First Time Hearing BILLY JOEL | “Piano Man”

[@cherylalexander1948]

Billy Joel is one of the most prolific song writers in history. He has a HUGE catalog and MANY MANY hit songs. A huge talent!

[@raymo6795]

Paul Simon, Neil Diamond , Bob Dylan and Billy Joel are some of America's best singer/songwriters.

[@jasong.5165]

He knows. He’s just a massive fake ass reactor.

[@mariagrenat6147]

Exactly what I thought.

[@nannettepolcastro4799]

This guy must have been living under a rock if he never heard of Billy Joel.

[@GaryGoldbaugh]

You could go down that rabbit hole for months and months.....

[@garybradford8332]

It's hard to believe you've never heard of him. He had 13 TopTen hits and, at 74, is currently touring with Stevie Nicks. Billie Joel reached gold on dozens of his songs but this one launched his career.Just listen to New York State of Mind, For The Longest Time, Uptown Girl, Movin' Out, River Of Dreams, My Life, You May Be Right, Vienna, Honesty, and She's Always a Woman and you will be a fan for life. I was in my 20's when this came out and yes, smoking was allowed inside most buildings, restaurants and even on airlines in those days.

[@darkomtobia]

My wife and I saw them in KC this year. A real "bucket list" show. They both KILLED...in their mid 70's, no less.

[@sandimckenna657]

Thank you, Michael...just Thank you. Your reaction captures exactly what Billy was saying with his lyrics. Few musicians today understand that . Noise and screaming do not make one reflect on the way one sees the people around them.

[@philipdubois7669]

I really agree about "New York State of Mind...absolutely a stunner! The sax solo is a knockout; as is Joel's single finger instant freeze

[@travisdial1730]

@@darkomtobiawe were there and they both did great despite the heat . I’ve seen him now 4 times and would love to see him once in New York.

[@rickschlosser6793]

You missed one of my personal faves, ‘Only the Good Die Young’. Timeless musician.

[@stanmann356]

Billy wrote this song about a time early in his career when he was basically "hiding out" by working in a piano bar under a stage name. He had signed a really bad recording contract early in his career and the record company was really taking advantage of him. He decided to ghost them in hopes they would release him from his contract. He played in small venues under a stage name to stay under the radar. He ended up marrying the waitress who was "practicing politics". He constantly heard the "what are you doing here?" line because he had WAAAY more talent than the average piano player at a bar.

[@KaylaYeager-mz5sd]

Still boggles my mind that there are people on Earth who haven’t heard of Billy Joel 😮

[@mimiwiz1]

Billy Joel is still selling our Madison Square Garden TODAY!!! Have you never heard "New York State of Mind"??? Only the good die young, It's still rock and roll to me, You may be right, and Keeping the faith will all blow your mind! Such incredible song writing and amazing piano playing. Love Billy Joel! (And, yes, the 70s and 80s were fun times, and I've been to lots of bars like that! 🍻)

[@dagmar.6954]

Billy Joel is a great singer songwriter & composer from the 70's-90's. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. This was Billy's first single released in 1973. "Piano Man" is based on Billy Joel's real-life experiences as a lounge musician in Los Angeles. The song is sung from Joel's point of view as a piano player at a bar, reminiscing about his experiences there & the people he encountered. My favorite album is the "Stranger" album. It has a lot of great songs such as "Just The Way You Are", "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant", "Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)", "Only The Good Die Young", "She's Always A Woman" etc.

[@thesweetone8968]

Don't forget We Didn't Start The Fire. Pure genius 😊

[@billyblackwell3495]

He has been hiding at MSG for years!

[@justkaron]

​. Decades!!!! 😅

[@andre_p]

‘The Stranger’ is a classic that will never age.

[@Paul_Halicki]

He wrote this in Los Angeles but some of the people are from further back. I worked with John At The Bar about ten years after this song came out. He was, as the video suggests, an enormous man. After a tough break up, Joel wanted out of NYC for a while and spent some time in Troy, NY, playing at the Hendrick Hudson Hotel bar. John worked there. When I was in college I worked in the kitchen of "Holmes and Watson" in Troy, the bar where John At The Bar was working in the 1980s.

[@prenticehammond2003]

"When I wore a younger mans clothes". Can't get more poetic than that. Well you can, there is poetry throughout this song.

[@LM-nc9ou]

They’re sharing a drink called loneliness but it’s better than drinking alone

[@prenticehammond2003]

@@LM-nc9ou lots of poetry

[@Cynthia...]

First time hearing Billy Joel? You are in for a huge treat as he has so many wonderful songs.

[@vdoggydogg3922]

He is a fraud..no way its the first time he listened to Billy joel

[@jonkerr7667]

He was pretending it was his first time as per usual .

[@par500dragon7]

His lyrics are poetry and his compositions are complex and unique. He particularly excelled at 'slice of life' moments. He studied piano and composition at Julliard before deciding to go for it.

[@lauragompertz2647]

Piano bars were big in the 70's. Watched him perform this on Johnny Carson and he blew everyone away. Played the harmonica, piano, and sang. His catalog is miles deep.

[@stellarpod]

Well, I'm the 67-year old man who once "wore a younger man's clothes", and I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction video to this wonderful, wonderful tune. Suffice it to say that, you get it. You understand, which is a testament to Billy Joel's lyrical skills, and your listening skills. Well done, sir! As always, thank you for sharing. Steve

[@chrisholland6052]

Billy Joel is a rabbit hole that won't disappoint. Seen him in concert, and the talent he has live is just awesome.

[@chrischar9428]

This song is 50 years old. So you picked the starting point for Billy Joel. This song was preserved in the Library Of Congress

[@michaelp2776]

Billy Joel is a great singer/songwriter with hits in the 70's, 80's and 90's. Some of my favorites are "The Longest Time", Uptown Girl", "Tell Her About It", "A Matter of Trust", We Didn't Start the Fire", "I Go to Extremes" and "The River of Dreams".

[@cog4life]

SURELY this is not your first time to hear Piano Man …. 😊anywho…..BILLY JOEL is a legend. Catalogue is phenomenal. He does it all! All kinds of music for all kinds of people. SO talented. Thanks for discovering Billy Joel. Now go be AMAZED!! ❤😊 PS: For Veteran’s Day his official video “Goodnight Saigon” is such a touching tribute to our vets 🇺🇸Thanks

[@gwydion56]

You have discovered a giant among singer-songwriters. Billy Joel had it all: lyrics, voice, and mad piano skills. He was absolutely huge when I was in college in the middle 70's, and he stayed relevant for many years. I got to see him live once, but sadly he was sick that night and not performing up to his usual quality. Friends who saw him live on other occasions said he was phenomenal on a good night. His catalog of hits is rich and deep. "Only The Good Die Young" and "She's Always a Woman" are two of my favorites, but you won't go wrong with any suggestions fans give you.

[@robertthurman9866]

Billy Joel's songs are timeless. He speaks of personal experiences that have been the same for centuries.

[@justmoose6534]

Other than Piano Man, he has dozens of songs worth trying. "Just The Way You Are" won a Grammy for song of the year. "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant" "Vienna" "Only The Good Die Young" "Honesty" "She's Always A Woman To Me" "You May Be Right" "My Life" that's more than 5 and just scratches the surface.

[@lizmagu3189]

So sad that you are totally correct about times like that will never happen again. That's how it used to be even when i was old enough to go in the 80s. No phones! Just drinking, dancing and laughing. Miss those times. Can't go wrong with any Billy Joel song.. Great reaction. Gonna subscribe! 👍

[@dibutler9151]

Your observation about everyone being together back then versus now is very accurate. As a GenXer I've gotten to experience both, I was online 25 yrs ago, but I'd throw it all in the garbage to go back to then.

[@philipkudrna5643]

The best part of the lyrics of this song: first he describes all these characters in the bar that have struggles in their lives or are not using their full potential - and in the end it turns out, he is also one of them „(man, what are you doing here?!?“) That‘s genius Songwriting!

[@j.h.3777]

I remember hearing this for the first time in my car and I knew right away this was a hit. This song made him a star!

[@StephanieHealy-wh9cn]

If you go on a cruise and visit the piano bar, you can have that type of atmosphere! Billy Joel is still doing concerts. He was once married to super model Christie Brinkley. He has a ton of hits out there. This one is a favorite, also We didn't start the fire, Uptown Girl , Movin Out and Honesty.

[@philipdubois7669]

Right on; and you can see him and Christie in the video of "Uptown Girl"

[@raycooper8024]

Christie also appears in the Matter of Trust and River of Dreams video.

[@edstueckle4856]

How can you have lived as long as you have and not have heard Billy Joel?? He's an all time classic.

[@jonkerr7667]

As usual he was pretending not to know .

[@carriemichelle322]

He's a genius on the song writing as well. Check out GOODNIGHT SIAGNON. It's about Vietnam and every concert he has veterans on stage singing the chorus. ❤

[@cog4life]

Yesyesyesyesyes!!!!!!!!! Been trying to get someone to do this especially for Veterans Day! Thanks!

[@libertyresearch-iu4fy]

It's Saigon, but I'm certain nobody noticed.

[@kathleenmccrory9883]

​@@libertyresearch-iu4fy I noticed. Lol.

[@rockabye274]

Allentown might be his best album, although I also love The Stranger, 52nd Street and Glass Houses.

[@sallybannister6224]

​@libertyresearch-iu4fy I did.., spelling is abysmal and disrespectful today . Sorry... its true . And yes, it does matter .

[@FastRiposte]

Billy has written and performed songs that are painfully accurate and yet still wonderfully sweet. This is one of his songs that I could listen to again and again.

[@marcelotto6825]

Love your reaction to this iconic song. Incredibly sad how anti-social people have become, obsessed by social media. Billy Joel has a huge catalog of music - I particularly like his earlier albums.

[@philipdubois7669]

We're all in the mood for a melody....

[@Angel268201]

Billy Joel is a piano prodigy. GOD blessed him with the gift of music.

[@bookwoman53]

The concept of the regulars socializing at a bar is the premise for the hit TV show “Cheers”. You’re right. Everyone is busy with their phones and this wouldn’t happen today.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

I went to a gig last week. The group of women in front of me didn't stop yapping, audibly, for 3/4 of the show. They could see the band. I could not. I was behind them. In a wheelchair. My trip out was a birthday gift. If they didn't want to watch/listen why were they there? I have been to hundreds of gigs and never seen this. They didn't dance, clap, sing along, just yapyapyap. I shouted at them to please STFU but they were talking too intently to notice. Gigs in the old days, now they were an experience.

[@pttp5509]

Billy Joel is unbelievably talented! A friend just saw him and Stevie Nicks at Fenway Park and said they’re both still great even in their mid 70s No one moved despite the rain. Love him! Favorites - Scenes From An Italian Restaurant Vienna Waits For You

[@labine12345]

I actually know his whole catalogue. And you're absolutely right. This one is a banger! My top 5 (other than Piano Man): 1. Scenes From an Italian Restaurant -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6vdfmyCjdaDY7c 2. New York State of Mind -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/n36Xfa17mMaHgZI 3. Vienna -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIfCXpRmhZd_adE 4. River of Dreams -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKDCp6GVftGmq5o 5. An Innocent Man -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4KmiIxrrtN1l9k But picking only 5 is hard. You have no idea how deep his catalogue is. I tried to spread my top 5 across multiple albums but had to take at least 2 from "The Stranger".

[@terri2494]

That’s a good list to start with. 👍🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@leslieoneal4464]

OMG! I got my "The Stranger" album and absolutely wore that thing out!! 👍😘😉🎶❤ Still some of my favorite songs even after all these years.

[@kelhow1181]

Excellent choices 👌

[@kevinconroy6108]

One of my favorite artists of all time - have seen him live a number of times dating back to 1985 or so. He is also the one playing the harmonica.

[@vandergrad]

As someone who can sing along with every song on this album, because it was the soundtrack of my high school days, it is utterly fascinating to watch you hear this song (and this artist) for the very first time. You absolutely need to watch the live version of "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" ... it will absolutely blow your mind!

[@Darkkfated]

"Where has this dude been hiding?" No one tell him that Billy Joel's Greatest Hits is one of the best-selling albums of all time. ;)

[@jamishops]

Thanks for the reaction to my all time favorite, Billy Joel. He was in his early twenties when he wrote this. It was released in 1973, but the video was made in the 80s when music videos became popular. I’m familiar with his entire catalog and top 5 is very hard to choose, but mine are (in no particular order): Scenes from an Italian Restaurant And So It Goes You May Be Right Vienna Summer Highland Falls I would recommend you start with New York State of Mind live from the Old Grey Whistle Test and videos of River of Dreams, Uptown Girl, and The Longest Time. So many great songs to choose from, but these show his diversity in the writing.

[@fuz4623]

He wrote a hilarious song with the line,”I don’t care anymore what you say, this is my life: Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone.” The chorus chimes in with, “Keep it to yourself it’s my life.” 😂😂😂

[@theplanetruth]

Shout out to BOSOM BUDDIES.

[@Raudoc2k1]

I was fortunate to have gotten to hear this song preformed live. Billy Joel can tickle the keys with the best of them. He may not have the stage presence of Freddie Mercury or "Brake the mold" sound of Led Zeppelin, but his songs found their place in music history none the less.

[@marianclough8577]

You've got a lot of Billy Joel hits to catch up with. He's created some of the best songs in these past decades.

[@ericzeichert511]

This is the 40th anniversary of this "instant classic." By the way, we old codgers actually had music. They imprinted it on stuff called vinyl, and the sound came out of a "record player." It was back near the plestocene era when pterodactyls roamed the earth.

[@chrischar9428]

50

[@scipio7837]

So glad you're here brother. Joel is iconic. Top five Billy Joel songs? Umm not possible. Top 20? 30?

[@Y_.R]

My days in bars and nightclubs are long behind me. So it never occurred to me that people would be looking at their phones when they went out. When we went out it was to get away, laugh with your friends until you spit beer out of your nose, and lose yourself in the music. The world could be crumbling down outside and you’d never know about it. We’re on our phones all the time. Going clubbing should be an escape! Leave the phone at home. You’ll be amazed at how much fun you can have.

[@oldladylovesBruno]

I'm glad I'm 66 years old because when I was young we had the best music. Please check out more Billy Joel songs. He's a true legend.

[@madreh7549]

he's one of most talented artist, he's a piano concertist and wrote the best songs I ever heard. His catalog is amazing!!

[@brianbanta6398]

My favorite Billy Joel song is "And so it goes".

[@827dusty]

Everyone in a bar has a story to tell, mostly sad, that's why they're in a Bar. Billy Joel has so much talent.

[@marlinblack6597]

I'm almost 60. In the eighties I was eighteen. In Australia we went to the pub on Friday nights with live bands, billy Joel and other covers. Lyrics and music was exceptional. It was an era of fun, drinking, dancing, women, great music, getting stoned. Missed out guys.

[@darcisavelli546]

This song can have an effect on a person. Whenever I hear it I turn my radio as loud as it will go and then I sing and dance around the room. I am 50 years old and life has changed so much since the 70’s and 80’s. People are more concerned about their phones than anything else.

[@DennisBraspenninx]

Forty years ago or so, Billy Joel toured with Elton John. The Piano Man Tour. It was an awesome concert.

[@StevenW1958]

Michael, back when I was growing up, my family dressed up when we went to a restaurant, to a Broadway show, even to the movie theater.

[@etc7070]

Billy Joel was around 22/23 years old when he wrote this. I don't even remember being that age, much less writing anything as profound.

[@bearmanz]

There was no one bigger in the 70s than Elton John and Billy Joel. You have a lot of Billy Joel to explore, believe me. Enjoy the journey. In 2003, my wife and I saw Billy Joel with Elton John in the same concert. It was called the "Face To Face" tour. Phenomenal.

[@williamfowler8439]

Yes they used two Steinway grand pianos facing each other

[@NeenMove]

One of the greatest songs ever written, and recorded I just love Billy Joel

[@TheNotedHero]

You've just discovered one of the greatest storytelling songwriters of all time. For more, check out "Allentown", "Leningrad" and "We Didn't Start The Fire". The dude is a legend! For backstory and to see him being honored by other artists performing his songs in front of him, check out "billy joel kennedy center honors 2013", it's a great watch.

[@Spikesgurl74]

My very first concert was the Billy Joel River of Dreams Tour in 1994. You have not lived until you have been in an arena with 14,000 people singing this chorus when he has the band cut out. Magic.

[@robertpearson8798]

Personally I think that his best song is “Scenes from an Italian restaurant”. The album version is great but there’s a live version that’s really fantastic as well.

[@Tarzan91303]

He is a legend. Enjoy going down the rabbit hole.

[@clare1061]

All in the mood for a melody and you got us feeling all right. 62 years old haven't been to a bar in years. My God does this take me back. Thank you so much for this reaction.....

[@michaelwduffy]

Of course thanks for watching! 😃

[@Oron-n5l]

Billy Joel is one of the most consistently excellent songwriters ever. He is a perfect cross between Elton John and Bruce Springsteen. In fact, Billy and Elton have toured together on a few occasions, playing each others' songs, playing together and separately, all on one stage, at the same time.

[@genny5309]

One of the best concerts I’ve ever seen was Billy Joel & Elton John - Two Pianos. 1994. Classic & amazing.

[@Lovejazz01]

Who is he? A legend, that’s who Billy Joel is!

[@barrydraper]

Billy Joel is still touring in concert in 2023. He is currently on his Billy Joel in Concert tour, which began in 2013 and is scheduled to continue into at least May 2024. He has 16 upcoming concerts scheduled across the United States, Japan, and Germany.

[@stuBdoc]

Some very astute observations for a guy of your age. It is very sad what's happened to us as a society. But the song is truly brilliant musically and lyrically.

[@primitiveprudence9414]

The 80's was an awesome time! Just Sayin...We lived in the moment and every night you could find a bar with a crowd.

[@gaillouise8310]

Beautiful words, Michael. Thank you for your channel.

[@michaelwduffy]

Thanks for listening! 😁

[@chrismalloy7960]

So true with the cell phone.

[@elizabethadkinson993]

Enjoy Billy Joel! So many songs and styles of music to choose from. Some greats: Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, It’s Still Rock n’ Roll to Me, Miami 2017, Root Beer Rag.

[@tammydodge388]

This is a song that also includes what affects not following your dreams and living in the past can have. The bartender who's looking in the mirror and thinking that he could have been a great movie star. Then you come back to the present and realize that you didn't fight for it, you compromised your dream for the taking care of today. The feeling of this message reminds me of a fabulous song done by Kenny Chezney called "Don't Blink". Nothing teaches us better how short life is like having a dream and thinking you've got plenty of time to make it come true when you are in your teens and twenties. You get caught up in day- to- day life and all of a sudden you feel like you just blinked but now realize you are now in your late 60's and time is running away from you rather than looking like the path you should take. I understand this revelation all to clearly because I have lived it! Do what you have to do now, but also make time to work on your dream, make it happen! Never Give Up!

[@brendaedwards6741]

I love people discovering this song and hearing it for the first time ❤ It never fails to bring joy and wonder at what a great story teller Billy Joel is! Great reaction 😍

[@pheadrus7621]

Welcome to the wonderful thing that is Billy Joel!

[@lisadowney6777]

Congrats! You’ve discovered the Legend of Long Island! Have fun listening the rest of his extensive and amazing songs.

[@adideles7977]

Yes!! You really nailed it. He is a true legend 💝💞

[@steviekc9057]

Saw him w/Stevie Nicks in August! When the last refrain of this song came the lights came up, the band stopped playing, and 50,000 voices filled Arrowhead stadium singing the chorus together as one. It was a moment I will never forget 🥰

[@jennifermorris6848]

Saw Billy Joel at Arrowhead Stadium in August 2023. It was magnificent and packed.

[@jonsher7682]

Billy Joel has a prolific number of hits as he was a brilliant composer, musician and lyricist, whose talent let him play and sing in so many ways. Some of his best: From the album The Stranger, which reach 2 on the American charts: * Only the Good Die Young (absolute banger with incredible lyrics) * Scenes from an Italian Restaurant * Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) * She's Always a Woman * Vienna * The Stranger * Just The Way You Are From his next album, his jazziest, 52nd Street, which topped the American charts: * Big Shot * Honesty * My Life * Zanzibar * Stiletto * Half a Mile Away From his next album, his most rock-edged, Glass Houses, which also topped the charts * You May Be Right * Don't Ask Me Why * It's Still Rock and Roll to Me * Sometimes a Fantasy" (likely the first song about phone sex) * All for Leyna Earlier hits: * She's Got a Way * Tomorrow Is Today * The Ballad of Billy the Kid * Captain Jack * New York State of Mind (live version - at the Whistle Stop) Early songs best performed in concert in Songs In the Attic: * Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway) * Say Goodbye to Hollywood Later hits in very varies styles: * Allentown * Pressure * Goodnight Saigon * Tell Her About It * Leave a Tender Moment Alone * The Longest Time * Uptown Girl * Baby Grand (with Ray Charles)

[@debbie7505]

I can’t believe you haven’t heard Billy Joel. Tons of great songs. Try It’s Still Rock & Roll To Me. I love that song.

[@danbarrasso2253]

Everybody's talkin bout new sound funny

[@jake32901]

I consider Billy Joel to be the greatest balladeer of the 20th century, myself.

[@vidpie]

And he married a supermodel, Christie Brinkley. You can see her in the video for his song "Uptown Girl."

[@Hairstylemistress]

Seriously! If this is your first time hearing Billy Joel,....go down the rabbit hole!!! Watch and listen to his entire catalog! Not a bad tune in the whole bunch! Trust me!!!

[@patticampana9458]

He is a wonderful singer- songwriter! I have all is albums! You need to listen to more of his songs! This was a great reaction! You are spot on about that era!✌️

[@classicrocklady6288]

Yes, those were the days. I might be old now, but the payoff is that I got to live this era. Magic. Especially musically.

[@slane6527]

I am so jealous! How I would love to be hearing all of Billy's work for the first time! Loads of great recommendations already and you really can't go wrong, but my personal favorites are on 52nd Street. Stiletto, Rosalinda's Eyes, Half a Mile Away and Until the Night. Piano Man was one of my first loves and my first 45 as well!

[@vinachamp8270]

I loved the smile on your face as you listened. It is a must for you to listen to all the other suggested tracks. Billy Joel is iconic. (One question, tho … why do you have a jar of mayonnaise on the back of your sofa?? 😳) 😂😂

[@deborahciciulla3345]

i was in my car on my way to school, when I heard this song for the first time. I was so excited when the DJ. announced that this new artists was from my hometown!!

[@leosarmiento4823]

Billy Joel is a icon and living legend. A truly prolific singer/songwriter. The Piano Man is his signature. Yet, his catalog of his hits is also a testament of his greatness.

[@DanielMedis]

That was well put dude! I go back too 1975 when I hear it and know all subjects he sings about. Just SO much life from then to now.👍👍😊

[@rwilson7197]

Love Billy Joel - so talented. ❤

[@dee_pendable1]

Love the story telling. Excellence, pure excellence!!!

[@anonymsly]

One of Billy Joel’s massive library is, for my money, the saddest song I’ve ever heard and makes me weep every time I hear it, and that’s Goodnight Saigon. I also recommend the video for A Matter of Trust - it’s a great song AND the video is pretty much just him and his band setting up and playing it, and filming what happens.

[@karenmandeville7116]

Billy Joel is a master storyteller.

[@dennisdye7270]

He has his own Billy Joel channel on Sirius/XM at different times of the year. Not many have a catalog that deep.

[@Vmcf1968]

i feel so old right now ty. seriously glad you found billy. his music is cool

[@despinakollas]

Darling, in my day, musicians were storytellers, lyricisits, vocalists, and instrumentalists. And the special ones composed stories. He’s idol is Paul McCartney. That says it all! ♥️ Peace! ✌🏼

[@kristinaeason5350]

Billy Joel is known as "The Piano Man" in the music industry because of his mastery on the piano. He's a genius! All of his songs are this great!!

[@seizer88]

Melody, He has 100% not been hiding. Huge star. Touring with Elton John, duets with Paul McCartney and Ray Charles.

[@jamescrowley2733]

Billy Joel wrote this while actually being a piano man. Can you imagine being in that bar when he was playing this song?

[@zeke66me]

Billy Joel is one of the greats. I grew up with him. I'm 57, and when I'd go out in the late 80's, this song would come on, and the whole bar would sing along. Everybody knew it.

[@realShadowKat]

It's breathtaking to see Billy perform live in a stadium... 10s of thousands of people singing along at the top of their lungs the final line. You can get a feeling for it by some of the live recordings of him at Shea or Madison Square Garden. Almost no Billy song you listen to can go wrong.

[@jvblhc]

He had an amazing career. So many songs! If he sneezed, five songs would come out of his nose!

[@14karatyt]

I couldn't help but chuckle when you said 'Where has this man been hiding..." I can't help but think.. 'where you been?!' 😂