FIRST TIME HEARING Billy Joel - Piano Man (Official Music Video)REACTION!!!

[@scottstrasser]

It is called songwriting at a high level. Welcome to the 70’s Sir.

[@catherineharger8069]

Billy Joel is a Grammy winning song writer and performer. He is also in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. You might like: We Didn't Start the Fire, She's Always a Woman, and Only the Good Die Young.

[@kathyprusak2762]

Love I didn't start the fire 🔥

[@ninstone3457]

Only the Good Die Young - one of my favorites!

[@jodibennett-bradshawrbtmph836]

I'll add "Honesty" too!

[@daloremarques4716]

Scenes From an Italian Restaurant

[@schusterlehrling]

Vienna , Good Night Saigon, Allentown, just to mention a few.

[@SatanDynastyKiller]

Hard to believe this song is 50 years old 😮

[@bethhowton2719]

Before he made it he was that Piano Man. Lots of great songs" Scenes from an Italian Restaurant". Enjoy

[@salferrer2668]

Check out "River of dreams " and "For the longest time " by Billy Joel.

[@billgappmayer7911]

Excellent recommendation.

[@rebeccamunoz2948]

My guy please react to “We didn’t start the fire”. It’s an education in itself, I feel you will enjoy it. Billy Joel’s catalogue is large. Take the dive .🎶🎶🎶💕🦋Great reactions ❣️

[@mztweety1374]

True.

[@kathyprusak2762]

First rap song.

[@ramseysolomon3574]

It's a must

[@rebeccawyse5562]

Yes yes and also "Pressure"

[@1976PartyBoy]

'Bread' is slang for $$$- they were-'TIPPING' him, for playing their requests.

[@oldmachinist9236]

Damn, now I feel older than dirt, bread, lids, when ballin' wasn't basketball

[@vohbovohborian28]

This is not slang, it's used in that way in many different languages.

[@donnahughs9749]

@@vohbovohborian28 Yes, but it can still be slang--most (all?) languages have slang. Here's a definition: "a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people." I think the use of "bread" for money fits that.

[@vohbovohborian28]

@@donnahughs9749 I think this is much more of an idiom than slang. The use of bread as an equivalent for money is extremely old. I believe that it is already referred to as such in the bible (give us this day our daily bread = give us what we actually need to exist). At least in Dutch this is a very common way to refer to money, and I'm sure it is the same in many other languages.

[@MrJp2323]

Twon acknowledges that in the video he was just confused because it’s still common slang today and thought that is was new slang not used 50 years ago.

[@itsallgood4093]

Billy Joel is one of the greatest!!

[@827dusty]

Billy Joel is a great story teller in the songs he writes. Everyone in that Bar has their own stories and Heartaches, because as they say..."We're all Human. God Bless You Friend.

[@akastarchild]

Twon, you have opened another deep hole of great music. Billy Joel is a fantastic ride. Just a few titles to get you started: More than a woman to me We didn't start the fire Pressure Allentown Just the way you are Tell her about it Keeping the faith You may be right, I may be crazy Uptown girl A New York State Of Mind That should get you started. But remember that is only the tip of the iceberg. Billy Joel was huge in the 80's. One of my absolute favorites. You'll like him, great story teller. Also get ready and start listening to Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen.

[@akastarchild]

@kevin mcconnell I feel you bro. But since he noted that Piano Man was made in 1973, and me saying he was huge in the 80's; I figured he would realize that Billy continue on through to the 80's and into the 90,s. Do we really have to spell out everything?

[@meganparsons9106]

Scenes from an Italian Restaurant

[@beverlyoyarzun3326]

Good Night Saigon. The video

[@suzannezethner8180]

FANTASTIC CLASSIC!!! Billy Joel is incredible!

[@smadaf]

I'm having a hard time. Thanks for helping me feel a bit better.

[@katherinebosse5706]

Gentle, my fellow soul. Just know there is another who is thinking of you at this very moment. Listen to Into the Mystic by Van Morrison and I bet you feel better, it always settles me. My thoughts to you.

[@BNL1530]

You will definitely have fun going down that rabbit hole with billy Joel!!!

[@nokaoi6414]

SOOOO glad younger generations are finding and appreciating this genre of music! 😉 Billy Joel was in concert with Elton John back in the day …. Now that was epic! 😉

[@DavidRay_40]

That would've been cool to see. Two legends on stage at the same time.

[@mrs.martin3158]

I was at that concert. Their pianos were facing each other. Elton John performed Billy Joel's "Piano Man" and Billy Joel performed Elton John's " Goodbye Yellow Brick Road". It was one of the best concerts I've been to.

[@otisdylan9532]

Since you seemed to really like the story-telling aspect of this song, I recommend "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant" for your next Billy Joel reaction. (It's pronounced "Jole".) But he has lots of good songs, and there much variety in his catalog. Some other good ones: "New York State of Mind", "Just the Way You Are", and "Uptown Girl".

[@davidharbrecht3011]

Big thumbs up for all these suggestions, ESPECIALLY Scenes From an Italian Restaurant.

[@otisdylan9532]

@Miranda Holter That's my favorite Joel album too.

[@otisdylan9532]

@Miranda Holter There aren't many albums where I think that every song is good, but The Stranger is one of them.

[@jayeell1253]

The words - deep and I love it

[@michaelgrillo4333]

You don’t need a video, if you just listen you would conger up the same view in your brain. He paints the picture in your brain.

[@mackmacky7864]

i agree, the video kind of ruins the song

[@iliveinthewind3519]

He totally does

[@gridlo]

I've never seen the video til now and I wish I hadn't. Even Billy Joel himself was against videos for his songs

[@danieladair9436]

This is the ultimate drinking and pondering life song. This is gotta be the most played bar song ever. Brings back memories. Classic.

[@clab5864]

Twon. 'New York State of Mind' live!! Totally showcases how he can 'tickle those ivories'

[@cindyknudson2715]

His catalog of songs is so huge, diverse and great. A storyteller extraordinaire

[@philthemovieguy81]

I highly recommend more Billy Joel "The Longest Time", "Uptown Girl", "It's Still Rock and Roll To Me" & "We Didn't Start The Fire".

[@alhainmccallister3383]

What they don't show in the video is that during concert, he is playing the piano and the harmonica at the same time. He has a rig that puts the harmonica right in front of his mouth. He is a very talented musician and a great story teller.

[@lisarainbow9703]

Piano bars are making a comeback, finally. A piano used to be the main form of entertainment in bars, until jukeboxes became common. It was a great way to create a sense of connection among people, sitting around a piano singing together in a relaxed setting.

[@reneeallen3569]

Awesome rabbit hole to go down! Billy’s last name is pronounced Jole...one syllable...like Dole banana but with a j. 😁

[@cbseE9212]

I lost it when he said JoEl

[@ladyshar42]

best concert I've ever been to was Elton John and Billy Joel's Face to Face Tour back when I was 15. 80k people carrying the chorus to Piano Man was just magical.

[@traviscook5768]

“Yes they’re sharing a drink they call loneliness, but it’s better than drinking alone” Gives me chills

[@patrickbittel6853]

Great line

[@lukanovak1492]

Best story-telling songwriter ever in my opinion

[@meganparsons9106]

Scenes from an Italian restaurant - each different section about a different couple in the place.

[@deborahvernarelli6394]

One of my favorites by Billly Joel was " A Matter Of Trust " ..if you decide to watch it, make sure you watch the official music video..as always, I enjoy watching your expressions as you react, young man..it's nice to see the younger generation watch and enjoy the music we grew up with..I for one, am a baby boomer born in the 50's and have lived through many genres of music..Enjoy yourself with these songs and God bless you ❤

[@doomhunter697]

He had a bad recording deal, so he left town and worked for a while as a 'piano man' to pay the bills. He had to play under the pseudonym Bill Martin until his lawyers got him out of the deal. The people he sings about are all people he met while doing this.

[@almostfm]

"It's sad and it's sweet and I knew it complete/When I wore a younger man's clothes" is such a great line. And the older I get, the better it is. And "bread" was a common term for money in the 60s and 70s.

[@scrapper3494]

There's some truly wonderful and descriptive turns of phrase in this song. "Paul is a real estate novelist, who never had time for a wife," paints a picture of a guy working hard in the real estate business, having it take up far too much of his time, and writing bits of a story that he yearns to publish yet deep down knows he never will, all in a single line. "Yes they're sharing a drink they call loneliness, But it's better than drinking alone," is an image that struck me as so sad and heartbreaking when I first heard it in the early 1980s, and still does to this day.

[@nikkicarrington9365]

Billy Joel was and is a genius songwriter great songs.

[@jasonfernandez6232]

Dude billy Joel is a legend and I'm glad you found him I found you through tom McDonald crazy how music crosses so many boundaries if you like this you should watch (mamma told me not to come by Three Dog Night)

[@karlsmith2570]

Hey twon Since you seemed to like this song by Billy Joel song, you should definitely check out the songs "For The Longest Time" and "Allentown"

[@TexasMagnolia]

Greatness….Joel is Legendary. A Must Rabbit Hole!

[@enderwiggin5572]

When you were asking since when have they been using the term bread, just made me think of the saying “ The thing that hath been, it is that which Shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun”!

[@mikeyates7931]

I'm an old Man ; I have Always Loved Billy Joel , and it's nice to see a good young Man discovering his music 🎵🎶 I strongly encourage you to go down the Billy Joel rabbit hole ; you'll really enjoy it

[@SC-gp7kt]

I ALWAYS think of the sitcom, "Cheers" when I hear this song. 💜 A cultural requirement that you must watch (then "Frasier").

[@antriggjackman6274]

U never heard of Billy Joel one Greatest performers of All Time.

[@maryhanrahan]

Love Billy - talking people's hopes and dreams -

[@irisschell5557]

Absolutely loove your reactions!!!!! BILLY JOEL is one of the GREATEST SONG WRITERS EVER...and a Fantastic Singer. Sometime do yourself a Huge favor and watch WE DIDN'T START THE FIRE" Now that song is FIRE !!! Oh BTW.. He said in an interview that all the characters were real ...when he played in a bar every one of those characters was exactly how he described them.. and was really there

[@deborahdennehy9937]

I was 13 yrs old then!! Still liked Billy Joel then!! Fabulous xx

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

So glad you loved him, he's one of my top ten artists of all time. He has an amazing catalogue and it's a very deep rabbit hole, he does so many styles aswell. If you see him sing this live you'll see he plays the harmonica for it aswell with a harness strapped to his shoulders . Here are more great songs of his: "Uptown Girls" is one of my favourites. Billy Joel songs: A Matter Of Trust An Innocent Man Back In The Ussr Ballad Of Billy The Kid For The Longest Time Honesty "It's Still Rock And Roll To Me" Just The Way You Are "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" Matter Of Trust Modern Woman New York State Of Mind "Only The Good Die Young" "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant" "She's Always A Woman To Me" Tell Her About It The Entertainer We Didn't Start The Fire

[@anneking4656]

Oh man ~ where do I begin? Billy Joel is one of those singers that you MUST know about. He has SO many hits, it’s ridiculous. My suggestions would be Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, Only the Good Die Young, Just The Way You Are, She’s Always A Woman, The Stranger, Movin’ Out, My Life, and It’s Still Rock & Roll to Me. All excellent! Enjoy!

[@musicguyrml]

Respect and love for being open minded in your listening. I love your reaction. Gx

[@rhiahlMT]

"We Didn't Start The Fire" is a good one. It goes through happenings of history from the 1950s forward. It's wild.

[@scrapper3494]

In a number of interviews Billy Joel has stated that 'We Didn't Start the Fire' is one of his least favourite songs, yet with its catchy music and succinct historical statements it really caught people's attention, to the point where lots of people mentioned they've had to look up incidents or people mentioned in the song ( for example I had to search to find out who Syngman Rhee, Chou En-Lai and Starkweather were when I heard it). Something that's equally noteworthy about it is how many people have posted KZbin videos with them singing their own lyrics to the original music. Either they're singing about more recent historical events, or about other topics - there must be hundreds of videos of "We Didn't start the Virus" about COVID-19 set to Billy's music.

[@johnettedavis9762]

Saw him the first time in November of 1973 and have loved his music ever since!

[@dianegoldeneye7207]

Great reaction, Twon. You got it perfectly. New York State Of Mind is my favorite. Rabbit Hole for sure. 🥰✌️

[@chrscmo]

Brooooooooo...Billy Joel is one of the greatest song writers of all time,a living legend and a national treasure. This is actually a true story. You are a young guy so I guess it's understandable that he's new to you but do yourself a favor and listen to all that you can. Any Billy Joel concert is a 2 hour sing along and I hope to see him again soon. You should check out a live version of this song, perhaps Yankee stadium or Shea stadium. Thanks for the great reaction and enjoy the journey

[@scottsager440]

Billy Joel has a HUGE catalog of hits. Great rabbit hole to explore.

[@carojayess1723]

Great reaction to a great song! 🔥🔥🔥

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

Great Reaction. This is why Billy Joel is the piano man. Great biographical story.😀👍❤️✌️🌼

[@curiousviewer72]

I love how it’s a sweet feel and a feel for being human, being complex, and everyone having their own unstated stuff.

[@lindapowers8592]

Yep Bread=Money Billy was very popular and created all kinds of music for decades.

[@katherinebosse5706]

Thank you Twon, for playing Billy..greatest storyteller of all time. Can so believe he still sells out concerts at Madison Square Gardens every month… and seriously, the crowds sing every word back to him, it’s so incredible to watch it brings me to tears!! Scenes from an Italian Restaurant Don’t Go changing River of Dreams Just a start for you! You will enjoy this, I promise ! Love you, love your reactions. Peace

[@largofella]

Billy Joel is another rabbit hole of music

[@maryannturton9830]

Billy Joel,the consummate storyteller! Killer piano,harmonica,and lyrics with a purpose!🎹🎙🎶👊

[@leahsweany4726]

He's a legend, so many great songs but anything from his Stranger album is a must listen. You pronouncing of his last name Joe L, lol.

[@sylvialopez5928]

Billy Joel is amazing story teller love him and his so many hits

[@trentthenoob1202]

He lived about 2 miles from where I live now. There’s one song Allentown about SteelStacks that closed back in the 1990s that was the second biggest steel company in United States . His dad was the beer salesman for my dads restaurant.

[@maggies188]

Classic!!! Awesome reaction Twon! Thank you!!

[@flash218ily]

This song put Billy Joel on the map....he's made a whole lotta "bread" since then!

[@judgildea]

U absolutely need more Billy Joel in your life..!

[@averagejoe845]

Billy Joel has so many great songs. I grew up in the 60s and 70s and love his music.

[@patticrichton1135]

ANY Billy Joel (Not pronounced "Joe-L) song is FANTASTIC and they are all different from each other, he is a masterful song writer, lyricist and musician. He doesnt have a bad song in his entire catalogue. I have seen him live in concert twice and he puts on a FANTASTIC show! Looking forward to seeing you react to MORE Billy Joel songs! LOVE your comments and reaction!!

[@dawnbinns8481]

Fab! Love his song HONESTY 🎵💟

[@jayarr961]

This was his first hit. He never looked back. Pre-Covid, he was playing at Madison Square Garden once a month, he holds the record with 77 sold out shows at that venue. He will be adding to that record he is scheduled to appear Nov and Dec 2021 and Jan, Feb, March & April of 2022. These are to make up the six shows that were cancelled due to COVID. That will put him at 83 sold out shows and you know he is going to break 100 by August 2023. I saw him there in February of 2018 and I il see him again on my next New York City holiday, maybe in August 2023 :)

[@tammielongino7485]

Bily Joel is iconic. Love his music. 🎼🎙🥰

[@jeffkaras5056]

have not listened in long time,, forgot how good his music is! Thanks!!

[@debbiechang5781]

This is one of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time. He’s an American treasure! I’m also glad you’re discovering this music too! Love your reaction.

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

Billy Joel is amazing.❤️

[@Kim-hc5si]

He’s an excellent storyteller. He writes songs that draw you in and make you feel like you’re a part of it. Legend. ❤️

[@steveduncan9256]

One of the greatest songs of all time

[@gregwilliams9737]

& there goes that smile when you are feeling the music & song Twon, very impressive 😁😉😎👌😱

[@christinahilt2978]

You should hear this played in a crowded dueling piano- crowd goes wild! Major fun!

[@nelsonx5326]

Billy has such a great voice.

[@1MarkKeller]

As the decades go by this song means sooooo much more.

[@ThirdEyePerspective1111]

Billy Joel's lyrics alone, even without the music, would make top notch poetry. He tells a story and really makes you feel like you're there. And on top of that, his song writing is incredible in every way. His melodies, his harmonies, the song forms, everything. I think it's safe to say there's never been a bigger talent than him. If you get a chance, check out and react to She's Always a Woman. That's another favorite of his!

[@jessii27star]

He has so many to hear & enjoy! Cheers!

[@gregwilliams9737]

Billy Joel has a great story to almost every song Twon

[@BluesImprov]

It's called "storytelling" through the great lyrics of a song. . .And please don't listen to any of your "friends" who probably believe nothing great was created before they were born. You seem smarter than that, and this song proves that there were very talented people around LONG before you and your friends were "around." Glad you appreciate it!

[@donadams9496]

The dive bar life. Took me until recent experiences with a dive bar girlfriend to really really get this song.

[@Vmcf1968]

ive loved this guy since i was a kid

[@steveullrich7737]

Masterful song writing! He has many more great songs that I'm sure you'll like.

[@clare1061]

Musical genius

[@miketobin9668]

Such a awesome performer and song writer....watch the live version of this song from NY City....last verse he has 60k people singing it back to him....chills!

[@scm021374]

He's got a killer catalog. I love "and so it goes" and "scenes from an Italian restaurant".

[@staceydimig478]

Totally agree. Love them both too. Especially And So It Goes.

[@jillk368]

Billy Joel has an unbelievable catalogue of songs - - written and performed - - it's all different - try Goodnight Saigon, Honesty, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, My Life, River of Dreams, Big Shot; too many to list. He started around in the late 1970s. Piano Man is a song that makes people stop and sway and sing together in bars and stuff when it comes on.

[@Jonas_æ]

The way I've come to see this song is that it's about how we all have our own ideas about where we want to be in life or what we want to achieve, and bring ourselves down because we compare ourselves to our highest ideal self. And that we tend to think that's just us, when in reality everyone relates to that to some degree- and it's a personal journey we all go through in our own way, and in the end does it even matter if we can be happy with each other as the people we are today?

[@jackieknows9129]

Your joy at experiencing an old favorite song is everything.

[@donnahughes2472]

Billy Joel is awesome! Here's my favorites of his: An Innocent Man, She's Always a Woman, It's Still Rock and Roll to Me, She's Got a Way, Movin' Out, The Longest Time, This Night, We Didn't Start the Fire.

[@dawntilley884]

oh, music. the universal language, the best medium for the art of story telling

[@marypulley6512]

I have always loved this ❤ thank you. It has a very good message. Like I tell you , "you missed the great music ,but the good thing is, You can catch up, by going back and listening to it. I also love the harmonica. Good reaction. I. Love his voice and piano!!

[@cherylalexander1948]

Billy Joel has a Huge catalog of hits...prolific writer. Review We Didn't Start the Fire.

[@lonedinosaur13]

He’s great

[@mattdefilippis4625]

Billy is a contemporary of your boys Journey. They were putting out hits and all over the radio around the same time.

[@tinorichardnielsen9008]

Oh yes, Pianoman is a very strong song about people who are lonely, and just taking a time out from the hell they are living. And yes old music can do something when you really listen to the words in the songs.

[@georgiawalker4320]

Very good reaction. You understood the song and how good it is.

[@karenpapadopoulos2443]

We didn't start the fire, and only the good die young please!!! Billy has a huge catalog.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

One of the best storytelling ballads ever written. In his early years from this song forward he was on top of the music world.