FIRST TIME REACTING TO | Billy Joel "Downeaster Alexa"

ROAD TO 250,000 SUBSCRIBERS
-FIND ME ON PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND PERKS!
patreon.com/BrittReacts
DONATIONS:
- PAYPAL: www.paypal.com...
- CASHAPP: $BrittReacts
- STUDIO/EQUIPMENT WISHLIST: www.amazon.com...
billy joel- piano man
listen to billy joel piano man
who are the guests on billy joel piano man
billy joel piano man lyrics
billy joel piano man album songs
billy joel piano man sheet music
billy joel piano man chords
billy joel piano man live
billy joel piano man songs
billy joel piano man meaning
billy joel piano man harmonica
billy joel piano man album cover
billy joel piano man analysis
billy joel piano man album youtube
billy joel piano man about
billy joel piano man album review
billy joel piano man album vinyl
billy joel piano man album cover scary
billy joel piano man acoustic
billy joel - piano man (audio)
album billy joel piano man
billy joel piano man lyrics and chords
youtube piano man billy joel and friends
billy joel age piano man
celebrating billy joel america's piano man
what is piano man by billy joel about
billy joel piano man full album
billy joel angry young man piano
billy joel piano man baseball game
billy joel piano man bar
billy joel piano man backstory
billy joel piano man bartender
billy joel piano man bass tab
billy joel piano man bob dylan
billy joel piano man book
billy joel piano man best of
billy joel piano man bbc
billy joel singing piano man at baseball game
piano man by billy joel
words to piano man by billy joel
lyrics piano man by billy joel
piano man by billy joel sheet music
piano man by billy joel meaning
piano man the very best of billy joel vinyl
piano man by billy joel live
billy joel piano man cover
billy joel piano man cd
billy joel piano man cover art
billy joel piano man concert
billy joel piano man credits
billy joel piano man chord progression
billy joel piano man clip
billy joel piano man chorus
celebrating billy joel piano man 50th anniversary tour 2023
chords billy joel piano man
celebrating billy joel piano man
billy joel piano man video cast
billy joel kennedy center honors 2013 piano man
how old was billy joel when piano man came out
billy joel piano man ukulele chords
billy joel piano man download
billy joel piano man discogs
billy joel piano man duet
billy joel piano man date
billy joel piano man deluxe edition
billy joel piano man release date
billy joel piano man washington dc
billy joel 50 years of the piano man discogs
did billy joel write piano man
discogs billy joel piano man
billy joel piano man mp3 download
does billy joel play harmonica on piano man
why did billy joel wrote piano man
does billy joel song piano man
billy joel piano man download free mp3
billy joel piano man elton john
billy joel piano man easy
billy joel piano man explained
billy joel - piano man en español
billy joel piano man legacy edition
billy joel piano man sheet music easy free
billy joel piano man sheet music easy
billy joel experience piano man
elton john billy joel piano man tour
elton john and billy joel piano man
piano man the billy joel experience
billy joel piano man easy piano
piano man billy joel elton john live
billy joel explains piano man
piano man elton john billy joel lyrics
billy joel piano man female singer
billy joel piano man free sheet music
billy joel piano man free mp3 download
billy joel piano man facts
billy joel piano man film
billy joel piano man midi file
billy joel piano man with friends
billy joel piano man sheet music pdf free
first time hearing billy joel piano man
free sheet music billy joel piano man
billy joel and friends piano man
billy joel and friends piano man singers
piano man billy joel film
billy joel piano man guitar chords
billy joel piano man genre
billy joel piano man genius
billy joel piano man gershwin award
billy joel piano man greatest hits
billy joel piano man guitar lesson
billy joel piano man old grey whistle test
billy joel piano man madison square garden
billy joel piano man live madison square garden
gershwin prize billy joel piano man
google billy joel piano man
billy joel gershwin prize piano man singers
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS

[@kennethgay559]

Britt, Alexa is the name of the boat in the song. (Happens to be Billy's Eldest Daughter's name. She is also a music performer) A DownEaster is a Type of boat. This song was sung from the perspective of a Bayman slowly losing his livelihood to Large Commercial Fisheries and their Overfishing. That and the pollution of our waterways killing off shellfish! Billy was Born in the Bronx, but Raised in Hicksville. (I'm from Massapequa, Now in NC.) Billy went to Congress and pushed for them to put limits on the amounts the large companies could take out. He Fought to get the Waters cleaned up and the shellfish "reseeded". While fishing is doing better, it is still nowhere near where it should be!

[@WolvenHeart1]

Squeezebox and a fiddle, then you know your listening to an East Coast Lord T'under jeez boy.

[@Jaysun1]

Grew up in Massapequa myself.

[@mikenastasi8927]

I'm from Patchogue

[@chesleychris]

Man you laid that out perfectly!!!! I'm a Mainer....

[@justmoose6534]

Love your Billy Joel deep dive. With your background, you'd love his "New York State of Mind"

[@jamishops]

The live version from the Old Grey Whistle Test is an amazing performance of New York State of Mind.

[@justmoose6534]

@@jamishops Yes. That's the one I was thinking of as well.

[@jesseheiman1806]

To answer your question, a Downeaster is a type of fishing boat that is named after Billy's daughter. Alexa. This is one of my favorite Billy Joel songs. There were a lot of his songs that were more successful, but this one hits my heart. a little more. The pace of the music feels like waves on the ocean. Billy still performs and sells out Madison Square Garden for a monthly concert. He sells out every seat except for the front row. He will have his security people bring people down from the worst seats in the house to take those front row seats. He said that he wanted real fans in the front row, not just some rich folks who are just there for the appearance of being in the front row of a concert.

[@MBighk]

The violinist is Jean Luc Ponty, who was not a member of Billy's band; this is likely a special appearance. Jean Luc had a successful jazz career and albums of his own.

[@JC-ed4xm]

Are you sure that's not Lee Greenwood? (kidding)

[@jansndberg402]

Hello from Denmark.... try goodnight saigon

[@user-hq2nm5qp5g]

I thought that was him! What an awesome guest artist!

[@Ocrilat]

Jean Luc Ponty also featured in Elton John's 1972 album 'Honky Chateau'.

[@stephenriggs8177]

Big Ponty fan.

[@kevinstarr516]

A downeaster is a fishing boat. And Alexa is the name of his daughter who is also a musical artist. And Billy Joel is actually from the Bronx.

[@woodyheywood8792]

A Louisiana person would definitely know this....Thanks for chiming in. I was born in Gloucester, MA and my Grandfather went out to Georges Banks 6 days a week.

[@markchapel6694]

Billy and his family moved from the Bronx to Oyster Bay, LI when he was a year old

[@Ira88881]

He’s hardly from The Bronx.

[@sandrajewitt6050]

You should listen to his song, Lullaby (Goodnight My Angel). He wrote it for his daughter when she was about 7. He and his former wife were about to break up. His daughter asked him, "What happens when you die?" The song is his response.

[@1145ontop]

Yes this song is fantastic I used to play it for my son at bed time.... still do some days

[@alexscrimpshire8761]

I’ve often said, you could have someone just appear on earth and let them listen to all Billy Joel’s songs and they’d be caught up on almost all aspects of life.

[@etc7070]

Billy the Joel, people's entertainer. You nailed it. Also, hey you're a Long Islander! As others will tell you Billy was born in the Bronx but moved to Long Island as a child and still has an extremely deep connection to it. He grew up in Levittown, has/had homes in Oyster Bay, the Hamptons, Montauk. Anyway, this is a GREAT song to belt out at the top of your lungs. Other songs written from the perspective of "the people": Allentown (steelworkers), Goodnight Saigon (soldiers in the Vietnam war), Leningrad (contrasting his upbringing with that of a friend he made in the Soviet Union). And can I just say I'm loving your Billy Joel journey.

[@evanmeiner7240]

Billy grew up in Hicksville. The town right next to bethpage.

[@michaeltorre8170]

Simply put, There is no one better then Billy

[@sykipp4281]

The "Downeaster Alexa" is a commercial fishing vessel. I spent over 3 years from October 1972 to February 1976, in the U.S. Coast Guard on the North Atlantic doing Search and Rescue iout of Gloucester, Massachusetts and Fishery Patrols out of Governor's Island, New York. I saw how much the North Atlantic Ocean was over-fished by countries from all over the world! I drank with Gloucester fisherman and if you remember the "Perfect Storm" aka. the storm with no name, the ship I served on, USCGC Tamaroa WMEC 166, out of Governor's Island, went out to rescue the sailboat crew and the helicopter crew that ditched. Hell hath no fury like the North Atlantic in March!!!!! My hat's off to those who fish the oceans for a living!!!!

[@matthewdooley7855]

Thank you for your service! The Coast Guard does a lot of hard, often thankless work. They make the world a better place.

[@TheTomt50]

Thank you for your service.

[@anthonydematteo4686]

Downeaster is a type of fishing boat. The name of the ship is Alexa. He wrote the song because the government was trying to tax them to oblivion. and it's my favorite song by him. Its brilliant.

[@piperbird7193]

This is my all time favorite Billy Joel song. I can't get through it without sobbing.

[@rachelk8937]

same ❤

[@janellejanjan]

Me too ❤

[@byefron6613]

If you want to hear a song with lyrics that paint a picture and break your heart, listen to Goodnight Saigon. His voice is fantastic, but the story he tells paints a picture that is like no other. If you like his songwriting and storytelling, this song is for you.

[@WmTRiker]

Britt, all of Billy's songs are ballads which tell interesting stories. Some others that are definitely worth a listen are "Allentown", Goodnight Saigon", "Lullabye (Good Night My Angel)", "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant"and many more. For some videos which showcase Billy's piano playing and stage presence, may I suggest anything from the "Live From Long Island" concert from 1982? Think you'd love "Prelude/Angry Young Man" especially.

[@christopherdavey2622]

When I was a kid we got a used VCR that had a copy of live from Long island in it. Been a fan ever since.

[@debbiehanson9201]

Billy Joel deserves a great deal of credit for all the opportunities he gives the individual musicians in his band to shine. It's consistently been a part of his performances and recordings.

[@macmcgee5116]

Saw hima few years ago in Dallas. During that show, one of his backup singers got their own moment to sing an Opera song. Another band member kept getting on camera and every time she was on,she seemed to be playing a different instrument. Keyboard, trumpet, trombone, guitar, percussion backup singer. He introduced her later and the crowd went crazy for her.

[@sly2797]

Hey, a long islander! Currently living in Islip!😊 Yes, Billy is from Long Island

[@markh.7650]

Bay Shore here (which for non-long islanders is in the Town of Islip). I was born in probably the most famous town on LI... Yep... Amityville! Brunswick Hospital, just up 110 from the infamous hoax house.

[@frankcastle9991]

Billy Joel respects the fishermen .He’s singing about a boat and their hardships. I’m a surfcaster I fish for Striped bass and bluefish on the beaches I swim out to the sandbars and drift in the current . I love it and this is always on my set list to listen to before I go in the drink. Tight lines everyone

[@reneerocha1796]

Am so PUMPED to see you discovering Billy Joel and what a legend he is…..❤❤❤❤

[@farfromperfek]

Billy was born the Bronx but raised in Long Island. I was born in Long Beach, Long Island.

[@edugator6]

Yes, girl! Long Guy-land. Born in East Meadow and lived in Plainview. Also Fire Island. Loving your Billy Joel dive. And other reactions of course too! Thanks. ❤

[@brittreacts]

Yes! Thank you!

[@mikenastasi8927]

I'm from Patchogue. I spent a lot of time in Plainview because my aunt and uncle were from Plainview. Spent a lot of time there with my cousin.

[@howtodoitdude1662]

Billy is a versatile musician. He plays the piano, all types of keyboards, the harmonica, the guitar, the accordion. I’ve also seen him live playing the drums in concert! He also uses his voice as an instrument tuning it to fit the style of his songs.

[@trenae77]

I’ve always loved the way the music follows the swells and dips of the ocean as the boat moves over.

[@ryan420271]

I live on the Island of Newfoundland Canada, fishing is a HUGE part of our way of life. Great song loved it since i first heard it thru my mom when i was a kid

[@josephwhite4489]

Hey there, fellow Newfoudlander!!,,Nice to see The Rock represented!! Born & raised here, and at 55, my feet have never once left this soil,...I live on The West coast, Stephenville, to be exact. When I was growing up, all the men on my lane were fishermen,,there were fish stages & fish plants,,,as you know, all this is, basically, gone now. I was around 20 when Billy Joel released this song,,,to this day, whenever I hear it, it reminds me of sentimental youth and a dying, local way of life. For this reason, the tune is bittersweet, but, still, a favorite. I just discovered this channel about a week ago...I hope u are enjoying as much as I am...Britt reacts, but she also ROCKS!

[@ryan420271]

@@josephwhite4489 i was born in St. Albans but have lived in Trepassey and now in St. Johns, I've been following britt for awhile, came across her thru Tom MacDonald. And yup she's great.

[@nygener]

Yes he's from Long Island but he's "moving out" as he likes to sing. Do you have an extra 49 million dollars? because he's selling his house. *Billy Joel leaving 20-year New York home on the bay, living in Florida* Mr. New York is movin’ out of his beloved Long Island home of over 20 years. In the village of Centre Island, roughly 40 miles east of Midtown Manhattan, Billy Joel’s 26-acre estate has hit the market for $49 million.

[@silversurfer8278]

Hi Britt, thanks for reacting to what I regard as one of Billy Joel's greatest songs, a brilliant portrayal of how overfishing and factory ships have destroyed the livelihoods of fishing communities of the New England coast and islands.

[@greendragonpublishing]

He was born in the Bronx, but moved to Long Island pretty quickly. He's well known enough in NY to sell out TWELVE shows in Madison Square Gardens, when he hadn't even released a new album in 13 years. (This broke the record previously held by Bruce Springsteen). He was in the last concerts at Shea Stadium. He played a 'residency' series of concerts at Madison Square Gardens from 2012 through 2024, after his 100th performance there. He still lives on Long Island (either Oyster Bay or Sag Harbor, not sure which).

[@michaelpozzini6426]

Billy was born and raised in Hicksville not far from Bethpage. I myself have lived in Bayshore. Alexa is his daughter, his boat is named the Down Easter Alexa.

[@jasonlewis3478]

“New York State of mind” performed at the old gray whistle site. Classic.

[@ninja_tony]

Two more great songs of his in terms of storytelling are “Allentown”, which is similar to this in that it is about the lives of workers and coal miners in the small town, and “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant”, which tells an AMAZING story over the course of a man and woman having dinner together.

[@user-rv5mf7hi4p]

Love this song, so glad you have reacted to it!!! He is such a clever writer...

[@jmoney6900]

That would b Queen, we r the champions.

[@medolfan]

If you listen to the percussion you can feel the rise and fall of the waves against the boat hull...if you've spent any time on a boat at sea, you'll recognize what I'm talking about. Genius level song-writing to portray the sound and feel of the ocean simply by using a drumbeat!

[@curtismarsh4528]

Hi Britt, another great review. Billy Joel's Vietnam War anthem "Goodbye Saigon" is a chilling classic.

[@donaldpruitt6787]

Billy was arrested in protest rally about this subject being from long island its very meaning ful to him and thousands Billy is absolutly one of the best songwrters vocalists platers on the planet he writes all his music and lyrics he goes further and paints a picture from the words to have you imagine the story of the subject a very rare ability and hes a master at it He is a world icon and will go down in history as such ....jean luc ponty geast violinists another master player world renoun Billy has had the best players ever and live is awesome total pros 👍♥️💯☮️☮️☮️☮️

[@ryanr5319]

Favorite Billy Joel song. Ty for reaction!

[@brittreacts]

Welcome!

[@innocentbystander1853]

Here are a couple more Billy Joel storytelling songs worth reacting to… Allentown (decline of the steel mills in 1980s) Goodnight Saigon (Vietnam War)…would love for you to react to these songs.

[@ianmichael5628]

Thank you so much for reviewing this song. My father was a huge Billy Joel fan (as am I) and sadly died when I was 13 but we listened to this album a lot in the months leading up to passing. This remains one of my favorite songs to this day. I definitely suggest listening to the studio album version, as it is beautifully mixed and the soundscape makes you feel as though you really were working a trawler, wondering if and when that next catch may come. Fantastic video as always, keep doing great things!

[@BlackieNuff]

I don't know if ANYONE has ever reacted to this - such a great song.

[@DanimalBeerSherpa]

I LOVE that you have fell down the Billy Joel rabbit hole. Enjoy it, embrace it. He is a brilliant lyricist, poet, musician and simply hits your soul and that has been the way for decades. I hope you do some deep digs into his library and YES he still tours. Please catch him! My brother and his family saw him last year!

[@smarttvhome335]

Your comments were dead on balls accurate. "Downeasters" refers to the boats of mainly (pun intended) lobster fishermen that had to sail downwind to get to Maine, hence "down east". Awesome song. Have you checked out We Didn't Start the Fire"? Also, he did the song from the Lion King, "River of Dreams".

[@smarttvhome335]

@0TeIeGram-me-itsBrittReacts.What would you like to talk about?

[@VonHugenDork]

William Martin Joel was born on May 9, 1949, in the Bronx, New York. When he was one year old, his family moved to the Long Island suburb of Hicksville, in the town of Oyster Bay

[@WmTRiker]

*From a town known as Oyster Bay, Long Island rode a boy with a six pack in his hand...*

[@nickrizzi4927]

Great reaction BRITT, New there was something extra special about you. Love Bethpage, though every time a play golf there I leave Black and Blue 😊 Still many friends in Farmingdale and Rock Can. I have heard this was to be a musical tribute to Lightfoot, though I have never heard from Billy's mouth.

[@Mike.L.6528]

You are so sweet! Beautiful, pretty smile & best of all a great personality! And, just like song says “Love U Just The Way You Are”. Don’t ever change. You are perfect the way you are. Great reactions always! Billy Joel is amazing! And, he’s coming out with a new song! He has so many hits. You should check out Hall & Oates, Journey, Ambrosia…and start with Hall&Oates “Sara Smile”. Amazing song! It’s right up there with Player’s “Baby Come Back”.

[@rebellibrarian]

"Is he from Long Island?" My child... yes. Yes, he is and he grew up around the same time my father did and I think they had to have worked together. It was a small musical world back then. A downeaster is a kind of boat - and his downeaster is named Alexa.

[@highrisehomestead8950]

Thank you so much for doing this one!! My absolute favourite of his. The video is great as well.

[@CHOCKO895]

Long Island here. East Meadow!!!!

[@rickpetersen1745]

Hey Britt as a little kid I lived in Central Islip. Right now,today those same fisherman are fighting for their future in front of their U.S. Supreme Court about Government regulations that a put them out of business. Like being forced to have a government inspector on board and have to pay that government employee 700 dollars a day . Corrupt government.

[@robertbyrd5219]

A ‘downeaster’ is a type of commercial fishing boat … very nice channel, Britt, thanks …

[@musicairplanes4884]

Maybe my favorite Billy Joel song.

[@peterjack840]

The man on the electric violin looks like Jean-Luc Ponty, a French musician who was known for his electric violin.

[@jpace4608]

Patchogue representing! In Jersey now but will always be a Long Islander!

[@mikenastasi8927]

I'm from Patchogue too. Where about were you? Did you graduate from Pat-Med? I graduated from Pat-Med in 1993.

[@jpace4608]

@@mikenastasi8927 I moved away right before high school. I went to South Ocean Ave Middle School and moved to Jersey in ‘86. Graduated in ‘91.

[@maureencollins5177]

A Downeaster is fishing boat used in the Northeast, similar to a Maine lobster boat. The name of the boat he sings about is Alexa, which is his daughter's name. And yes, between climate change, overharvesting, and runoff pollution the seafood industry is suffering. Billy was born in the Bronx but grew up in Hicksville in Nassau County. On the original recording the violin solo was performed by Itzhak Perlman.

[@peterkanelis2083]

A great analysis of one of my favorite songs.

[@lorigraham2496]

The accordion and violin add a sea chanty feel to the song. Yes, the violin is real.

[@tomseidel2992]

The late 70s and 80s were a brutal time economically for the working class. Family farms went bankrupt in large numbers,manufacturing jobs were lost and the housing market tanked costing a lot of construction jobs. This song and "Allentown "by Billy Joel, " Blue Collar Man" by Styx and "Rain on the Scarecrow " by John Mellencamp are some of the songs from that time that touched on the situation.

[@antoinettelopes]

I mentioned it before but the live version with Itzhak Perlman from MSG slaps. I was lucky enough to see that in person. There's also a fun moment in one of the Hangover movies. 😁

[@sflagg0817]

We just saw him at MSG, how many performers can sell 20,000 tickets and they have not wrote a new song in 17 years, he actually just wrote one, great artist, Piano Man is about him he said at the concert, when he was in California

[@chrisalldis3375]

A great artist, a great song, by a guy who knows how to write

[@brianlanders9457]

He’s from Hicksville. Went to my high school. Love us islanders.

[@scottNNJ]

Billy Joel is from (I thought) Massapequa, L.I. I see another comment saying he’s from the Bronx, which may be the case, but he’s always associated himself with Long Island. For more of his really meaningful songs, check out “Goodnight Saigon” or “Allentown” (or both)

[@danbev9313]

Hicksville LI

[@debibailey2968]

Great song! Love that, first time I've heard it! The violinist reminds me very much of Jon Luc Ponty!!!! He's incredible!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@markchapel6694]

That's probably because it IS Jean-Luc Ponty! 🙃

[@debibailey2968]

@@markchapel6694 well I guess that would be why then. I thought it looked like him, but wasn't sure!

[@jmartinez9332]

He was born in the Bronx but lived in Hicksville Long Island. Down Easter Alexa is the name of his fishing boat. Alexa is his daughter's name.

[@philliphampton5183]

Downeaster Alexa is the name of his boat. The song is about a dying commercial fishing industry which has always been a staple of the north east. “They say these waters aren’t what they used to be” is still being said. And it’s not so much about the ocean but more about shoreline development and now offshore wind farms etc. As a mere 31 year old who used to make my living in the fleet, the industry is still being killed. Thats what the song is about. But the long liners, drag netters, scallopers, clammers etc are still sailing out day in and out risking their lives to feed the masses. While society turned their backs and makes it increasingly impossible.

[@meehanasap]

I grew up on the North Shore and have the same memories.

[@bobbinette6184]

One of my Bill's fav is IT'S ALL ABOUT SOUL, hope you do it Britt.

[@Xandrosi]

The original recording of DownEaster'Alexa had Itzhak Perlman on violin. The violinist on this live performance had big shoes to fill.

[@bidwell13]

This is such a great song about going out on a boat he named after his daughter. “Downeaster” is in reference to the style of boat. I wish I could see him in concert. Another great song is Leningrad. It’s about a Russian clown he met while on tour in Russia. One song you really should check out cause it brings attention to mental health. The song is called “You’re Only Human (Second Wind)”. He sings it from experience cause he tried killing himself back in the 70s I believe. There’s a part of the song where he stuttered and wanted to redo the part and everyone in the studio said to keep it in cause it fit the theme of the song that nobody is perfect. He just released a new song which is his first original song in about 17yrs. It’s called “Turn the Lights Back On”. It’s really good and interesting to listen to.

[@normanrose2711]

love the Billy Joel reactions ! I could name 50 songs of his that would be enjoyed by your channel but how about his song Pressure? The video that goes with it is really good

[@johnconti1087]

You are insanely smart. Oh and also insanely beautiful.

[@megannumerodos]

He is from Long Island! One of our most famous exports. Him and Patti LuPone! I'm also from LI- what a wild moment to hear you mention the town names! Born and raised in Babylon. :) Love your reactions!

[@chetstevensq]

His best "message" song is Goodnight Saigon, you will get chills.

[@MikeFugily-hj3ok]

Hi Britt, my father was a NYC Firefighter and bayman who clammed in the waters off Staten Island (Raritan Bay, one of/ believe largest clam beds in the world)....We also had a fair amount of Long Island clammers who would work the beds here.

[@raymondhira2723]

You will love 'James' by Billy Joel. It has the same moody '70's sound like 'just the way you are'. But the studio version is best. It's about life and pursuing one's dreams, great song! And you will love 'Honesty' or 'Always a woman to me' too, also Billy Joel songs.

[@paulmeyer9255]

I'm seeing him inTampa in a few weeks. Check out where he is touring. Go to a concert. Won't regret it

[@Free-pw1xg]

Hi Britt! Long Island here!! (Mineola). Billy is from Hicksville!! He’s your neighbor!! The “drive” of the song is supposed to give the feeling of crashing waves. Love you😘🙏🇺🇸

[@Free-pw1xg]

No telegram unfortunately ☹️

[@adamfindlay7091]

It's in a pretty weird scene in Hangover 2; Billy has a very strong voice.

[@kerryjohnson4328]

I'm a conductor on the LIRR. Feel free to say hi one day. 🙂 Always love your reactions.

[@ThePersistentRumor]

His song writing is unparalleled. I can't get through this one without crying. It's one of his most beautiful songs, in my opinion.

[@labine12345]

Billy Joel is from Oyster Bay, Long Island. It'd be cool to see you react to "New York State of Mind" for his next one. He has a very deep catalogue.

[@williamduryea7846]

Grew up in Amityville here...Billy Joel I think grew up in Levittown

[@jakedasnake5054]

Thank you for reacting to this song. Years ago when I was up every morning at the 4 o'clock feeding of my 3rd child, this is the song I sang to her every night. It knew my job was going to leave a toll on my body, but I keep working long hard hours to provide for the family, who I love dearly. Singing this song to her also helped my state of mind knowing I'm going to do everything I can to provide a life for her.

[@GJH1010]

I live in Centerport on the North Shore, not far from his home in Oyster Bay. You must go see him ASAP!

[@robertkern9911]

Ive mentioned Billys from LI a few times He grew up in Westbury in aa Levitt develoment. I grew up near by in Levittown on the bordewr of Bethpage aand kids from Bethpage went to my school district Island Trees, Thhen we Moved to Central Islip Youve got to hear innocent man from the bridge to far Russia tour and New York State of Mind from the old grey whistle test Noth sure to blow your mind

[@danbev9313]

Hello from Huntington LI

[@GJH1010]

Centerport here:)

[@smcarpen]

I got a true gem for you. It’s an oldie but not well known. James Vickry, Until Morning, on the Colors Show. That young man is an incredibly gifted vocal artist.

[@montedienno4413]

my fav joel song

[@mdm54]

I lived in Boston and near the ocean and saw the high tides and the wicked winters

[@gcarap]

Billy is from Hiicksville, Long Island

[@MrBucboy]

From Bay Shore myself born at south side hospital and yes Billy Joel is a L.I boy

[@dennischuppe1614]

Shout out to you Britt as well from the Twin Forks, Southampton!!

[@christineg8151]

Probably one of my favorite Billy Joel songs. Gorgeous voice, sad message.

[@thomasholohan4090]

I believe you are correct in your judgement that Billy Joel composes songs that are serious, informative, musically complex and intriguing. Moreover, his lyrics are poetic ["an old man sitting next to me making love to his tonic and gin"; Bill, I believe this is killing me as the smile ran away from his face" (Piano Man); "They got an apartment with deep pile carpet and a couple of paintings from Sears, but they started to fight when the money got tight and they didn't count on the tears" (Scenes from an Italian Restaurant); "They heard the sound of our motors, they counted our rotors, and waited for us to arrive" (Goodnight Saigon)] OK - as one (former) Islander to another you probably know where Block Island Sound, Montauk, Gardiners Bay, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard are. Those are the routes commercial fishermen used to go out to the Atlantic. But the fish became scarce, the population of eastern Long Island exploded, and the wealthy bought up property in the Hamptons, Sagaponack, Sag Harbor, Amagansett and Montauk. No more farms, inexpensive houses, and a declining fishing industry. Asian "factory ships" techniques are depleting oceans. Some day we will remember the people he sings about in the same way we remember the whalers who set out from Sag Harbor and Nantucket generations and generations ago.

[@DrewRamsey-yl8zv]

I'm loving your reacts to Bily Joel. I would like to see your reactions to Goodnight Saigon and Leningrad both stories of critical times in our history, told from very personal perspectives. I've also really enjoyed your reactions to Angelina Jordan and Archie Bunker. You bring a smile to my day.

[@Toobeegort]

An amazing artist, funny he started off as a hopeful prize fighter in boxing, but I think he made the right move to music.

[@kenneth2875]

The song was named for his boat, which in turn was named after his daughter Alexa Ray Joel.

[@curtisbrack3398]

Awesome! One of my favorite Billy Joel tunes!

[@TommyFlett]

You called Billy 'The People's Entertainer', Billy actually has a song called, ' The Entertainer' . You need to givethat song a listen. Its amazing.

[@Jorbo23]

Shout out right back atcha from this Long Islander - keep doin' what you're doin'! 💌 - you have a new subscriber

[@riccardoangeli802]

Che talento dal vivo ... Piano Man non sbaglia un colpo .... Talento totale .... Consiglio Leave a tender moment alone " live" duet Tootsie Tielemans

[@JRMcCarroll]

He's just written so much. I used to have a 2-CD set of his "greatest hits," which didn't even scratch the surface.