues, it’s certainly well made, and I applaud them for their efforts.

[@SlitchBatty]

Very good!!! It sort of reaffirmed in my mind that anyone and everyone can potentially sing well with their own unique voice when practiced.

[@JR-yx3po]

Completely gorgeous - thanks soooo much for posting. It would be so fun to have an update on all you guys!

[@lisaball6561]

Loved this performance. So refreshing. Thank you. 🙏🙂🌺