my FIRST time HEARING Billy Joel - The Longest Time! BRUH!!!!

[@3rdjrh]

You’ll be even more impressed to find out he sang all the parts himself

[@shelleytorok1406]

I love this song, and I was today years old when I learned this 🤯🤯

[@terryconnelly484]

I'm sure he knows.I suggested this because of the four part harmony solos

[@4DH5181]

@@shelleytorok1406listening to Billy Joel with my mom is one of my earliest memories 30+ years later and I had the same TIL

[@teylaprax4739]

Never knew this! Mind blown

[@ZacCostilla]

This is my favorite Billy Joel song ever! This whole album is a banger! Innocent Man was Billy Joel’s tribute to the do-wop and soul music that he grew up with and was inspired by to become a musician. Also “Vienna! Is a classic song, and you’ll absolutely love it!

[@pamcrumpler9169]

It's amazing because each of the voices you hear is actually him. Those guys are actors!!!! Amazing

[@Umptyscope]

Those guys are his bandmates. They're just lipsynching his prerecorded parts.

[@rubyslippers8215]

OMG...Really???? IMHO, Billy Joel's "awesomeness" just went over 100%🤩

[@leslieroth8447]

The guys are his band. Curly haired guy is still his sax player. Mark Rivera with him since 80's.1 sadly unalived himself yrs ago and others still in music. All vocals here are Billy. Look up Boyz to Men singing this live in Philly with him. You'll ❤ it.

[@BarbaraPryor-Smith]

Oooh, I never knew that. Awww, he is absolutely amazing! 😮💜

[@dawncapps5172]

I was hoping you would get to this song! I love it❣️

[@ConspiracySmurf]

Billy Joel Hits! ----> ***IT'S STILL ROCK N ROLL TO ME*** and ***ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG*** are different than his usual stuff! Faster upbeat fun stuff you can't miss!

[@jaceywarren1528]

And after that for a view of range, check out Innocent Man!

[@samsonjpedroza]

yes !!! great recommendations !!!

[@arepurposedlifewithlaura1496]

Big Shot

[@girlonaswing9439]

Yes yes yes

[@goosebump801]

And then “Honesty” 👍💐

[@lauraopper2571]

River of Dreams is another great Billy Joel song...

[@cog4life]

RIVER OF DREAMS. one of the best!! ❤

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Billy Joel "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT" ❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolrykiel8109]

Yasss ❤

[@nancyrussell3108]

It’s the 50’s Doo wop my parents era. This is what he grew up listening to he said he wanted to make this album before his voice changed and he couldn’t hit those high notes. Uptown girl was on the same album. He’s a Long Island guy lived there his whole life and being a Long Islander myself we just love our Billy Joel. He’s the best . His song catalog is amazing. 💜

[@bkm2797]

It truly is, Billy Joel is one of those huge talents that comes along once in a lifetime, you are lucky to have him as your claim to fame.👍❤️ ⭐️

[@Testibus00]

If you haven't already checked it out, you're gonna love Big Shot.

[@cog4life]

That’s a great one.

[@aeonise]

Heck yeah, Big Shot and my favorite, The Stranger, are examples of a harder sound Joel pulled out at times. I don't think BP's landed on any of those yet, but I suspect the lyrics will hit him pretty hard.

[@tgwife1964]

Stiletto

[@grammybeatrice7081]

I truly think you would love "Just the Way You Are."

[@cog4life]

The horns in this song are amazing 😊

[@tinapayne9180]

Yes! “Just the Way You Are” is my wedding song and it’s like the first time every time I hear it!

[@allisoncarley2964]

Such a complicated song, theory-wise. Underrated in it's complexity. Hard to play.

[@TheKillerqueen40]

One of my favourites of his is "Tell Her About It." Its a real vibe!

[@ellenvandijk5585]

"Honesty" is one of my favorites of him!

[@melodydaniel8630]

Favorite of his ballads, though, is “She’s Got a Way About Her”. That one is beautiful.

[@katherinekennedy6674]

I love that one. Been a long time. Time to listen again.

[@JonBrew]

one of His best .... "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant"

[@michellerobin5461]

YES!!! ❤

[@josephbonsiero8725]

Please do this and gravitate away from doo wop era Joel you’re stuck on

[@sherrystanko2669]

He was married to model Christie Brinkly. Their wedding invitations said "we've wanted to do this for the longest time ".

[@VroodenTheGreat]

Uptown Girl was about her, and she was the girl in the video.

[@glassontherocks]

And he sang "I love you just the way you are" while getting a divorce from her.

[@matthewdrake4385]

​@@VroodenTheGreat, actually Billy was dating Elle McPherson when he wrote Uptown Girl. But by the time the record and the video came out, he was dating Brinkley.

[@debbiechang5781]

Billy did 💯% of the vocals in this. Yikes! He still amazes me after all these years. Great choice. 🌺✌️

[@victoriagrove5344]

Billy Joel is also one of the best pianists. He and Elton toured together around 2000

[@r0kus]

Not just different outfits leaving the bathroom -- they'd also each got 20 years younger. Back to their youth the reunion was celebrating. It's what made the janitor so surprised.

[@terrycullen3302]

I think he knows that, he was just being facetious.

[@piperbird7193]

All the dudes walking out of the bathroom. were young again! Billy was older, at his high school reunion. Through out the video, they get younger and younger, until they are high schoolers again.

[@krystalryan9174]

You're missing out if you don't do "It's still Rock and Roll to me" Thank you for one of my favorite Do-Wop songs.😎

[@heatherwhyte-sr8em]

You absolutely need to react to " It's Still Rock and Roll To Me" Billy Joel.

[@debbiechang5781]

Yes!! Yes!! Yes!! 😂

[@Ontheroxxwithsalt]

Always a Woman should be next. With a wife and two daughters it will hit you in your heart.

[@TeresaOverholt-ky1ct]

I love that song ❤

[@scotthansen9546]

Billy wrote this harmony because he and his friends used to harmonize songs as kids.

[@JonBrew]

Billy Joel wrote the Garth Brook's song "Shameless" was # 1

[@MikeytheGeek7711]

Not only is this a cappella, in this studio version that you're listening to, Billy Joel sang all the parts!

[@erinl1265]

Billy Joel is my all time favorite artist. He is incredibly diverse. This song and all the songs on this album was written during the time he was in love with Christy Brinkley. He was writing in the style of his youth because he felt so young at heart. All the background vocals are him! He writes songs often with certain singers in mind which explains a lot of his diversity. He can write beautiful love ballads, rock songs, and even gospel songs. His lyrics are so on point. He is the one person I would love to meet in my life. If you can, please binge his music. He is the most amazing artist ever!

[@terri2494]

“Vienna” shows yet another side of Billy Joel. You’ll love it.

[@williamhannam3870]

"Vienna" probably isn't a BIG Billy Joel hit, but it's a great song and one of my favorites! It's been around quite a long time.

[@lyna4873]

His album An Innocent Man is music all in this style--Including Uptown Girl. He does a variety of music styles--all good. Check out Scenes from an Italian Restaurant (official video) if you liked Piano Man.

[@carolyncappitelli1460]

Best version of this in my opinion is Live from Long Island.

[@cog4life]

Vienna is such a beautiful song with such a much needed message for life. ❤😊

[@markvanderstelt8999]

thanks

[@lauragreen5622]

He even has a lullaby that he wrote for his daughter

[@juliewagner3023]

Goodnight My Angel can make me cry anytime, day or night!

[@RoGueNavy]

My all-time favorite Billy Joel song. This is a love letter to 50's doo-wop music. Stellar recording!!

[@davidvick5968]

His producer wanted to bring in a backing band and dude said nah....I'll do all the parts. All him...bass to high parts.

[@wvman2374]

This song is from his 1983 album An Innocent Man, which included other hits like Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It, and Keeping the Faith. The entire album is an homage to the music and musicians Billy grew up with in the late 50s/early 60s. "Uptown Girl" was specifically a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. "The Longest Time" calls back to the doo-wop artists such as The Teenagers and The Tymes. (In particular check out The Tymes "So Much In Love.") Also on the album are tributes to James Brown ("Easy Money"), Ben E King ("An Innocent Man"), The Temptations ("Tell Her About It") and Smokey Robinson ("Leave a Tender Moment Alone"). And just to place this all in perspective, this album came out just a year after The Nylon Curtain album, which contained much more serious songs (musically and lyrically) such as Goodnight Saigon and Allentown.

[@micheleparadis2808]

When he recently released 'Turn the Lights Back On" I got tears in my eyes. He hadn't released anything "for the longest time" (pun intended)

[@Spiffanni]

He is 75 now. Just saw him live this summer. He still sounds awesome.

[@J-_-]

I saw him in late May and I have to agree!

[@J-_-]

I was actually impressed he was still able to hit the high notes in "An Innocent Man" at 75!

[@PSBFAN1991]

Billy does all the vocals on this. All of them. ❤ Try Only the good die young next.

[@mbosee1973]

The river of dreams! U will love it!❤

[@cog4life]

YESSSSSSSSS!! He would love the rhythm of River of Dreams❤

[@ContentHouseFilms]

Billy plays some of the fastest piano ever in the opening of his song PRELUDE/ANGRY YOUNG MAN. It’s a fantastic song and very relevant today.

[@suecook1326]

This is actually in the vein of The 4 Seasons! They did it first! Check out Frankie Valle and The 4 Seasons! Oh, What a night!

[@dougskriver6216]

Billy Joel is an entity of his own.

[@nirmalsuki]

We don't deserve Billy Joel, because the man is from the past, the present, and the future at the same time. Just a one-off talent.

[@carolientjejosefientje1684]

The Entertainer, Leningrad, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, And So It Goes, Vienna, Allentown, Pressure, The Downeaster Alexa, Goodnight Saigon, Movin' Out, New York State of Mind... the list goes on and on and on and is so diverse. There is a song for whatever mood you're in.

[@josephbonsiero8725]

Yes do one of these, stop doing anything after 1980 for a min

[@carolientjejosefientje1684]

@@josephbonsiero8725 well, And So it Goes, Pressure, Leningrad, Allentown, Goodnight Saigon, Downeaster Alexa all are from the "80's. The album Storm Front is from '89 and the The Nylon Curtain is from '82.

[@erinl1265]

Omgosh... also angry young man is so good. Its also so relevant.

[@josephbonsiero8725]

@@carolientjejosefientje1684 yeah, they are all fine songs, some in my fav category. Just saying, if you watch BPs channel, he’s stuck in a Billy Joel era that’s very good, but the only thing he’s done pre that era is piano man. How has he done so many Billy Joel songs and has done nothing from stranger, glass houses, turnstiles or 52nf street? This is classic Joel at his absolute best, that run of albums is one of the best runs by any musician, the stranger may be the best album ever made. Here I am waiting for the next Billy Joel reaction every time and it’s doo wop Joel again. It’s like being at the Catalina wine mixer, and here comes the longest time.

[@carolientjejosefientje1684]

@@josephbonsiero8725 agreed! Personally I really like The Stranger album. Not one bad song on the album imo

[@anitaphelps8715]

A matter of trust!!

[@LadybugLuv]

Wow! Joel has such an amazing catalog! I'd actually forgotten about this song! It used to be one of my favorites in the 80's when I was a teenager! What a fantastic blast from my past!

[@Kootie03]

Billy Joel will always be one of my favs! It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me The River of Dreams Movin’ Out You May Be Right

[@seangates1451]

“You May Be Right” has always been a favorite of mine. Something about the rebellious attitude of the lyrics and the faster, upbeat tempo, that riff, and being Billy of course it’s a great melody too. Absolute banger.

[@joemoe765]

BRUH...... Billy is singing every part! Stranger Scense From an Itain Resturant

[@stuBdoc]

His daughter with Christie Brinkley, Alexa Ray Joel, is a singer and quite the beauty. You can find some videos of her performing with her father on YT. The "Ray" is for Ray Charles, one of Billy's idols.

[@Adam-vs2in]

It’s amazing watching you the last 7 months or so. We’re the same age and you’re reacting to music I grew up listening to in the car on a cassette tape. What a ride man keep it going.

[@dawnpatterson8708]

I have seen him twice in concert. The Glass Houses and The Innocent Man tours. BOTH were AMAZING.

[@757optim]

Billy made the '50s doo-wop cool again with this one. Virtually single-handedly, since he sang all the parts. : )

[@HeavyTopspin]

Another amazing doo-wop style a capella piece from the 80s is "Naturally" by Huey Lewis & The News.

[@cog4life]

Huey Lewis & the News is great all around. 😊

[@Islandboy2.0]

The entire album, An Innocent Man, was all in the 50's and early 60's style.

[@jamesmoffett526]

He did it as a tribute to the music of that time.

[@sherriredwine7151]

I love all of Billy Joel's music. He has such a huge catalog. One of my favorites growing up is, It's Still Rock n' Roll to Me.

[@kozziefan2003]

He did do some acting, in an animated movie - "Oliver and Company." He played a dog named Dodger, and he was pretty damn good at it! Billy shifts gears for every album. This song, and "Uptown Girl" are both from his doo-wop inspired album "Innocent Man."

[@DorkQueen23]

As a father you should do Billy Joel's lullaby. "Goodnight my Angel"

[@shanedesselle2590]

Matter of Trust.

[@cog4life]

Such a nice song 😊yes

[@dougfa3515]

I believe he did that one a couple months ago.

[@erinl1265]

Love

[@cog4life]

@@dougfa3515 I’ll check. Thanks!

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

His versatility is crazy he and Elton are similar in that way!

[@1bigrowdy]

His song Until The Night is a tribute to the Righteous Brothers it is one of his BESt and most overlooked.

[@rorythomson8763]

AMEN BROTHER GIVE THEM FLOWERS WHILE THEY STILL HERE

[@BrentHonn]

We would have a blast when this would came on the radio. Turn it up and sing all the parts in the car. 😁

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

This shows how versatile Billy Joel is as a writer and performer.

[@mandarinlearner]

Billy has a standing concert at Madison Square Garden with over 100 show. CBS was doing a broadcast of his 100th show but cut off the end to show another program . There was such a public outcry that the network then did a rebroadcast of the entire show uninterrupted.

[@justkaron]

Don't stop bringing out the BILLY JOEL!!! He has a dozen different styles. He's 75 now. My daughter-in- law went to see him right before Thanksgiving last year. She goes to a LOT of concerts and she said it was in the tippy top of the best ones she has seen. She said she cried a few times cause he was so good.

[@traceythompson1092]

Billy Joel was my first concert back in 1989 in Worcester, MA. Good times.

[@mimzyriepensell1423]

Check out the song he wrote about my hometown, Allentown

[@raymoles]

This is called Street Corner Harmony.

[@texasron9131]

Saw him sing this live in Chicago. Great sing-a-long tune …

[@TheAlmaward]

Vienna is, in fact, an older song. He may have reissued, or done a new version, if you saw a video just put out in the last couple of days - but it's originally from the same album as Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, so it's been around for a while, generally.

[@erinl1265]

Yeah I heard the younger people are rediscovering it and its becoming viral

[@robynfedalen1777]

Yes! Billy Joel is so talented, I love his music. ❤️✌🏻🎶

[@jeffchampagne5587]

This song and tell her about it and Uptown Girl are all from the same album and it is meant to sound like the 1950s and early 60s it’s an homage to that time and just so you know in this video it looks like Billy is singing with a bunch of guys, but in the studio, he recorded all these vocals himself. He harmonized with himself.

[@JDfromPhilly]

He’s just one of the great ones!! Enough said. 🤘🏻💯🇺🇸

[@valkyrie757]

A full on banger from Billy Joel... Big Shot. It's definitely fire! Love your reactions ☮️❤️🙏🏻

[@barbarapeffer9161]

River of Dreams- another side of Billy Joel. Keep digging!

[@cog4life]

PLEEEEZE. Official video. Extraordinary 😊

[@codyprice2616]

Billy Joel of the voice actor of Dodger in the animated Disney film, Oliver & Compamy. That film has one of the most underrated Disney soundtracks ever.

[@dow311]

I didn’t know that. Thanks

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Billy has incredible range in his writing. He can write and sing just about any style of popular music from the last 70 years that he wants to.

[@LoisChisholm]

Name a style and Billy Joel can do it. Keep digging man. He will never cease to amaze.

[@CarolMaine-d9h]

I saw Billy Joel in concert on May 24th 2024 in Seattle Washington. It was epic! I am 70 years old so I have loved him for 50 years.

[@heavin6586]

All A Capella And All Billy Joel. It was only him singing all the parts of this song ❤

[@rozequinn1519]

You really should check out Billy's INNOCENT MAN. A great song!

[@cog4life]

Very passionate song of his yes! 😊

[@declaneric]

The background singers were just for the video and at concerts. Billy recorded all the parts himself. And the reason you think Christmas at his house would be awesome, but you can't put a finger on why you think that? I think I can articulate it, because only a few people have it: Billy Joel is the human embodiment of a vibe. Everything about him is just a vibe - it's what referred to nowadays as "swagger." He had it, a decade or so before anyone put a name to it. Another artist that has that quality is LP. Just something about them draws you in, you can't help being enthralled.

[@DavidOmaha1]

A song not yet mentioned is "You're Only Human", fantastic message and video!

[@andreagageby4854]

😂😂 He is one of a kind that's for sure

[@egsaint5960]

I saw Billy Joel in concert in 1993 with my Mom and sister. He had a rotating stage for his piano to ensure that everyone could see him regardless of their seat. He was so good with the audience. An excellent performer, incredible music and a great concert.

[@philipem1000]

Yes. Billy Joel is a complete artist. There is hardly anyone you can compare him to for his range of styles as well. And he was really echoing the 50s in this number. Doowop was late 50s I think and into the early 60s.

[@cypher515]

You know, Billy definitely acted in something. Ever heard of "Oliver and Company"? He voiced Dodger. Probably why "Why Should I Worry?" is one of my favorite songs from him. Though my absolute favorite is "The Downeaster Alexa".

[@RoGueNavy]

You mean "Oliver and Company".

[@cypher515]

@@RoGueNavy Yes, and I will edit it from 'Dodger and Company' after I acknowledge that I'd been awake for ten minutes. Totally a valid excuse. I hope.

[@RoGueNavy]

@@cypher515 no sweat, partner. I often get stuff wrong, when the blood level is elevated in my caffeine stream.

[@boomeister2]

Billy Joel NEVER ceases to completely blow us away!

[@haydendegrow945]

Now this is a-capella at it's finest. What a salute to doo-wop!

[@mandarinlearner]

His anti suicide song Only Human is a must see, especially if you're feeling very down

[@Steve-hq4fm]

Billy's that dude!

[@marianclough8577]

50s-60s music. Billy Joel is an amazing musician, singer, and writer.

[@RichardRitenour0522]

Billy Joel is also considered an actor with 3 movie credits, Ruthless People, Oliver And Company and The Last Play At Shea.

[@williamwassing6007]

I Love your facial expressions and reaction

[@gaildevaney6074]

He is unique in that you're never left wondering what the heck he's singing about. And we can all relate to what he's singing about, too. Golden, genius simplicity.

[@027tommy]

Hundreds of Years from now , people will look at Billy Joel as we looked back to the genius of bahtoven and the greats of the 1700s

[@byzmack1334]

Long live Billy Joel! This guy is and always has been amazing.

[@davidbanachek7966]

In interview he was asked what song he was most proud of lyrically-speaking. He answered, "And So It Goes". If you are impressed with Billy Joel, aren't you curious to react to what Billy thinks is his best lyrics?

[@bkm2797]

Black Pegasus, if you haven't I really hope you listen to The Stranger, it is a really cool tune, you won't regret it! This is a great one too, reminds of 50's. Thanks B.P.👍❤️

[@paulmeyer9255]

He is still touring and sounds amazing. You need to go to a live show. He's still playing MSG monthly in NYC. I promise you it will be worth it

[@coffeefiend5913]

Billy Joel was a teenage heart throb in the 70's. In 1980 he decided to reinvent himself and For the Longest Time was created as a throw back to the quartet days. He continued to reinvent himself multiple times over the decades. When the record label wanted to sign Billy Joel he already had signed a local contract. While they fought to buy out that contract Billy Joel was hiding out in L.A. as a piano bar performer under a different name.

[@mariaportengen2959]

A great song from a great voice from Billy Joel. 🎶🎶👍

[@sammic7492]

Billy Joel did EVERYTHING on this track and that includes singing ALL the vocal parts for it. The whole Innocent Man album that this comes from is fantastic.

[@tammygursky1032]

Most of these songs are about falling for “Christy Brinkley,like a whole entire album! Love the acapella… I think that was common to see them on corners singing! Great choice 👍

[@victoriagrove5344]

The first song I heard that really grabbed me was “Just the Way You Are” in 1970’s